All Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Articles

Climate change… construction’s hottest topic
Dr Sreejith Balasubramanian of Middlesex University Dubai, and Dr Vinaya Shukla of Middlesex University London, describe how the construction industry must adapt if it is to mitigate the worst effects of climate change
Temporary trackway supplier creates carbon calculator
Calculator tracks emissions between stone and aggregate roads
Kennards survey highlights contractor confidence in Australia
Smaller contractors happier than large, finds survey
Speedy partners to rent fuel-cell generators
UK hirer launches joint venture with hydrogen specialist
‘World’s largest battery energy storage scheme’ gets green light
Carlton Power granted permission to build €875 million facility in northern England
XCMG shares ambitious plans to drive innovation and development
The company says that the project sets a clear goal and seven strategic actions to drive growth
What is the future for construction in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia is currently building some of the world’s most audacious infrastructure projects as it seeks to decrease its reliance on the exportation of oil
VDMA: Hydrogen ‘the only way to climate neutrality’
German trade body calls for a rapid shift to hydrogen-focused projects
Renovations drive construction growth in Europe…but is the pace fast enough?
Renovation of existing buildings is a growth area of construction in Europe - but is the pace of that growth fast enough to attain the EU’s climate goals?
Danfoss white paper urges swift action on equipment emissions
Tech firm’s report highlights half of CO2 emissions comes from excavators
Video interview: what does KPMG’s survey tell us about the state of construction?
Construction’s attitudes to technology, sustainability, and more are revealed 
Why consulting engineers are ‘more crucial than ever’
Consulting engineers will play a crucial role in delivering both the green transition and the accelerating adoption of digital technologies.
More C&D waste from UK to be exported
Major metals recycling company partners up on ‘energy from waste’
Finland green lights construction of large offshore wind project
Renewables specialist Skyborn will develop the Pooki wind farm for state-owned Metsähallitus
What is the future for alternative power?
Mike Hayes looks at the power technology for construction equipment that may – or may not – be replacing diesel in the coming years
Biodiversity: An engineer’s role in repairing the planet
A plea for sustainability from Alistair Kean of the engineering and architectural consultancy COWI
UN accord on ship recycling to start within two years
More countries sign up for Hong Kong Convention for ship breaking regulations
EU to provide €6.2 billion for new TEN-T projects
Trans-European Transport Network to be supported through the Connecting Europe Facility
Chasing the sun: The British manufacturer attempting to bring solar power to construction sites
Solar panel specialist Lifos launches battery energy storage system
Volvo CE’s ‘industry first’ 48V DC charging protocol to drive electrification
Volvo CE has published its own brand-agnostic software protocol, as well as plug specifications, used on its 48V off-board DC chargers
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