Graymont and Fortera have formed a strategic alliance to scale Fortera’s ReAct™ cement technology, which directly captures CO₂ during production. This low-carbon alternative to Portland cement presents a significant step in reducing embodied carbon in materials and advancing low carbon construction materials. The partnership supports the transition to net zero whole life carbon in new developments, offering a practical solution without sacrificing performance or cost-efficiency. As global demand for sustainable construction rises, innovations in material technology become critical to achieving decarbonising the built environment targets.
The Strait of Messina Bridge project in Italy is reigniting debate about the environmental impact of construction on a large scale. As scrutiny increases around embodied carbon and whole life carbon assessments in infrastructure megaprojects, the developers will face mounting pressure to demonstrate compliance with sustainable building design standards. Effective integration of lifecycle assessment and life cycle cost planning will be essential to validating the bridge’s long-term viability and sustainability credentials.
Infinitum’s Aircore Heavy Duty electric motor system, recognised for its energy efficiency, underscores the importance of energy-efficient buildings and sustainable building practices. Building services such as HVAC systems are substantial energy consumers, and implementing low carbon design technologies can significantly reduce operational carbon. Improving the building lifecycle performance of essential components contributes to overall environmental sustainability in construction.
As ESG ratings rise globally, a third of companies still rank at medium or high climate risk, raising concerns about the gap between data reporting and actual sustainable building practices. Reliable whole life carbon assessment frameworks and life cycle thinking in construction are required to drive meaningful reductions in the carbon footprint of construction. Achieving net zero carbon buildings depends on turning environmental product declarations (EPDs) and carbon metrics into actionable project guidelines.
Prometheus Fuels’ breakthrough in reducing the cost of carbon capture by over 80% could impact not only the transport sector but also lower the carbon footprint of construction logistics and manufacturing. The availability of cleaner fuels supports resource efficiency in construction and enables eco-friendly construction workflows, particularly in projects that prioritise low-impact construction strategies and sustainable material specification.
UN treaty negotiations in Geneva mark progress toward regulating the life cycle of plastics, with potential ripple effects across construction. The sector, a significant contributor to plastic waste, may soon face stricter controls pushing circular economy in construction practices. Emphasising circular construction strategies and end-of-life reuse in construction will be critical to mitigating the environmental impact of construction and aligning with global sustainability frameworks.
