All articles by Phil Clark – Page 4
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NewsLetwin lobbies on zero carbon definition chaos
Tory MP writes to Chancellor to demand clarification on stamp duty exemption
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NewsLend Lease boss urges industry to measure its footprint
Labbad stresses the need for companies to report their environmental performance as his firm reveals its own carbon impact
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CommentToilet humour
The Bog Brush and the Urinal are just two of the suggested nicknames for buildings featured on our website. Phil Clark reports on the high-brow chatter online …
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NewsJohnson accuses Livingstone of 'dictatorial' stance on housing
New Tory mayoral candidate claims there is civil war between Labour incumbent and London Boroughs on housing targets
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JCT to discuss sustainable clauses in contracts
Tribunal to discuss incorporating environmental standards in contract at policy meeting in November
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NewsResearch on office temperature rise
BCO leading work on changing comfort levels for offices with RIBA and Corenet
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NewsKen urges developers to beat eco housing Code
London mayor wants new schemes to outperform Code for Sustainable Homes
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NewsLivingstone plans 50,000 extra affordable homes for London
London mayor promises 50% increase in housing over next three years and more family properties
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NewsUrban wind turbines don’t work, says author
Environmentalist who installed first domestic turbine in London dismisses wind as efficient technology
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Sustainable skills crisis predicted
Arup study finds major shortages across key professions in five years
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NewsGummer and Goldsmith’s green plans for construction
Special report: More detail on Tory proposals for construction including the merger of building and planning control and a new sustainability Government department
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CommentWe’ve struck gold
Building’s website has an all-new sustainability section, so whether you want to join the bloggers or search for solar panels, you won’t have to waste your time trawling the net.
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News“Speed up Code for Sustainable Homes” - report
Parliamentary committee urges zero carbon standard for new houses to be required well before 2016
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NewsMott MacDonald to study water demand in Saudi Arabia
Consultant to assess resource needs in expanding Middle Eastern Kingdom
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NewsTories urge end to airport expansion
Quality of life group wants new Stansted and Gatwick runways ditched and a moratorium on planned Heathrow one
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NewsCity Academies struggle to meet energy standards
New schools could do better on electricity use according to Buro Happold study
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NewsProject team on Abu Dhabi zero carbon city appointed
Six consultants with Foster + Partners on Masdar City scheme. WSP reveals energy waste and water strategies
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NewsFour-bed houses average 'E' energy rating
First figures released on performance of houses as part of new Home Information Packs
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Mouchel Parkman releases software to slash energy costs for water firms
Consultant teams up with engineering firm Derceto to introduce technology that can save energy bills by up to 15%