All Sustainability articles – Page 108
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Insurers warn of fire risk from green roofs
Developers putting green roofs on their buildings may have to think again after one of the world’s largest insurers declared they were a fire risk.
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Cyclists unveil plan to drive London’s cars underground
Cycling lobby group to present underground multistorey car park proposal to Boris Johnson
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New eco-town bidders escape inquisition process
Expert panel that played ‘key role’ in original process will not scrutinise three new sites
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Survey exposes ignorance about site waste regulations
Only 40% of contractors understand what they are meant to do with site waste despite the introduction of swingeing new regulations, backed up with unlimited fines, in April.
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Mayor Johnson announces environment adviser for capital
Former TfL woman must deliver 60% carbon emissions cut by 2025
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Solar supplier hit back at RICS payback claims
Solarcentury dismiss figures released by new green guide by institution as "irresponsible" and "inaccurate"
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Velux slams 'inaccurate' RICS green guide
Manufacturer calls Greener Home Price Guide misleading after it claims cost of solar panels would take 200 years to recoup
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JCT moves closer to launching 'green' contract provisions
Joint Contracts Tribunal set to publish terms and guidance on issues such as waste reduction and energy consumption this autumn
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Green factors tumble off tenants' wish list
'Difficult conditions' wipe out office sustainability gains
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Hill signs £5m contract for Indian technology epicenter
Consultant project manager on SmartCity Kochi business park featuring a sustainable township
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100th 100 hour organisation for CIBSE
TfL, the BBC, Natural History Museum all take part in carbon clean up campaign
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New skills required for eco-housing
A report on BRE's super sustainable homes reveals a shortage of people able to integrate green technologies
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30 Questions: Green go-between Jonathon Porritt
Jonathon Porritt, once a thorn in the side of government and business, is now a conciliator in the sustainability debate. BSj probes his thinking with 30 questions on how much the construction industry – and building services – is achieving
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Free EPC data, says consultant
Inbuilt's Strong accuses government of dithering on Green Homes Service remedy
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'Green' technology may harm the planet, warn scientists
Hi-tech 'fixes' to regulate the Earth's climate may simply add to problem of global warming
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Envirowise launches survey to measure SWMP impact
Questionnaire seeks grounds for new investment
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Energy industry body calls for rethink on green tax breaks
Trade body the Environmental Industries Commission is to call for changes to government incentives for greening buildings.
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The EPC connection: how BREEAM 2008 and EPCs together drive sustainable design
Helen Taylor from Environ offers clarification on how building energy regulations work together to improve sustainability.
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IES' international modelling tool revamped
IES releases v5.9 of allowing users to model climate and design performance in regulatory environments from Sydney to Sydenham by way of Swansea
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Victorian Home of the Future offers energy efficiency hope for pre-war stock
Filling in the gaps helps a Victorian council house cut emissions by 70-80%