Opinion – Page 219
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CommentMunish Datta, M&S: Taking sustainability internationally
M S’s Munish Datta speaking at Ecobuild on overseas supply chains, sustainability in India and the Global Clients Group
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CommentNo sense of direction
In this month’s Budget the chancellor needs to address the disastrously low levels of housebuilding with, says Nick Raynsford, a radical reallocation of current funding
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CommentHuw Phillips, DHL: Lighting is our number 1 priority
Video: Huw Phillips explains how DHL is working to reduce electricity consumption in buildings and how a 60% reduction in one project was achieved
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CommentJulie Hirigoyen: Clients and sustainability
Jones Lang Lasalle’s head of sustainability talks at Ecobuild about the two main drivers behind sustainable real estate
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CommentThe tide is turning
The nuclear new build programme is in trouble and the UK is in desperate need of clean and secure energy. So, says Julia Barfield, it’s time we pushed ahead with the Severn Barrage
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Comment... Or is it tidal energy?
The government’s energy strategy needs more than just the nuclear option
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CommentHansom: Making the most of it
It’s been beastly in Eastleigh, but at least architects are finding some novel ways to de-stress. Meanwhile, the PR team at WYG refuses to let a good story be ruined by the horsemeat scandal
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CommentMy digital life … Andrew McLean
The Scott Brownrigg Interior Design project director on why the iPhone is better (everything), watching the final hour of Ebay bids, and what a great band My Bloody Valentine are
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CommentThe value of pipelines
The Cabinet Officer minister on why making information available on procurement plans for future projects is important to the government
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CommentThe greenest never
If you went to this week’s Ecobuild, you’ll have seen some impressive green credentials among construction firms - shame the government is lagging so far behind, says Isabel McAlllister
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CommentRisks of changing right to light
This quick fix solution to the UK’s housing shortage could leave only a damaging legacy
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CommentBasket case
Thanks to reader Martin Thorp who sent in this image, which he took in Brussels. Martin says: “The operative was half out of the basket while his mate leans against the controls - no helmets or harnesses!”
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CommentLeo Johnson on investing in green construction
Video: Sustainability finance expert Leo Johnson makes the case for businesses to invest in green construction
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CommentRobin Nicholson, Cullinan Studio: Why we need DECs
Video: Cullinan Studio’s Robin Nicholson explains why it’s crucial for the government to reinstate its commitment to DECs
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CommentCutting carbon: The long and winding road
At Ecobuild this week, the Green Construction Board launched a routemap on how the government can meet the 2050 carbon reduction target. Fasten your seat belts …
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CommentEmma Hines: Making concrete more sustainable
Video: Lafarge Tarmac’s Emma Hines explains what’s being done to make concrete more sustainable
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CommentTrevor Miles: How data is key to energy efficiency
Video: At Ecobuild this week, IBM’s Trevor Miles explained how energy savings can be made by analysing data about a building’s performance
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CommentThe right noises
Government ministers have announced their good intentions at Ecobuild but they need to convince us all that they have an integrated green policy