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Where will BIM be in five years time?
Posted on: 18 October 2012
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In September 2012, Ryder Architecture and BIM Academy got together to hold a workshop of industry and government professionals to discuss the UK’s journey with BIM adoption to date and speculate “where will BIM be in 5 years time?” This article provides a summary of the discussions.
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Posted on: 18 October 2012
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The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 came into force on 6 April 2012 (superseding the 2006 version) leading to additional requirements involving how asbestos-related work is notified and recorded and setting out a new need for ‘medical surveillance’. This programme, available from NBS TV, is a studio-based discussion with HSE asbestos Gillian Birkby of law firm Fladgate, who explains how the updated requirements will affect the day-to-day practice of all those working in the construction industry who may come into contact with asbestos.
Crossrail Property Impact Study
Posted on: 17 October 2012
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Crossrail could help create £5.5 billion in added value to residential and commercial real estate along its route between 2012 and 2021 according to new research for Crossrail carried out by GVA, the UK’s largest independent commercial property consultant. The report illustrates how Crossrail will have a marked impact on a number of central London and suburban locations along and around the Crossrail route where the new railway will help stimulate investment in commercial activities, retail and housing. The report findings unveil which areas these are, and what the scale of those changes is likely to be.
Study on the impact of EU policies and the measures undertaken in their framework on tourism
Posted on: 17 October 2012
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The European Commission’s DG Enterprise and Industry has published a study on the impact of EU policies and the measures undertaken in their framework on tourism. This study is made of two volumes : Volume 1examines the impact of different EU policies, and their legislative and non-legislative initiatives, on tourism and its competitiveness. Volume 2 provides a separate guide to EU financial instruments, for stakeholders within the sector to identify and access funding. The study argues that better mainstreaming tourism into other EU policies and raising awareness on the impacts that those policies can have on the tourism sector could contribute to releasing the sector’s full competitive potential, by ensuring that the interest and needs of the tourism industry are fully taken into account when formulating and implementing these policies.
Managing the risks of extreme events and disasters to advance climate change adaptation
Posted on: 17 October 2012
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The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) has launched a four-part series, Managing Climate Extremes and Disasters: Lessons from the IPCC SREX Report, written for professionals in the water, agriculture, health and ecosystem conservation sectors. The CDKN guides highlight the scientific findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (known as ‘SREX’) for each of these sectors, and discuss the implications for decision-making.
Creating strong communities: how to measure the social sustainability of new housing developments
Posted on: 17 October 2012
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Social Life, a new social enterprise created by the Young Foundation, taking forward the Young Foundation’s work on innovation in placemaking, has launched a report on measuring social sustainability. The report, commissioned by the Berkeley Group, includes a framework which defines social sustainability and how you measure it. It has been tested on four Berkeley developments built over the last ten years.
Sustainability strategies for healthcare estates: Lessons from University College London Hospitals
Posted on: 17 October 2012
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This Information Paper describes the sustainability strategies of the University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust. It aims to share the knowledge and successes of UCLH in implementing sustainability strategies in its healthcare premises. The publication is intended for estates professionals and senior management within the health sector, along with their specialist advisers. Although the examples are specific to NHS Trusts, the model and guidance presented here are relevant across the healthcare sector and the principles can be adapted to other non-health sectors. Price £15.50
Health effects of climate change in the UK 2012: Current evidence, recommendations and research gaps
Posted on: 16 October 2012
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The Health Protection Agency has published a report on the health effects of climate change in the UK. The report provides scientific evidence of the wider risks to public health from climate change in the UK.
South American Market Overview 2011-2012
Posted on: 16 October 2012
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This report looks at the market conditions affecting investment in hotels and the state of the tourism market in South America.
Single European Sky
Posted on: 16 October 2012
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The Single European Sky, the flagship project to create a single European airspace, tripling capacity and halving air traffic costs, is “not delivering”, according to Vice-President Siim Kallas, European Commissioner for transport,. He has recently announced his intention to present new legislative proposals in Spring 2013 to accelerate implementation, as well as taking all enforcement actions possible, including infringements where necessary. Inefficiencies caused by Europe’s fragmented airspace bring extra costs of close to €5 billion each year. It adds 42 kilometres to the distance of an average flight, forcing aircraft to burn more fuel, generate more emissions, pay more in costly user-charges and suffer greater delays. The United States controls the same amount of airspace, with more traffic, at almost half the cost.
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