Sustainability

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...

Harnessing AI and ML for enhanced public transport 

In this article by Giorgio Sarno, Senior Data Scientist, Stratio Automotive, we explore how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning systems can make public transport a greener and more reliable service, and a more obvious choice for commuters.  Public...

EV infrastructure: The only way forward is through intelligent collaboration 

We hear from Mark Winn, Head of EV Strategy, SMS, on the importance of collaboration to embrace and enhance the future of our EV infrastructures.   Not all EV charging infrastructure in the UK is currently fit for purpose. Those involved in the rollout of p...

Transforming construction sustainability with real-time emission tracking 

In this article, we speak to Kristoffer Debois, VP of Software North America, Trackunit, about the intricate task of tracking emissions for both the evidence and insights on reaching sustainability goals. Particularly, in the construction sector where...

Striking a balance: Development and the protection of sensitive wildlife 

From mammals to insects, ensuring there is space and consideration for all inhabitants is a sign of a well-designed built environment. Among all our efforts for sustainability, whether that is focusing on waste and pollution or throwing funding at energy...

The future of Smart Homes with IoT home energy management systems 

In this interview between Fortune China and Ms Jingdan Na, Vice President of Marketing and Strategy and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Tuya, we hear of the innovations in the IoT space and its role in climate change.  In June, Fortune China unveiled...

BT and Johnson Controls collaborate to help businesses reach net zero faster 

BT and Johnson Controls has announced a new collaboration to help business customers in the UK and internationally benefit from Smart buildings technology to digitally monitor, analyse and optimise energy use in workplaces. Buildings from offices to...

What innovative solutions and materials are making the most significant contributions to achieving carbon-neutral construction projects? 

Climate change is a global priority, prompting nations to draft policies for mitigation. Notably, 40% of global CO2 emissions arise from the built environment, necessitating innovative solutions to reduce emissions from building operations and materials. In...

Greenwave Technology Solutions launches Scrap App with AI pricing engine in development 

Greenwave Technology Solutions, an operator of metal recycling facilities in Virginia, North Carolina and Ohio, has announced the launch of Scrap App. Initially focused on junk cars, Greenwave is developing an AI pricing engine to optimise profit margins on...

C-Crete Technologies receives nearly US$1 Million from US Department of Energy to advance cement-free concrete innovation 

The US Department of Energy has awarded C-Crete Technologies $950,000 to expand the types of materials it can use to make its revolutionary cement-free concrete. The use of locally available feedstocks will eliminate the need for long-distance shipping,...

Advanced thermal camera to enhance regulatory pollution control 

Guide Sensmart, a tech provider focusing on the development, manufacturing and marketing of infrared thermal imaging products for commercial applications, has launched the Hammer Series Intelligent Thermal Camera. This camera can monitor the discharge of...

National Grid submits plan to meet commonwealth’s environmental goals 

  National Grid submitted its Electric Sector Modernization Plan (ESMP), the Future Grid Plan, to the Grid Modernization Advisory Council (GMAC), outlining the critical investments needed in the local electric distribution system over the next five years ...