Recent strides in sustainable construction reflect a strong commitment to the circular economy and improved environmental sustainability in construction. RHI Magnesita’s joint venture with BPI, Inc. is a model of circular economy in construction, focusing on recirculating refractories and raw materials across North America. This partnership exemplifies circular construction strategies aimed at lowering the embodied carbon in materials and directly reducing the carbon footprint of...

Rytoriacap’s acquisition of the Blossburg foundry from ASC Engineered Solutions represents a strategic shift towards circular economy in construction and advanced metal recycling. This development reflects growing industry commitment to low carbon construction materials through closed-loop systems and underpins a significant drive to reduce embodied carbon and improve whole life carbon outcomes in major infrastructure. Expertise in circular metal processing is expected to boost resource...

The Thames Tideway Tunnel, known as London’s “super sewer” project, exemplifies the application of whole life carbon assessment and green finance to deliver major sustainable construction. The launch of the UK’s first ‘Blue Bond’ secures funding for essential upgrades to London’s Victorian infrastructure, illustrating how sustainable building design and life cycle cost analysis can work hand in hand to achieve environmental sustainability in construction. This move underscores the...

The construction sector is demonstrating leadership in environmental sustainability in construction with landmark projects, such as Costain’s Marazanvose Green Bridge in Cornwall, prioritising green infrastructure and sustainable building design. By integrating eco-design for buildings that support biodiversity and recreation, the sector is answering the call for sustainable construction practices that balance transport needs with eco-friendly construction. Real-world innovations are helping...

The sustainable construction sector is witnessing rapid transformation, driven by projects that prioritise whole life carbon and embodied carbon reduction. Recent winners of the Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards have raised standards for sustainable building design by excelling in eco-design for buildings, deploying low embodied carbon materials, and advancing energy-efficient buildings. These projects underline the industry’s commitment to environmental sustainability in construction,...

Momentum is building around environmental sustainability in construction, as governments introduce rigorous climate disclosure rules for investors, pension funds, and corporates. The UK’s proposed climate transition guidelines signal a shift toward transparent whole life carbon assessments and improved life cycle cost analysis, placing increased accountability on construction companies with extensive property portfolios. These reforms will drive sustainable building design practices and...

Dassault Systèmes and Patrick Jouin have introduced “Ta.Tamu”, a 3D-printed furniture collection using renewable building materials, engineered for end-of-life reuse in construction through disassembly. This innovation demonstrates how digital design, additive manufacturing, and principles of the circular economy can reduce embodied carbon in materials and support whole life carbon reductions. By focusing on material efficiency and future reuse, this project reflects eco-design for...

LP Building Solutions’ 2025 Sustainability Report highlights significant progress in sustainable building design and eco-design for buildings, including increased use of responsibly sourced materials and the adoption of ambitious energy efficiency standards. Advancements in low-emission manufacturing are central to their efforts in addressing whole life carbon and embodied carbon in materials. These initiatives reflect the growing industry drive to reduce the carbon footprint of construction...

Adaptive reuse is rapidly establishing itself as a core sustainable construction strategy, with new research from the Urban Land Institute reinforcing how repurposing existing buildings significantly reduces embodied carbon and minimises demolition waste. By prioritising eco-design for buildings and integrating sustainable building design principles, adaptive reuse supports life cycle thinking in construction while revitalising urban environments. Developers are increasingly recognising the...

The UK Government’s new 10-year Industrial Strategy prioritises environmental sustainability in construction, aiming to cut electricity costs for over 7,000 manufacturers and drive investment in clean energy. With £700 million allocated to GB Energy, there is potential to accelerate the transition towards net zero carbon buildings and foster the adoption of whole life carbon assessment in major projects. Stakeholders in sustainable construction highlight the importance of integrating...