Sustainability

Enhancing sustainability in GCC construction

This month’s Future Proofing gains insight from Ibrahim Imam, CEO and Co-founder of PlanRadar. Imam discusses the main trends around the enhancement of construction sustainability practices within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.  The construction in...

Blyncsy achieves sustainability partner designation in the Google Cloud Partner Advantage Programme 

 Blyncsy, a Bently Systems company, has announced that it has achieved the Google Cloud Ready – Sustainability designation in the Google Cloud Partner Advantage Programme. By earning the Sustainability designation, Blyncsy has proven its success in b...

Hitachi Energy advances predictability of energy investments forecasting with new AI-powered solution 

Hitachi Energy has launched a new Artificial Intelligence (AI)- powered energy forecasting solution, Nostradamus AI. Developed using Hitachi Energy’s deep energy industry expertise, Nostradamus AI leverages the company’s 30 years of the most extensive ene...

AUAR completes first building with pop-up robotic micro-factory 

Automated Architecture (AUAR) , a leader in construction technology, has completed its first project using a pop-up robotic micro-factory, marking a major advancement in the company’s mission to make sustainable housing scalable and accessible. This...

National Robotarium accelerates industry development of wind farm robotics

The National Robotarium is supporting the development of new Artificial Intelligence and control systems that could enable underwater robots to operate autonomously in turbulent seas, potentially revolutionising maintenance and repair tasks for offshore...

Sweco’s climate targets approved by Science Based Targets initiative

Sweco has received the validation and approval of its near-term emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The climate targets cover emissions across the company’s Scope 1, 2 and 3 and are consistent with the goals of the UN P...

ELIRE Infra 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...

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 ...

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...

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...