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Efficient hinterland transport infrastructure and services for large container ports
Posted on: 1 November 2013
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This discussion paper, published by the International Transport Forum, provides an overview of the state of the art in hinterland transport management, focusing on the challenges that the development of new container terminal infrastructure is likely to bring to the local communities. Recommendation and a set of good practice case studies of good practice are also provided.
Review of Scottish public sector procurement in construction
Posted on: 1 November 2013
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This report looks into the way Scotland’s public sector contracts are awarded. The review goes into how public sector bodies involved in construction-related procurement adopt practices that are streamlined and deliver value for money. It also addresses the use of cutting edge design and technology, energy efficient techniques, materials and eco-friendly construction methods. Further recommendations contained within the report include: greater leadership of construction procurement; improved construction skills across the public sector; and design to be at the heart of construction procurement.
Methodology to calculate embodied carbon in a building’s construction life cycle
Posted on: 1 November 2013
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This paper builds on RICS’ Methodology to calculate embodied carbon of materials Information Paper, published in July 2012, and widens its scope by 1) turning this Information Paper’s UK recommendations into global recommendations and 2) extend the measurement methodology in order to cover whole carbon accounting across the life cycle of a building. The different stages of the building’s life cycle will be broken down as follows: design; materials and product manufacture; distribution; assembly on site; and carbon sequestration. The main aim is to provide a framework of practical guidance for quantity surveyors on how to calculate embodied carbon emissions associated with their projects. Additionally, some good practice carbon reduction solutions have been listed. This presents an opportunity for the QS to offer this advice as part of the standard cost planning service. This guidance should help the project teams and clients make decisions about embodied carbon. RICS expects BIM (Building Information Modelling) to have a major impact in carbon quantification and mitigation in future, however, there will always be a need for early feasibility studies. This guidance note is not intended to replace any of the guides that already exist (e.g. PAS 2050, Green House Gas Protocol), but to make carbon calculation more accessible to the QS community. Comments are requested by 29 November 2013.
2013 IBTM Meetings Industry Report: Asia Focus
Posted on: 1 November 2013
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This aims to provide those involved in the meetings industry with valuable information on buying trends, destination choice, budgets and volume of events in Asia.
China MICE Buyers Report: (Chinese Meeting Planners’ Site Selection Survey)
Posted on: 1 November 2013
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This is the first Chinese Meeting Planners Site Selection Survey. It presents the findings of a recent online survey which investigated the priorities and experiences of meeting planners based in China, in terms of the process of choosing destinations and venues for their events.
Market and trade profile: China (excluding Hong Kong)
Posted on: 1 November 2013
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VisitBritain has published an updated version of its market and trade profile for China.
The New Homes Bonus
Posted on: 31 October 2013
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The Department for Communities and Local Government has been citicised by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee for not assessing the impact of the New Homes Bonus two years into the scheme. The Bonus was introduced in 2011 in the expectation that it would provide a financial incentive to local authorities to help overcome known barriers to the building of new homes. Up to £7.5 billion will have been given to, or redistributed between, local authorities by 2018-19.
Climate Change and Environmental Risk Atlas 2014
Posted on: 31 October 2013
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The sixth annual release of Maplecroft’s Climate Change and Environmental Risk Atlas reveals that 31% of global economic output will be based in countries facing ‘high’ or ‘extreme risks’ from the impacts of climate change by the year 2025 – a 50% increase on current levels and more than double since the company began researching the issue in 2008.
Sustainable development in fragile ecosystems: Applying the ‘Nexus’ approach to the Orinoco River Basin in Colombia
Posted on: 31 October 2013
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This discussion brief presents initial analysis of how a “nexus” approach to water, energy and food could illuminate key sustainability issues in the Orinoco River Basin in Colombia.
RICS valuation – Professional Standards
Posted on: 31 October 2013
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This new edition of the RICS Valuation – Professional Standards, the Red Book as it has become widely known, is the culmination of a comprehensive review of the content, framework and format of the 2012 and earlier editions. It also includes new material relating to business valuation and intangible assets. This 2014 edition adopts and is fully compliant with the International Valuation Standards (IVS), which are reproduced as an annex in both hard copy and digital versions. RICS not only embraces these high level valuation principles itself but also supports the adoption and implementation of such universal standards globally. While the RICS Red Book continues to cover in considerable detail the valuation of assets in the form of real estate (land, buildings and interests therein), its coverage extends to all types of asset, including associated liabilities where appropriate.
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