Aarsleff Ground Engineering AB invests in the world’s first battery-powered pile driving rig and will become the first company on the market to offer a more climate-friendly construction site for piling work. Aarsleff Ground Engineering AB takes the lead when working with sustainability within their business area by investing in Continue Reading
Sustainability
UK Construction Week opens with big splash on sustainability
The first major construction industry event since lockdown has opened its doors, welcoming thousands of determined buyers and built environment professionals catching up on two years of innovation, policy advances and new product development. UK Construction Week runs until Thursday (7 October) at the NEC in Birmingham. As well as more Continue Reading
UK’s biggest energy suppliers in need of rescue packages to take on customers of failed rivals
The UK has been shaken by the recent news of the energy market crisis. The main reason for the crisis is that wholesale prices of gas have increased by 250% since January, and by 70% since August. This has already put ten energy suppliers out of business. When a supplier Continue Reading
SNIPEF secures CSIC grant funding to work with The University of Edinburgh and Energy Saving Trust to research barriers in the ‘green’ supply chain
The Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation has once again demonstrated its commitment to innovation by securing valuable funding for research into the way the industry progresses towards a net zero society. SNIPEF has accessed funding through the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and will act as lead partner, with The University of Edinburgh Continue Reading
What You Need to Know About Sustainable Construction
The rise in technological and economic advancements has increased the demand for natural resources in recent years. This includes the physical structures where we work and live, whether they are open spaces or tall buildings. In fact, a Office for National Statistics report on construction output showed a 7.4% growth Continue Reading
The Eco-Friendly Forklifts You Need to Lower Your Carbon Footprint
Forklifts are essential for ensuring warehouse operations run as smoothly as possible at all times, but not all of them are kind to the environment. Diesel machines are particularly unforgiving in this sense due to their high, harmful emission levels. Although, as advancements in technology continue, it’s never been easier Continue Reading
FCC Environment appoints Complete Weed Control to manage and maintain the environment around five of its Scottish waste recycling plants
Complete Weed Control, the Carluke-based ground maintenance specialist business, has been appointed to play a vital role in managing one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management company’s habitat management plans. FCC Environment operates a UK-wide range of waste management sites including material recycling facilities (MRF), energy from waste Continue Reading
Why Hazardous Environments Need ATEX Products
Some work environments are far more dangerous than others, and to protect workers, the type of equipment, machinery and tools they use and are around them mustn’t create a hazard that could leave them injured or worse. That’s why the European Union came up with two pieces of legislation designed Continue Reading
How to Incorporate Energy-Saving Features in Your Home
Climate change isn’t recent news, but it’s become one of the major talking points in recent years. This is largely because the detrimental impact of climate change is being felt right now, with 2020 named the hottest year on record and grim predictions about what will happen in the coming Continue Reading
Building Better Futures
Housebuilders are you ready? The Housebuilder Challenge is BACK! The days are getting longer, the first signs of spring are showing, and the outdoors is calling. It’s time to turn off your screens, escape the four walls of home working or the dust of the building site and dig out Continue Reading