Green building policy is intensifying on a global scale, with cities enforcing stricter, asset-level regulations targeting environmental sustainability in construction. Local authorities in key urban centres such as London and New York are holding developers accountable through measurable requirements like embodied carbon reporting and whole life carbon benchmarks. This shift reflects the growing global consensus that sustainable construction must be grounded in enforceable outcomes, not just...

Governments worldwide are escalating green building regulations, shifting from voluntary standards toward legally binding mandates. Construction projects are increasingly required to carry out Whole Life Carbon Assessment and report Whole Life Carbon at a granular project level. These policy developments underline a critical move toward environmental sustainability in construction, making life cycle cost analysis, carbon monitoring, and sustainable building design key compliance elements. The...

Cities around the world are moving rapidly from voluntary climate pledges to mandatory green building policy, ushering in a critical phase for sustainable construction. Governments increasingly demand asset-level emissions data and enforce performance benchmarks, reflecting a clear shift toward net zero Whole Life Carbon in the built environment. This evolution of regulation compels developers to engage in Whole Life Carbon Assessment and improve the carbon footprint of construction projects...

Cities across Europe, North America and Asia are enforcing stricter building codes to accelerate sustainability in construction, focusing on deep retrofits, carbon performance, and asset-level compliance. These developments reflect growing commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of construction, particularly from existing buildings that dominate emissions in urban areas. Regulatory updates often include mandates for whole life carbon assessment and more rigorous tracking of embodied carbon...

The Berwick Bank offshore wind project has received formal approval from the Scottish Government, marking a significant achievement for green construction at scale. The 4.1GW project is expected to be one of the world’s largest and will play a major role in meeting the UK’s net zero carbon goals. The engineering and infrastructure involved push the boundaries of sustainable construction, supporting long-term ambitions for net zero Whole Life Carbon performance across the sector and...

The Scottish Government has approved the Berwick Bank offshore wind farm, advancing the UK’s clean energy ambitions. With a planned capacity of 4.1GW, this project will significantly expand renewable inputs for energy-intensive industries, including construction. By driving down operational emissions in supporting infrastructure, this development supports the broader shift toward net zero Whole Life Carbon and net zero carbon buildings. It underscores the critical role of renewable energy in...

The Berwick Bank offshore wind project has secured final approval from the Scottish Government, positioning the UK as a global leader in clean energy development. This 4.1GW facility is expected to power millions of homes and deliver critical momentum for green infrastructure and sustainable construction. Large-scale renewable projects of this kind are increasing demand for eco-design for buildings, low carbon construction materials and net zero carbon buildings across the supply chain. With...

Sims Limited and Alter Steel have announced a strategic partnership to advance Queensland’s clean steel industry through a circular economy model. By processing scrap metal into low-carbon construction materials, the venture addresses embodied carbon in materials and supports the urgent need for reducing the carbon footprint of construction. This approach reflects growing momentum toward resource efficiency in construction and low-impact construction strategies globally. The UK Environment...

Prologis has announced the launch of a large-scale rooftop solar project across 45 warehouse facilities in Northern Illinois, marking a significant step forward in sustainable construction. This initiative, aimed at generating enough clean electricity to power over 10,000 homes, demonstrates how large-scale logistics buildings can integrate renewable energy systems as part of a broader shift towards environmental sustainability in construction. Projects like these support the delivery of net...

Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland has partnered with Vector Labs to explore the integration of graphene into construction materials, aiming for lighter, stronger and more energy-efficient buildings. If scalable, this innovation may significantly lower the embodied carbon in materials while supporting low carbon construction strategies. Such advances directly contribute to decarbonising the built environment and reflect an ongoing shift toward using low embodied carbon materials in structural...