Focus: Net Zero

Global bid to tackle climate crisis

With the construction industry being a major contributor to climate change, the sector needs to act with urgency to decarbonise...

Focus: Net Zero

Leading by example

As preparations in the UAE for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) enter their final stages, the venue for this...

Focus: Net Zero

Climate positivity: A new vision

The global built environment is a major contributor to climate change. It is responsible for over 42 per cent of annual global CO2 emissions. This is due to the energy...

Focus: Net Zero

UNEP points way to decarbonisation

Rapid urbanisation worldwide means, every five days, the world adds buildings equivalent to the size of Paris, with the built...

Focus: Net Zero

Adaptive reuse holds green promise

Adaptive reuse of ageing building stock not only makes financial sense but also spurs redevelopment. It is an effective...

Focus: Net Zero

Emissions can be cut by half: WCA

The cement industry, which is responsible for about seven per cent of global carbon emissions, is facing a significant...