All Comment articles – Page 289
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CommentThe greenest never
If you went to this week’s Ecobuild, you’ll have seen some impressive green credentials among construction firms - shame the government is lagging so far behind, says Isabel McAlllister
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CommentRecognising the principle of good faith
English law does not recognise the principle of good faith in contracts but now a High Court judge has said it’s about time that it does
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Comment... Or is it tidal energy?
The government’s energy strategy needs more than just the nuclear option
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CommentRisks of changing right to light
This quick fix solution to the UK’s housing shortage could leave only a damaging legacy
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CommentBasket case
Thanks to reader Martin Thorp who sent in this image, which he took in Brussels. Martin says: “The operative was half out of the basket while his mate leans against the controls - no helmets or harnesses!”
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CommentEmma Hines: Making concrete more sustainable
Video: Lafarge Tarmac’s Emma Hines explains what’s being done to make concrete more sustainable
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CommentTrevor Miles: How data is key to energy efficiency
Video: At Ecobuild this week, IBM’s Trevor Miles explained how energy savings can be made by analysing data about a building’s performance
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CommentLeo Johnson on investing in green construction
Video: Sustainability finance expert Leo Johnson makes the case for businesses to invest in green construction
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CommentLegal brief: Victory for landlords … but at a price
The Supreme Court overturned a Court of Appeal judgment on residential service charges yesterday in the case of Daejan Investments vs Benson
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CommentRobin Nicholson, Cullinan Studio: Why we need DECs
Video: Cullinan Studio’s Robin Nicholson explains why it’s crucial for the government to reinstate its commitment to DECs
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CommentThe right noises
Government ministers have announced their good intentions at Ecobuild but they need to convince us all that they have an integrated green policy
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CommentCutting carbon: The long and winding road
At Ecobuild this week, the Green Construction Board launched a routemap on how the government can meet the 2050 carbon reduction target. Fasten your seat belts …
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CommentBuilding buys a pint for … Niall McLaughlin Architects
How to breathe correctly when holding a rifle, horsemeat and spit-roast pigs are discussed over some cider and cocktails in Kentish Town
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CommentStars of sustainability at Ecobuild: Tom Dollard
Video: Head of sustainable design at Pollard Thomas Edwards on pushing the residential sector towards zero carbon
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CommentStars of sustainability at Ecobuild: Emma Bushell
Video: Energy conservation officer and rising star of sustainability Emma Bushell spoke to Building yesterday at Ecobuild
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CommentStars of sustainability at Ecobuild: Craig Strachan
Video: One of Building’s rising stars of sustainability on low-carbon buildings and his vision for the future of self-build
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CommentVideo: Capita Symonds' Richard McCarthy
Building caught up with Capita Symonds boss Richard McCarthy at Ecobuild for his take on the key issues this year
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CommentVideo: Ed Davey on the Green Deal at Ecobuild
Energy secretary Ed Davey on Green Deal take-up, how problems with the scheme will be addressed and the issue of financing it