Construction activity generates around 10% of the world’s carbon emissions, with much of that coming from the heavy equipment used on building sites. That’s why it’s not surprising that the race is on to develop heavy machinery that can be powered by more environmentally friendly means than diesel.
We explore Australia’s biggest renewable energy projects and speak to environmental scientist Professor Peter Newman to find out whether they will provide solutions for our future challenges.
Construction is one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia and one of the biggest sources of managed waste. This five-step Waste Management Checklist helps all members of the building sector to play their part in a more sustainable future.
Companies have discovered that when waste plastic is reprocessed, it makes a great ingredient for roads, creating stretches of highway that are more robust and long-lasting than those made using traditional materials
Here’s why the construction industry needs to examine waste management practices across the entire lifecycle of materials
Legislative, logistical and budgetary challenges have plagued California’s homeless crisis, so one builder has turned to constructing tiny house villages as a partial solution
Concern around climate change and a desire to construct more sustainable buildings is driving the construction industry to deliver a built environment that has less impact on the world around it. The increased use of timber in tall buildings is part of this process.
The U.K. government wants net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. But can the country’s construction industry—which currently produces a whopping 40% of those emissions—overhaul the way it works to help achieve this?
Sasha Plotitsa crafts gorgeous furniture out of construction waste—and empowers formerly incarcerated people seeking a fresh start
Here’s a look at how Studio Projects in Bluebeam helped promote environmental sustainability in the AEC industry last year
As green building codes become more common throughout the U.S., many builders may look to California for guidance on navigating the complex world of environmentally responsible construction
With the world’s population set to top 9 billion by 2050 and increasing pressure on global resources, urban design will inevitably steer toward sustainable outcomes as never before
As the construction industry becomes greener and net zero buildings emerge, one company explores what it would take to create a zero carbon construction future.
The U.K.’s housing shortage requires innovative approaches when it comes to using former industrial sites and small plots of disused land
Biophilic design is more than just an aesthetic—research confirms a full range of health, environmental and economic benefits, according to a recent book
