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MIT study helps builders reduce carbon footprint of truss structures
MIT study helps builders reduce carbon footprint of truss structures Buildings are a big contributor to global warming, not just in their ongoing operations but in the materials used in their construc...
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University of Plymouth finds living walls can reduce heat loss by over 30 percent
University of Plymouth finds living walls can reduce heat loss by over 30 percent Retrofitting an existing masonry cavity walled building with a green or living wall can reduce the amount of heat lost...
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Vivacity Labs look at the future of our roads with 3 predictions for 2022
Vivacity Labs look at the future of our roads with 3 predictions for 2022 2022 will be a defining year for the future of travel. The last two years have seen travel modes and patterns shifting and flu...
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Sustainable road design championed by WJ and BEAR Scotland
Sustainable road design championed by WJ and BEAR Scotland A collaborative approach between road marking experts, WJ Scotland, and BEAR Scotland has brought significant carbon savings of 1,778 tonnes...
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Chemical researchers invent petroleum-like liquids from plants
Chemical researchers invent petroleum-like liquids from plants A team of researchers from the U.S. National Science Foundation Center for Sustainable Polymers based at the University of Minnesota Twin...
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Rokbak urges Scottish manufacturers to adopt sustainable operations
Rokbak urges Scottish manufacturers to adopt sustainable operations Paul Douglas, managing director, Rokbak, delivered the keynote address at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland’s (NMIS) ‘Ma...
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HS2 chooses new absorbent Marine Booms to protect the environment
HS2 chooses new absorbent Marine Booms to protect the environment HS2 contractor Align JV, comprising Bouygues, Sir Robert McAlpine and VolkerFitzpatrick are piling the foundations for the 3.4km long...
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Hitachi Construction Machinery UK and Balfour Beatty join forces for a sustainable future
Hitachi Construction Machinery UK and Balfour Beatty join forces for a sustainable future Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK), a leading name in the construction, quarrying and demolition equipm...
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Industry leaders comment on COP26
Industry leaders comment on COP26 As COP26 draws to a close, key industry leaders have shared their reactions and comments with Highways.Today: Nano One Nano One is a technology company with a patente...
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Starship Delivery Robots reveal Environmental Impact of Milton Keynes trials
Starship Delivery Robots reveal Environmental Impact of Milton Keynes trials Starship Technologies, in conjunction with Milton Keynes Council, has announced the initial findings of an internal study t...
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Reducing water, air and environmental pollution from Drain Sewer Cleaning operations
Reducing water, air and environmental pollution from Drain Sewer Cleaning operations The environmental benefits that could be achieved by avoiding the frequency of using Diesel powered HGV Drain clean...
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Global Construction Industry shows a real commitment to Sustainability
Global Construction Industry shows a real commitment to Sustainability The fourth edition of the World Green Building Trends SmartMarket Report makes a clear case that the design and construction indu...
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Vivacity Labs and Vaisala to improve travel sustainability with Data Insights
Vivacity Labs and Vaisala to improve travel sustainability with Data Insights Vivacity Labs, the London-based transport technology scaleup, and Vaisala, a global leader in weather, environmental, and...
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Geotab Sustainability Report charts path to Net-Zero
Geotab Sustainability Report charts path to Net-Zero Acknowledging the pivotal role it plays as an enabler of low-carbon fleets and supporting infrastructure, Geotab Inc., a global leader in IoT and c...
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The environmental costs of a building destroyed by fire
The environmental costs of a building destroyed by fire In recent months, there have been a number of newsworthy industrial and commercial fires where we have seen a long distant shot of a large smoke...
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The CEA explores Climate issues at COP26
The CEA explores Climate issues at COP26 As world leaders gather for the crucial climate summit, COP26 in Glasgow, the CEA has committed to continue supporting its members on their journey to achievin...
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Hytera Smart Park proves to be a valuable tool for Sustainable Wildlife Management
Hytera Smart Park proves to be a valuable tool for Sustainable Wildlife Management Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZIMPARKS) manages one of the largest estates in the country, coveri...
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Case CX245DSR Short-Reach Excavator delivers sustainable recycling solutions
Case CX245DSR Short-Reach Excavator delivers sustainable recycling solutions CASE Construction Equipment dealer Robert Coates Plant Sales Ltd recently sold a CASE CX245DSR Excavator fitted with a Powe...
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Williams Racing reveals sustainability strategy to be climate positive by 2030
Williams Racing reveals sustainability strategy to be climate positive by 2030 Williams Racing, one of the most successful teams in Formula One history, commits to a far-reaching climate change target...
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The Other Renewables that are key to meeting Climate Goals
The Other Renewables that are key to meeting Climate Goals In the quest to reduce fossil fuel consumption in the face of climate change, renewable energies offer an attractive path forward. Electrific...
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NBS Summit sees Construction Leaders plan for a Sustainable Future
NBS Summit sees Construction Leaders plan for a Sustainable Future Senior leadership and professionals across the UK construction sector took part in a virtual event with a major focus on climate chan...
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LCRIG achieves ISO 44001 certification for sustainable businesses
LCRIG achieves ISO 44001 certification for sustainable businesses ISO 44001 represents a new generation of international standard with a focus on behaviours, organisational culture and management proc...
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Plantworx creating Futureworx technology and sustainability event
Plantworx creating Futureworx technology and sustainability event The CEA, hosts of the Plantworx construction exhibition, has joined forces with The Supply Chain Sustainability School to deliver a fu...
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Aquobex and HydroGuard partner to develop sustainable flood barrier solution
Aquobex and HydroGuard partner to develop sustainable flood barrier solution Aquobex, a specialist in designing and engineering flood protection solutions, has negotiated the exclusive rights to devel...
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Bitumen plays a vital sustainability role in road construction
Bitumen plays a vital sustainability role in road construction Bitumen, the binder used during road has changed the face of transportation since its application. It shaped mobility as we know it and w...
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Creating sustainable zero-impact highways
Creating sustainable zero-impact highways Creating a highway with zero deaths, pollution, carbon and environmental impact is certainly a bold mission, but it’s one that UK-based Innovia Technology and...
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Hyundai Motor Group sets out 2040 vision for a global hydrogen society
Hyundai Motor Group sets out 2040 vision for a global hydrogen society At the Hydrogen Wave global online forum held today, Hyundai presented its plans to popularize hydrogen by 2040 through the intro...
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Cost saving benefits of a Sustainable Supply Chain
Cost saving benefits of a Sustainable Supply Chain Back in 2016, a report from McKinsey showed that a typical company’s supply chain accounted for 80 per cent of its greenhouse-gas emissions. But not...
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Ringway puts their first zero emission 7.2 tonne commercial truck to work
Ringway puts their first zero emission 7.2 tonne commercial truck to work Ringway, a specialist highway services company, has received delivery of the UK’s first fully electric 7.2 tonne IVECO Daily c...
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Treescapes programme explores how trees and woodlands can help reach Net Zero
Treescapes programme explores how trees and woodlands can help reach Net Zero Six research teams from across the UK, including an academic from Robert Gordon University, will develop new tools to find...
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Business must take environmental matters into their own hands
Business must take environmental matters into their own hands With net zero deadlines looming closer, more emphasis is being put on businesses to pull their weight when it comes to cutting their carbo...
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Worldsensing partners with Naeko to boost sustainability
Worldsensing partners with Naeko to boost sustainability Worldsensing today announced moves to further improve the sustainability of its supply chain through a partnership with Naeko Logistics. The mo...
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When high stakes and pH levels increase efficiency to meet environmental standards
When high stakes and pH levels increase efficiency to meet environmental standards There has never been a time when the stakes were higher for construction contractors. For starters, demand is expecte...
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CEMEX joins global initiatives to achieve Carbon Neutrality
CEMEX joins global initiatives to achieve Carbon Neutrality CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. announced today that it has signed the Business Ambition for 1.5°C commitment led by the We Mean Business Coalition in...
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Bloom Energy on the path to decarbonise the Marine Industry
Bloom Energy on the path to decarbonise the Marine Industry Bloom Energy has announced the achievement of two key milestones on its path to decarbonize a centuries-old maritime industry. In conjunctio...
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Balancing sustainability and performance with biodegradable lubricants
Balancing sustainability and performance with biodegradable lubricants With the construction industry under pressure to maximise its recovery and act on climate change, Shell has introduced its refres...
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What we can expect for the Construction Industry post lockdown
What we can expect for the Construction Industry post lockdown After more than a year of full and partial COVID-19 lockdowns, there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel. The UK’s vaccine rollo...
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Highways England announces ambitious Net Zero 2050 carbon roadmap
Highways England announces ambitious Net Zero 2050 carbon roadmap Highways England has announced its ambitious new carbon plan that will see it rapidly cut carbon from road construction, maintenance a...
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Wirtgen cold recycling train brings sustainability to road rehabilitation in Portugal
Wirtgen cold recycling train brings sustainability to road rehabilitation in Portugal Trunk road ER 361 through the town of Monsanto, about 100 km north of Lisbon, required 2.7 km of structural rehabi...
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Sustainable development at the top of the agenda for UNDP and EBRD partnership
Sustainable development at the top of the agenda for UNDP and EBRD partnership The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) re-affirm...
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Esri’s new book is a Call to Action for Conservation
Esri’s new book is a Call to Action for Conservation Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the publication of Protecting the Places We Love: Conservation Strategies f...
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Ulaanbaatar to get sustainable urban transport in Outer Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar to get sustainable urban transport in Outer Mongolia The World Bank Board of Directors approved a $100 million loan to support the Ulaanbaatar Sustainable Urban Transport Project, which wi...
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Are Latin America and the Caribbean missing out on a sustainable recovery?
Are Latin America and the Caribbean missing out on a sustainable recovery? A new platform showcasing real-time data from 33 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean has revealed that on environmen...
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First sustainability design and construction showroom opens in London
First sustainability design and construction showroom opens in London On the 8th of July 2021, EDGE, a sustainability-focused design and construction showroom, will launch its London resource centre i...
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Aggregate Industries promotes Sustainable Materials in line with new UK Net Zero rules
Aggregate Industries promotes Sustainable Materials in line with new UK Net Zero rules Leading construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has welcomed the news that firms looking to bid for...
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The rise of sustainability in the construction industry
The rise of sustainability in the construction industry RHC, a leading industrial construction contractor, has announced plans to offer solar energy construction services that will cater to oil and ga...
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New environmentally friendly resurfacing material trialled on M3 Motorway
New environmentally friendly resurfacing material trialled on M3 Motorway A section of the M3 motorway in Hampshire is becoming the first stretch of motorway to use a resurfacing material which contai...
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Five things you need to know about the UK Environment Bill
Five things you need to know about the UK Environment Bill After several COVID-related setbacks, the Environment Bill, which provides a post-Brexit framework for environmental governance in England, i...
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MB Crusher explores the environmental aspects of soils, excavated rocks and sand
MB Crusher explores the environmental aspects of soils, excavated rocks and sand The problem with excavated earth and rocks is, from an economic, regulatory, and an environmental perspective. However,...
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Cement shortages reignite concrete consumption and environmental impact concerns
Cement shortages reignite concrete consumption and environmental impact concerns There has been an increased demand for construction material supplies since the first lockdown in the UK. It is thought...
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Updated NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate unlocks your sustainable future
Updated NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate unlocks your sustainable future Environmental management is key to a successful and sustainable future, so NEBOSH has released a new specification N...
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EIB looks at public-private infrastructure investment to accelerate sustainable recovery
EIB looks at public-private infrastructure investment to accelerate sustainable recovery Werner Hoyer, President of the European Investment Bank and chair of the D20 Long-Term Investors Club (D20-LTIC...
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Lafarge Sustainability focuses on Clean Air
Lafarge Sustainability focuses on Clean Air As a long-standing industry member of the Calgary Region Airshed Zone non-profit organization, Lafarge Canada Inc. continues to demonstrate unwavering commi...
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Japan Business Conference to host NET ZERO Leaders Summit
Japan Business Conference to host NET ZERO Leaders Summit The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) has announced the jointly organized “NET ZER...
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Sacyr iChallenges open 4th innovation and co-creation program
Sacyr iChallenges open 4th innovation and co-creation program Today, Sacyr announced the launch of the fourth edition of Sacyr iChallenges, Sacyr’s open innovation and co-creation program target...
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ACO provides emissions roadmap for CO2nstructZero companies
ACO provides emissions roadmap for CO2nstructZero companies ACO Technologies’ achievement in reducing its carbon emissions offers a roadmap to aspiring CO2nstructZero companies, after the company redu...
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CIRIA annual debate looks at Construction’s race to Net Zero
CIRIA annual debate looks at Construction’s race to Net Zero CIRIA are thrilled to announce this year’s virtual Annual Debate Construction’s race to net zero: fact or fiction will be hoste...
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JCB Teletruk all-electric telescopic forklift wins Environment Award
JCB Teletruk all-electric telescopic forklift wins Environment Award JCB has lifted a top award honouring the environmental benefits of its new all-electric telescopic forklift. The JCB Teletruk was l...
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Ambitious carbon project by WJ Group scoops Highways England sustainability award
Ambitious carbon project by WJ Group scoops Highways England sustainability award An ambitious carbon reduction project has picked up a top award from Highways England for its work transforming the ro...
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Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen develop gasoline with 20 percent lower CO² emissions
Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen develop gasoline with 20 percent lower CO² emissions The available range of renewable low-carbon fuels is growing. Following on from R33 Blue Diesel, Bosch, Shell, and Vol...
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