All Sustainability articles – Page 147
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CIRIA writes guidelines for chemicals on brownfield land
Association is developing guidance aimed at designers, developers and clients for managing volatile chemicals in the ground
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Report claims CHP has a future
New government research claims that 10% of UK’s electricity can come from CHP generation by the end of 2010
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Rider Levett Bucknall nets role on £62m Bristol wildlife park
QS to cost next "next generation of zoos" in the South West with emphasis on low energy consumption
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Slow starters
The construction world isn’t exactly full of bloggers, but if even Sir Terry Farrell is chatting away online these days, it might be time to start taking it all a bit more seriously
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Big green giants
The most hotly contested category in ɫTV’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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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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Green 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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Code for Sustainable Homes online seminar launched
ɫTV.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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BT to develop own wind farms
Telecoms giant predicts it will generate 25% of its own electricity by 2016
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Off-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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Government 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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SMEs 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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WRAP 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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Fifteen 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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New 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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King calls for politicians to properly embrace sustainability
UK Green ɫTV Council chief executive claims environmental issues are considered as policy "add-ons" rather than central to political thought
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EPC 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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We need whole-life politics
In his first online column for ɫTV Paul King expresses relief at the delayed election but demands sustainability to be "at the heart of the political narrative"