All Sustainability articles – Page 3
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CommentPolicy priorities for a green recovery
While government is in listening mode, UKGBC’s Julie Hirigoyen argues for sustainable growth through three fronts
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FeaturesSustainability: Net zero carbon
Net zero carbon no longer refers only to a building’s operational use, as the construction stage can account for half or more of all carbon emissions. So, how is whole life carbon measured, and how can office developments reach the goal of net zero?
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CommentWe must build back greener
This crisis offers a moment of pause to consider the relationship between biodiversity and the built environment, says BRE’s Richard Cobb
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NewsMace targets net zero carbon mark this year
Firm to cut energy use and pare back business travel
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NewsOxford college OK’d for homes and innovation hub
Development arm of St John’s masterminding Oxford North job
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NewsIn pictures: Lendlease’s CLT pavilion tops out in 14 weeks
Project reaches highest point less than four months after pieces arrive on site
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FeaturesSustainability: The WELL Standard
The WELL Building Standard, focusing on human wellbeing and updated last year, can transform occupier fit-outs
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NewsAtkins raids ISG for new environmental boss
Vicky Hutchinson named consultant’s new environment practice director
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FeaturesSustainability: How EPC requirements could leave buildings at stranding risk
With EPC rating requirements set to be raised, many buildings will become ‘stranded’ and their value will plummet
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CommentThe new Part L sets natural gas off on its journey to obsolescence
The new proposals are a giant leap in the right direction, says Joel Gustafsson
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NewsStudent homes specialist admits sector needs to up game on zero-carbon targets
UPP director says MMC to play bigger role in developments
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CommentLet’s build our way to net zero
Infrastructure investment is the key to achieving the government’s target of net zero emissions by 2050
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CommentWe must balance noise and overheating in urban housing
Noise and overheating are considered separately in the design and planning stages. This needs to change
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NewsAecom and Arcadis among winners on £80m Environment Agency framework
Mott MacDonald also claims spots on two lots
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NewsClimate protesters target east London concrete plant
Police re-opened site just before 11am yesterday
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NewsClients underestimate economic value of sustainability, report finds
Ramboll says rental yield and property values underrated
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FeaturesSustainability: Emissions regulations
The regulations around greenhouse gas emissions come from a variety of international, European and UK sources and are constantly changing
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FeaturesPlastic waste in construction - is the sector doing enough?
Oceans of plastic waste are created each year by the construction industry, and the public is calling for action. So what are construction firms doing to reduce their discarded plastic, and what more could be done?