The European Environment Agency (EEA) has identified a critical issue within the EU’s construction and demolition waste (C&DW) management. Despite boasting high recovery rates, a significant portion of this waste is subjected to low-grade recovery operations like backfilling. To tackle this challenge and enhance the quality of recycling and reuse, the EEA is championing the adoption of circular economy practices across the construction sector.

In April 2024, the European Parliament adopted Directive (EU) 2024/1203, widely referred to as the Environmental Crime Directive. Effective as of May 20, 2024, this groundbreaking legislation significantly bolsters the European Union's approach to environmental protection through criminal law. By expanding the list of offenses, introducing harsher penalties, and emphasizing accountability at all organizational levels, the directive underscores the importance of sustainable practices across industries—with the construction sector being no exception.

In today’s rapidly evolving construction and infrastructure sectors, road planing recovery represents a significant untapped opportunity for optimisation and growth. With annual material recoveries valued at millions of euros, organisations face growing pressure to ensure compliance, improve efficiency, and meet sustainability benchmarks. Here’s why digitising road planing recovery with Hub360 is not just a smart move but an essential one for future success.

Illegal dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste in Ireland is a pressing environmental and legal issue. The Irish Waste Management Association (IWMA) highlights the importance of using reputable waste companies for C&D waste collections, noting a troubling history of illegal dumping linked to this waste type. Such unauthorised disposal not only harms the environment but also threatens groundwater quality, with the original waste generator potentially held accountable for environmental damage (IWMA).

When it comes to milled asphalt—better known on site as blacktop—there’s a legal distinction that every local authority in Ireland needs to understand:

Is it a by-product, or is it waste?

The answer determines whether you need a waste permit, how you handle it, and whether you're exposing your council to compliance risk.

In construction projects, where multiple subcontractors manage critical tasks such as product deliveries and the removal of construction and demolition (C&D) waste from sites, the traditional approach of relying on end-of-day reports might seem sufficient. However, for large organisations with stringent compliance requirements, high-stakes audits, and the need to ensure operational efficiency, this approach often falls short. The gap between subcontractor reports and real-time oversight can lead to inefficiencies, compliance risks, and even reputational damage. Here’s why organisations must rethink their reliance on subcontractors’ self-reported data and embrace independent, real-time monitoring solutions like Hub360.

The construction industry has reached a turning point. As the demand for faster, more efficient project delivery grows, so does the need for sustainable practices, especially in managing material deliveries and construction and demolition (C&D) waste. For large organisations, embracing cutting-edge technology isn’t just a competitive advantage—it’s the key to long-term success.

In an era of increasing accountability and environmental regulation, the question is no longer whether technology should play a role in construction—it’s how to harness it effectively. Hub360 is leading this transformation by providing real-time solutions tailored to the complexities of modern construction projects.

Transporting treated organic sludge cake (biosolids) is a critical process for wastewater treatment plants, waste management companies, and agricultural contractors. Whether the sludge is destined for agricultural land, composting, or landfill alternatives, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant transport is paramount.

Here’s an overview of the transport requirements for treated sludge cake, the challenges involved, and how Hub360 simplifies the process.

The construction sector faces mounting pressure to meet sustainability goals, enhance transparency, and comply with regulatory requirements like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Hub360 offers a tailored solution that simplifies sustainability reporting, reduces operational inefficiencies, and positions companies as leaders in ESG performance.

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is set to transform sustainability reporting across Europe, and Ireland’s construction sector is no exception. With mandatory reporting beginning in 2025 for qualifying companies, it’s time for construction businesses to prepare for what’s coming.

The devastating impacts of the mica and pyrite scandals have demonstrated the need for a reliable, verifiable system to ensure proper documentation of construction materials. Hub360’s app provides an efficient and secure way to record material deliveries and movements, offering transparency and accountability while keeping control firmly in the hands of the app users and relevant stakeholders.