Why construction should embrace the commitment to zero carbon by 2050

By Mathew Riley2019-06-24T05:00:00

Engineers love to solve complex problems, they just need the right environment

In her last act as prime minister, Theresa May has pledged to implement the recommendations of the Committee on Climate Change by creating a legally binding net-zero carbon target for 2050. This has been universally welcomed, and now we must all begin the task of assessing what role we take in enabling it to become a reality. For the engineering and construction industry in particular, we arguably have one of the most critical.

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