Building for a carbon neutral future

Using the AI tool, the building information modelling (BIM) processes are automated so that a range of design options can be simulated using different types and quantities of construction materials - replacing the current method of manually measuring 3D drawings. This means carbon emissions and environmental impacts of construction can be visualised, more precisely measured and compared, resulting in the design of a more environmentally friendly solution.

With zero pollution, this environmentally friendly electric drive unit provides the same performance as an equivalent conventional model but without the noise and emissions of a combustion engine.

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The EasyCabin EcoSmart ZERO product combines solar and hydrogen power to eliminate carbon emissions. With zero emissions, solar and hydrogen power replaces traditional diesel power systems and reduces the overall carbon footprint of a construction site and, just as importantly, improves the environment for communities in the vicinity of operations.

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The Vertua Classic Zero concrete, manufactured by CEMEX in England, provides a reduction of 42% in CO2 in comparison to a standard concrete.

The first use of the Vertua Classic Zero concrete in the capital took place at our HS2 site in North West London to prepare the ground for an electricity substation which will power the tunnel boring machines excavating HS2’s London tunnels. By using this low carbon concrete, a total of 12 tonnes of carbon should be saved, with an additional 17 tonnes of residual CO2 offset.

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The innovation, believed to be a world first, uses suitable sections cut from decommissioned wind turbine blades in reinforced concrete instead of steel rebar. Substituting steel for sections of retired wind turbine blades cuts by up to 90% the carbon generated by concrete reinforcement.

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