COBRA 2011: Proceedings of RICS Construction and Property Conference. Salford, 12-13 September 2011

Posted on: 13 September 2011
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This RICS Legal Research Symposium called for paper from academics and practitioners which address legal topics affecting the built environment, or the work or education of chartered surveyors. A 1715-page volume of proceedings contains papers on the following themes: property law; construction law, environmental law, housing law; planning law; building regulations and control; building procurement; project management; alternative dispute resolution; professional liability and  ethics; legal education in property and construction; international and comparative law.

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Asset management and maintenance Conference and Exhibition. Coventry, 11-12 July 2011

Posted on: 31 July 2011
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This key national conference for asset management and maintenance housing professionals, which through inspiration from innovators and learning from pioneering landlords, aims to equip you with the skills you need to provide great homes and places to live in ways that are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable. Presentations 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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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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CarbonAction2050

Posted on: 5 July 2011
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CarbonAction2050.com is an online action plan designed to inform those working and operating in the built environment on how to reduce carbon emissions, created by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) as part of its commitment to meeting the carbon reduction targets set out in the UK Climate Change Act 2008. The portal has been developed over the last twelve months by CIOB members who work in design, building control, education, project management, facilities management, conservation and sustainability. The overall aim is to focus on innovation and best practice that will make an immediate difference on the ground. Issues covered include: design; construction; operations and maintenance; refurbishment and retrofit; skills and education; and leadership.

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