How inevitable are construction site fires?
Construction sites have always had the potential to be fire hazards. In an environment surrounded by flammable materials, complex machinery and temporary structures it is almost inevitable that fire will….
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The rush to sustainability and how it affects affordable housing
New Mexico, like many states in the USA and other countries across the world, is grappling with a persistent housing affordability crisis. Recent actions by the State-run Construction Industries Commission,….
How Government will influence the choice of construction materials
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the USA has published a groundbreaking labelling programme designed to promote the use of sustainable construction materials. This announcement, aligned with the Biden Administration’s….
How inevitable are construction site fires?
Construction sites have always had the potential to be fire hazards. In an environment surrounded by flammable materials, complex machinery and temporary structures it is almost inevitable that fire will….
UK joins the global Hydrogen race
The world is in a state of transformation, accelerating its transition towards a low-carbon future. In this journey, hydrogen is emerging as a game-changer, offering the potential to decarbonise industries….
A call for a more sustainable to approach to construction waste
The European construction industry is a major contributor to the continent’s economy, but it also carries a significant environmental burden. Construction and demolition accounts for a staggering 30-35% of all….
The race for the world’s tallest residential building
Driven by a growing number of factors including urbanisation, technological advancement and economic growth, the construction industry is witnessing an unprecedented race to new heights. At the forefront of this….
OSHA’s new heat rule – a step forward in worker protection
The construction industry, known for its physically demanding nature, is particularly vulnerable to the escalating risks posed by extreme heat. Recognising this, the US based Occupational Safety and Health Administration….
Passports – a plan for a circular construction industry
The construction industry, traditionally a linear model of ‘take, make, dispose’, is changing. As the world grapples with resource depletion and environmental concerns, the concept of circularity has emerged as….
Construction as a service – a new era in building?
The traditional model of construction, which has always focussed on the sale of completed buildings or projects, could soon be undergoing a significant transformation. It is called “Construction as a….