All Sustainability articles – Page 170
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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 ΞΆΓάΘ¦ 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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CommentThe climate has changed
These days, taking steps to reduce carbon emissions is almost part of a licence to do business. And that makes it the concern of everybody in the industry
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NewsIndustry prepares to launch Green ΞΆΓάΘ¦ 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 ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Regulations.
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Get it all down
The road to sustainability is paved with good intentions. Clients must set written targets to achieve energy-cutting goals
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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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Bill Gething to chair new independent BRE body
RIBA sustainability advisor appointed chair of BRE's Certification Sustainability Board.
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New toolkit analyses recycled content in materials
WRAP's online tool analyses recycled content for about 500 specifications.
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DTI tries to cut waste
Be Aware programme will find out whether 40 materials can be used more efficiently
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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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Minister admits ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Regulations need overhaul
Housing minister Yvette Cooper gave a further indication last week the government is responding to ΞΆΓάΘ¦'s successful campaign to reform the ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Regulations.
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FeaturesΞΆΓάΘ¦ a taste for waste
Find out how your company can specify sustainable materials and discover how the latest toolkits from WRAP can help minimise waste.
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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.