At a time when the way businesses operate is being scrutinised more than ever, it is crucial that construction companies look at how they can build solid foundations to develop sustainable and ethical frameworks from which to operate.

A new report from construction consultancy Stonehaven analyses global emission data as well as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) project numbers to discover which country is leading the way for greener construction.

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies, a key French producer of low carbon cement for building construction, has announced the ground-breaking of its first unit – H-KSA 1 – at Rabigh, Saudi Arabia. The foundation stone for the new production facility was laid following a licensing agreement with Shurfah Group, said Hoffmann Green Cement.