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This is one of a pair of Net Zero Bridges Group papers published in ICE Bridge Engineering online ahead-of-print. The briefing paper https://lnkd.in/ePxbirFJ introduces the NZBG, which is perhaps the only organisation dedicated entirely to understanding the challenges for bridge designers and engineers in decarbonising bridge construction and management. The paper explains how the NZBG works, but also reflects on its first couple of years of activity. It is a companion to our longer paper, https://lnkd.in/eYc8CNPv, which attempts to bring many of the issues relating to decarbonising bridge engineering into a coherent framework. In discussion recently at a forum for bridge owners, it seemed clear that we have the tools we need to make progress, but we lack the policy framework which will mandate action. Bridges are just a small part of the construction and infrastructure industry, and that in turn is just one part of the wider manufacturing and infrastructure sector. But the core issue is the same: to insist that tackling the climate and biodiversity emergency is given the priority that it requires, recognising that systemic change is today's challenge, not tomorrow's.

Even LEED projects need to have a defined boundary that confirms what IS in the scope of work and what is NOT. Often the LEED boundary for a project is simply the property line, but not always and not always for all credits. Click the link below to learn more. https://lnkd.in/eXPuZheG - - #LEEDboundary #LEEDcertification #passivehouse #netzero #healthybuildings #greenbuildingseattle #engineering #energymanagement #cleanbuildingact #seattleengineer #archecology

The next IOM3 NCMS lecture From waste to resource: net-zero infrastructure materials Dr Riccardo Maddalena Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Cardiff University, and Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) for the School of Engineering Tuesday 28th of January 2025 at 18:00 Room T2.09, Trevithick Building, Cardiff University, 5 The Parade, Cardiff, CF24 3AA Please note that it is necessary to pay for parking, instructions are displayed on signs in the car park. The lecture will also be streamed live as a Zoom online seminar. If you would like to join the online seminar, you will need to register with this link: https://lnkd.in/eyNRynk7 The lecture will give an overview of the construction industry and its contribution to the carbon emissions. It will explore solutions and technologies aiming at decarbonising the concrete industry by identifying the key materials and their role. By looking at infrastructure materials at different scales, including strength, micro-structure properties, durability and resilience, the talk will introduce the audience to a range of solutions and their readiness for the construction industry. Considering a range of low-carbon technologies for concrete infrastructures, with a particular focus on waste re-purposing, the challenges associated with scale-up and adoption by the construction industry will be explored. #IOM3 #Materials #CPD

🌍 Designing for Resilience: A Call to Action for Civil Engineers 🌟 The built environment stands at the forefront of the global response to challenges like climate change, urbanization, and natural disasters. The ECCE Manifesto on 'Building a Resilient Future' is a crucial document that empowers civil engineers to lead the charge in creating sustainable, adaptive, and future-proof infrastructure. 🏗️ 🔑 Why this Manifesto Matters: ✔️ Guidance for Resilience: Practical strategies to mitigate risks and enhance durability. ✔️ Sustainability Focus: Aligns design principles with environmental stewardship. ✔️ Call for Innovation: Inspires cutting-edge solutions for a better tomorrow. 📖 Take Stock Today: Civil engineers, policymakers, educators, and industry leaders—this is your blueprint for action. Let’s commit to designs that withstand the test of time and serve communities for generations to come. 📥 Download the manifesto and be part of the movement for resilience in the built environment. Together, we build a better future. #ResilientFuture #CivilEngineering #SustainableDesign #ECCEManifesto #BuiltEnvironment

From improving one of the world's largest urban subway systems to safeguarding critical natural resources for communities and powering advancements in Big Science, our tunnel design expertise encompasses an impressive breadth of projects across the globe. At Arup, we design complex tunnel schemes that navigate the underground world, aligning both climate and cost imperatives, while exploring ways to reduce the resources and materials used in construction. Learn how we're shaping the future of tunnel design: https://bit.ly/4g5V1bS #TunnelDesign #Resilience #Engineering

🎤 Listen: Engineering Matters Award Winners' Episode 🎤 We can only efficiently reduce those things that we can measure. The Whole Life Carbon Assessment standard, produced by the @Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), established a method for assessing the carbon impact of buildings. Its updated version, which came into effect in July, expanded its scope to include infrastructure, and was designed to be used around the world, not just in the UK. For this comprehensive and global impact on carbon reduction efforts, the Institution was named Net Zero Gold Champion in the Engineering Matters Awards. In this episode, we learn why the standard was revised, and how it has been developed for wider use around the world. The standard allows architects, engineers, and construction professionals to evaluate and reduce the climate impact of their work. And it provides a way to compete effectively to meet clients’ Net Zero goals. Thanks to Simon Sturgis, lead author, Whole Life Carbon Assessment, 2nd edition;  founder, Targeting Zero LLP, Mark Rogers, Head of Net Zero Carbon, Cost Management, Turner & Townsend, Amit Patel, Head of Professional Practice in Construction, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Sarah Perring, policy and strategy lead, Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom for Transport #NetZero #construction #architecture #engineering #carbon #carbon #assessment https://lnkd.in/eTSYUt4W

Tesla's Solar Panel Tech Integrated in Urban Planning - Expanding Horizons of Sustainable Living and More Insights in Civil Engineering This Week #SustainableLiving #UrbanPlanning #SolarPower #Engineering #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #ClimateChangeSolution #Progress #NextGenTech #CreatingTomorrow

At Arup, we are at the forefront of a transformative era in bridge engineering, where smart technology and data-driven decision-making are reshaping how we design, maintain and operate our critical infrastructure assets. In this article on Chamber Magazine by The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Steve Kite, our Director and East Asia Highways Business Leader, delved into the current challenges and our innovative solutions of bridge design and maintenance. Through our experience with long-span steel bridges, we've demonstrated the practical benefits of smart monitoring solutions, providing targeted recommendations that not only inform revised design standards but also significantly reduce future maintenance costs. Explore more on how we blend traditional engineering excellence with cutting-edge digital solutions: https://bit.ly/3Wae9gR #WeAreArup #BridgeEngineering #Infrastructure #Innovation

The launch of this ECCE Manifesto is the call for the new era of Design of Infrastructure /Built Environment and marks a transformative moment to the Engineering profession in Europe. By fostering innovation, collaboration, and proactive policies, the manifesto underscores the critical role of resilience in building a sustainable future. It empowers individuals and nations alike to take decisive steps in reducing vulnerabilities, promoting Resilience, reuse of materials, renewable energy, and embracing sustainable practices. Together, this manifesto can serve as a guiding light in the fight against climate adversity, reminding us of our collective power to inspire and enact meaningful change!! Please 🙏 freely disseminate it.

🌍 ECCE Manifesto: Building a Resilient Future: Climate-Proof Design of Infrastructure for Generations to Come We are thrilled to announce the publication of the European Council Of Civil Engineers (ECCE) manifesto, Building a Resilient Future: Climate-Proof Design of Infrastructure for Generations to Come. This pivotal document calls for civil engineers to move from climate pledges to concrete action, addressing the urgent need to integrate climate resilience and sustainability into every facet of infrastructure design, construction, and operation. 🔑 Highlights of the Manifesto: 🌱 Enhancing climate resilience through updated design standards and nature-based solutions. 💰 Advocating for sustainable financing mechanisms to mobilize resources for climate-conscious projects. 📊 Strengthening carbon accountability and transparency in infrastructure development. 🤝 Fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and capacity building globally. 🏙️ Promoting social equity by designing inclusive infrastructure that meets the needs of all communities. 🎓 Empowering engineers with education and training for climate-resilient practices. 📏 Updating codes and standards to reflect climate adaptation and resilience needs. This manifesto is a call to action for ECCE members and the broader civil engineering community to lead by example, driving the transition toward a sustainable, decarbonized, and climate-adapted future. 📘 Read the full manifesto here: https://lnkd.in/dAbKkp-N Join us in shaping a resilient future for Europe and beyond! 🌍 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CivilEngineering #ECCE #ResilientInfrastructure #FutureReady #Manifesto