Green

ELIRE Infra’s announces world’s first intelligent floating infrastructure to accelerate net zero goals across multiple industries

ELIRE Infra, a revolutionary innovation company, operating at the intersection of infrastructure, mobility and clean energy, has announced its pioneering ‘Smart Hubs’ – modular, multi-purpose and scalable infrastructure solutions, designed to accelerate dec...

Empowering job sites: The role of cordless technology 

Umair Shahzad, Commercial Director at Stanley Black & Decker, discusses how DEWALT’s cordless tools are transforming construction sites, especially in the Middle East and Africa. With a focus on sustainability, portability and efficiency, these i...

Building a resilient UK energy infrastructure with Geographic Information Systems 

In this piece, Andy Berry, CEO of VertiGIS, examines the pressing need to modernise the UK’s energy infrastructure amid rising costs and years of underinvestment. He highlights the role of advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in upgrading outdated g...

Heriot-Watt leads the charge in sustainable electronics through REACT initiative

Heriot-Watt University is proud to play a pivotal role in the new Responsible Electronics and Circular Technologies (REACT) Centre, a £5.5 million initiative funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) that will position Scotland’s Central Belt as a ...

Gensler Product Sustainability standards reduce environmental impact of architectural interiors

Gensler, a leading global architecture and design firm, announced an expansion of the Gensler Product Sustainability (GPS) Standards to encompass 20 building product categories and furniture. For maximum impact, Gensler has selected materials used widely in...

Skanska receives Innovate UK funding to accelerate decarbonisation of concrete

Along with six other companies our Skanska Costain STRABAG joint Venture (SCS JV) working on HS2 London Tunnels has successfully won funding from Innovate UK, to help accelerate the decarbonisation of the UK concrete industry.  The funding will be used by ...

New EV Index reveals India’s leading states in electric vehicle adoption and charging infrastructure

HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, in collaboration with SBD Automotive, a global automotive research firm, has unveiled an Electric Vehicle (EV) Index for India. The Index ranks a list of selected Indian states and union...

Heriot-Watt researchers unveil ambitious plan to seal 100,000 methane-leaking wells by 2034

Rockit, a cleantech initiative from Heriot-Watt University, has announced plans to help seal 100,000 methane-leaking wells within the next decade using innovative chemical injection technology.  The project’s unique solution can infiltrate even...

SOL Properties breaks ground on ‘Fairmont Residences Solara Tower Dubai’, applies strict green building principles and energy-efficient technologies

SOL Properties, a leading UAE developer, officially begins construction of the premium residential ‘Fairmont Residences Solara Tower Dubai’, further elevating the regional real estate landscape by implementing stringent green building principles and adv...

Bringing the outdoors in: Designing for wellness through biophillic principles

Natural spaces in our cities and urban environments are an underused answer to many societal challenges we face. Worsening mental health, poor air quality and limited recreational spaces are issues city-goers face every day, and the pressures on everyday...

The Debrief: Matthew Belcher, CEO and Founder of HEMSPAN

The construction industry is responsible for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions. The widespread adoption of bio-materials in construction could revolutionise the industry and significantly improve its environmental impact. It would drive innovation in the...

Topsoe selects AVEVA to fast-track decarbonisation for green hydrogen 

AVEVA has been selected by Topsoe, a vendor in carbon emission reduction technologies, helping fast-track development of the decarbonisation solutions needed for the production green hydrogen and other carbon neutral fuels. Topsoe will use AVEVA Process...