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Posted on: 17 November 2011
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A new 10-year international collaborative project has been launched in order to provide global coordination for science to respond to the most compelling challenges facing our societies in this era of global environmental change. The initiative will deliver solution-oriented research on global environmental change for sustainability and provide support for actions towards sustainability through an integrated approach based on the active involvement of a broad range of stakeholders.
Leadership and worker involvement on the Olympic Park
Posted on: 16 November 2011
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is publishing a series of research reports designed to share with construction companies of all sizes the good practice and lessons learned from the London Olympics project. The first report, Leadership and worker involvement on the Olympic Park, sets out how project leaders engaged with the supply chain to develop a more collaborative, challenging and learning culture. They created an environment where workers felt comfortable raising health and safety issues and could participate in solving problems.
Subvention and bid support practices for international conferences and events in Britain
Posted on: 16 November 2011
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This paper, commissioned by the Business Visits & Events Partnership, examines current practices in the UK and globally adopted by destinations, venues and professional  conference organisers/event management agencies in the process of bidding and tendering for major conferences and events. It includes a detailed perspective on the issue of âsubventionâ (defined by the Oxford Dictionary of English as a âgrant of money, especially from a governmentâ), and the forms and sources of monetary and in kind support that subvention can take. Subvention is recognised nationally and internationally as the single most important factor for attracting many types of conferences, in particular those affiliated to international associations. The paper is informed by research undertaken among UK destinations and venues; overseas destinations and UK-based professional conference organisers and event management agencies, and outlines the views and ideas submitted by survey respondents.
Making the economic case for construction
Posted on: 16 November 2011
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The UK Contractors Group has published further research showing the contribution construction is making to the English regions, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The research, undertaken by the economic consultancy Cebr and Glenigan shows the pattern of construction activity to be variable across the UK. [loaded 16 November 2011]
Tackling the housing crisis: a policy review and recommendations
Posted on: 16 November 2011
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Demand for new housing will outstrip supply by over half a million units by 2015, the Federation of Master Builders has warned. A report from the group calls on government to ensure banks increase lending, review and reduce the financial burdens on house builders, end the current uncertainty in the planning system and end the policy of gold plating European carbon standards because the longer the government leaves it to act, the more it will cost to get our housing system right. The report also suggests the government needs to consider the reintroduction of housing targets for communities that fail in their obligation to meet local demand.
Greener neighbourhoods: a good practice guide to managing green space
Posted on: 16 November 2011
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High quality housing green spaces have proven to make a huge impact on the lives of tenants, residents and other people living in local neighbourhoods, according to a new good practice guide from Neighbourhoods Green, a national partnership initiative to champion the importance of social housing green space and to help social landlords and communities raise the quality of their design, management and safe use. This practical resource outlines the evidence base that will support managers to make the case for investment. It builds on the 10 principles of the Decent homes need decent spaces action plan developed by the Neighbourhoods Green partnership in 2010 and provides illustrative case studies and links to further good practice, useful websites and publications.
Achieving excellence: Raising the bar in HR. Prince Edward Island, Canada, 14-16 November 2011
Posted on: 16 November 2011
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The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council organised this HR event for the tourism and hospitality sectors. HR and business experts shared their perspectives and ideas, with a focus on the connection between education and industry, compensation, succession planning, seasonal workforce, social media and the integration of new Canadians and temporary foreign workers in the workplace.
Localism Act 2011
Posted on: 16 November 2011
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The Localism Bill has now received Royal Assent. Provisions of the Act include issues relating to town and country planning; the Community Infrastructure Levy and the authorisation of nationally significant infrastructure projects; provision about social and other housing; and regeneration in London.
Is the EU on a Sustainable Development Path? Highlights of the 2011 Monitoring Report of the EU Sustainable Development Strategy
Posted on: 16 November 2011
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Every two years Eurostat reports on progress towards the objectives of the EU Sustainable Development Strategy, drawing on the set of sustainable development indicators available on the Eurostat website. Sustainable development. The latest report covers 111 indicators arranged in 10 chapters, which are linked to the key challenges and objectives of the Sustainable Development Strategy. This Statistics in Focus presents some of the main developments since the year 2000.
Whole life carbon in construction. London, 15 November 2011
Posted on: 15 November 2011
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This event considered the latest developments in whole life carbon in construction. Key topics include embodied carbon, supply chain carbon, renewable materials and low carbon construction. As well as the latest developments, the conference looked at examples of how whole life carbon is being addressed in the construction sector and what organisations need to be working towards. Presentations are available online.
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