Blurb: There’s no denying that global warming is one of the most pressing issues of our time and there is a booming consensus that decarbonization is the only logical way forward (after all, it was a key theme at this year’s World Economic Forum Meeting in Davos).
Construction Archives - CREtech Climate
This summer, an unprecedented heatwave swept over Europe, shattering records from Portugal to Poland. No country was spared the sweltering heat. But the heat isn’t the only thing making Europeans sweat — the understanding that this is merely a prelude to our climate future, one that Europe is not immune to, is causing widespread anxiety.
- Modulous’s Series A is rare example of a tech firm increasing its valuation as global markets slide – a testament to growing interest in companies that help decarbonise real estate
- The Modulous software platform automates design, costing and programming – meaning developers, architects and contractors can figure out pricing and decide whether a site is viable...
Last year, modular construction startup Assembly OSM completed its first one-bedroom apartment development using a digital manufacturing method it calls "post-modular" construction.
Green construction company Nexii Building Solutions today announced an additional C$45 million (US$35M) fundraise led by Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) and Trinity Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIN). The funds will help accelerate Nexii's continued growth and manufacturing capacity in order to meet surging demand for sustainable construction solutions. This...
One of the stunning facts that’s emerged over the last few years — especially as VCs and startups have turned their attention toward the climate crisis — is that our cities produce an enormous amount of CO2: In fact, buildings are responsible for around 40% of global CO2 emissions. But of course, the problem is that cities are unlikely to stop ...
A consortium of construction firms, property developers and building engineers plans to use their collective heft to drive down the carbon emissions of one of the world’s most ubiquitous building materials. As part of the new ConcreteZero initiative, 17 companies have pledged to bring the proportion of “low-emissions” concrete they use to 30 percent by 2025...
BBVA and US venture capital firm Fifth Wall, are joining forces to invest in technologies that address climate change in the real estate and construction industries, which make up 40% of the global total carbon dioxide emissions.Through Fifth Wall’s Climate Fund, BBVA will invest in companies seeking decarbonization solutions that address the entire lifecycle of building...
Nearly 20 firms including Byrne Bros, Canary Wharf Group, Laing O’Rourke and Mace have signed up to a new initiative to use 100% net zero concrete by 2050. Called ConcreteZero, 17 businesses have committed to using 30% low emission concrete by 2025 and 50% by 2030.