Low carbon communities: Partnering design and engagement. London, 13 July 2011

Posted on: 31 July 2011
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Concerto is a European initiative that demonstrates the environmental, economic and social benefits of taking an integrated approach to sustainability projects, partnering technological solutions with community engagement. This event marked the end of the Lambeth Concerto Project. The conference aim was to show that only by coupling best practice in sustainable design and construction with community engagement can a truly low carbon community be created, and that this approach could be a key method of delivering the UK’s ambitious carbon reduction targets. The conference brought together professionals working in the sustainability sector to share experiences and best practice of what makes a successful eco-refurbishment project and how to build a low carbon community. The agenda for the day, the presentations from all the speakers are available online.

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Management and innovation in the sustainable built environment. Amsterdam, 20-23 June 2011

Posted on: 29 July 2011
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This site presents papers from a conference on management and innovation for a sustainable built environment, held in Amsterdam on 19-23 June 2011. Topics covered include: Building economics; organisation and management in construction; building research and education; culture in construction; recognising innovation; informality and emergence in construction; global construction data; management for sustainable design and construction; economics of the built environment; whole life cost-benefit-modelling; collaboration and integration in design and construction; socio-technical systems; innovation in construction: theories and best practice. The link  provides an author index together with a search facility allowing you to search by author name or a word from the title or abstract.

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Just Imagine

Posted on: 29 July 2011
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RICS is seeking views on a ‘RICS Strategic Foresight 2030’ report produced by Professor John Ratcliffe FRICS.  Built environment futurist Professor John Ratcliffe FRICS has produced the report ‘Just imagine!’ on the possible directions RICS can take to ensure its purpose and longevity as the global leading professional body in land, property and construction.

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BREEAM New Construction: Non domestic buildings

Posted on: 20 July 2011
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This technical guide is the BREEAM Scheme Document for New Construction (SD5073). It describes an environmental performance standard against which new, non-domestic buildings in the UK can be assessed, rated and certified. “New construction” is defined as development that results in a new standalone structure, or new extension to an existing structure, which will come into operation/use for the first time upon completion of the works. BREEAM (Building Research Establishment’s Environmental Assessment Method) is the world’s leading and most widely used environmental assessment method for buildings.

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Equality and diversity: good practice for the construction sector

Posted on: 20 July 2011
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This qualitative research, commissioned by the Equalities and Human Right Commission, examines good diversity and equality practice in the construction industry. It explores the benefits of implementing good diversity and equality practice in relation to race, gender, disability and age and presents a framework for action.

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6th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organisation: Shaping the construction/society nexus. Copenhagen, 13-15 April 2011

Posted on: 19 July 2011
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This conference, held in Copenhagen on 13-15 April 2011, was aimed at unpacking the construction/society nexus and discussing the mutual constitution and transformation of practices of production and consumption of the built environment. The production and consumption of construction goods and services are embedded in a network of institutionalised structures and practices, which is increasingly being shaped by the proliferation of new and emerging societal needs and trends. Different concepts and methods such as performance management, user-driven innovation, supply-chain integration and Building Information Modelling have been introduced to develop the sector and address the challenges that arise from these new perspectives. However, what are the consequences for the existing modes of procurement, management, regulation and governance in and of construction, and how are traditional practices, roles and responsibilities transformed as a result? Papers are presented in the following three volumes:

Vol.1: Clients and users

Vol.2: Transforming practices

Vol.3: Construction in society

Management and innovation for a sustainable built environment. Amsterdam, 20-23 June 2011

Posted on: 15 July 2011
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A 1905-page volume contains papers from this conference on management and innovation for a sustainable built environment. Topics covered include: Building economics; organisation and management in construction; building research and education; culture in construction; recognising innovation; informality and emergence in construction; global construction data; management for sustainable design and construction; economics of the built environment; whole life cost-benefit-modelling; collaboration and integration in design and construction; socio-technical systems; innovation in construction: theories and best practice. The link here provides an author index together with a search facility allowing you to search by author name or a word from the title or abstract. The complete volume of paper is available at http://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB22004.pdf

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Sustainable competitiveness of the construction sector

Posted on: 13 July 2011
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In the autumn of 2011, the European Commission will submit a communication for the sustainable competitiveness of the construction sector. This study was initiated in 2010 by European Commission DG Enterprise and Industry, unit G5 “Construction, Pressure Equipment and Metrology” with the purpose of analysing the needs of the sector as well as the foundation and feasibility of launching a renewed competitive agenda for the EU construction sector within the context of the Smart Growth Agenda 2020. Specifically, the study: assesses the competitive position of the EU construction sector; elaborates learning points derived from the implementation of the1997 competitiveness agenda; identifies and analyses key factors influencing the current and future competitiveness of the EU construction sector; examines and assesses the regulatory and other framework conditions at European and national level to identify key challenges that the mid-term strategy needs to address; and presents a draft strategy, actions and implementation plan.

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Home building skills: an action plan for 2020

Posted on: 10 July 2011
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Housebuilding’s future skills are set out in a new report produced by a joint initiative between NHBC, Zero Carbon Hub and ConstructionSkills, supported by the Home Builders Federation, supported by the Home Builders Federation. The initiative was set up 18 months ago to investigate the likely changes affecting the new homes industry and advise on how professional, trade and technical roles should prepare in terms of training and qualifications. The report sets out a series of scenarios depicting the future of homebuilding.

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