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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. The report also sheds fresh light on the critical failures of the current system. ”

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Plan for major NHS estate green upgrade framework

Construction Enquirer

Whitehall procurement chiefs are looking at a multi-energy efficiency measures approach allowing NHS Trust to use a single contractor to provide a range of services under a single contract.

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Lintec & Linhoff: From Africa to Australia

Roads Online

These unique, modular plants, built together and within 100 per cent ISO-certified sea containers, offer significant advantages in terms of cost-efficiency, energy savings, and mobility. However, it presented a challenge for Lintec & Linnhoff as the company had to install and commission 100 per cent remotely.

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Middle-Schoolers Lead the ‘Charge’ Toward Sustainable Cities at the 32nd Annual Future City® STEM Competition

Civil + Structural Engineer

This year’s competition, themed “Electrify Your Future,” challenges 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students to design 100% fully electric cities powered by clean, green, and renewable energy sources. Teams present their ideas at regional competitions in January and regional winners then face off at the Future City Finals.

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10 Effective Ways to Reduce Commercial Energy Consumption on Construction Sites

UK Construction Blog

The post 10 Effective Ways to Reduce Commercial Energy Consumption on Construction Sites appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Operational costs increase because construction remains among the biggest energy-consuming industries worldwide.

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Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Names Quay Quarter Tower 2023’s Best Tall Building Worldwide

Civil + Structural Engineer

New Sydney icon wins unprecedented seven awards, demonstrates importance of structure renewal to mitigate climate change Chicago (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced the winner of its annual award for best tall building worldwide: Quay Quarter Tower , in Sydney.

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Future of Net Zero Energy Buildings for Michigan Business Owners

Wolgast Corporation

We hear about energy efficiency, greenhouse gases, renewable energy, and carbon emissions more frequently these days, but maybe not as popular is Net Zero Energy Building or Net Zero Energy Building Ready. Once this happens, an Owner can get their building Net Zero Energy Certified. See more [link] ).