Holcim’s NextGen Growth 2030 strategy marks a significant move towards sustainable construction, with an ambition to become the leading partner for low carbon design and net zero Whole Life Carbon in the built environment. This strategy accompanies Holcim’s North American listing and reinforces the company’s dedication to decarbonising the construction sector through the adoption of environmentally responsible building solutions on a global scale, supporting net zero carbon buildings and...

Holcim has announced its NextGen Growth 2030 strategy, reinforcing its goal to lead sustainable construction globally. The plan aligns with its forthcoming North American business listing and signals a major shift towards decarbonising the built environment. Emphasis will centre on accelerating low carbon design, scaling up low carbon construction materials and technology to reduce the whole life carbon and embodied carbon footprints of new and existing buildings. Innovation in construction...

Holcim has introduced its NextGen Growth 2030 strategy, focusing on becoming the leading partner in sustainable construction. The initiative emphasises decarbonising the industry, supporting circular economy in construction, and innovating in sustainable building materials. Holcim’s move, including a planned listing of its North American business, aims to drive progress in net zero whole life carbon and net zero carbon buildings, placing environmental sustainability in construction at the...

Heidelberg Materials has been granted approval to build the UK’s first cement plant with integrated carbon capture and storage technology in North Wales. This marks a significant advance in reducing whole life carbon and embodied carbon emissions from cement production—one of the most carbon-intensive aspects of the construction industry. The Padeswood facility positions the UK as a leader in decarbonising the built environment and delivering net zero whole life carbon goals in cement...

Heidelberg Materials has received the UK’s first approval for a carbon capture and storage system at its Padeswood cement works in North Wales. This milestone for environmental sustainability in construction addresses embodied carbon in materials and the overall carbon footprint of construction processes. The integration of CCS technology is expected to support significant carbon footprint reduction and may lead the way towards net zero whole life carbon in cement production, with potential...

The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) has released a practical guide to promote the reuse of glass partitioning systems in construction. This publication supports circular economy in construction by aiming to extend product lifespans and reduce embodied carbon in materials. It provides actionable steps to minimise waste and promotes environmental sustainability in construction, especially in commercial retrofit projects, which typically hold high embodied carbon footprints. ...

Nations have reached a landmark agreement to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping, introducing mandatory fuel standards and a comprehensive carbon pricing mechanism. This historic deal is an important step forward in international sustainability efforts to tackle operational carbon emissions and aligns with broader goals of environmental sustainability in construction and transport sectors. In the UK, the government initiated a key consultation on guidelines for...

The construction industry is adopting sustainable building design and circular economy principles, with organisations such as the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products issuing guidance on the reuse of materials. Their new industry guide on glass partitioning systems enables project teams to enhance resource efficiency in construction and embed circular economy in construction workflows, supporting whole life carbon reduction efforts. These approaches reflect a growing focus on reducing...

The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) has introduced a new practical guide to the reuse of glass partitioning systems, driving uptake of circular economy in construction. This guidance supports sustainable building design by helping designers and contractors integrate end-of-life reuse in construction projects, reducing embodied carbon in materials and the overall carbon footprint of construction. The shift towards circular construction strategies and eco-design for buildings is...

Over a quarter of UK companies are facing challenges in hiring professionals with the necessary expertise for sustainability-focused roles, signalling a significant green skills gap. The shortage is particularly critical in the construction sector, where meeting climate targets and applying sustainable construction practices depend on a skilled workforce. Over a quarter of UK companies are facing this talent bottleneck. Training and education must accelerate to meet growing demand for...