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Transport Innovation Deployment in Europe (TIDE)
Posted on: 19 November 2013
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The mission of the TIDE project is to enhance the broad transfer and take-up of 15 innovative urban transport and mobility measures throughout Europe and to make a visible contribution to establish them as mainstream measures. TIDE will focus on 15 innovative measures in five thematic clusters: financing models and pricing measures, non-motorised transport, network and traffic management to support traveller information, electric vehicles and public transport organisation. Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans will be a horizontal topic to integrate the cluster activities. TIDE is a Coordination Action funded by the European Commission’s DG Research and Innovation under the 7th Framework Programme for Research and Development.
The Environment and Gender Index
Posted on: 19 November 2013
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The Environment and Gender Index (EGI) monitors gender equality and women’s empowerment in the environmental arena. The EGI provides the first quantitative data on governments’ performance translating the gender and environment mandates in the three Rio Conventions and CEDAW into national policy and planning. The resulting information will help policymakers, civil society, and others evaluate progress and identify where the gaps lie in achieving gender equality in the environmental context.
RICS BIM Model: Parliament Square
Posted on: 18 November 2013
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In the second article on how RICS is using building information modelling (BIM) on its London head office, Les Pickford looks at the challenges of producing an estimate from the data in the initial 3D model.
World Travel Market 2013 Industry Report
Posted on: 18 November 2013
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World Travel Market has surveyed its key exhibitors and senior WTM Buyers’ Club members to discover the central issues for the industry and the topics of conversations on the exhibition floor across the four days of WTM 2013 (4 – 7 November 2013). The findings form the backbone for this report, covering a range of issues from industry optimism, aviation, airport capacity, emerging travel and tourism markets, taxes and the role of social media in the travel industry. A video is available of the unveiling of this report, looking into future holiday trends from WTM exhibitors and Buyers’ Club members as well as UK holidaymakers. The video can be viewed here.
World Travel Market Global Trends Report
Posted on: 18 November 2013
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Highlights trends in the global travel market.
Safety in public spaces
Posted on: 18 November 2013
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Safety in public spaces is usually understood in terms of policing, i.e. safety from physical assault, video surveillance and the presence of police officers. But the USER URBACT project wants to go further and look at the feeling of insecurity that users can experience in public spaces, whether or not there are objective grounds for that feeling. How do we design public spaces in which users will not feel afraid? What uses should we support so that public spaces are conducive to socializing, and not a source of anxiety? The latest newsletter highlights developments in the project.
Energy efficient cities: Joint action for the built environment
Posted on: 18 November 2013
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To inspire and support cities in Europe on their journey towards energy efficiency, the European Urban Knowledge Network’s Annual Publication this year focuses on energy efficiency in the built environment. The publication provides a complete overview of what is happening on all levels affecting local government. The creation of energy efficient cities requires a cross-sectoral approach, as well as innovative forms of governance and financing models. That is why this publication not only focuses on cities, but also provides in-depth analyses of activities at the European and national levels. Thereby, it delves into specific areas of interest, such as Energy Service Companies (ESCOs), social housing, cultural heritage and behaviour change. The publication contains analyses written by European experts and interviews with key stakeholders from both the public and the private sector who are eager to share their knowledge and experiences with other professionals in the field. At the same time, this booklet highlights several case studies which EUKN feels are of particular relevance to local government in Europe.
Natural disasters: Saving lives today, building resilience tomorrow
Posted on: 18 November 2013
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This new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers calls for a much greater focus on preparing people for possible extreme natural events and building disaster resilience among locals. The report warns that the unprecedented influx of people to urban areas across the developing world is leading to a large increase in people living in locations susceptible to natural disaster, and the situation is exacerbated by the explosive expansion of informal settlements or ‘slums’.
Energy efficient cities. Oradea, Romania, 6-7 November 2013
Posted on: 18 November 2013
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The 2013 annual conference of the European Urban Knowledge presented the main challenges and opportunities for cities to contribute to the energy efficiency targets. Presentations are available online.
NBS National Construction Contracts and Law Survey 2013
Posted on: 15 November 2013
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A survey of the UK construction industry by NBS, part of RIBA Enterprises, has revealed an increase in the number of disputes over the last 12 months. Undertaken with the help of the membership of more than 20 industry bodies, the survey of more than 1,000, clients, contractors and consultants found that 30% had been involved in one or more contract entering into dispute in the last 12 months compared to 24% in the previous year, with 7% reporting that they had been involved in three or more disputes.
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