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Entries for July 2008
31 July 2008
In the run up to releasing a progress report on eco towns, housing minister Caroline Flint put up a feisty defence of the Government policy.
31 July 2008
Thanet District Council wants to appoint a Managing Agent for the East Kent Energy Efficiency Programme.
31 July 2008
One North East Authority is looking to create a panel of suppliers to provide external expertise to support the Manufacturing Advisory Service...
31 July 2008
The London Borough of Hackney wants architectural, construction and related technical consultancy services.
31 July 2008
The London Borough of Barking wants to appoint a retailer/developer partner for the London Road/North Street site in Barking, Essex.
31 July 2008
Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation wants the provision of the following services...
31 July 2008
A non-partisan examination of the Government’s ecotowns policy by highly respected environmental lawyers has uncovered serious legal and policy flaws which could undermine the credibility of its current plans for ten eco towns. Dr Paul K Hatchwell reports.
31 July 2008
The first assessment of eco-town project bidders by the 15-strong Eco towns Challenge Panel has revealed a largely unsatisfactory level of sustainability ambition among the shortlisted bids. Dr Paul K Hatchwell reports.
31 July 2008
Today’s modern planning concepts and building designs may make the occupants more susceptible to disease according to a controversial new study by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Simon Napper reports.
31 July 2008
Air conditioning and refrigeration are being targeted in a series of measures coming into effect in the near future, explains Simon Napper
31 July 2008
The brick industry is making big efforts to improve its sustainability at the same time reducing energy used in the manufacturing process. Ben Kochan examines the developments
31 July 2008
Positioning obviates the need for mechanical ventilation in this environmentally efficient housing development. Ben Kochan reports
31 July 2008
More European cities in the future should think about introducing measures such as ‘green zones’ in their city centres, argued Austrian centre right MEP Reinhard Rack in a debate in the European Parliament...
31 July 2008
During the meeting of the Ecodesign Regulatory Committee on 8 July, EU Member States endorsed the Commission’s proposal for a regulation reducing standby energy consumption of household and office products.
31 July 2008
The European Commission is carrying out a public consultation to help identify sustainability criteria for the use of biomass for energy purposes.