Europe

MCi Carbon announces plans for first industrial large-scale carbon capture and utilisation plant in Austria 

In a move towards global sustainable industrial decarbonisation, MCi Carbon, an Australian clean technology platform, have commenced preliminary engineering work for their first industrial large-scale plant in collaboration with world-renowned refractories...

How to create a safer construction site using digital 

A HSE annual health and safety report leaked during the 2021/22 financial year, revealed that 565,000 workers experienced non-fatal injuries at their workplace in Britain and while fatal accidents decreased to only 123, the construction industry saw the...

Redefining homeownership: Europe’s quest for affordable housing 

Faced with limited housing availability, rising inflation and interest rates, and growing property maintenance costs due to strict environmental regulations, analysts have predicted a slowdown in the real estate market. Despite these challenges, a recent...

How to protect your construction site this Christmas

Simon Baugh, Head of Group Marketing at DeterTech, walks us through the steps for securing active sites over the Christmas period. It’s no surprise that, after months of working outside in all weathers, construction workers are looking forward to downing t...

How digitalisation is helping construction workers navigate the Christmas period

As the holiday season fast approaches, Marius Stäcker, CEO of ToolTime, discusses the challenges construction workers are overcoming across the Christmas period through digital tools. Whilst there is no legal requirement to do so, many construction ...

How manufacturers can put their sustainability strategies back on track 

In a world grappling with economic challenges and the urgent need for collective environmental responsibility, Mikko Urho, CEO of Visual Components, sheds light on how manufacturers can recalibrate their sustainability strategies.   Manufacturers are e...

National Energy Foundation’s telephony transformation  

Camille Ruddle, Business Support Manager at the National Energy Foundation (NEF), provides valuable insights into the strategic partnership between the NEF and SaaSCom. This collaboration not only fosters healthier communities but also demonstrates a...

NTU to launch new £1.5m centre for sustainable construction and retrofitting

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) will invest £1.5 million into developing skills, research, training and consultancy to support the UK construction sector reach net zero. The University will launch the Centre for Sustainable Construction and Retrofit to ...

EnviroBuild named finalist in 2023 Irish Construction Industry Awards

EnviroBuild is pleased to announce that it has received a nomination for the 2023 Irish Construction Industry Awards. Along with seven other construction businesses across Ireland, EnviroBuild have been chosen as a finalist in the hotly contested...

Cundall Ireland helps pioneer standardisation for 3D construction printing 

Cundall Ireland, Harcourt Technologies Ltd (HTL) and Harcourt Architects are jointly pioneering a new method of 3D construction printing directly on site. Developed in Ireland, this new method of construction offers a faster, cheaper and more...

Remote engineering partners: The inspection robots keeping water flowing

According to water regulator Ofwat, around three billion litres of water are lost through water pipe leaks in the UK every day. With over 400,000 miles of pipes making up our water infrastructure, spotting cracks and finding leaks isn’t an easy task. Could r...

Tevva: The UK needs hydrogen to achieve its net zero goals 

The UK recently published its ‘Hydrogen Strategy’, aiming to become net zero by 2050. Harsh Pershad, Head of Hydrogen at Tevva, argues, however, that hydrogen is the only way the country will achieve its ambitious goals.   The UK Hydrogen Strategy estimates that to m...