The latest climate projections confirm that the world is on track to exceed the critical 1.5°C warming threshold of the Paris Agreement by 2027. This strengthens the imperative for rapid emissions reduction across the built environment, with particular focus on the construction sector. Addressing environmental sustainability in construction now demands rigorous whole life carbon assessment, targeting not only operational emissions but also embodied carbon and the full carbon footprint of...

Recent advances in sustainable construction are accelerating the adoption of innovative technologies and practices with a focus on lowering the environmental impact of the built environment. ISG’s launch of a study evaluating digital sustainability service providers reflects how digital solutions can drive resource efficiency in construction, support whole life carbon reduction strategies, and enhance the lifecycle assessment of complex building projects. Effective digitalisation enables...

Sustainable construction is evolving due to significant policy and investment decisions, particularly in response to the climate crisis. The UK’s £63 million funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure directly supports green infrastructure in the built environment and highlights the increasing importance of integrating energy-efficient buildings and low carbon design into urban planning. With public sector commitments such as the NHS investing in charging points, sustainable...

London is intensifying efforts to integrate green infrastructure into sustainable urban development as climate extremes place unprecedented pressure on the capital’s urban forestry. Mature tree canopies are increasingly recognised in sustainable building design strategies for their role in local temperature regulation, improved air quality, and supporting the environmental sustainability in construction. Urban planners and construction professionals are now prioritising resilient planting...

Sustainability in construction is advancing rapidly, with substantial investments in green infrastructure and policy support for environmental sustainability in construction. UK Export Finance’s €146 million guarantee for a major offshore wind project in Taiwan exemplifies the sector's shift towards sustainable building design and the adoption of renewable building materials. By facilitating global supply chains for low carbon construction materials and technology, this initiative directly...

Integrated technology and collaborative efforts from industry leaders such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, SAP, and IBM are accelerating the transformation towards sustainable construction practices worldwide. These innovations support sustainable building design, optimising building lifecycle performance, improving energy efficiency, and enabling more reliable Whole Life Carbon Assessment. The adoption of advanced digital tools is empowering contractors to reduce embodied carbon, perform...

Excel London has advanced its net zero whole life carbon target by five years, now pursuing 2045. This shift underscores the sector-wide priority of decarbonising the built environment, demanding not just operational changes but a holistic approach across energy use, supply chains, and embodied carbon in materials. Environmental sustainability in construction is driving venues and developers towards rigorous whole life carbon assessment and life cycle cost evaluations, increasingly aligning...

Sustainability in construction is accelerating worldwide, with the sector setting ambitious new benchmarks for environmental performance. Neal Gerber Eisenberg’s offices at Chicago’s Bell building achieved LEED Platinum certification, demonstrating how sustainable building design and low carbon design can be realised even in landmark heritage properties. This accomplishment underscores the critical importance of whole life carbon, embodied carbon, and energy-efficient buildings in both new...

Growing investment in recycling facilities is reshaping environmental sustainability in construction. Veolia’s £70 million conversion of a disused site into a closed loop plastic recycling plant will raise the UK’s capacity for processing plastic waste to 80,000 tonnes per year. This will produce high-quality recycled plastic for use as low carbon construction materials, supporting sustainable building design and reducing the embodied carbon in materials for infrastructure and eco-friendly...

Ecore International’s acquisition of HTI Recycling marks a pivotal moment for the circular economy in construction. By converting reclaimed rubber into advanced flooring and building components, Ecore accelerates the adoption of low carbon construction materials and demonstrates practical applications of embodied carbon reduction. This strategy supports circular economy in construction and showcases how end-of-life reuse in construction can drive down the carbon footprint of construction and...