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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 occur without proper vigilance, resulting in property damage, financial loss, project delays and tragically, in some cases, loss of life,. In the United States, the […]

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, aimed at bolstering energy efficiency and sustainability through new building codes, have ignited a heated debate about the potential consequences for housing affordability – and […]

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 “Federal Buy Clean Initiative,” aims to reduce the environmental impact of the built environment while stimulating the domestic manufacturing sector – and it is likely […]

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 occur without proper vigilance, resulting in property damage, financial loss, project delays and tragically, in some cases, loss of life. In the United States, the […]

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 and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Recognising this, nations across the globe are implementing ambitious strategies to establish hydrogen economies. The recent news that Costain […]

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 waste generated in the EU, according to the European Commission. This translates to millions of tons of concrete, bricks, wood and other materials ending up […]

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 vertical expansion are residential skyscrapers, with developers and architects vying to create the world’s tallest and most luxurious living spaces. The latest contender leading this […]

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 (OSHA) has taken a significant step towards mitigating heat-related illnesses and fatalities with a proposed new heat rule. This landmark initiative aims to establish clear […]

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 a compelling alternative and central to this transformation is the development of material passports. A material passport is essentially a digital dossier detailing a building’s […]

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 Service” (CaaS) and is emerging as a compelling alternative, by offering a new way of reaching customers and making money. This innovative approach involves a […]