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The Outline for National Tourism and Leisure (2013-2020)
Posted on: 2 April 2013
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China has embarked on a new era in tourism in its national agenda following the release of The Outline for National Tourism and Leisure (2013-2020), a landmark document which will see the complete redefinition of tourism development and management in the country, spark an increase in Chinese outbound tourism and promote a greater distribution of the economic, socio-cultural and environmental benefits of tourism. The document, issued by the State Council of China, the country´s highest level of government, presents a roadmap for restructuring the current paid leave system across China and outlines the technical, multi-sector aspects of creating a more fruitful environment for sustainable tourism development and management in the country.
Construction Journal
Posted on: 2 April 2013
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The latest issue (April/May 2013) of the RICS publication Construction Journal is available online. This edition has the theme of commercial management, a wide-ranging subject that covers everything from project bank accounts to debt collection. Register on the RICS website to view the journal.
National BIM Report 2013
Posted on: 28 March 2013
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The third annual NBS National BIM Survey has been published. The latest survey questionned more than 1,350 industry professionals on their perceptions of BIM.
Building Regulations: Approved Documents K and P
Posted on: 28 March 2013
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The revised versions of Approved Document K (Protection from falling, collision and impact) and P (Electrical safety)come into force in England in April 2013. This NBS TV programme explains the changes and examines several of the new diagrams and explains slight shifts in technical guidance. It looks at some common misconceptions and failures in compliance with regard to these two Approved Documents.
A guide for planning and strategy development in the face of complexity
Posted on: 28 March 2013
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This background note from the Overseas Development Institute considers how policy makers, managers and practitioners can best plan in the face of complexity. First, this guide describes the features of complex situations, and explains why they pose a challenge for traditional planning approaches. Second, it outlines key principles for planning in the face of complexity. Third, the guide provides examples of approaches that have been used for planning in situations of complexity.
Restarting Britain 2: Design and public services
Posted on: 28 March 2013
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Over eight months the Design Commission took evidence from leaders across the public, private and design sectors on where design is already contributing to public services and how more can be done. The resulting report calls upon government to tackle the dual challenges of making public services better and more cost-effective by putting design at the heart of service development and delivery.
Nature Improvement Areas mark their first anniversary
Posted on: 27 March 2013
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England’s 12 Nature Improvement Areas (NIA) marked their first anniversary at a Forum in London on 26 March 2013. The Forum enabled the 12 NIA partnership groups to share details and learning on the wide-ranging work they are doing to restore nature on a landscape scale.
Sir Terry Farrell’s review of architecture and the built environment
Posted on: 27 March 2013
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Architect Sir Terry Farrell has been appointed by the Government to make recommendations on promoting high standards of design. He will be supported by an expert advisory panel of members from across the architecture and design industry who will look at the themes of the review in more detail. The review is intended to engage architects, designers and other built environment professionals to help the Department for Culture, media and Sport think about its role in achieving high-quality design, allowing it to better influence and shape policy across government. The review will look at four main areas: Understanding the Government’s role in promoting design quality in architecture and the built environment; The economic benefits of architecture; Cultural heritage and the built environment; Promoting education, outreach, and skills.
Future cities
Posted on: 27 March 2013
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This supplement, published in the Times newspaper of 26 March 2013, looks at creating cities which are fit for the future.
International Building Exhibition Hamburg
Posted on: 27 March 2013
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The International Building Exhibition (IBA) Hamburg will run from 23 March until 3 November 2013. About 60 projects will be exhibited to the public, following six years of project work and preparation. The IBA is an urban development project that combines architecture, urban planning and private housing construction with the transformation of socially disadvantaged areas and sustainability.
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