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What does COP28 mean for construction?
Amanda Williams, Head of Environmental Sustainability, CIOB on some of the main construction-related discussion points at COP 28 
Offshore specialists make progress on major German wind farm
Borkum Riffgrund 3 set to add close to 1GW to Germany’s renewables Capacity
UK government unveils €2.3 billion hydrogen investment plan
Initial funding set to generate more than 700 jobs and reduce CO2 across 11 projects
European construction industry’s new manifesto calls for ‘radical change’ to tackle climate challenge
A group of bodies representing Europe’s construction industry have called for the adoption of a circular business model to achieve carbon and resource neutrality, as COP 28 draws to a close.
ESG performance of contractors to ‘be rewarded’
Construction contractors can access additional professional indemnity cover based on their ESG performance
Building inside mountains: Global demand for pumped hydroelectric storage soars
How mountain lakes are being used to store the world’s excess renewable energy
The increasing affordability of electric construction equipment
Battery-powered machines are seeing more adoption from equipment rental companies, but many in the sector still need to be convinced
ERA to develop carbon reporting guidance
First of its kind for the equipment rental industry
Select Plant targets diesel reduction in Australia
Company investing in hybrid and solar technologies
Sany outlines its steps towards sustainability
OEM says it is increasing its sustainability though its production processes, supply chains and by how its equipment is powered
Hapo buys Cadeler offshore cranes
The two 1,200 tonne capacity cranes were previously on board Cadeler’s vessels 
Skanska partners on €111 million Norwegian road project
Swedish contractor aims for ambitious 50% CO2 reduction on A6 project
Yanmar’s ‘next generation’ electric machine prototype
The prototype can automate fine manual tasks, helping with construction’s labour shortages
A practical approach to sustainability for North American rental companies
A recent webinar from the American Rental Association looks at what today’s rental companies can do to begin their journey toward reducing carbon emissions 
Jacobs wins €2.3 billion decarbonisation project in Germany
Engineering services giant to lead construction management work at Thyssenkrupp Steel
Balfour Beatty Vinci adopts digital concrete testing to cut carbon on HS2
Verifi enables real-time monitoring, measurement, and management of fresh concrete properties during transportation.
Bechtel in new initiative to promote construction jobs for women in Saudi Arabia
US-based engineering and construction firm Bechtel has launched a new partnership with Saudi Women Engineers Society (SWES) to promote construction careers for women in Saudi Arabia.
Decarbonisation efforts stalling in Europe and US, new study finds
Global Retrofit Index reveals current plans to improve energy performance are falling short
What benefits do veterans bring to construction?
On Veterans’ Day, former services personnel working in construction discuss why they think veterans are well suited to working in construction.
Bangladesh gives green light to US$1.3bn offshore wind farm
Dhaka-based Summit Group announced its plans to develop the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in Bangladesh
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