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Globally, we are not on track. This was the main message from the opening plenary of the Global Forum on Construction and Climate, currently taking place in Paris, organised by the French government and #UNEP. The forum has brought together ministers and other representatives from national governments, global organizations, and the private sector to address the critical role the construction industry plays in reducing global emissions. Decarbonizing buildings cannot happen in isolation; it requires a concerted effort across all sectors of the economy. Tailor-made and ambitious legislative frameworks are crucial to achieving common goals. The #EU has therefore taken strong steps towards becoming a frontrunner in this regard by adopting strong and ambitious policy. #Croatia is working hard to contribute to these common objectives, while also improving the quality of life for its citizens. #construction #buildings #decarbonization #energyefficiency

Did you know that the buildings sector is the third-largest source of emissions in Canada? This is why prioritizing decarbonization is critical in achieving our net-zero goal*. It's time for us to come together, learn, and build a sustainable future! In partnership with the Canadian Construction Association, the Canada Green Building Council has created the Building Skills for Climate Change: Low-Carbon Training Program. This initiative, partially funded by the Government of Canada, aims to up-skill professionals in the industry, from architects to contractors, in adopting low-carbon practices. Together, we'll reduce emissions and contribute to Canada’s Climate Action Plan and Just Transition.! Secure your spot today! Limited seats available. https://loom.ly/NujnMIs The Low Carbon Training Program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and led by the Canada Green Building Council.

Exciting news for the construction industry! The Climate Change Bill has passed parliament in NSW, and we are thrilled to have contributed to this success story. As a company with extensive experience in construction, we are proud to see the industry taking steps towards a more sustainable future. Check out the article below to see what role the construction industry can play in mitigating climate change. #constructionindustry #sustainability #climatechange #NSWparliament

Today's edition of The Times looks at the UK Government's plans to expand low-carbon timber construction. The article notes that timber frames can cut building emissions by 60% and "would help lower the carbon emissions produced by building materials." For this reason, the UK Government is looking to "announce a roadmap of policies to boost the use of timber in construction". A vital aspect of this is carbon regulation, with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs proposing to cap the amount of carbon “embodied” in building materials for future houses. The article states that the roadmap will “explore the potential of embodied carbon limits for buildings in the future”, promising to engage with industry on measuring and reducing embodied carbon in new buildings by 2025. The CTI has collaborated extensively with the UK Government to create this roadmap and it is great to see increasing recognition in national media. We eagerly await the roadmap's publication, which will mark a pivotal moment in our bid to decarbonise construction and reach #netzero2050. Read more on the roadmap via the CTI website below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eqKigkyz #timber #thetimes #wood #forest #embodiedcarbon #regulation #netzero #government #construction #housing

Did you know that buildings and construction activities account for 30% of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions? The sector plays a crucial role in the fight against climate change. That’s why Pomerleau joined the Government of Canada’s Net-Zero Challenge in 2023 and we want to achieve the ambitious goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.  Read more about how our focus on sustainable construction is helping to reshape Canada's building industry. 🌍 https://lnkd.in/eQNHFkBu

The newly passed Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Bill 2023, a significant milestone for the New South Wales Government, has garnered bipartisan support and successfully passed through both houses of parliament. This achievement marks a crucial stride towards ensuring a sustainable future for the people, economy and environment of NSW. But it also presents a promising opportunity for the construction industry to actively contribute to these overarching efforts. https://lnkd.in/gmEk2P3a #construction #constructionindustry #netzero #sustainableconstruction #greenconstruction #subscription

The Danish Building Industry Demands Action: Why are Politicians Ignoring This? 🌍 For the first time in history, the entire Danish construction industry, united under the Reduction Roadmap, is calling for legislation aligned with climate science and the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C. 📉 Despite this unified appeal, politicians remain unresponsive. The government's current proposal will result in the construction industry contributing to a temperature rise far exceeding the Paris Agreement targets, putting more pressure on other sectors to compensate. If we can't implements science based, Paris-aligned legislation when an entire industry is urging for it, when can we? 🏛️💚 Berlingske Politiken Jyllands-Posten TV 2 Danmark DR - Danmarks Radio Altinget.dk Pernille Rosenkrantz-Theil Socialdemokratiet Venstre, Danmarks Liberale Parti Venstre, Danmarks Liberale Parti Moderaterne Reduction Roadmap #ClimateAction #ParisAgreement #ClimateCrisis #reductionroadmap #dkpol

🏗 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🏗 𝑻𝒉𝒆 ‘𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕?’ 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 ‘𝒘𝒉𝒚?’ 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒃𝒐𝒏 𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒃𝒐𝒅𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒊𝒈𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 ‘𝒉𝒐𝒘? The Oireachtas report underscores the pressing requirement to tackle climate change within the property and construction sector. The statistics revealing that 37% of carbon emissions stem from this sector, with 23% attributed to operational aspects and 14% to embodied carbon, highlight the critical role of addressing environmental impacts in both construction practices and the built environment. This emphasises the need for sustainable practices and innovation across the industry to mitigate carbon footprints effectively. Great piece by Townmore 👏

To a 200-strong room of architect and engineers, my message was clear. We need to be the catalysts of immediate change if we are to get anywhere close to reaching the emission reduction targets of 19% by 2030, and more so carbon neutrality by 2050. Statistics by the European Environment Agency show that for 2022, Malta is not only one in only 5 Member States where emissions have increased, but we have also registered the highest increase in emissions - by 30 to 40% increase! It is evident that we are failing in the most basic things - mandatory second class water systems in households and commercial buildings, a willingness to embrace new building materials with improved U-values, and an impetus to increase efficiency. We can do this but with the right political commitment and the willingness of the professional community to bring this change.

Who are we kidding? I'm currently trying to understand our approach to constructing over 1.2 million new homes while simultaneously reducing our carbon footprint in Australia. Given that the construction and building industry contributes up to 40% of our carbon emissions, it's crucial to acknowledge that a large portion of these emissions result from the production of materials such as steel, cement, bricks, glass, aluminium, and plastics. The double emissions from demolishing and rebuilding arise from the need to manufacture two sets of construction materials. Doesn't it make more sense to preserve our aging buildings, reinforce them if necessary, and add new structures on top instead of opting for complete demolition and reconstruction? I'm interested to know if anyone in my network can share insights into the government's construction and building sustainability policy. #airspace