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Engaging with the workforce on sustainability

My first time was memorable - funnier than I thought it would be, more meaningful than I expected, but definitely worthwhile. The Guardian runs these Sustainable Business Quarterly meetings  in much the same format as other such evening things I...


Life Cycle Assessment

Most of the construction materials sector has a love-hate relationship with the Building Research Establishment (BRE) and in particular the Green Guide to Specification .


Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme

So the looming reality of writing a £3.5m cheque to the Treasury for the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRCEES) is nearly upon us and I can’t help feeling a little hard done by.


Life - making sustainability clear

Another Ecobuild is behind us and as I go through the second phase of recovery from the exhibition (if you have manned a stand for three days you will know what I mean) it is a good time to reflect...and to consider what is happening right now.


Following his visit to SB11 in Helsinki, Aggregate Industries' Shamir Ghumra looks to construction industry superheroes to lead the way to sustainable development.


BS 8905
Shamir Ghumra

Oh look, a British Standard

December 16, 2011 | Posted by Shamir Ghumra

As BS 8905:2011 launches, Aggregate Industries’ Shamir Ghumra reflects on how the new standard is helping to develop frameworks for the construction products sector.


 ISO 26000

Aggregate Industries’ Miles Watkins shares his views on how commercial organisations can develop sustainable integration of social responsibility practices in line with ISO 26000 .


Responsible sourcing

Aggregate Industries' Shamir Ghumra looks at the argument for responsible sourcing in the construction materials sector.


The development of sustainable thinking – courtesy of Batman

Developing a sustainable way of thinking can add long term value to future construction projects and building design.


Environmental product declarations

Aggregate Industries’ Shamir Ghumra discusses how three little words will bring about a massive change in construction materials sector in 2012.


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