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Accelerating decarbonisation, protecting jobs

The UK concrete and cement industry is calling on Government to put in place new domestic policy measures to protect UK jobs, provide sector-specific funding for net zero transition and adopt new carbon accounting measures.

World first UK hydrogen trials demonstrate pathway to net zero cement

A UK cement kiln has successfully been operated using a net zero fuel as part of a world first demonstration using hydrogen technology.

Competence, Compliance, Collaboration

Dan Daly, Head of Protection Policy and Reform Unit at the National Fire Chiefs Council on why Modern Methods of Construction require greater fire scrutiny 

Hybrid concrete construction: the best of both worlds

We’ve all had to be flexible over the last 12 months, adapting to circumstances and finding new ways of working.

Five steps to better fire safety

Tony Jones discusses why it’s critical we continue to step up the pursuit for greater fire safety within our built environment

Brutalism, Bauhaus, Biden

A new Bauhaus movement for 2021 could help inspire designers for a net zero world.

UK construction: beyond Brexit

With Brexit done, the transition to net zero demands a greater understanding of carbon reduction.
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