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Another interesting read out today by our MD Alasdair Rankin, focusing on What does the cancelling of carbon targets mean for construction? https://lnkd.in/dj3vNDMm #ConstructionNews #CarbonTargets #Sustainability #ConstructionIndustry #ClimateChange #GreenBuilding #SustainableConstruction #IndustryUpdate #AlasdairRankin #EnvironmentalImpact

The way we design and construct our homes is going to have a huge impact in helping to shape a more environmentally friendly future. For a long time, this shift towards greener living was seen as a trend, but now it’s regarded as a necessity. UK homes need to be built to be more energy efficient, helping to reduce carbon footprints and reward homeowners with a more sustainable living environment. Building smart, low carbon homes is a sustainable solution for a greener future. Incorporating energy-efficient design principles, renewable energy systems and advanced technologies will help to reduce the environmental impact at home, save on energy costs and create healthier living environments for wider society. The challenge of combatting climate change continues to grow at an alarming rate, which is why investing in and building smart, low carbon homes is an essential part of creating a more sustainable future. R&M Property Group Ltd 🐝 are committed to reducing embodied carbon materials, in the building and lifecycle of all our new builds. Jon Scurr Thom M. https://lnkd.in/eUPcgnGd

Building a Sustainable Future with AG 🌍 michael davies, Head of Innovation and Carbon Reduction at AG, examines the construction industry’s pivotal role in addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time: climate change, highlighting the urgent need to tackle embodied carbon and adopt sustainable practices. The built environment accounts for 39% of global carbon emissions, with 28% stemming from operational emissions. By 2030, the World Green Building Council has set ambitious targets that all new buildings, infrastructure, and renovations must achieve at least a 40% reduction in embodied carbon. Embracing low-carbon construction practices is not only vital for meeting these targets but also presents a significant business opportunity for innovators within the industry. The launch of our EPDs represent a pivotal milestone in our carbon reduction journey, emphasising our steadfast commitment to leaving a lasting low-carbon legacy. Read more on the importance of Low Carbon Construction: https://lnkd.in/ea5ym_mn #SustainableConstruction #LowCarbon #GreenBuilding #NetZero #Sustainability

According to research findings from the Construction Products Association (CPA), the building industry accounts for over 40 percent of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions and therefore has a major responsibility to reduce CO2 throughout the construction lifecycle. Aggregate Industries UK is leading the way in sustainability, green solutions, and the construction circular economy with its innovative carbon neutral Foamix Eco® – a newly-developed solution for highways infrastructure, construction, repair and maintenance. Read about how Aggregate Industries is leading the charge in enviromentally friendly construction: https://lnkd.in/e8g6cM6i

The UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard is out! It is probably the most advanced NZC standard in the world. It remains voluntary and some of the rules need industry testing, but it is a giant step in the right direction and there is more to come. I will be talking about this at the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) Conference today. Do get in touch with me, or with Andrew Moore, Carolina Caneva, Anna Tsoumi to find out more. #netzerocarbon #climateemergency #inthistogether #UKNZCBS Hilson Moran

Possibly one of the most important pieces of work around the decarbonisation of the built environment to come out. One to read absorb and repost. And hopefully it will help reframe the language used around the topic so that we stop calling anything without a gas boiler zero carbon

Reasons to build with timberframe: Sustainability: Timber is a renewable resource when sourced from sustainably managed forests. Carbon Footprint: Timber construction often has a lower carbon footprint as wood stores carbon dioxide, helping to mitigate climate change. Insulation: Timber provides better natural insulation compared to block work, leading to more energy-efficient buildings and reduced heating and cooling costs. Speed of Construction: Timber frame construction is generally faster and more efficient, reducing labour costs and time on site. #sustainable #renewable #efficient

🌱 Why sustainability should be a priority in construction 🏢 Building operations and construction account for 36% of global energy uses and nearly 40% of global energy-related CO2 emissions. 👷♂️ The construction industry has a huge impact on the environment, including the loss of wild habitats and a vast amount of energy consumption used on-site during construction, with heavy plants used in construction still relying heavily on fossil fuels. 🌍 Combining this with the fact that we currently utilise 60% more of the earth’s resources than it can regenerate every year, it is imperative for construction companies to adopt sustainable business practices. ♻️ Furthermore, the British Government has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, and all businesses will need to abide by future sustainability regulations. 👉 By joining the Sheehan Group, your business will be able to achieve its sustainability credentials and play its part in creating a more sustainable future. #Recycledaggregate #Sustainableconstruction #Lowcarbonfootprint #Recycledmaterials #TheSheehanGroup #Lowcarbonconstruction #Recycledmaterials #Sustainability

🚨 Milestone Alert! 🚨 📃Today marks the end of the first stage of what has so far been a near-three-year journey on the road to the world’s first science-led, net-zero carbon buildings standard. 📃 It has been an honour and a pleasure to work alongside the rest of the UK NZC Buildings Standard technical steering group: Jane Anderson, Clara Bagenal George, Adam Baranowski, Julie Godefroy, Jess Hrivnak, Christine Pout, Tom Wigg, Katie Clemence-Jackson, Fabrizio Varriale and Sam Wallis, not to mention the totally wonderful Embodied Carbon Task Group (#TG1b!), all of the supporting Sector Groups, our guiding Governance Board (David Partridge in particular), and the countless others who have volunteered time towards the Standard’s development. 👪 🙏A massive thank you also to The Institution of Structural Engineers and Patrick Hayes, who have supported me throughout this process, offering me time and agency to ensure that our groups could do this job to the best of our abilities. 🚀 436 passionate individuals (myself included) have so far invested in this ambitious task, alongside 26 sponsoring firms, and the twelve Founding Member and Observer organizations and institutions who have given staff time freely. The development of the Standard should have been a multi-million-pound project, but instead, it was mostly driven by volunteer action from those who wished to address the urgent need for such a Standard. It's amazing how this industry has pulled together around this. 💪🌿 🔍 This is just the beginning. It's not a perfect document - this is the launch of the Pilot version of the Standard, available for use on real projects, but we still have work to do. Nevertheless, it is still a huge step forward for the industry, and I'm interested to hear what you all make of it. If you're not sure what to do next, then I'd suggest: 1) Downloading the Pilot version : https://lnkd.in/ddQS2tqs 🚀 2) Sharing this post with colleagues and clients👉💻 and 3) Building some net zero carbon aligned buildings 🌱💡🏫 #NetZero #NetZeroCarbon #Sustainability #RegulateEmbodiedCarbon #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #GreenBuilding #SustainableDesign #BritishStandards #NetZeroBuildings

Let’s face it—the construction industry has a dirty secret. Concrete, often called ‘the most destructive material on earth,’ is a heavyweight in the carbon footprint department. We’re responsible for about 40% of the UK’s carbon emissions and waste. Ouch. 🫣 But here’s the deal: we’re committed to doing better. We’re tackling these hard truths and aligning our practices with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Because while we’re busy building the future, we also want to make sure it’s a future worth living in 💚 #Sustainability #PrecastConcrete #UnitedNationsGoals #EcoFriendly #BuildingABetterFuture