All Sustainability articles – Page 37
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CommentGreen and growth in an eco-village
The green economy needs to be driven by entrepreneurs not just government. Tim Byles explains how his JV with Bill Dunster aims to do just that with their eco-village in Devon
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CommentExploiting the green market
The green agenda is poised to create thousands of jobs and real growth. But imagination and commitment are needed to grasp this chance, says Willmott Dixon’s Chris Durkin
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FeaturesGreen for Growth: Zero-carbon homes
The industry needs some clarity on carbon reduction targets. Building looks at three examples of low and zero-carbon housing
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NewsFlagship retrofit scheme may add 10% to energy bills
Study shows ECO could cost double initial estimate and prompts fears of a consumer backlash
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NewsTop Tory MP backs Building’s Green for Growth campaign
Tim Yeo throws weight behind campaign, whilst Zac Goldsmith and Andrew Stunell table EDM in support
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NewsMitie strikes Green Deal partnership with landlords
Contractor appointed exclusive installer for National Landlords Association
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NewsFormer building regulations minister backs campaign
Andrew Stunnell, MP responsible for proposed consequential improvements reform, throws weight behind campaign
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CommentRefitting for the future
Refurbishing our ageing buildings to become more energy efficient would address so many issues
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CommentGreen Deal must be affordable
The Green Deal will only be successful if the public knows for sure that they will save money
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FeaturesGreen for Growth: Retrofit
A ring-fenced retrofit programme for public buildings would boost the economy, cut carbon emissions, and even pay for itself. So why isn’t it happening?
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FeaturesThe Green Fifteen
Building meets five new members of sustainability supergroup, the Global Clients Group
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CommentCHP vs heat pumps: Which system will win out in the long term?
It looks like the days of combined heat and power plants are drawing to a close
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NewsMorgan Sindall to build green business school
Morgan Sindall has won a £14.7m a landmark sustainable centre for the University of Essex’s business school
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FeaturesSustainability: Priority School Building Programme
The Priority School Building Programme could provide opportunities to save money by reducing energy costs. But who will benefit? It depends on what source of data you choose
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NewsIndustry unites to demand action on green growth
UK Green Building Council leads construction bodies in call on chancellor to act on Green for Growth campaign
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NewsOver 100 supporters for Green for Growth campaign
Trade bodies, architects, contractors, clients and consultants among firms to sign up to Building’s campaign
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FeaturesWhere did it all go wrong?
A week into our Green for Growth campaign, Building looks at why the government has gone cold on the green agenda
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CommentRace for the prize
Building’s Green for Growth campaign calls for the roll-out of display energy certificates to commercial buildings. British Land’s Justin Snoxall explains how this could work