Tetra Tech has secured a $990 million contract to deliver sustainable infrastructure design across the Pacific, highlighting rising global demand for sustainable building design and engineering solutions rooted in environmental sustainability in construction. The focus on climate resilience and water systems reflects a shift toward integrated Whole Life Carbon thinking in public infrastructure planning, where design plays a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of construction from the...

A Sheffield start-up has introduced carbon-absorbing bricks designed for carbon neutral construction. By integrating carbon capture into the material itself, these low carbon construction materials address the carbon footprint of construction at source. Their application in ongoing pilot projects underlines a significant move towards net zero whole life carbon in the built environment, offering scalable potential for lowering embodied carbon in materials across the sector. The Alliance for...

A new guide from the ASBP Natural Fibre Insulation Group promotes the use of renewable building materials to accelerate sustainable construction. By highlighting natural alternatives to synthetic products, the guide supports widespread adoption of low carbon construction materials and fosters life cycle thinking in construction. Aimed at both technical professionals and policymakers, this resource advances environmental sustainability in construction and reinforces the role of sustainable...

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in West London has announced its first purpose-built extra care housing project, incorporating advanced sustainable building design. Part of the Lots Road South development, the project exemplifies how local authority-led initiatives can align supported living with net zero Whole Life Carbon goals. The focus on environmental sustainability in construction reflects a wider shift toward low carbon building and life cycle thinking in...

Kensington and Chelsea Council has launched its first purpose-built extra care scheme within the Lots Road South development. This project demonstrates how sustainable building design can support social care by offering energy-efficient buildings within a dense urban setting. Its environmentally conscious approach underlines the importance of integrating low-impact construction into city infrastructure, supporting both community needs and environmental sustainability in construction. The UK...

Kensington and Chelsea Council has launched its first purpose-built extra care scheme, integrating sustainable building design and low carbon construction materials to achieve higher environmental performance within the wider Lots Road South development. The project highlights a rising focus on environmental sustainability in construction across the UK public sector. By prioritising energy-efficient buildings with low embodied carbon materials, the borough aims to reduce the whole life carbon...

Ward Williams, a UK-based construction consultancy, has announced expansion into five major cities as it strengthens its focus on sustainable building practices. The firm’s strategy centres on energy-efficient buildings, low embodied carbon materials and the integration of Whole Life Carbon Assessment into its project pipeline. As environmental sustainability in construction becomes urgent, the move signals a transition from policy to implementation through sustainable construction methods...

Ward Williams has expanded its footprint across five major UK cities, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable construction by appointing senior environmental experts. The consultancy will focus on leading low carbon design initiatives, green building practices and sustainable building design, responding to heightened demand for environmental sustainability in construction. This strategic growth supports the increasing need for Whole Life Carbon Assessment and sustainable building practices...

Mount Anvil has submitted proposals for 274 new homes in Chelsea, designed by PRP Architects, potentially setting a new benchmark for sustainable building design in dense urban developments. The project will likely face scrutiny for its approach to whole life carbon assessment and low carbon design, especially in a borough traditionally resistant to high-performance environmental planning strategies. As planning advances, its demonstration of sustainable construction methods and alignment with...

Wimbledon’s £200 million expansion has been spotlighted as a leading example of sustainable construction in sport infrastructure. The All England Club’s development plan integrates 38 new courts and a new public parkland, combining low-impact construction with green space restoration. The design prioritises biodiversity and sustainable building practices, offering clear alignment with environmental sustainability in construction and sustainable urban development goals. In the Gulf region,...