Visions for the future of housing: Mega Cities. Istanbul, 16-19 April 2012

Posted on: 15 May 2012
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The Proceedings of the XXXVIII International Association of Housing Science (IAHS) are available in a 1267-page report with papers arranged under the following headings: Effective management for housing projects; Innovative construction schemes; Innovative design; Innovative financing systems. Some keynote speaker presentations are also available online.

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First International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design. Tirana, Albania, 19-21 April 2012

Posted on: 15 May 2012
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The First International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design provided an opportunity for participants to share professional experience and academic research. Papers from the event are available in a 1415-page report of proceedings, arranged under the following themes: Architectural history and historic preservation; Green building technologies and materials; User-friendly public spaces; Architecture and urban design education; Construction management; Information technology in architecture and urban design.

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RICS UK Construction Market Survey

Posted on: 11 May 2012
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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has published the results of the UK construction market survey for the first quarter of 2012.

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Government construction pipeline update

Posted on: 10 May 2012
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In fulfilling the commitments made in the Plan for Growth at Budget 2011 the Government has updated the construction pipeline last published in November 2011 alongside the National Infrastructure Plan and the infrastructure investment pipeline. The Government funded construction pipeline includes over 600 projects and programmes, around £40 billion of investment over 4 years to 2014/15 (excluding rail and other regulated and private sector infrastructure investment).

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The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products

Posted on: 8 May 2012
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The ASBP is a cross sector, not for profit organisation, comprising, building product manufacturers and distributors, specifiers, designers, contractors, public interest and sustainability organisations, academics and other building practitioners. It is committed to accelerating the transition to a high performance, healthy and low carbon built environment by championing the increased understanding and use of building products that meet demonstrably high standards of sustainability.

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Housing Forum National Conference 2012. London, 26 April 2012

Posted on: 4 May 2012
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The Housing Forum National Conference provides insight into the housing development plans of the entire housing industry. Presentations are available online.

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Invest in innovative refurb. Watford, 26 April 2012

Posted on: 3 May 2012
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The Modern Built Environment Knowledge Transfer Network ran this industry engagement workshop with the National Refurbishment Centre. More than 100 members of the retrofit community gathered at a special workshop ahead of a £10million programme on retrofit solutions for the non-domestic buildings. The programme will help showcase innovative technologies and processes that can be used to make significant energy savings in existing buildings such as schools, shops, offices and hotels.  Presentations from this workshop are now available. Please note you must be a member of this network to view the outputs.

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Strengthening UK supply chains: Public procurement. Tunneling: a capability analysis

Posted on: 30 April 2012
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This analysis explains a new approach that government will take to purchasing equipment and services, implementing a commitment from the Growth Review. Focuses on tunneling, a sub-sector of construction, with an initial analysis on strategic capability, to identify some of the skills and changes required to meet future demand. Shows potential benefits for UK firms and how this will safeguard UK competitiveness and growth.

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Foundation Facts

Posted on: 30 April 2012
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Issue 5 of the NHBC Foundation newsletter Foundation Facts was recently launched. With a new look and enhanced content for 2012, Foundation Facts now provides additional detail and commentary on the latest research and guidance projects. It includes insights into the breadth of work from the National House Building Council (NHBC) Foundation, looks at joint projects with the Zero Carbon Hub and gives a flavour of forthcoming research projects.

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BREEAM domestic refurbishment

Posted on: 30 April 2012
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The BREEAM Domestic Refurbishment assessment manual is due to be released on 11th June 2012 following the incorporation of peer review comments from independent experts into the scheme document and final approval from the BRE Global Governing Body. Providing a rating of Pass to Outstanding, BREEAM Domestic Refurbishment will evaluate the environmental credentials of refurbishment projects based upon BREEAM’s UKAS accredited certification standards already applied to over 200,000 buildings around the world. Developed as a tool for designers, financiers, policy makers, developers, planning authorities and landlords, BREEAM Domestic Refurbishment will give confidence that housing refurbishment meets best environmental practice by saving carbon, water and waste, being adaptable to climate change and providing a healthy indoor environment for occupants.

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