Improving productivity in construction, Built Environment Matters podcast with Josh Johnson, Expert - Engineering Construction & Building Materials at McKinsey & Company. Part 1 of 2.
Our Design to Value strategy will deliver low project costs, as well as the rates of deployment and scale necessary to fully decarbonise the projected two terawatts of coal still in operation worldwide..
The results show that distance is very important and the carbon emissions from northern France, Belgium and western Germany are relatively small.In the case of Spain or Sweden, even though these materials can be shipped by boat (lower carbon emissions per nautical kilometre), the distances are so large that they amount to more than double the emissions from road only transportation.
However, they are still small compared to A1-A3.. Accounting for biogenic carbon capture when carrying out a whole life carbon assessment.Biogenic carbon capture is the process whereby trees absorb and store carbon dioxide during growth.Once cut down, part of this carbon (from leaves, roots, and small branches) is released and the remaining is stored in the trunk, which is used for timber.. New trees are planted in its place to ensure a constant process of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
As trees age, they absorb less carbon dioxide, so it’s beneficial to replace them.This is known as a sustainably managed forest.. Our response is to:.
- Recommend that biogenic carbon capture is only accounted for if the timber has a responsible sourcing certificate, a clear circular strategy, and a clear commitment to facilitate reuse.. - Conduct a comprehensive circularity plan that includes solutions for deconstruction and a plan for reuse, upcycle and recycle..
The impact of the timber industry on the natural environment.This is uncharted, complex territory.
Security is a key issue, and security services are embedded within the programme.In fact, Sharp says security is the area she feels most confident about now, but she also points out that there have been some learnings to this end along the way.
She cautions that we need to be careful about creating risk, which can happen even with good intentions.Ultimately though, we’re making quick progress with safety and security because it sets a whole lot of other things to zero.