Construction

  • New Zealand to implement mandatory carbon counting for construction industry in 2025

    22 Jan, 2025

    New Zealand to implement mandatory building carbon counting

    New Zealand is set to introduce mandatory carbon counting for the construction industry starting in 2025, marking a significant shift in the country's approach to reducing the carbon footprint of new buildings.... more

  • Denmark sets ambitious CO2 emission limits for new buildings

    22 Jan, 2025

    Denmark sets ambitious CO2 emission limits for new buildings

    The Danish government's implementation of stricter CO2 emission limits for new buildings, which was agreed on mid last year, will take effect in July 2025. The regulation introduces an average limit of 7.1 k... more

  • NSW unveils groundbreaking policy to reduce carbon emissions in construction

    08 Jan, 2025

    NSW unveils groundbreaking policy to reduce carbon emissions in construction

    The New South Wales government has taken a major step towards sustainable infrastructure development with the launch of its first-ever Protection of the Environment Policy (PEP) for Sustainable Construction. ... more

  • Australian building sector achieves unprecedented sustainability milestone

    06 Jan, 2025

    Australian building sector achieves unprecedented sustainability milestone

    The Australian building industry has reached a significant turning point in sustainable practices, with the 2023/24 period marking a year of extraordinary progress. According to the Green Building Council of... more

  • New Zealand to implement mandatory building carbon counting
    22 Jan, 2025
  • Denmark sets ambitious CO2 emission limits for new buildings
    22 Jan, 2025
  • NSW unveils groundbreaking policy to reduce carbon emissions in construction
    08 Jan, 2025
  • Australian building sector achieves unprecedented sustainability milestone
    06 Jan, 2025

New Zealand to implement mandatory building carbon counting

22 Jan, 2025
New Zealand to implement mandatory carbon counting for construction industry in 2025
New Zealand is set to introduce mandatory carbon counting for the construction industry starting in 2025, marking a significant shift in the country's approach to reducing the carbon footprint of new buildings. This initiative is part of the government's broader strategy to combat climate change, focusing on both embodied and…

Denmark sets ambitious CO2 emission limits for new buildings

22 Jan, 2025
Denmark sets ambitious CO2 emission limits for new buildings
The Danish government's implementation of stricter CO2 emission limits for new buildings, which was agreed on mid last year, will take effect in July 2025. The regulation introduces an average limit of 7.1 kg CO2e/m2/year for new constructions, a substantial reduction from the previous limit. The agreement outlines varied limits…

Australian building sector achieves unprecedented sustainability milestone

06 Jan, 2025
Australian building sector achieves unprecedented sustainability milestone
The Australian building industry has reached a significant turning point in sustainable practices, with the 2023/24 period marking a year of extraordinary progress. According to the Green Building Council of Australia's (GBCA) latest Year in Focus report, the sector has witnessed record-breaking demand for sustainability certifications, alongside notable policy advancements…

New climate reporting laws to challenge construction industry

10 Dec, 2024
New climate reporting laws to challenge construction industry
Australia's construction industry faces a significant shift as new climate reporting laws take effect on January 1, 2025. The legislation will require large and mid-sized companies to disclose climate-related financial risks, opportunities, and greenhouse gas emissions across their value chains. The new requirements aim to enhance transparency and align Australia…

Continued WorldGBC-ARKANCE partnership to drive sustainability in construction

06 Dec, 2024
ARKANCE continue partnership with the World Green Building Council
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has announced the continuation of its partnership with ARKANCE, underscoring the commitment to sustainability and quality control within the built environment, and a more sustainable future. Since 2022, ARKANCE has been actively contributing to WorldGBC initiatives, including the Circularity for the Built Environment Playbook.…

A mixed bag for the built environment — progress amidst challenges

05 Dec, 2024
A mixed bag for the built environment — progress amidst challenges - CIOB at COP29
Despite media headlines about challenging negotiations, diplomatic spats, negotiators withdrawing from talks, and claims of back-room fossil fuel deals, COP29 still produced plenty of reasons for optimism, writes Amanda Williams, who attended the event in Baku in her capacity of Head of Environmental Sustainability at The Chartered Institute of Building…