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Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS)
Posted on: 12 November 2014
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CIRIA has developed MS PowerPoint presentations (with notes) that can be modified providing an introduction to sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and retrofitting for surface water management.
Building our way out of a crisis: Can we capitalize on London’s public assets to provide homes for the future
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In October 2014, WSP held a roundtable discussion with the Architect’s Journal to identify the industry’s views on the idea of capitalising on existing land by building homes above fire stations, hospitals, government administration buildings and other facilities. The consensus of the group was that while the idea has merit, and there are several examples of similar schemes already underway, there are some specific challenges to address.
Partnership funding in flood risk management: new localism debate and policy in England
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The aim of this paper is to discuss the new funding regime for English flood risk management policy under the new policy paradigm. The paper will be published in a forthcoming issue of the journal Area. An early view is available online.
Green infrastructure
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To facilitate knowledge and experience exchange on green infrastructure (GI) across Europe, CEEweb for Biodiversity and the European Centre for Nature Conservation (ECNC) have launched a LinkedIn Group for European GI practitioners. CEEweb in cooperation with ECNC has also created a ‘Green Infrastructure Knowledge Hub’, with amongst others GI cases and best practice examples targeted at specific stakeholders.
Are universities doing enough to encourage entrepreneurial event managers?
Posted on: 11 November 2014
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Across the world record numbers of people are engaged in entrepreneurial activity or intending to start a business within the next 3 years. This blog questions whether universities and event management degree courses doing enough to instil and develop entrepreneurial spirit within students. Do graduates really see starting their own business as a viable option?
ABTA Magazine: China
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This magazine from the Association of British Travel Agents looks at the well-known and less well-known attractions in China.
China’s obsession with vertical cities
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According to this article in the Guardian newspaper, by the end of next year one-in-three of the world’s 100m+ skyscrapers will be in China, as its state-orchestrated urbanisation drive prompts a megacity building bonanza.
Moving toward an evolutionary theory of cities
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A popular new study claims to lump cities into four types. The author of this article argues that the real science of cities is heading toward a more complex understanding of how urban spaces evolve.
Introduction to BIM
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A video of a presentation introducing BIM, given at the University of Westminster.
Ideas and innovation in housing
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In September 2014 Ordnance Survey, together with Land Registry, launched the latest GeoVation Challenge ‘How can we enable people in Britain to live in better places?’ This GeoVation Challenge is the eighth in a series that have focused on finding local solutions to global problems such as encouraging active lifestyles, sustainable transport options or finding environmental business solutions. The latest videos relating to this issue are available online.
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