What is the EC3 Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator?
The EC3 or Embodied Carbon Calculator, is a tool that can be used to benchmark, assess, and ultimately reduce embodied carbon. The EC3 was developed by the Energy Studies Institute…
How to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Construction
The construction industry is by far the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, accounting for nearly 40% of such emissions while the second worst-offending industry - agriculture - accounts…
How Can Construction Be More Sustainable?
The building and construction sector produces nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making it by far the largest CO2 offender. By comparison, the #2 sector, agriculture, contributes "only"…
What is Carbon Accounting?
Carbon accounting entails quantifying the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) that an organisation or business produces. Also known as greenhouse gas accounting, carbon accounting is mandatory for large enterprises, publicly…
How Can We Achieve Net Zero Carbon in Construction?
The UK government has established the goal of achieving Net Zero carbon emissions nationwide by 2050. That’s an incredibly ambitious goal that will require the cooperation of both private citizens…
How to Reduce Waste in Construction
Reducing waste is one of the premier challenges facing members of the construction industry. Every year construction waste generates 40 million tonnes of CO2, almost 10% of total UK carbon…
What Does Part Z Mean for Building Regulations?
In 2022, members of the building industry proposed an amendment to the building regulations that became known as Part Z. Part Z would put a cap on embodied carbon emissions…
Decarbonising a Construction Project: Our Step-by-Step Guide
The process of decarbonising a construction project is no small feat. If it is to be accomplished, carbon must be reduced or eliminated at every stage of the project's life…
What is Meant by ‘Golden Thread’ in Construction?
The term "golden thread" is a concept which emphasises the importance of maintaining clear records related to a building's design and construction, the materials that went into that construction and…
Low Carbon Construction: Devising a Decarbonisation Strategy
Decarbonising the construction industry will require a multifaceted effort anchored in the principles of innovation, commitment, and collaboration amongst all players. For any such strategy to be effective it will…
