The Irish Green Building Council is excited to announce the release of the draft Roadmap for Building a Circular Ireland. Have Your Say! Your insights are invaluable! Please take a moment to complete this short survey. – Deadline 3rd April. About the Circular Build Project Funded by the EPA Research Programme 2021-2030, Circular Build is […]
World Green Building Week 2023: A Showcase of Sustainability and Innovation
Last week, we celebrated our annual World Green Building Week, an event that serves as collective inspiration for transitioning towards a more sustainable built environment. Throughout the week, we engaged in a series of enlightening activities and discussions to show how we can drive and accelerate this transition, together. Webinars to Kickstart the Week Our […]
Enhancing Sustainability in Public Construction: A Handbook for Green Indicators
In today’s rapidly changing world, sustainable construction practices have become more important than ever. With a focus on environmental responsibility and energy efficiency, the procurement of public construction projects requires a comprehensive understanding of key green indicators. This handbook serves as a valuable resource, introducing professionals to essential concepts and providing guidance on integrating sustainability […]
The Irish Green Building Council launches a pilot scheme to increase reuse of construction materials
Thursday, 16th December: The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) launched today a pilot scheme to demonstrate how construction waste can be turned into useful resources.
IGBChats #2: Circular Thinking in Construction
by Integrated Materials Solutions (IMS) Circular thinking has been gaining considerable traction over the past 10 years. Ellen McArthur’s 2015 TED talk “the surprising thing I learnt sailing solo around the world” explains the key principles that underpin the concept. She became convinced of the need for a system change from the linear model of […]
