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Planning reform proposals
Posted on: 26 September 2014
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The House of Commons Library has published a planning reform briefing note providing a comprehensive outline of the Coalition’s planning reforms since the introduction of the Localism Act in 2011 and the National Planning Policy Framework in 2012.
NBS BIM Object Standard
Posted on: 25 September 2014
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NBS has developed a BIM Object Standard for use by all construction professionals, from specifiers to manufacturers and BIM content developers. The NBS BIM Object Standard not only constitutes what a high quality BIM object needs to be, but also, and of equal importance, provides consistency to both content and structure of manufacturers’ products. This new standard will play a significant role in helping to shape and mould the industry on its journey towards the 2016 deadline for the use of level 2 BIM on all Government funded projects.
Building Research Park: University of Bath
Posted on: 25 September 2014
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The University of Bath’s “Hive” centre for sustainable construction materials research has opened. The facilities allow researchers and construction professionals from across the world to develop and to explore innovative building materials and constructive systems.
Maintaining strategic infrastructure: Roads
Posted on: 25 September 2014
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The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has published the results of its inquiry into maintenance of strategic infrastructure, concentrating on roads.
UN Climate Summit 2014
Posted on: 25 September 2014
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This blog presents all the significant announcements from the UN climate summit held in New York on 23 September 2014.
City Climate Leadership Awards 2014
Posted on: 25 September 2014
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Siemens and the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) have announced the winners of the City Climate Leadership Awards 2014. The Awards honour cities all over the world for excellence in urban sustainability and leadership in the fight against climate change. The winning cities are:Amsterdam (Finance and Economic Development); Barcelona (Intelligent City Infrastructure); Buenos Aires (Solid Waste Management); London (Carbon Measurement & Planning and Air Quality); Melbourne (Adaptation & Resilience); New York City (Energy Efficient Built Environment); Portland (Sustainable Communities); Seoul (Green Energy); Shenzhen (Urban Transportation); and Taipei (Citizen’s Choice).
City geographies: Visualising urban form, dynamics and sustainability
Posted on: 25 September 2014
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LuminoCity3D.org is a mapping platform designed to explore the performance and dynamics of cities in Great Britain. The site brings together a wide range of key city indicators, including population, growth, housing, travel behaviour, employment, business location and energy use. These indicators are mapped using a new 3D approach that highlights the size and density of urban centres, and allows relationships between urban form and city performance to be analysed.
Future rail: part of the world
Posted on: 25 September 2014
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Increased demand, advances in design and technology and increased investment have seen rail become a leader in sustainable transport. Atkins’ chief executive officer Professor Dr Uwe Krueger explores the evolution of a global rail network and the drivers behind its development.
Top ten travel trends of the future
Posted on: 25 September 2014
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Lonely Planet experts reveal their top 10 predictions for the future of travel.
RESILIENCE. Integrating risks into the financial system: The 1-in-100 Initiative Action Statement
Posted on: 25 September 2014
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The United Nations Climate Summit, held in New York on 23 September 2014, has seen the unveiling of a coalition convened to examine how to embed climate and disaster risk stress testing within banking and securities regulation, investment and accounting practices.
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