It is hard to find anyone in construction who does not agree the industry needs to be greener. According to the Royal Academy of Engineering , the industry is responsible for 11% of global CO 2 emissions and, in the UK, the built environment for 40% of emissions. Construction […] Click here to view original […]
types of solar panels Making the switch to solar power is exciting, but you’ll have to do some research first. There are different variations of solar panels that offer various pros and cons. Check out this guide to understanding the different types of solar panels to make the best […] Click here to view original
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Those in the construction industry have been working behind the scenes to prepare for changes to the Building Regulations Approved Document Part L , which take effect from today in England and from November in Wales, writes Stuart Andrew of Castle Green Homes. Originally due to have been introduced […] Click here to view original
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The Ascent, a 284-foot, 25-story apartment building under construction in Milwaukee is described as the tallest mass timber structure in the world./ Reuters Demand for sustainable building is increasing as efforts to cut carbon emissions accelerate and alternative materials are being used more frequently in construction in response to […] Click here to view original
Energy expert Llewelyn Hughes sees offshore wind as a long-term Australian decarbonisation option. More specifically, he speaks of strategically positioned floating farms, each capable of replacing an ageing coal-fired power plant and plugged into the electricity grid. The Crawford School of Public Policy academic says this technology is taking […] Click here to view original
Climate change spurred Friday’s unanimous vote by the Los Angeles City Council to ban gas appliances in most new homes and businesses. The Los Angeles City Council took a major step to fight the climate crisis Friday, voting unanimously on a policy that’s expected to result in most new […] Click here to view original
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