World Recycling Day: What Do We Do with Construction Waste?
On May 17th, “World Recycling Day” was celebrated, promoted by UNESCO with the goal of strengthening the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle). Reduce: avoid the use of disposable materials and plan purchases and projects with criteria of durability and...
How does BREEAM Infrastructure impact the Sustainable Development Goals?
In the previous article, we explored how BREEAM Infrastructure has revolutionized civil engineering, providing a framework for more sustainable and responsible projects. In this article, we will take a closer look at the contribution of BREEAM Infrastructure to the...
BREEAM Infrastructure: the sustainable revolution in civil engineering
BREEAM Infrastructure, formerly known as CEEQUAL, is a sustainability assessment and rating methodology designed for civil engineering, infrastructure, landscaping and public space projects and contracts. Initiated by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), this...
World Water Week 2024
World Water Week 2024 will be celebrated from August 25 to 29 under the theme “Overcoming Frontiers: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future”. This event, organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), seeks to highlight the...
Green infrastructure for sustainable development
Global urban growth presents considerable challenges in terms of sustainability and quality of life. Cities are constantly expanding and, with them, so are problems related to climate change, air and water pollution, and biodiversity loss. As urban areas develop, the...
World Environment Day 2024
World Environment Day 2024 is celebrated with the slogan “Our Lands, Our Future”, a call to global action for land restoration, combating desertification and drought resilience. In Spain, and particularly in Catalonia, these issues are especially relevant...
Drought in Catalonia: Actions to conserve water resources
The drought situation in Catalonia has reached critical levels, requiring urgent action to preserve water resources. A state of drought emergency was declared in early February in Barcelona and its metropolitan area, and subsequently in Girona, after reservoir...
The importance of waste recycling in construction
World Recycling Day is celebrated on May 17, with the aim of raising public awareness of the importance of treating waste accordingly in order to protect the environment. In this context, it is essential to recognize the significant role that the construction industry...
