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...

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...