Sustainability News – Page 118
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BRE accused of conflict of interest by energy assessors
Energy assessment firms may seek a judicial review of BRE’s role in accrediting energy performance assessors.
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NewsBig green giants
The most hotly contested category in Building’s Sustainability awards this year is the Large Project of the Year, which considers the sustainability credentials of projects worth more than £2m. Thomas Lane reports on the six shortlisted entries
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NewsGreen development unveiled for Welsh port
A £350million Waterfornt Barry scheme in South Wales claims it “setting new standards for sustainable construction in Wales”
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NewsCode for Sustainable Homes online seminar launched
Building.co.uk to host an online webinar looking at the effective use of techniques and materials to achieve new hosuing legislation
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NewsBT to develop own wind farms
Telecoms giant predicts it will generate 25% of its own electricity by 2016
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NewsOff-site renewables not a panacea claims Arup expert
Chris Twinn claims demand for large scale renewable energy will outstrip supply at UKBGC Merton Rule debate
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NewsGovernment dithers over Hips rollout
Housing minister offers no definite timetable for one and two-bedroom home packs due to “unusual market conditions”
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NewsSMEs lag behind on energy efficiency
Only a third of construction SMEs have spent money on reducing their carbon footprint according to report
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Councils can slash carbon emissions claims think-tank
New report claims local government can cut greenhouse gases by 60% by 2025
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NewsWRAP releases new recycled content toolkit
Government-backed body issues new version of Recycled Content Toolkit after input from Cyril Sweett, Davis Langdon and Faithful + Gould
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NewsFifteen eco-champions to spearhead London campaign
New programme launched by Ken Livingstone will see local people taking the initiative on green schemes
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NewsNew RIBA book offers string of case studies
Sustainable Architecture publication assesses the performance of 45 UK projects that range from housing schemes, schools, offices and refurbishments
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Client questions BREEAM rating
Programme manager claims there are cracks in the green rating system and calls for a review of BREEAM
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NewsKing calls for politicians to properly embrace sustainability
UK Green Building Council chief executive claims environmental issues are considered as policy "add-ons" rather than central to political thought
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NewsEPC measures offer poor payback says RICS
Householder will have to wait up to 208 years to recoup costs on some energy saving measures, according to new research which you can download here. RICS also calls for VAT reduction
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NewsWe need whole-life politics
In his first online column for Building Paul King expresses relief at the delayed election but demands sustainability to be "at the heart of the political narrative"
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NewsYorkshire visitor centre named best public building at prime minister's award
White Design’s building praised for its sustainable features including a biomass boiler powered by woodchips from the local forest
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NewsMy Triple-Zero dream
Paul Appleby calls for a widening of the zero concept to include water and waste and assesses how pyrolysis could play a key part in achieving that goal
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NewsODA picks firm for 2012 energy centres
Elyo wins bid for Olympic Park and Stratford City energy centres
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NewsGreen-belt land under threat, warns CPRE
Government agency suggests building eco-homes on some green belt areas