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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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CommentVacant possession: Occupied territory
Redeveloping a property can become difficult if there are tenants involved. We examine the issues that landlords should be aware of before trying to start work
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CommentEcobuild preview 04.03.13
Building will this week be producing a series of special daily Ecobuild e-news editions live from the event in London. Beginning tomorrow, we will send you the latest sustainability news and policy announcements from the event, together with a daily round up of highlights and video content from leading speakers. ...
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CommentBuilding at Ecobuild: Some highlights
Highlights from this week’s Ecobuild event involving the Building team
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CommentRetention: DIY for law makers
Patton Group is just the latest contractor to collapse while owing millions of pounds in retentions. How hard could it possibly be for our MPs to build a ring-fence for these funds?
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CommentSetting out our stall
The case for investment in green building solutions has never been stronger, let’s hope the government listens
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CommentHospitals: Get better soon
Hospitals can transform a stressful situation into a positive experience or a nightmare. So if you want some civilised treatment, you should get ill in France