Development of EU transport infrastructure remains in the slow lane
In recent years, EU auditors have repeatedly highlighted various weaknesses affecting the delivery of large transport projects in the EU. How does the EU’s...
Construction to see robust growth and “New Age” risks post-Covid: AGCS
The global construction market is set for a sustained period of strong growth post-Covid-19, driven by government spending on infrastructure and the transition to...
Setting the standard for measuring embodied carbon in timber construction
Timber Development UK is bringing clarity to how to account for embodied carbon in timber construction with a newly released technical paper.
‘Assessing the carbon-related...
Volvo and Holcim jointly work in a project to use autonomous electric haulers
Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Holcim Switzerland have partnered to jointly test and further develop the use of autonomous electric haulers in a limestone quarry....
Improve the economic and social outcomes of infrastructure: GI Hub
The Global Infrastructure Hub (GI Hub) has launched Improving Delivery Models, an online initiative that showcases proven delivery model improvements that enhance the quality of...
Infrastructure impact on the environment should be more of a priority: survey
In the lead-up to COP26, the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference, an average of 51% across the 28 counties feel that it is right...
WorldGBC expands net zero carbon buildings commitment
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) announced an update to the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment, expanding its scope to recognize enhanced leadership action in...
Global construction industry faces mounting climate change challenges
With the infrastructure boom set to fuel global economic growth over the next decade, the construction industry must address the mounting pressures associated with...
CDPQ invests in WestConnex, Australia’s largest road infrastructure project
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) announced a AU$2.3 B investment in WestConnex, Australia's largest road infrastructure project, and that it is joining the...
Power systems accelerate transition from diesel to renewable energy
Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC), a developer of clean, renewable power systems that harness energy from free-flowing rivers and tidal currents, announced that it...
