All articles by Michael Willoughby – Page 30
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Top lawyers warn of planning anomalies in eco-town schemes
Eco towns may delay previously chosen housing sites coming forward, says Eversheds' Webb, while LG's Turnbull says the Government will get its way despite local protest.
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NewsGovernment considers display energy certificates in commercial buildings
Premises visited frequently by the public may have to display actual energy under new legislation
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Property outfit launches green wing
The new dedicated group of NB Real Estate will address political, social and business pressures relating to property management, head promises
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NewsStroma carries out first non-domestic EPC on HQ
Wakefield-based company beat rival CNP to the punch due to last minute lodgement glitches
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Hips energy assessors earn less than £10,000
Most energy performance certifiers inspect just over one home per day at a rate of £30-45
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NewsFirst estimates of EPC costs revealed
Leading providers claim certificates will set back building owners anywhere between £500 to over £20,000
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BRE creates new sustainable product standard
Global arm of standards outfit to consult on assessing products by lifecycle analysis, biodiversity and labour practice in manufacturing process
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NewsFirst new build EPC produced
Elmhurst Energy claims bragging rights for certificate for Leicestershire David Wilson home
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NewsBudget 2008 - The Smaller Print
We run through the detail of Alistair Darling's speech last week and find plenty of activity being progressed in Whitehall to encourage and legislate low carbon buildings.
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NewsUniversities: filling the sustainability knowledge gap
Think08 will reflect the wide range of innovative work being carried out in leading UK Universities in sustainable construction and development. We profile the sustainable steps being taken in campuses
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NewsCIBSE BRE and Hoare Lea gear up for EPC deadline
Institution claims it will have 100 assessors ready for 6 April deadline and 300 in place by July. BRE and Hoare Lea also prepare ready for next month's deadline
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NewsMCM masterplans green development in Moscow
The scheme will avoid 'eco-bling' but include high-grade insulation and a 'heat sink' lake
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Last-minute clearance for HIPs energy software
SAP programme sorted ahead of 6 April deadline for energy assessment for new housing
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Barking gas power station to convert to waste plant
Rambol Whitbybird to work on 'continental' style scheme to save 96,000 tonnes of CO2 a year.
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Part L enforcement 'shambolic' claims industry body
Leading M&E associations claiming that enforcement of regulations isn't happening, and raise fears over EPC enforcement. Building Control defends its record
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NewsDarling reveals 2019 zero-carbon timeline for non-domestic buildings
Budget announcement gets mixed response from industry. UKGBC says it is missing opportunities to improve existing stock
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NewsGovernment confirms EPC changes
Transitional period introduced which delays the need for a certificate until October for buildings on the market. Response to concerns over the number of assessor
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NewsMasdar HQ to generate its own power during construction
The Abu Dhabi scheme's 72,000 sq m roof to provide power during the build as well as shade for the worker
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The windmill makes a comeback on the Sussex coast
Seaford scheme include a 16-metre sail model windmill which will provide power for 15 homes. Developer vows to take on the Nimbies