Supply chains and valuation trends are reshaping sustainable construction. Mineral sourcing has become a critical determinant of embodied carbon, directly influencing the whole life carbon profile of buildings. As more than 100 countries engage in redefining mining and processing frameworks, the carbon footprint of construction materials such as steel, aluminium and copper will dictate future procurement strategies. Teams evaluating cost plans must now conduct whole life carbon assessments...

Investment momentum in sustainable construction continues to accelerate as capital markets favour projects with demonstrable reductions in whole life carbon and embodied carbon. The £400m financing package for Egg Power’s 500MW of solar and wind installations signals increased confidence in renewable generation and its role in achieving net zero whole life carbon targets for new developments. For the built environment, access to clean energy underpins low carbon design strategies and...

Global momentum for sustainable construction is accelerating through intersecting policies on ocean governance, minerals and clean energy. The UN High Seas Treaty now enforces stricter environmental stewardship across international waters, a shift expected to influence offshore infrastructure such as ports, cabling and interconnectors. Nature‑positive and eco‑design for buildings are becoming regulatory expectations, demanding whole life carbon assessment and lifecycle assessment...

The construction sector is shifting from aspirational language to verifiable action on sustainable construction. Bio‑based materials, led by engineered timber, are gaining traction as a key method for reducing embodied carbon and achieving whole life carbon savings. Timber structures lock biogenic carbon into buildings, aligning with low carbon building strategies and supporting net zero whole life carbon objectives. Progress now depends on transparent life cycle assessment, credible...

Investment signals across the global built environment are consolidating around measurable decarbonisation and demonstrable resilience. The World Economic Forum’s call to quadruple funding for clean fuels underlines how reducing the carbon footprint of construction demands more than promises; it requires scaling low carbon construction materials and technologies capable of delivering true Whole Life Carbon reductions. Producers such as Holcim are transforming emerging markets into...

The redesign of the Bridgwater tidal barrier represents a decisive step towards sustainable construction grounded in engineering efficiency. The project integrates sustainable building design principles to reduce embodied carbon and improve resource efficiency in construction. Its optimisation of structure and materials supports net zero whole life carbon performance while maintaining resilience for 12,800 homes. The initiative exemplifies how whole life carbon assessment can drive low-impact...

Nature‑positive infrastructure and low‑carbon design are reshaping sustainable construction as pilot projects mature into standard practice. In Germany and Spain, 3D‑printed concrete technologies are being deployed to transform marine defences into ecological assets, integrating green infrastructure with measurable biodiversity gains. These projects reflect progress in reducing embodied carbon in materials and aligning eco-design for buildings with whole life carbon assessment methods...

The latest climate data confirming the global temperature threshold of 1.5°C underscores the urgency of decarbonising the built environment. The focus across sustainable construction has shifted from ambition to execution, as environmental sustainability in construction is now central to infrastructure resilience and value retention. In coastal and deltaic regions, rising seas and land subsidence expose the environmental impact of construction decisions, prompting demand for green...

Record global temperatures have turned climate risk into a permanent operating condition. With 2025 ranking among the hottest years on record and a breach of 1.5°C expected, the construction sector faces an era defined by regulation, disclosure, and direct financial exposure to climate impacts. Investors and clients now link resilience and environmental sustainability in construction to long-term value, forcing sharper focus on whole life carbon assessment, embodied carbon transparency, and...

The UK’s low carbon building sector is entering a decisive economic shift shaped by falling energy prices and regulatory pressure on environmental sustainability in construction. Renewables have reduced wholesale electricity costs, creating a cost advantage for electrified plant, onsite generation and energy‑efficient buildings. Developers with access to grid connections are advancing sustainable construction projects using behind‑the‑meter solar and storage to cut the carbon footprint...