Laing O’Rourke will switch to low-carbon concrete on all of its new UK projects to accelerate towards its net zero targets.
Category: Sustainability & Renewables
CIMIC Group company Pacific Partnerships commences construction on the Glenrowan Solar Farm
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CIMIC Group company Pacific Partnerships has achieved financial close and commenced construction on the Glenrowan Solar Farm in northern Victoria
BMD Constructions awarded Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline project
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BMD Constructions has been awarded the $714 million contract to deliver the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline project.
Dennis Barnes announced as the CEO and Managing Director of Snowy Hydro
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Snowy Hydro announces the appointment of Mr Dennis Barnes as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director as of 1 February 2023.
New Zealand explores offshore renewables as part of transition to clean energy
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The New Zealand Government is seeking public feedback on the development of offshore renewable energy infrastructure such as wind farms.
HS2 is leading the way in sustainability with two of its contractors awarded the gold standard
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Supply Chain Sustainability School awards HS2’s Civil Contractors Skanska Costain STRABAG JV and EKFB JV gold for sustainability.
Star of the South wind farm achieves major project status
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Australia’s first offshore wind project welcomes declaration of Bass Strait off the Gippsland coast as an offshore renewable energy zone.
Phoenix Pumped Hydro project receives $7m grant to progress feasibility studies
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Households in NSW soon to be powered by renewable electricity after Phoenix Pumped Hydro receives $7m in support from the NSW Government.
Ten HS2 construction sites become 100% diesel-free
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Ten HS2 construction sites have become 100% diesel-free ahead of schedule, as projects continue to reduce carbon emissions.
New Zealand: Building Act changes introduced to protect the environment
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NZ Government takes action to reduce waste from the building and construction sector with significant Building Act amendments.
Acciona Energia to build a new Queensland wind farm worth $2 billion
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Queensland to host one of the world’s largest wind farms, with Acciona Energia building the new Herries Range Wind Farm worth $2 billion.
HS2 introduces new hydrogen power to its Euston station site
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Mace Dragados trials a Hydrogen Fuel Cell on HS2’s Euston station to provide mobile emission free charging for electric equipment on site.