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Posted on: 21 February 2014
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The Academy of Urbanism brings together an active and diverse group of thinkers, decision-makers and practitioners involved in the social, cultural, economic, political and physical development of our villages, towns and cities. It aims to identify, promote and learn from good urbanism.
CIC Tweet Weekly
Posted on: 21 February 2014
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The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is a representative forum for professional bodies, research organisations and specialist businesses in the construction industry. This page provides a roundup of CIC members’ news.
Sound insulation: Part 1: An introduction (GG 83/1)
Posted on: 21 February 2014
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This Good Building Guide provides practical guidance for designers, construction managers and operatives, and property developers on understanding the requirements of national building regulations concerning the provision of sound insulation in dwellings. Part 1 explains the importance of providing good sound insulation between and within homes. It describes the problems associated with neighbour noise; how to satisfy the current regulatory requirements in England and Wales; and methods of measuring sound transmission in dwellings. Considering the requirements relating to sound insulation at an early stage of any development reduces the likelihood of costly remediation measures and delays at completion. Parts 2 and 3 give advice on providing the correct level of sound insulation when constructing new dwellings and converting a building into multiple dwellings.
Ticking the box for housing
Posted on: 21 February 2014
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Through ‘ticking the box for housing’, the Chartered Institute of Housing aims to influence debate in the run-up to the 2015 general election. The Institute will be challenging all political parties to put addressing the housing crisis at the centre of their manifestos. It will also be using the views and expertise of its members to come up with the solutions that will help create a housing system that works for everyone.
A European Strategy for more growth and jobs in coastal and maritime tourism
Posted on: 21 February 2014
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The European Commission outlines 14 EU actions to help coastal regions and businesses tackle the challenges they face and strengthen the sector’s position as a key driver of Europe’s blue economy.
Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2014
Posted on: 20 February 2014
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Europe’s real estate industry expects more and better in 2014 according to this report from the Urban Land Institute and PriceWaterhousecoopers. Europe’s economy is growing, and political uncertainty over its future declining. Ireland is seen to be improving; Southern Europe is thought to be past the worst. Equity is flowing in, and debt is becoming easier to find – though how much easier depends on where and for what.
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BIM in action
Posted on: 20 February 2014
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In November 2013 Dr Stephen Hamil, Director of Design and Innovation at NBS, chaired the annual Institution of Mechanical Engineers conference on BIM. Stephen gave a pragmatic look at BIM examining seven headline benefits that working using these technologies and process offer. This is a video of Stephen’s presentation.
Brazil: Building the country of tomorrow
Posted on: 20 February 2014
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This special issue of the Institution of Civil Engineers’ journal on Civil Engineering features reports on a wide range of innovative construction and research programmes in Brazil. As well as sporting facilities, the papers look at some of the other infrastructure projects set to contribute to Brazil’s prosperous long-term future. Please note that free access is available until 28 February 2014.
Kaleidoscope city: Reflections on planning and London
Posted on: 19 February 2014
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Issue to celebrate the centenary of the Royal Town Planning Institute, this report brings together short, accessible and engaging opinions from leading practitioners and theorists in the built environment. In doing so, looking to both the past and the future, it raises important and often emotive questions about the design and development of our cities with particular regard to London.
NBS International BIM Report 2013
Posted on: 19 February 2014
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This report examines attitudes towards BIM across four countries, the UK, Canada, New Zealand and Finland, to see how each compares. The survey uncovers adoption rates, beliefs about the future of BIM, as well as attitudes towards BIM. It is hoped that this will become an annual publication.
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