European Commission Proposes Procurement Rules That Move Beyond Lowest Price
The EU public procurement regulation would make quality criteria worth 30 per cent of every award, though green requirements stay optional for buyers.
Construction
Planted Raises $31.8m to Build Solar Plants With Robots
Planted has raised $31.8m to expand robotic solar construction, as the California start-up targets 100MW of deployment in 2026 and a 20GW pipeline.
‘We Don’t Trust It, We Control It’: One Click LCA Uses AI to Cut Embodied Carbon
One Click LCA is changing the life cycle assessment landscape, making it quicker and more effective with innovative artificial intelligence technology.
Britain’s Retrofit Gap: Progress at a Tenth of the Pace It Needs
Andrew Spencer from Equans outlines the role of retrofit in the climate fight. Transform existing homes to meet future sustainability goals.
Turning The Construction Industry’s Carbon Intent Into Built Reality
QFlow CEO Brittany Harris on how data helps the construction industry deliver carbon and cost savings, cut waste, and reduce emissions.
The UAE’s Net-Zero Strategy is Driving Retrofitting of Older Buildings
Explore the importance of retrofitting in achieving the UAE's net-zero emissions goal and enhancing energy efficiency in buildings.
Solutions to Building Sector’s Climate Challenge Within Reach?
Find out how the building sector impacts climate change and explore solutions suggested by the Energy Transitions Commission.
Innovative Building Materials Could Help Reduce Construction Emissions
Explore how researchers are developing innovative building materials to address the environmental impact of the construction industry.
EPA Allocates $160 Million Grants to Reduce Climate Pollution in Construction Sector
Find out how the EPA's grants are promoting cleaner construction materials and reducing climate pollution in the manufacturing sector.