All articles by Phil Clark
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CommentThe realities of green refurbishment
Some lessons learnt after the exhausting task of making a clapped out Victorian house energy efficient
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CommentMel Starrs (1973-2012)
Building’s digital and audience director Phil Clark remembers Mel Starrs
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NewsTessa Jowell reveals top fee earners on 2012 Olympics
Turner & Townsend and EC Harris are top earning consultants on 2012 projects so far, according to newly released figures
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NewsConsumers offer mixed response to Hips
Government survey finds limited understanding of home information packs among general public
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Eco refurbishment expert wins Observer award
Parity Projects founder is named do-it-yourself champion at national newspaper Ethical Awards
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NewsGovernment hints at existing stock policies
Sustainable construction strategy claims Whitehall is “exploring policies” that go beyond current programmes. Plus UK Green Building Council reaction
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NewsRefurb half a million homes by 2013, new group proposes
Coalition calls the Existing Homes Alliance calls for radical action to tackle old stock
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CommentWeb watch - Twitter on
Now that spring is finally here we can enjoy the magnificent sound of a million Twitterers tweeting away on the world according to them. Phil Clark looks at the rise of yet another global internet phenomenon
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NewsTax rebate scheme backed at green Dragons' Den event
Green tariff proposal also backed by audience of sustainability professionals at Think and UK Green Building Council meeting. With video footage
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NewsArup to offer green design service
Arup is launching the strategy for ‘full sustainability’ at this year’s Think event
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JCT to make 'green contracts' proposals in the autumn
Legal body to form working group with British Property Federation, the Construction Confederation and the RIBA on embedding sustainability on construction contracts plans after consultation period ends
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NewsGifford boss moves to sustainable software firm
Richard Quincey joins Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) as technical director.
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FeaturesTen reasons to go to the Think Conference
There’s a bevy of events and noise around sustainability at the moment. Here’s ten reasons why the Think Conference offers something different
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CommentWeb watch — Move over Mipim
Online conferences allow you to learn about major issues and chat to fellow professionals from the comfort of your office chair – with no hangover the next day … Phil Clark stays at home
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Five themes from Ecobuild
We hunt for the latest thinking and trends to emerge from the Earls Court exhibition
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NewsOlympic aquatics centre costs spiral
Zaha Hadid-designed scheme budget to hit £214m, BBC report claims
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New green development joint venture formed
Development Securities teams up with sustainable outfits Blue and Beyond Green to develop mixed-use projects. First planning application due at the end of 2008
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NewsKey EPC document released
Government publishes practical guide to the implementation of Energy Performance Certificates in 2008
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News2008 Sustainability Preview - Is a backlash on the way?
Phil Clark wonders whether both consumers and business will really embrace sustainability in the coming year
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NewsGovernment hands out £25m in renewable energy grants
Figures released on cash issued for micro wind turbines and solar panels as part of the Low Carbon Buildings Programme