Sustainable construction is advancing globally as the sector shifts towards the use of green building materials, particularly in high-growth regions such as Hyderabad. Key suppliers are driving the adoption of low carbon construction materials, including advanced concretes, recycled steels, and energy-efficient cladding. These sustainable material specifications are helping to reduce embodied carbon in materials, supporting whole life carbon assessment practices and reinforcing environmental...

Recent developments in sustainable construction highlight a shift towards innovative and eco-friendly construction materials. In Hyderabad, the availability of top sustainable building materials through local suppliers is supporting greener, low carbon design and enabling sustainable building practices. This trend aligns with goals to reduce the embodied carbon in materials and overall carbon footprint of construction projects, reinforcing the significance of regional supply chains for...

The UK has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability in construction at a recent summit in London, gathering leaders to advocate for a rapid global shift towards clean power and lower emissions. Despite ongoing political divisions, the event highlighted the urgent need for net zero carbon initiatives and showcased the importance of whole life carbon assessment in tackling the climate crisis. Experts at the summit emphasised integrating life cycle assessment, low carbon building...

The UK is driving the global transition to clean energy, as shown at a recent London summit focused on galvanising support for renewable power and tackling climate challenges. This reflects an urgent need for environmental sustainability in construction, where construction and infrastructure remain key sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Stakeholders worldwide are aligning around net zero Whole Life Carbon, with growing pressure to accelerate decarbonising the built environment. Significant...

The UK has strengthened its role in the global clean energy transition by co-hosting a major summit, pushing for expansion of clean power to address climate challenges. This signals an urgent shift toward environmental sustainability in construction, with increased demand for low carbon design, net zero carbon buildings, and renewable technology. Governments and industry players are urged to accelerate whole life carbon assessment and adopt eco-design for buildings across new projects and...

The UK government and Eni have reached a significant agreement on the Liverpool Bay carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, now recognised as one of the most advanced CCS initiatives worldwide. This development aims to store up to 10 million tonnes of CO2 annually from the 2030s, targeting substantial whole life carbon and operational carbon reductions in heavy industry and construction. The deal is a crucial step for the HyNet cluster, strengthening support for scalable CCS infrastructure...

The UK government and Eni have secured a £2 billion investment to deliver the world’s most advanced carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Liverpool Bay. This initiative will trap and store up to 10 million tonnes of CO₂ annually through the 2030s, supporting net zero whole life carbon objectives and strengthening the region’s status in environmental sustainability in construction. With 2,000 new jobs expected, the HyNet carbon transport and storage pipeline contract signifies a...

The UK Government’s investment of £300 million in developing domestic supply chains for offshore wind is set to drive environmental sustainability in construction and reduce the nation’s reliance on imported components. This funding aims to strengthen local manufacturing, catalyse green construction jobs and attract international investment into the low carbon building sector. The initiative supports the UK’s net zero whole life carbon objectives by focusing on supply chain transparency...

India has launched a major initiative to decarbonise the steel sector with a shift towards hydrogen-based direct reduced iron production. This development could lower the embodied carbon in steel, setting a precedent for low carbon construction materials in both the Indian and global markets. Reducing embodied carbon in materials is central to achieving net zero whole life carbon targets for new builds, impacting the carbon footprint of construction worldwide. Artificial intelligence is...

Recent government regulations will require smart functionality in heat pumps and electric heating appliances, driving improvements in energy-efficient buildings and supporting access to cheaper tariffs. This step enhances resource efficiency in construction and aligns with environmental sustainability in construction by reducing operational carbon and enabling whole life carbon assessment in the built environment. Latest data from MCS shows a surge in domestic clean technology installations,...