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Big Shed Briefing: 3rd quarter 2013
Posted on: 22 October 2013
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Savills has published its latest UK Logistics Big Shed Briefing.
Student attitudes towards and skills for sustainable development
Posted on: 22 October 2013
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Research into student attitudes towards, and skills for, sustainable development was conducted in 2012, continuing research from 2010 and 2011. This longitudinal study has identified trends in demands and expectations from students new to university; tracked longitudinal attitudes from first-year students as they progress their university careers; captured student opinions both pre and post increase in tuition fees.
Searching for resilience in sustainable development: Learning journeys in conservation
Posted on: 22 October 2013
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Through a series of wide ranging interviews the authors of this textbook give voice to the many different approaches to thinking of and building resilience that may otherwise stay rooted in and confined by specific disciplinary, professional or spatial contexts. The book documents emerging trends, shifting tactics and future pathways for the conservation and sustainable development movement post Rio+20, arriving at a set of diverse but connected conclusions and questions in relation to the resilience of people and planet.
Strategic opportunity analysis of the global smart city market
Posted on: 21 October 2013
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This presentation highlights examples of projects, companies and technologies that will change the global smart city space in the next decade and provides critical insight on market size, business models, funding mechanisms and stakeholder analysis.
Energy efficient cities
Posted on: 21 October 2013
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By 2020 the European Union wants to reduce its overall CO2 emissions to 20% below 1990 levels. Cities and urban regions are viewed as key actors in reaching the ambitious energy goals. To inspire and support cities on their journey towards energy efficiency, EUKN’s annual publication focuses on energy efficiency in the built environment. The publication provides a complete overview of what is happening on all levels affecting local government.
Keys to…China: Developing and investing in China’s hotel industry
Posted on: 21 October 2013
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Looks at the hotel market in China.
Consumer Holiday Trends Report: ABTA Consumer Survey 2013
Posted on: 21 October 2013
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This ABTA report outlines the findings from its 2013 consumer survey commenting on consumer behaviour from how they book, to how many trips they take each year.
Planetary boundaries for SD: From an international perspective to national applications
Posted on: 21 October 2013
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This European Sustainable Development Network (ESDN) Quarterly Report provides an overview of the planetary boundaries concept and the related framework. In addition, it seeks to reflect on possible links between planetary boundaries and sustainable development as well as on chances and opportunities for its approach to be considered by the policy-making world in the context of international governance for sustainable development, but also at the national and regional level.
Why has office design not kept pace with the modern work force?
Posted on: 21 October 2013
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This article, from Baker Stuart, argues that in order to adapt to the pressures and drivers the business world faces and to stay competitive in the global market, we need a paradigm shift in the way we work and the way we interact with each other at work. Baker Stuart will be expanding on the drivers, the benefits and how this can be achieved in further articles. It is possible to sign up to receive these when they become available. Baker Stuart is a professional consultancy focused on supporting workplace change and transforming the way we work.
Is Help-to-Buy inflating a UK property bubble?
Posted on: 21 October 2013
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This short video looks at the Help-to-Buy policy aimed at first-time buyers and consdeisr whether it is a reasonable way of stimulating bank lending, construction and home-ownership – or is it a dangerous move towards boom and bust in the property market? Gavin Smart of the Chartered Institute of Housing debates the issue with Guardian economics correspondent Phillip Inman.
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