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BIM demystified
Posted on: 21 June 2012
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This new book provides a short, practical introduction to Building Information Modelling (BIM). The author addresses BIM from the point of view of mainstream practice as opposed to a cutting-edge technological perspective. Taking a wide view of BIM, the book covers business opportunity, Code of Conduct, cultural issues and the necessity for better legal arrangements. [ISBN 9781859463734 £19.95]
Reclaiming water rights: Towards an equitable social contract in Goa
Posted on: 21 June 2012
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This report from Tourism Concern attempts to fill in the informational dearth on the issue of water equity and tourism in Goa through a comprehensive analysis of policies and practices of the tourism industry vis-a-vis local communities. It outlines the fallacy of the present Government tourism policy, especially in relation to water appropriation, and attempts to build a case for water management to instead be within the control of local self governing institutions.
Privately owned public space: where are they and who owns them?
Posted on: 21 June 2012
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The Guardian newspaper is embarking on an ambitious project to create a map of privatised public spaces in Britain, and would welcome assistance and contributions from the public. Information is requested on open spaces, from streets and city squares to village greens, beaches and riverbanks, where there’s a reasonable expectation that the space might be public.
Together at home: A new strategy for housing
Posted on: 21 June 2012
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The Institute for Public Policy Research has published the final report of its review of housing policy. It argues that English housing is unfit for purpose and brings together a number of policy strands to present a new and often radical strategy for housing in England. The report: makes a social argument for homeownership as a way to foster mixed, stable, integrated communities; proposes a better deal for renters in both the privately rented sector and in social housing; and advocates a new form of progressive localism in housing, through a system of affordable housing grants.
Zoom in on your roof: Raising awareness of loft insulation
Posted on: 21 June 2012
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Using a thermographic satellite image, the city of Antwerp allows its residents to, literally, ‘zoom in on your roof’. The idea behind the project is to raise awareness of the importance of roof insulation for household energy efficiency. However, raising awareness is just the first step. The city, in partnership with the regional government, offers grants to residents interested in installing loft insulation. They also offer advice on green loans, designed to finance energy saving initiatives. Details of the scheme are set out in this 2-page case study.
Water: How to find the information you need
Posted on: 21 June 2012
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Library staff at the Institution of Civil Engineers have produced this guide to sources of information about water supply, water resources and water management, concentrating on UK and US sources.
The Cement Sustainability Initiative: 10 years of progress, moving on to the next decade
Posted on: 21 June 2012
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The Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI), which operates under the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), has launched its 2012 Progress Report during the Rio+20 Summit. The report underlines the role the cement industry has to play towards achieving a more sustainable future. Nine key issues are explored by the Initiative including: safety; climate protection; fuels and raw materials; air emissions; local impacts on land and communities; water; supply chain management; sustainability with concrete; and working with others.
A survey of low and zero carbon technologies in new housing
Posted on: 21 June 2012
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The recently published Today’s attitudes to low and zero carbon homes: views of occupiers, house builders and housing associations highlighted the need for low and zero carbon (LZC) technologies that are reliable, perform to expectations and are capable of being used by home occupiers to achieve their design potential. To provide further guidance on these issues, this report investigates LZC technologies currently being used and likely to become dominant in the market. Through in-depth interviews with homeowners, carried out by the School of Construction Management and Engineering at the University of Reading, this research reports on their day-to-day use and attitudes towards these technologies. Additional findings from the study of occupiers living in homes fitted with low and zero carbon technologies will be presented in a report once the research is concluded later this year.
Structural assessment of large panel system (LPS) dwelling blocks for accidental loading
Posted on: 21 June 2012
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A new handbook (£85) and accompanying digest (£22), published by theBRE, provide current research and industry best practice on the structural assessment and strengthening options for large panel system (LPS) dwelling blocks. The detailed guidance for engineers, surveyors and regulatory authorities focuses on the resistance of high-rise tower blocks to accidental loading associated with gas explosions. Drawing on previously unpublished technical information, the publications define the requirements for LPS blocks over four storeys high, setting out the basic principles of a methodology for assessing large panel buildings and options for strengthening and remedial works.
Low carbon transitions: Relevant lessons from the 1970s crisis?
Posted on: 21 June 2012
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The purpose of this paper is to provide orientation for participants in the workshop, Low Carbon Transitions: Relevant Lessons from the 1970s Crisis? held in Manchester on 25 April 2012.
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