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Unfit planning system means 4,700-year wait for onshore wind

Construction Enquirer

The current planning system will fail to deliver the Government’s ambitions to build infrastructure to meet net zero goals and housing needs. Since then only 17 onshore wind farms have been approved, generating just 6.7 The report also sheds fresh light on the critical failures of the current system. ”

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SANY eMixer: Leading the charge

Roads Online

Their latest trial of the first Australian Design Rules (ADRs) approved and road registered 100 per cent electric truck mixer is reflecting this push. Some are going down the path of hydrogen and other renewable sources. P utzmeister Oceania is renowned for its dedication to sustainability andinnovation.

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BAM JV bags UK’s largest electricity transmission project

Construction Enquirer

BAM in joint venture with Hitachi Energy has clinched the deal to build two major converter stations on the planned electricity superhighway project from Peterhead in Scotland to Drax in Yorkshire. BAM will work in collaboration with Hitachi Energy to provide the engineering works and technology for the HVDC converter stations.

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Green light for Canary Wharf science tower

Construction Enquirer

Canary Wharf Group and Kadans Science Partner have secured planning approval from Tower Hamlets Council for a new commercial health and life sciences building. The 23-storey tower will provide 823,000 sq ft of of life sciences laboratories and workspace at the North Quay site next to Crossrail Station and new Elizabeth Line at Canary Wharf.

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How To Set Up Solar Panels In A Commercial Building

Construction Marketing

If you have a commercial building, consider installing a solar power system. You can contact Impact Energy Colorado Home Solar Installation or other providers to install solar panels in a commercial building. Examine The Roofing System. Get A Professional Energy Audit.

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. Solar power has emerged as a frontrunner in the pursuit of sustainable energy. What are the potential effects? How do we mitigate those effects?

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Rachel Reeves’ Speech: The Impact on the UK AEC Industry

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While these initiatives aim to remove barriers and fast-track development, AEC firms must prepare to handle increased project demands, complex regulatory shifts, and a renewed emphasis on efficiency and sustainability. Speeding up approval processes for significant developments and cutting delays hinder growth.