Tag Archives: Sustainability

Why Is Construction’s Green Future Stuck?

– UK construction’s net-zero ambitions are muddied by client apathy and cost constraints
– A lost decade in sustainability achievements
– Less than half of construction professionals have worked on a net-zero project

Key takeaways from day 3 of COP26

After a day full of pledges from large companies and countries across the world, leaders cast their attentions to finance on the 3rd day of the UN climate conference COP26. 

How the cloud can drive organizational sustainability goals

Mark Hughes, RVP of UK & Ireland, Epicor, explores cloud computing’s implications for organisational sustainability practices and introduces the key findings of Epicor’s survey of technology decision-makers in the US and the UK.xplains how cloud technology can spearhead an organizations sustainability initiatives.

How connected technology can help property developers reach future net zero

Nations and businesses around the world are working towards net zero targets, and reducing utility consumption is an obvious step in the process. With this significant focus on energy efficiency, how can property developers ensure future net zero compliance? Matthew Margetts, Director of Sales and Marketing at Smarter Technologies, explores the answer.

How is digital construction improving safety and sustainability within the building sector?

The construction industry as we know it is changing – recent events have forced the industry to sit up and rethink the safety, efficiency and accountability of its practices. Climate change also remains a pressing issue, with construction responsible for around 40% of all CO2 emissions. But what role does digital construction play in overcoming these issues and why should this new approach be received with open arms? Richard Waterhouse from NBS explains the impact digital construction is having on safety and sustainability.