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Planning for a low carbon future: Lessons learned from seven country studies
Posted on: 24 October 2012
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According to a report from the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) of the World Bank, countries seeking to balance economic growth with carbon reduction can achieve both. The report details case studies on low-carbon development in Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Poland and South Africa. The report proposes frameworks for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, highlighting approaches to low-carbon development that balance challenges like poverty, climate change and energy use. Globally, the report’s findings focus on development of green technologies, engaging mainstream leadership across sectors, and meeting potential increased demand for technical assistance. It suggests that larger countries with rapidly-developing economies, such as Brazil, China, and India, have the most at stake in cost-effective low-carbon development, and notes that these three countries were responsible for over 40 percent of global renewable energy investment in 2010.
Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (CoST)
Posted on: 23 October 2012
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The Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (CoST seeks to help participating countries improve the value for money spent on the construction of public infrastructure. This goal is to achieve the delivery of good quality infrastructure projects at lower cost, with increased predictability of outcomes. The Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (CoST) has been introduced following a three-year pilot project. The UK was one of the pilot countries, where projects reviewed by CoST have been set out as examples of best practice, and give a strong basis for projections on potential savings. The UK Government has also committed to implementing CoST as part of its programme to reduce infrastructure costs by £2.5bn per annum. The organisations behind the initiative include the World Bank; the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC); the ONE Campaign and the Institution of Civil Engineers. They calling on international governments, as well as the global construction industry, to commit to incorporating CoST into all public construction projects to create a more transparent and accountable sector, leading to better infrastructure. The initiative has been adopted by eight participating countries around the world, including Ethiopia, Malawi, Philippines, Tanzania, Vietnam, Zambia, as well as the UK.
Aircraft fleet planning: a new perspective
Posted on: 23 October 2012
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This report, published by Deloitte, identifies 10 critical issues facing airlines from a fleeting perspective – these include demand growth, cost, margin and competition. However, the report also identifies the value opportunity from new technologies and a practical route map which enables airlines to: incorporate the uncertainty and evaluate optionalties; understand the inherent risk-return trade-offs; align the decisions with the agreed strategic direction and risk appetite.
UK Shopping Centre and High Street Bulletin: 3rd quarter 2012
Posted on: 23 October 2012
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Savills has published its latest report on the retail sector in the UK.
Expense and value for money: perceptions and experiences of holidays in Britain
Posted on: 23 October 2012
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The latest monthly issue of Visit Britain’s Foresight, October 2012, focuses on experiences during recent holidays in Britain. It explores how the actual cost of a holiday in Britain, and the value for money provided, compares to holidays in competitor destinations as well as differences in views between those from key long haul and European markets and different types of visitors. The full report on which these findings are based is Experiences of expense and value for money; Holidays in Britain versus Italy and France – Findings from visits June 2011-April 2012
Construction industry podcasts
Posted on: 22 October 2012
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The latest three episodes of the Construction Industry Podcast are:
Episode 32: Social Media for the A/E/C Sector with Amanda Walter
Amanda is doing some great work applying social media strategies to the construction sector.
Episode 33: What Do You Know About The Demolition Industry?
An interview with Mark Anthony, the press officer for UK’s National Federation of Demolition Contractors and the guy behind the great website http://demolitionnews.com.
Episode 34: All About Partnerships in the Construction Industry
Aarni Heiskenen from the website aec-business.com shares his expertise in consulting firms on the topic of partnering. If you ever had to partner to get a job done in the construction sector or if you think about doing it in the future, you will want to listen to this interview.
Financing green urban infrastructure
Posted on: 22 October 2012
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This paper, published by the OECD, presents an overview of practices and challenges related to financing green sustainable cities.
Foundation Facts: Autumn 2012
Posted on: 22 October 2012
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Foundation Facts reports on research and guidance carried out by the National House Building Council, showcasing the most recent publications and reporting on progress with new research projects.
Home truths 2012: the housing market in England
Posted on: 22 October 2012
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The National Housing Federation has published a report which calls for immediate government action to address the under supply of new housing that has led to soaring rents and house prices.
European Shopping Centres Investment Benchmark
Posted on: 22 October 2012
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This report presents the results of Savills’ first shopping centre investment benchmark which analyses the market size, retail prospects, the risk assessment and potential return across 16 European countries.
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