All Sustainability articles – Page 156
-
News
GLA to trial hydrogen cells at flagship green office
London agency reveals its technology for the future after failure of wind turbines
-
FeaturesBetter by design
Designing out waste at the very start saves time and money, and it’s green
-
FeaturesBehind the wall
Her majesty’s prisons are already great at recycling. now they’re setting ambitious targets on waste reduction and building materials
-
FeaturesStay ahead of the rules and regs
Construction might be ahead of the game, but with waste mired in a legal minefield, make sure you know what your obligations are By Joe Griffiths, a partner in Manches
-
FeaturesDazzling achievement
Martin Spring heads to the Wirral to see how Wallasey’s pioneering solar school is holding up, 46 years after it was built. Then, on page 50, find out how the 21st century does solar in the first of a series on renewable technologies
-
FeaturesA look inside Terminal 5
Progressive waste management at The largest construction site in europe could make a huge dent in the industry’s waste footprint. was the opportunity missed at T5, or did it blaze a trail?
-
NewsHIPs U-turn forces energy assessor out of business
Energy-assessors.com claims two-month HIPs delay will cost group £500,000 in revenue
-
NewsNigel Lawson attacks government climate change policy
Lord Lawson says that the proposed Cimate Change Bill will harm Britain's economy
-
NewsWhy Lord Lawson is good for the environment
The former Chancellor's alternate view on climate change may leave some hot under the collar but at least he provides much needed fuel for a healthy debate
-
Features
What it costs: Rainwater drainage
Keeping rainwater off roofs and away from buildings is essential to avoid inevitable damage and exorbitant repair costs. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans considers the costs and options for eaves gutters and rainwater downpipes
-
FeaturesConversation with a heretic
Nigel Lawson thinks Britain’s attempts to stop the world getting warmer are bound to fail and will wreck our economy in the process. It would be much better to spend the money and effort adapting to the inevitable.
-
NewsSir Robert McAlpine hires BRE’s green expert
BRE director to lead new business specialising in designing low- and zero-carbon buildings
-
NewsHealth trust insists on ‘green’ bids
North Bristol NHS Trust has appointed a consultant to ensure the winning bid for its £374m PFI hospital is “green”, writes Mark Leftly.
-
NewsSolar panel costs rise 60% under new DTI grants
Tile manufacturer Sandtoft says it will sell solar systems at zero profit in response to government cap on domestic renewable grants
-
NewsGlyndebourne faces planning challenge over wind turbine
Challengers say 70m tall turbine will spoil views over hundreds of square kilometres
-
NewsNew advice for flood risk building
Government also announces £500,000 pilot fund for households vulnerable to flooding
-
NewsWYG launches new energy business
Consultant’s WYG Energy groups sustainable departments into a single service
-
News
EC Harris PM on £20.5m green school scheme
Consultant wins contract to project manage Race Cottam designed eco-school scheme in Derby
-
CommentGreen for go
A recent sustainability conference came up with some bright ideas for carbon-cutting products, projects and codes. But the time for talking is over. How do we take action?
-
NewsGovernment unveils fast-track planning reforms
The government this week provided the construction industry with the practical detail it had been waiting for on planning reform.