All Sustainability articles – Page 28
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NewsECO market stalls after government intervention
Existing Energy Companies Obligation projects being cancelled while new work is being delayed until after New Year
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NewsCrossrail on track to hit carbon reduction target
Contractors on Crossrail are on target to reduce carbon emissions from the project by 8%, according to Crossrail’s annual sustainability report.
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NewsMinisters 'to keep ECO but double timescales'
Green Building Council hits out at moves to ‘dilute’ scheme’s ambition, but reports suggests government may introduce greater incentives for Green Deal
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NewsMott MacDonald to require carbon cuts on all projects
Firm will only use subbies that meet its standards, calling carbon a “business-critical issue”
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NewsEnergy companies accused of halting ECO programmes
Energy conservation body’s claim, also backed by UKGBC, denied by the big six
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NewsIndustry leaders hit out at ‘box-ticking’ energy-audit scheme
Critics say “mad” government scheme risks duplicating existing programmes
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FeaturesWWF HQ: 'Stringent is an understatement'
At the World Wildlife Fund’s new HQ in Surrey, Willmott Dixon has taken sustainable construction to new levels of rigour, forensically tracking the carbon content of every single element, and even building an FSC-certified workshop on site. So has the result been worth it?
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FeaturesFuel wars: Review of green charges
The prime minister surprised everyone last week when he announced his desire to ‘roll back’ green charges on energy bills. So where does this leave the government’s energy efficiency policies?
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Features'The Treasury still have a completely outdated view of sustainability'
How should the government kick-start its stuttering sustainability policy? Building, Ecobuild and the UKGBC held three roundtables at three party conferences - and three common themes emerged
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NewsOsborne tried to block zero carbon pledge
Former minister accuses chancellor of attempting to walk away from zero carbon homes target
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CommentWe need to know all ventilation systems are safe
New research has highlighted concerns over MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery), showing the need for clarity across the industry
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NewsPower plants exempt from review of 'green tariffs'
Government confirm Cameron’s plan to “roll back” green charges on energy will not affect major infrastructure subsidies
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NewsBalfour Beatty appoints ex-WSP sustainability director
Paul Toyne charged with heading up Balfour Beatty Construction UK’s sustainability progress
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FeaturesSustainable housing products
We appraise the best products for building energy-efficient homes, from insulated steel lintels to external wall insulation that’s fit for seaside locations
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FeaturesSustainability: Green hotels
How green is your hotel? Azita Dezfouli and Adam Mactavish of Sweett Group look at the practical steps for reducing the environmental impact of hotels during design, construction and operation
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CommentDoes the Green Deal have too much consumer protection?
The scheme has a lot to offer the homeowner, but the government is holding it back
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CommentAfter the Code for Sustainable Homes
If it is to be wound down, how will the issues included in the code be dealt with in future?