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Green guide launched for pre-owned modular buildings

2008-09-05T12:24:00Z

Foremans says the use of recycled modular buildings is an environmentally sound alternative

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Councils call for national home insulation programme

2008-09-05T11:29:00Z

Local Government Association claims fuel poverty could be lifted and domestic carbon emissions cut by 20% through energy supplier contributions

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Sumeray quits Green ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Council

2008-09-05T11:10:00Z

Sustainability guru to spend more time with his business interests

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How green is PVCu?

2008-09-05T00:00:00Z

Doors and windows: The old rivalry between timber and PVCu has taken on a new life after BRE awarded PVCu windows an overall A grade in its latest Green Guide. Stephen Kennett listens to the thud of jaws hitting the ground

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Green windows

2008-09-05T00:00:00Z

Three more high-performing options that help reduce heat loss from buildings

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Insurers warn of fire risk from green roofs

2008-09-05T00:00:00Z

Developers putting green roofs on their buildings may have to think again after one of the world’s largest insurers declared they were a fire risk.

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Cyclists unveil plan to drive London’s cars underground

2008-09-05T00:00:00Z

Cycling lobby group to present underground multistorey car park proposal to Boris Johnson

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New eco-town bidders escape inquisition process

2008-09-05T00:00:00Z

Expert panel that played ‘key role’ in original process will not scrutinise three new sites

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Survey exposes ignorance about site waste regulations

2008-09-05T00:00:00Z

Only 40% of contractors understand what they are meant to do with site waste despite the introduction of swingeing new regulations, backed up with unlimited fines, in April.

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Mayor Johnson announces environment adviser for capital

2008-09-04T15:33:00Z

Former TfL woman must deliver 60% carbon emissions cut by 2025

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Solar supplier hit back at RICS payback claims

2008-09-04T14:42:00Z

Solarcentury dismiss figures released by new green guide by institution as "irresponsible" and "inaccurate"

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Velux slams 'inaccurate' RICS green guide

2008-09-04T14:23:00Z

Manufacturer calls Greener Home Price Guide misleading after it claims cost of solar panels would take 200 years to recoup

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JCT moves closer to launching 'green' contract provisions

2008-09-04T11:49:00Z

Joint Contracts Tribunal set to publish terms and guidance on issues such as waste reduction and energy consumption this autumn

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Green factors tumble off tenants' wish list

2008-09-03T17:08:00Z

'Difficult conditions' wipe out office sustainability gains

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Hill signs £5m contract for Indian technology epicenter

2008-09-02T15:54:00Z

Consultant project manager on SmartCity Kochi business park featuring a sustainable township

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100th 100 hour organisation for CIBSE

2008-09-02T15:41:00Z

TfL, the BBC, Natural History Museum all take part in carbon clean up campaign

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New skills required for eco-housing

2008-09-02T13:54:00Z

A report on BRE's super sustainable homes reveals a shortage of people able to integrate green technologies

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30 Questions: Green go-between Jonathon Porritt

2008-09-02T00:00:00Z

Jonathon Porritt, once a thorn in the side of government and business, is now a conciliator in the sustainability debate. BSj probes his thinking with 30 questions on how much the construction industry – and building services – is achieving

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Free EPC data, says consultant

2008-09-01T13:43:00Z

Inbuilt's Strong accuses government of dithering on Green Homes Service remedy

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'Green' technology may harm the planet, warn scientists

2008-09-01T10:23:00Z

Hi-tech 'fixes' to regulate the Earth's climate may simply add to problem of global warming