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Neighbourhood Plan to decide on housing sites
Posted on: 7 November 2012
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According to a news item from consultants Kirkwells, dated 6 November 2012, the Inspector’s report in to the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy has recommended deleting a strategic land allocation and devolving all housing allocations to the Thame Neighbourhood Plan. Kirkwells believes this to be a landmark case for the relationship between Neighbourhood and Local Plans in future.
Inquiry into sustainable construction and the Green Deal
Posted on: 7 November 2012
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The All Party Parliamentary Committee for Excellence in the Built Environment is launching a far reaching inquiry into sustainable construction and the Green Deal, and it is calling on firms, organisations and individuals in the sector to submit evidence on best practice, challenges and barriers. Feedback is requested on the spectrum of green construction and policies. These include: Evidence of best practice of sustainable construction in the built environment, and how this could be repeated; Barriers to sustainable construction and how these could be overcome; Progress on sustainable homes; The Green Deal – is the policy the right one and what can be done to ensure take up. The closing date for evidence submissions is 30 November 2012. The Commission will hold sessions in January to March 2013 to invite selected organisations to present oral evidence in support of their submissions. The findings of the Inquiry will be published before the parliamentary recess in early summer 2013.
New Code of Considerate Practice
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From the 1st January 2013, the Considerate Constructors Scheme will be assessing all registered sites and companies against a new five-point Code of Considerate Practice. Both the Scheme and the industry felt that it was time to offer a greater challenge to those who register, placing more emphasis on recognising good practice and ensuring the Code is kept aligned with the industry’s values. The Code of Considerate Practice outlines the Scheme’s expectations for all registered sites and companies, describing those areas that are considered fundamental by the Scheme in helping improve the image of construction. As with the eight-point Code, it applies to all sites and companies, regardless of size, type and location. The headings of the new Code are: Enhancing the appearance; Respecting the community; Protecting the environment; Securing everyone’s safety; Caring for the workforce. The Scheme is also updating the Monitors’ Checklist and will be introducing a new scoring and reporting system.
BIM: Taking to the field
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BIM is already gaining wider acceptance, but now contractors are beginning to see the benefits of using it with tablet devices in the field. Stephen Cousins reports on this development in an article in Construction Manager.
Asia’s newest megacity: Model for urban growth
Posted on: 7 November 2012
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This article argues that, Iskandar Malaysia, the first “smart metropolis” of Southeast Asia founded on principles of social integration as well as low carbon emissions thanks to a green economy and green technologies, is a potential template for urban development in emerging countries with burgeoning populations.
The EU and the progressive alliance negotiating in Durban: saving the planet?
Posted on: 7 November 2012
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This paper applies theory from the field of international relations to try and understand the role of the European Union in the Durban climate talks in December 2011. In particular, it analyses the role of the EU’s alliance with groups of developing countries in facilitating an agreement on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action.
2degress Network
Posted on: 6 November 2012
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2degrees is described as the world’s leading business community for driving growth, efficiency and profit through sustainability. More than just a technology platform, news site or network, 2degrees is a managed service for businesses and professionals. 2degrees is based on Working Groups. Each Working Group brings together people, resources and news around a specific sustainable business challenge. These Groups include: Supply chain; Energy and carbon management; Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme; Built environment; Employee engagement; Waste management; Water risk and strategy; Sustainability reporting; Renewable power for business; Smart cities; Carbon markets; Information communication technologies; UK local government; Transport and logistics; Smart grid; Sustainable investment and finance
Building energy efficiency: How regulation can help deliver radical improvement
Posted on: 6 November 2012
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Dave Farebrother, managing director of Faregreen Environmental, looks at the role of regulation in encouraging radical improvement in building energy efficiency. The aim of this post, the second in a series of four, is to promote discussion.
Guidance document on inland waterway transport and Natura 2000: Sustainable inland waterway development and management in the context of the EU Birds and Habitats Directives
Posted on: 6 November 2012
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This document provides guidance on how best to ensure that activities related to the development and management of inland waterways are compatible with EU environmental policy in general and nature legislation in particular. Particular attention is given to explaining how to develop integrated projects which aim to take account of the river’s ecological processes early on in the design process. This guidance document also outlines the procedures to follow when carrying out an appropriate assessment under Article 6 of the Habitats Directive.
Tipping the scales: Economy vs luxury in the German hotel market
Posted on: 6 November 2012
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This article compares the economy and luxury hotel segments in four main German cities: Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich. The article shows how both segments have evolved over the years and what market factors influenced hotel performance.
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