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Sustainable geotechnical solutions: Challenges and opportunities Built infrastructure must exist in harmony with the society of which it is a part to be sustainable. Examples abound that highlight construction, such as structurally deficient bridges or other infrastructure built on unsuitable...

Supporting sustainability: ESG at ViaCon Welcome to the quarterly sustainability newsletter from ViaCon. Keep reading to learn more about ViaCon’s commitment to ESG initiatives in everything from adopting EPDs to case studies showcasing our work.   ViaCon is making strides in...

As human populations expand, the demand for infrastructure and development continues to grow. New highways, urban expansion, and industrial projects are symbols of economic progress and modern convenience. However, this relentless development comes at a steep cost to wildlife. Habitat...

In recent years, the world has witnessed an alarming surge in wildfires, with the United States and Canada being most affected with significant fires blazing throughout the year. In fact there is no longer a “wildfire season”, as fires, intensified...

On January 26th, the world observed International Environmental Education Day – an occasion for reflecting on the importance of education in fostering sustainable practices across industries and sectors and addressing environmental challenges. While this day traditionally focuses on raising awareness...

The outlook for infrastructure construction in 2025 Take a look at global news, and headlines scream that climate change is here. What does that mean for the outlook for infrastructure construction in 2025 and in the future? One of the...

What is the role of BREEAM in sustainable metal bridge construction? BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is a sustainability assessment framework for buildings and infrastructure. As sustainability becomes a central consideration in all aspects of construction, frameworks such...

What is BREEAM? The construction and infrastructure businesses are increasingly defined by sustainability as a major concern and a potential regulatory consideration. As such, infrastructure planning and design is becoming driven by questions of how to assess and measure exactly...

Adopting Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) as an industry norm As measuring and reporting on environmental performance and impact becomes the norm, means for doing so have evolved to become harmonized. An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a standardized type III...

Infrastructure made smarter and more sustainable Much of what makes up society’s Infrastructure is built and functions for decades without most people giving it much of a thought. It facilitating carrying people and transport from place to place with things...

Supporting sustainable infrastructure through the European Green Deal Infrastructure and its construction is an integral part of a functioning society. But in a society looking for ways to support sustainability, the “built” environment drives resource use, generates waste, uses energy...

What is the EU Taxonomy? …and what is the EU Taxonomy’s impact on infrastructure construction in civil engineering? The EU Taxonomy is a comprehensive classification system that classifies and defines what can be called “sustainable activities”. The framework’s primary objective...

Net zero emissions are the goal driving climate policy around the world, but the commitments that governments have made to achieving net zero by 2050 are not being met. The ambition to be net zero by 2050 (or sooner) has...

Late on the night of September 23, 2023, a landslide occurred in western Sweden, destroying a large section of the major E6 motorway near Stenungsund, Sweden. Luckily, despite extensive damage, no one was killed or injured. Immediately extensive traffic disruptions...