Sustainability News – Page 137
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NewsArup to adapt ‘eco-city' idea for Thames Gateway
Consultant in talks with government over carbon-neutral city following renewable energy deal in China
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Government cuts schemes eligible for old Part L
The government has clamped down on the number of schemes that will be eligible for assessment under the 2002 version of Part L of the Building Regulations, which deal with energy efficiency.
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BRE plans green grand alliance
Plans for a national coalition to lobby for sustainable buildings took a step forward this week when research group BRE launched a prospectus and called for founding members.
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Industry reels as ODPM clamps down on energy efficiency
April 6 deadline sparks mass influx of applications to Building Control.
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NewsSupersheds
Shed giant Gazeley has unveiled its vision for the future of distribution sheds with these designs for a carbon-neutral warehouse.
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NewsIndustry prepares to launch Green Building Council
Council will be established by BRE's David Strong and be based on successful US model and
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NewsIndustry may get extra year for Part L
The Industry could be given another 12 months to implement the new Part L of the Building Regulations.
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Jon Rouse says builders face challenge meeting green target
Housing Corporation says planning and partnership is key to achieving EcoHomes Very Good standard.
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Minister admits Building Regulations need overhaul
Housing minister Yvette Cooper gave a further indication last week the government is responding to Building's successful campaign to reform the Building Regulations.
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NewsMayor gives zero-carbon scheme green light
London's first big zero-carbon scheme since BedZED has been given the go-ahead by London mayor Ken Livingstone.
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Saint Gobain and Shell team up to create new solar panels
Glass specialists' expertise comes into play as technology moves on from traditional silicon.
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NewsConstruction minister launches sustainability consultation
Industry players urged to help shape framework of sustainable construction.
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NewsWelsh Assembly earns top green rating
Debating chamber built by Taylor Woodrow awarded BREEAM Excellent rating by BRE.
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HSBC HQ wins top environmental rating
HSBC's headquarters in Canary Wharf achieves BREEAM rating of Excellent.
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UK prosecuted over failure to implement energy directive
The European commission this week started legal proceedings against the UK over its failure to explain why it has not implemented European energy policies.
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NewsBRE Trust appoints former Carillion boss
Sir Neville Simms takes over from Hugh Try as trust chairman.
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Buro Happold to double size of US workforce to 120
Engineer to open larger officer in New York as it moves to reduce dependence on UK market
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Barker to lead second review of planning system
Economist Kate Barker has been asked to lead a second review of the UK’s planning system. The government responded to Barker’s first report on housing supply last week.
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NewsMicrogeneration could supply 40% of energy needs
EST report says that technologies such as mini-wind turbines and solar panels could help reduce CO2 by 15% a year.
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European ministers sign sustainable communities agreement
Almost half of Europeans live in communist era housing, commissioner reveals