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New Construction Industry Report by Patrick Parsons Reveals Poor Building Material Supply Chains are the Main Barrier to Achieving Net Zero

A new report, ‘Sustainable by design’, by engineering consultancy Patrick Parsons, based on research* with 100 senior executives of UK construction firms, reveals that despite the majority (85%) believing the industry is doing enough to reach net zero by 2050, there are significant barriers to achieving this target.

23 Feb 2022

Efficient and Sustainable Wooden Modular Construction of 32 Schools in Berlin

The sustainable and innovative wooden modular construction with its extremely short construction time aided the decision to build 32 wooden schools by 2025 in Berlin. First 6 schools have been successfully built and new schools are under construction by The Senate Department for Urban Development & Housing. Metsä Wood’s Kerto® LVL beams are used for offsite production.

From Metsä Wood 18 Feb 2022

Nano-Engineered Sealer Offers Better Protection to Concrete in Colder Regions

Researchers from the Washington State University (WSU) have developed a nanomaterials-engineered penetrating sealer that can better guard concrete from moisture and salt, which are two of the most damaging factors in crumbling concrete set up in northern states.

17 Feb 2022

Researchers Develop an Eco-Friendly Cooling System Without the Use of Fossil Fuels

As far as warm climate countries are concerned, air conditioning already accounts for a significant portion of the total energy consumption. It is not just considered as a burden to the environment, but also as a financial hit to the pocket. This problem urged architect and researcher Marwa Dabaieh to come up with an eco-cooling system.

16 Feb 2022