All Sustainability articles – Page 165
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NewsDCLG poised to appoint new head of Building Regs
Shona Dunn is set to succeed Anne Hemming in January, Mark Coulshed is made interim head
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Pilot study into viability of sustainable refurbishment
Consultant Tuffin Ferraby Taylor (TFT) is teaming up with Slough Estates to introduce a pilot study into the viability of a sustainability programme for refurbishment.
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Goldsmith attacks Labour’s sustainability record
Zac Goldsmith, Tory adviser on the environment, has criticised the government for not forcing a change towards more sustainable construction methods in health projects.
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NewsRow erupts as Olympic village misses energy target
Developer Westfield set for showdown with council over energy strategy on Stratford City site
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NewsGive homeowners incentives to save energy, says Cooper
But housing minister’s call gets mixed reception from industry associations
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Carbon efficiency urged
John Colley, president of the Construction Products Association, has urged the government to set long-term targets for reductions in carbon in the built environment.
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CommentUnto the breach
Having lost patience with government initiatives on sustainability for commercial buildings, the British Property Federation is stepping in with its own code
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NewsGovernment backs green incentives for home
Big boost for Building's 99% campaign as Yvette Cooper calls for financial incentives in Energy Performance Certificates
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Tories set to impose higher green standards if elected
The Conservative party is planning to toughening its policy on the environmental standards to be reached in new-build and refurbishment work.
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CommentRefuelling the renewable debate
Unless we act now, within 15 years fossil fuels will become too expensive and the effects of climate change irreversible. Bill Dunster looks to a more renewable future
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FeaturesWhat it costs: photovoltaics
Photovoltaics may help reduce energy costs, as well as cutting CO2 emissions. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans looks at the options and whole-life costs of PV systems
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RICS warns that lifestyle changes have to be made
Research produced this week for the RICS has warned that Britain must cut energy use if it is to meet the government’s goal of cutting carbon emissions 60% by 2050.
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FeaturesThe road to 2035
The government’s transport adviser has conducted a study into Britain’s long-term transport needs. Could this mark the start of a golden age for the construction industry?
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CommentA model answer to a difficult problem
Future schools have to use a fraction of the energy of the ones we have now. Here Simon Foxell and Bill Bordass explain what designers can do to make it happen
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Livingstone allows more time to cut CO2
London mayor Ken Livingstone has made the capital’s carbon dioxide reduction targets easier to achieve, amid fears that previous standards could not be met.
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FeaturesWarming to it
Geothermal energy — With the construction industry on the lookout for sustainable energy sources, geothermal energy is increasingly becoming the preferred option on projects
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CommentEat the elephant
Clients now regard sustainability as a requirement when choosing a contractor. But how can contractors tackle such a huge subject given what they’ve got on their plate already?
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NewsGovernment to propose tax breaks for green buildings
Energy efficiency may be rewarded with stamp duty relief and a lower business rate
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CommentNo need for this
Don’t be fooled by the chatter about sustainability – if you look at the way we actually do business, the waste piles up so fast you need wings to stay above it
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NewsSustainable tsar sought for 2012 Olympics
Winning candidate will be tasked with building a team that delivers a truly sustainable London Olympics