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Date Added: 2010-08-12 05:31:34
As featured in Construction News July 2010
The buildings industry is now swimming in a myriad of choices when it comes to international environmental assessment tools... Details...
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Launch of the UK-GBC Green Building Manifesto at Ecobuild, March 2010.
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Date Added: 2009-03-10 09:06:45
Audio recording of UK-GBC Conference session at EcoBuild 09.
Refurbished, re-purposed: Session hosted by the UK Green Building Council
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Date Added: 2008-02-25 05:49:43
The UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) is conducting a wide ranging review of sustainability tools for the built environment, in order to provide clarity and guidance on the best tools available to... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-02-07 11:23:24
Technical Guidance to the Code for Sustainable Homes. Updated April 2008.
This technical guidance manual sets out the requirements for the Code and the... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-02-07 11:13:47
The Code for Sustainable Homes has been introduced to drive a step-change in sustainable home building practice. It is a standard for key elements of design and construction which affect the... Details...
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Date Added: 2010-07-01 01:42:01
This first report from CIMCIG is a thought piece encouraging debate especially within the marketing and communication community and creative industries that supply the construction sector. It is a... Details...
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Date Added: 2010-06-22 10:19:59
WRAP’s Recycled Content Toolkit can be used to estimate the level of recycled content, identify ‘Quick Win’ opportunities to increase recycled content and record how each Quick Win... Details...
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Date Added: 2010-06-22 10:07:17
This document provides information on the key principles that designers can use during the design process and how these principles can be applied to projects to maximise opportunities to Design out... Details...
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Date Added: 2010-06-22 09:54:06
A WRAP report on the environmental impact of higher recycled Content in construction projects.
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Date Added: 2010-06-22 09:46:56
This guide is for construction clients, developers, designers, contractors and public bodies. It shows that requiring projects to exceed a minimum level of recycled content is commercially sensible,... Details...
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Date Added: 2010-06-22 06:56:34
BRE Std BES6001:‘Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products’ A Summary & Comparison with Timber Certification.
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Date Added: 2010-06-22 06:34:14
The fourth edition of The Green Guide to Specification has been revised and updated by BRE to provide designers and specifiers with easy-to-use guidance on making the best environmental choices when... Details...
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Date Added: 2010-06-22 06:22:53
Materials section of the Strategy for Sustainable Construction, whose aim is to encourage the use of materials with lower environmental impacts over their lifecycle and to recognize and encourage the... Details...
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Date Added: 2010-06-21 12:16:20
A progress report on WRAP's Halving Waste to Landfill campaign.
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Date Added: 2010-06-18 03:41:31
This section sets out the context, targets, actions & deliverables and future proposals of The Strategy for Sustainable Construction in the area of climate change adaptation.
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Date Added: 2010-06-18 12:45:58
The Guide is aimed at those decision-makers whose actions directly affect the design, construction, maintenance and regeneration of the built environment – developers, clients, planners,... Details...
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Date Added: 2010-06-17 10:14:19
What does the construction industry need to know? Information for builders, designers and industry, as well as Technology Strategy Board projects.
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The Adaptation Plan spells out what we the Government is doing on a number of key fronts to adapt to climate change. These include engaging with stakeholders, addressing initial priority actions areas... Details...
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Date Added: 2010-06-15 04:13:57
This Strategy is aimed at providing clarity around the existing policy framework and signalling the future direction of Government policy.
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Date Added: 2010-05-14 02:49:08
This paper reviews the literature on sustainable construction and is divided into four sections: principles of sustainable construction, benefits of sustainable construction, challenges of sustainable... Details...
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Date Added: 2010-05-14 02:32:09
The UK development industry has remained positive in its attitude towards sustainability with, for instance, housebuilding on brownfield land no longer the preserve of specialists. According to... Details...
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Date Added: 2010-05-14 02:22:31
Is a sustainable building worth more than a comparable standard one? While discussions about sustainable buildings have often been seen as the province of engineers and scientists, there is an... Details...
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Date Added: 2010-05-14 02:10:04
How can the property and construction industry meet the current and forthcoming challenges posed by sustainable development? The perception of property as a commodity is changing to emphasize building... Details...
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Date Added: 2010-01-11 08:56:38
Booking form for Movers and Shakers: Sustainability the oppotunity for UK property and construction - 22nd January 2010
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Date Added: 2009-09-17 12:17:48
Progress report on the Strategy for Sustainable Construction.
The original strategy was published in June 2008.
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Date Added: 2009-04-24 04:56:03
This seminar on how people use and ‘misuse’ buildings was organised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Technology Strategy Board.The... Details...
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Date Added: 2009-03-30 10:24:31
Case studies illustrating good practice in preserving biodiveristy and incorporating biodiversity features in construction projects.
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Date Added: 2009-03-25 11:16:04
Discussion of Target - That the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within and around construction sites is considered throughout all stages of a development.
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Date Added: 2009-03-25 09:53:03
The draft Code outlines current guidance and legislation concerning the use of soil in construction projects, before offering stage by stage guidance on the use, management and movement of soil on... Details...
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Date Added: 2009-03-23 03:58:14
A commitment to sustainable development including a list of guidelines and actions that engineers can follow to help make construction more sustainable.
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A good general reference point for anyone looking for basic information regarding the importance of Biodiversity and its realationship with the development and construction inductry. Brief guidelines... Details...
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Date Added: 2009-03-23 11:53:44
These webpages have sections on new build, exisiting build, lighting, training and a page for the construction industry. There are also links to bats and planning and the law. On these pages there are... Details...
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Date Added: 2009-02-05 10:46:29
Buildings are responsible for more than one third of total energy use and
associated greenhouse gas emissions in society, both in developed and developing countries. Energy is mainly consumed... Details...
UNEP - The Kyoto Protocol, The Clean Development Mechanism, And the Building And Construction Sector
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Date Added: 2009-01-06 05:42:47
United Nations Environment Program - Sustainable Buildings & Construction Initiative report: The Kyoto Protocol, The Clean Development Mechanism, And the Building and Construction Sector
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Date Added: 2008-11-14 11:08:27
This guide sets out why companies must respond to this issue as a matter of urgency.
It shows how to avoid unsustainable plywood and also provides a step-by-step guide to
obtaining socially... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-10-31 04:03:52
Green Jobs: Towards Decent Work in a Sustainable, Low-Carbon World assembles evidence— quantitative, anecdotal, and conceptual—for currently existing green jobs in key economic sectors... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-10-31 03:07:03
This research document will present a general overview of sustainability reporting in the Construction and Real Estate sector to feed into the GRI Sector Supplement development process. It is based on... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-10-31 02:38:38
This report is an assessment of the approach of the top 20 UK homebuilders – a group who last year built over 60% of new homes – to addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-10-15 04:21:39
On 13 December 2006, the Code for Sustainable Homes - a new national standard for sustainable design and construction of new homes was launched.
This technical guidance... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-10-06 06:11:37
The construction industry, which contributed 8.7% of the UK economy's gross value-added (GVA) in 2006, provides employment for more than 2.8 million people. The built... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-09-29 04:56:54
CIEF Event - Putting biodiversity in Sustianble Construction'
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This guide provides an introduction to energy performance certificates for non-dwellings. It describes the scope and requirements of the Regulations that apply on construction, sale or let and... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-07-22 06:03:46
This document sets out recommendations for a policy requiring zero carbon new developments in the South West region. It is designed to inform and support the review and development of policy on zero... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-07-22 05:17:07
This report provides an assessment of current resource usage within the construction sector at a national and project level. This has been achieved by analysing the overall construction products... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-07-18 04:36:21
This study analyzes measured energy performance for 121 LEED New Construction (NC) buildings, providing a critical information link between intention and outcome for LEED projects. The results show... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-07-18 02:56:46
This document is aimed at all those involved in the planning, design and construction of new housing developments. It sets out advice on how to build an effective sustainable transport system in new... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-07-18 01:41:17
The Code is the national standard for the sustainable design and construction of new homes. The Code aims to reduce our carbon emissions and create homes that are more sustainable.
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Date Added: 2008-07-07 10:27:13
Mind the Skills Gap: the skills we need for sustainable communities
The Academy for Sustainable Communities (ASC) commissioned Arup to undertake a comprehensive... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-06-11 08:37:38
BERR's Strategy for Sustainable Construction published 11 June 2008.
The Strategy for Sustainable Construction will help to deliver the aims set out in the... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-05-12 03:34:23
On 13 December 2006, the Code for Sustainable Homes - a new national standard for sustainable design and construction of new homes was launched.
This technical guidance... Details...
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Presentation by Michael Finn - Sustainable housing construction
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The purpose of this Consultation is to help develop a Government / industry strategy on sustainable construction. The Consultation Document outlines proposals and seeks views on targets and ways in... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-02-17 11:23:04
This guide provides an accessible introduction to modern methods of construction. It will help developers, house builders, architects, planners and manufacturers to understand the variety of systems available and to appreciate... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-02-17 11:01:40
Housebuilders are under pressure to deliver sustainably-designed new housing in a rapidly changing environment, as a result of ongoing legislative changes and other initiatives to combat climate change and conserve natural... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-02-16 10:34:09
This guide seeks to assist planners at regional and local levels develop policies that promote sustainable design and construction. Details...
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Date Added: 2008-02-16 10:19:00
Tackling climate change involves creating sustainable places. The construction and use of the built environment currently accounts for around half of national carbon emissions. But there are planning, design and management... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-02-11 02:19:15
This Strategy aims to provide a catalyst for change in construction across the United Kingdom. It identifies priority areas for action, and suggests indicators and targets to measure progress. It sets out action that the... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-02-10 07:08:28
Current mandatory standards for the procurement of built environments in the public sector can be viewed in the document, Common Minimum Standards. Where a business case for a new programme or project includes a construction... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-02-10 05:08:20
This report identifies the range of current methods and techniques of construction logistics being used, both traditional and alternative, and the role they can play in reducing material waste. It shows what is driving their... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-02-10 05:02:12
Implementing good practice waste minimisation and management (WMM) on construction projects will help reduce the significant quantities of construction waste sent to landfill and make a substantial contribution to... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-02-08 04:30:13
The report of the Construction Task Force is on the scope for improving quality and efficiency in UK construction. We have identified five key drivers of change which need to set the agenda for the construction industry at... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-02-08 11:42:48
Contruction Annexe for Waste Strategy 2007. This strategy shows how we intend to make these themes central to our future direction on waste policy. In compiling the strategy we have greatly benefited from the responses to the... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-02-07 04:55:00
About one fifth of all fly-tipped waste is construction and demolition waste. About one third of the bigger and nastier incidents dealt with by the Environment Agency involve construction and demolition waste. There is also... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-02-07 04:43:19
The waste and resources impact of construction is important in terms of profitability, non renewable resource depletion and the environmental impact of building. A 20 year strategy for developing targets and actions for... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-02-07 03:54:20
This volume of the report contains case studies of good construction practice drawn from both public and private sector organisations. The good practices that are identified in the case studies cover a number of approaches but... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-02-07 03:07:39
The 20 questions that make up the CABE-Home Builders Federation Building for Life standard are supported by the government as the standard for the design quality of new homes. This guide explains the 20 questions, referring to... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-01-27 07:03:25
Each year government departments and agencies spend in the region of £3 billion on new buildings and major refurbishments. The government has set estate-wide sustainability standards for the construction and refurbishment of... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-02-16 12:15:54
In the past 50 years, most dwellings in the UK have been built using brick and block or timber frame construction: lenders and insurers are familiar with them and can process applications for loans and insurance cover without... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-02-10 05:52:07
The vision of the Strategic Forum for Construction is for the UK construction industry to realise maximum value for all clients, end users and stakeholders and exceed their expectations through the consistent delivery of world... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-02-10 02:59:13
This guidance sets out the business case for construction clients and developers to adopt good practice waste minimisation and management on their construction projects. It explains why good practice waste minimisation and... Details...
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Date Added: 2008-02-08 10:51:23
Using more recycled material in construction is a powerful way of making a contribution to sustainable development diverting materials from landfill and using fewer natural resources. This document briefly answers some... Details...
Web Link Results
Nature Neutral offers environmentally preferable products and building suppliesfor construction, renovation and everyday living.
Information on responsible sourcing, low carbon construction, aggregates and sustainable design relating to concrete
GreenSpec, the leading source of sustainable construction information, has formed a portal through which construction professionals can access the very best of the UK's green building consultants.
This site contains information about the Concrete Industry Sustainable Construction Strategy, responsible sourcing and low carbon construction.
The Net Waste Tool calculates the waste arising on a construction project, shows how to improve recycled content and quantifies the overall Net Waste for the project.
Information construction professionals on how to include more recycled content in construction products and how to ask for products with high recycled content.
Aggregate Industries provides information about sustainable construction and the BES 6001 responsible sourcing framework standard.
Details of BRE Global's framework standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products which addresses aspects such as stakeholder engagement, labour practices and the management of supply...
The Green Guide to Specification provides easy-to-use guidance on how to make the best environmental choices when selecting construction materials and components. In the Green Guide, materials and...
CABE provides information on current initiatives and networks that support the re-use and re-circulation of materials between construction site projects.
Information on how you can include more recycled content in your construction products and how to ask for products with high recycled content.
This section houses information on a range of construction materials, helping your organisation to reduce waste. Select the relevant tab to find out more.
Information for the UK construction industry with links to The Modern Built Environment Knowledge Transfer Network (MBE KTN) which supports innovation in design, building and management of the built...
Information on climate impacts and adaptation in the built environment including the commissioning, design, construction and operation of buildings, roads, utilities and other infrastructure.
The Construction Waste Commitment requires that individual organizations commit to waste to landfill targets at company level.
Chart of construction and demolition waste management: 1999 to 2005
Information and resouces on construction waste reduction projects.
The Green Register is one of the UK’s leading organisations promoting sustainable building practices across all disciplines of the construction industry through unique training and events.
An organisation dedicated to the guidance, via various programmes and research activities, of all those engaged with the delivery and operation of the built environment. Open link in new window...
The Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction promotes sustainable responses to the technological, environmental, socioeconomic and cultural issues affecting building and construction. Activities including Holcim Awards...
Tracing its roots back to 1918, The British Precast Concrete Federation (BPCF) is the trade association of precast concrete manufacturers. The main aims of the Federation are to promote precast concrete in the construction...
The World Green Building Council is a union of national councils whose mission is to accelerate the transformation of the global property industry towards sustainability. Current members are GBCAustralia, CanadaGBC,...
The principal role of the SFfC is to coordinate, monitor, measure and report on progress under the headline targets. Where it is felt that sufficient progress is not being made under a particular target new initiatives are...
The Housing Forum is a unique network of leaders and their supply chains from all sectors in housing development and construction. For almost a decade, we have developed a track record of providing timely advice to help our...
Our mission is to improve the business performance of the built environment sector to deliver world-class facilities and infrastructure to its customers and end users. The South East Centre for the Built Environment (SECBE) is...
RICS Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is the pre-eminent organisation of its kind in the world. As such it represents everything that is good in the property profession. Our members offer the very best advice on a...
One Planet Products was launched by BioRegional Development Group, an independent environmental organisation, and forms part of One Planet Living , a joint initiative between BioRegional and WWF. One Planet Products is...
The Construction Products Association represents the UKs manufacturers and suppliers of construction products components and fittings. It acts as the voice of the construction products sector representing the industry-wide...
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is the representative forum for the professional bodies, research organisations and specialist business associations in the construction industry. It provides a single voice for...
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is the representative forum for the professional bodies, research organisations and specialist business associations in the construction industry. It provides a single voice for...
Our vision is for the UK construction industry to realise maximum value to all clients, end users and stakeholders and exceed their expectations through the consistent delivery of world-class products and services....
News Results
Date Published: 2010-09-07 17:27:05
We had a great turn out last night for the UK Green Building Councils official launch of the first Sustainability Training and Education Programme (STEP): Introduction to Sustainability in the Built Environment Read more...
Date Published: 2010-09-05 17:43:32
Nick Raynsford MP to host launch of new green initiative Read more...
Date Published: 2010-08-27 12:04:38
UK-GBC encourages members to join BSRIA initiative Read more...
Date Published: 2010-08-27 11:54:39
UK-GBC and Building Magazine Sustainability Awards Read more...
Date Published: 2010-08-24 10:20:23
8 hour online learning CPD course launched Read more...
Date Published: 2010-08-03 09:58:49
London Wildlife Trust publish 'A Natural Future for London' Read more...
Date Published: 2010-07-26 11:17:34
UK-GBC's Introduction to Sustainability online training course Read more...
Date Published: 2010-06-30 15:25:02
Massive increase in home and building refurbishment is needed Read more...
Date Published: 2010-06-07 16:09:23
UK-GBC members review GRI CRESS Read more...
Date Published: 2010-06-01 15:15:21
World GBC news Read more...
Date Published: 2010-05-28 15:59:19
UK-GBC welcomes Grant Shapps' commitment to zero carbon Read more...
Date Published: 2010-05-25 12:51:30
Government right to focus on Energy efficiency in homes and businesses Read more...
Date Published: 2010-05-20 11:46:46
UK-GBC responds to Coalition agreement Read more...
Date Published: 2010-05-14 14:52:10
UK-GBC welcomes plan to cut emissions by 10% Read more...
Date Published: 2010-05-13 17:27:13
UK-GBC welcomes Grant Shapps to one of most important jobs in government Read more...
Date Published: 2010-05-10 10:10:02
Virtual Event - May 12th-13th Read more...
Date Published: 2010-04-12 11:27:01
UK-GBC supports central & eastern European green building event Read more...
Date Published: 2010-03-18 14:54:21
Construction Industry is Key to Low Carbon Economy Read more...
Date Published: 2010-03-03 08:24:56
Green building manifesto launched Read more...
Date Published: 2010-03-02 13:28:12
New website launched Read more...
Date Published: 2010-02-10 14:37:15
New Chairman for UK-GBC Read more...
02/02/10 UK-GBC joins Existing Homes Alliance rallying call to tackle inefficient, old housing stock
Date Published: 2010-02-10 14:34:03
Existing Homes Alliance manifesto launch Read more...
Date Published: 2010-02-01 10:53:19
Video from the Movers & Shakers breakfast available Read more...
Date Published: 2010-01-19 12:36:16
Response to Committee on Climate Change reveals government plan Read more...
Date Published: 2010-01-14 09:11:05
Common Carbon Metric promoted at UNEP side event Read more...
Date Published: 2010-01-05 16:06:57
College of Estate Management and University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership (CPSL) to partner UK-GBC Read more...
Date Published: 2009-12-09 15:15:16
More actions on green buildings urgently needed Read more...
Date Published: 2009-12-08 12:36:10
UK-GBC announces first partner for STEP Read more...
Date Published: 2009-11-25 09:24:12
Government announcements at the UK-GBC annual conference Read more...
Date Published: 2009-11-24 08:56:26
UK-GBC sets a new challenge for the industry Read more...
Date Published: 2009-11-13 12:20:05
Agreement reached to adopt a common global language for carbon footprinting Read more...
Date Published: 2009-11-12 12:02:26
ATAP receive funding from TSB to retrofit three existing homes Read more...
Date Published: 2009-11-06 15:03:15
Dismay at editorial prompts strong UK-GBC response Read more...
Date Published: 2009-10-14 11:25:38
Three top industry CEOs join UK-GBC board Read more...
Date Published: 2009-10-12 16:47:11
Homes and buildings should be front line in the climate change battle Read more...
Date Published: 2009-10-09 16:46:17
10:10 and Great British Refurb campaigns launch joint competition Read more...
Date Published: 2009-10-06 10:11:25
UK-GBC welcomes new plans unveiled by the Conservatives Read more...
Date Published: 2009-09-24 09:28:36
World Green Building Day Read more...
Date Published: 2009-09-15 21:12:59
Progress report published today Read more...
Date Published: 2009-09-03 17:01:52
New training and education programme Read more...
Date Published: 2009-08-21 13:13:18
UNEP/SBCI call to action Read more...
Date Published: 2009-06-29 10:12:38
Paul King speech to Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum seminar: zero carbon buildings Read more...
Date Published: 2009-06-18 11:26:09
Video of Michael Pawlyn versus Bjorn Lomborg at the BCO Conference Read more...
Date Published: 2009-06-08 12:34:22
Tough new rules on carbon regualtions loom large Read more...
Date Published: 2009-05-07 16:58:28
Register now for the virtual event on the 13th and 14th May Read more...
Date Published: 2009-03-30 18:46:28
UK-GBC Biodiversity Task Group releases final report and recommendations Read more...
Date Published: 2009-03-23 14:10:48
Can a grand architectural statement be sustainable? We'll never learn until performance data is out in the open Read more...
Date Published: 2009-03-03 22:08:07
UK-GBC launches new report today at EcoBuild 09 Read more...
Date Published: 2009-03-02 09:45:30
Visit us on stand 2145 next to the UK-GBC Arena Read more...
Date Published: 2009-03-02 09:24:14
UK-GBC mermber writes for BSD Magazine Read more...
Date Published: 2009-01-16 10:22:07
Sustainability Special looks forward to a year in green building Read more...
Date Published: 2009-01-15 18:49:23
Clear guidance needed on green building says UK-GBC chief executive Read more...
Date Published: 2008-12-22 17:02:22
Controversial Dubai scheme raises serious questions Read more...
Date Published: 2008-11-25 16:59:55
Economic recovery must be low-carbon Read more...
Date Published: 2008-11-17 19:17:38
Sustainability and the financial crisis - UK-GBC releases poll results Read more...
Date Published: 2008-11-03 13:42:32
UK-GBC a signatory Read more...
Date Published: 2008-09-15 14:26:40
Leading industry figures kick off UK-GBC Code for Sustainable Buildings Task Group Read more...
Date Published: 2008-07-29 16:31:44
Jeremy Sumeray for Public Sector Review Read more...
Date Published: 2008-07-07 11:04:57
Paul King appointed chairman of the Zero Carbon Hub Board Read more...
Date Published: 2008-06-20 17:19:10
UK-GBC Biodiversity Task Group Read more...
Date Published: 2008-06-11 12:13:49
UK-GBC's Response to the Sustainable Construction Strategy Read more...
Date Published: 2008-05-16 17:17:15
Contract Journal's 'Top 30 Power Players in Construction' Read more...
Date Published: 2008-05-16 11:31:47
Paul King argues that the sheer amount of eco-activities worldwide can end up holding us back by creating confusion Read more...
Date Published: 2008-05-06 11:33:39
Visit the UK-GBC stand supported by Corus, Lend Lease and Saint-Gobain. Read more...
Date Published: 2008-04-16 17:50:27
UK-GBC members feature in Career guide Read more...
Date Published: 2008-04-11 11:24:02
'Dragons Den' style Think Tank will be used to help inform UK Green Building Council lobbying ahead of the next Pre-Budget Report Read more...
Date Published: 2008-04-01 12:50:24
By John Alker, UK-GBC Public Affairs Manager Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-29 17:24:51
This article appeared in the Guardian on Friday February 29 2008 on p33 of the Financial section. Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-27 16:48:16
27/02/08 Caroline Flint at UK-GBC Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-26 15:17:59
UK Green Building Council announces new member - E.ON is first energy company to join Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-24 16:51:13
100 delegates from 30 countries Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-24 16:00:24
New guide to building sustainable homes Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-05 13:21:17
Paul assesses priorities for the year ahead Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-05 13:19:57
The UK Green Building Council's radical new report Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-05 13:14:08
The UK Green Building Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Sumeray to its executive team, as Director of Strategy. Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-05 12:50:05
UK Green Building Council to scope out new 2016 zero carbon delivery body Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-05 12:43:39
Paul King gains inspiration from one of last century's iconic figures as he grapples with targets that the industry needs to set itself in order to reduce its environmental impact: Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-05 12:34:04
We need whole-life politics Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-05 11:53:10
This extract is from an article that appeared in the September edition of Central Government Review Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-05 11:25:10
The UK-GBC responds to the Climate Change Draft Bill Consultation Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-05 11:19:09
Marks & Spencer joins the UK Green Building Council Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-05 11:16:54
Transforming the £90bn built environment into a green industry Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-05 11:13:17
The launch of the UK Green Building Council in London today (27 February) has been well received by the press. Read more...
Events Results
Event Date: 2010-09-27
UK-GBC Regional Event:
Number One, First Street, Manchester
Monday 27st September, 3pm-6:30pm
To coincide with the Labour... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-11-30
The Sustainability Awards recognise and reward outstanding achievement in Sustainability in the built environment and are a key benchmark for achieving best practice in the sector. The 2010 awards... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-10-11
Hosted at the home of the UK-GBC, The Building Centre, the exhibition will feature a gallery style exhibition displaying detailed storyboards of each shortlisted entry and prominent branding from each... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-09-13
Sustainable and Affordable Solutions for the Built Environment
In line with the mission of the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) to propel Singapore’s building and... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-09-21
UK-GBC Regional Event - Housing Refurbishment Case Study - Liverpool
Tuesday 21st September, 10am-1pm
As politicians and the media look to the Liberal... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-09-06
The UK-GBC's Sustainability Training and Education Programme (STEP) is launching its first course:
'An Introduction to Sustainability in the Built... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-09-07
“If we retrofit... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-06-21
BPF, UK-GBC and Hermes Event
Monday 21 June 2010 - 10am for 10.20am start to 2pm
Jones Lang LaSalle, 22 Hanover Square, London, W1S... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-06-24
Feed in Tariff
(Clean Energy Cash Back Scheme)
Free Workshops for South East based Construction Businesses
• Are you an SME (small or medium sized... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-05-11
The ecoSHOWCASE sustainable construction roadshow is designed to provide specifiers with a local event, where they can discover new products and learn how they play their part in delivering a more... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-05-12
Sustainability Now is a free-to-attend virtual event. Designed to bring you all the latest news and information on creating and sustaining a green built environment, the event attracted record... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-04-22
BrightTALK Green Building Summit - 22nd April
Join industry thought leaders in these free interactive webcasts as they discuss technical, conceptual, and logistical... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-05-05
UK-GBC Event: Counting the embodied carbon
Followed by: The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Sturgis Associates... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-05-05
Are you challenged with creating an outstanding commercial interior environment?
Then a visit to easyFairs® INTERIOR FIT-OUT is your opportunity to meet innovative... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-05-26
Greenbuild Expo is an exhibition and conference promoting sustainability in the construction industry, to an... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-03-02
Each day we will be holding small, intimate ‘Ask the Expert’ sessions on our stand where you can come and hear on a variety of topics presented by leading industry players pushing the... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-04-15
15-16 April 2010 – Budapest, Hungary
www.BuildGreenCEE.org
Build Green CEE is a three day regional conference this... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-03-04
"The global green building climate change campaign"
Come and join a UK-GBC invitation-only private breakfast event. Hear from a panel of expert colleagues from around... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-03-03
Green Building Manifesto Launch
A week is a long time in politics, but time is running out to tackle climate change. With the general election just... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-02-09
A major one day conference on low and zero carbon buildings
9 February 2010
10.00am - 4.30pm (Registration from 9.30am)
Event Date: 2010-02-11
Date – 11th February 2010
Time – 10am-3.30pm
Venue – The River Centre, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1RE
Has your company felt the bite of the... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-01-22
2010 marks the fifteenth year of Movers & Shakers - the UK's leading Property Networking Organisation. Movers & Shakers continues to grow in popularity, with high profile members and guest... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-03-02
Ecobuild is the world’s biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment.
Combining an 850 exhibitor-strong product showcase with more... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-01-27
The UK-GBC is holding a series of national workshops in January and February 2010 to support the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) consultation process on Zero Carbon New... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-01-19
Bristol
Tuesday 19th January 2010
9am to 10.30 (registration from 8.30am)
Burges Salmon LLP, Narrow Quay House, Narrow Quay Bristol, BS1 4AH
London
Wednesday... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-12-08
8-9 December 2009
Register now to attend
Sustainability Now is a... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-10-28
Corus, the British Constructional Steelwork Association and the Steel Construction Institute have worked together for many years to promote the effective use of structural steelwork. Sustainability is... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-09-15
The Carbon Reduction Commitment is mandatory and will affect up to 20,000 large companies from April 2010. As a result they will need to reduce their energy use.
The... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-09-23
The Event
On 23rd September 2009, The World Green Building Day Reception took place in the Terrace Pavillion at the House of Commons from 4pm-6pm. This... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-08-20
CIEF network breakfast on the London 2012 sustainability annual review 2009
CIEF is organising a summer breakfast at their head office on Old street to present... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-11-24
UK-GBC Conference: Making Sustainable Development Happen
On 24th November 2009 UK-GBC held its first conference “Making Sustainable Development... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-06-11
AECB Annual Conference
Building for a Sustainable Future: Policy, Research and Design
Oxford Brookes University, 11-12 June 2009
Event Date: 2009-06-09
How can the built-environment sector reduce building-related carbon emissions without relying on new-build solutions?
Refurbishment of existing buildings is one answer... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-09-15
With over 30 speakers and more than 500 exhibitors, RWM is the largest recycling and waste management in the UK. RWM already has a number of registrants for 2009 who are from all types of... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-06-24
Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum Keynote Seminar
Zero Carbon Homes & Non-Domestic Buildings – next steps
Iain Wright MP
Event Date: 2009-05-13
This is a virtual event taking place on 13 and 14 May. This free-to-attend show, brought to you by industry websites Building and BD, is aimed at professionals working in the sustainable construction... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-04-29
High Performance Homes: Feedback, Evidence and Case Studies
29th April 2009, 13.30 –17.30pm
The Window, Islington, London N1 8QG
Plus demonstrations of monitoring equipment
Event Date: 2009-04-22
Location: Online event, register to attend here: http://www.brighttalk.com/summit/greenbuilding
Price excl. Free day of... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-04-23
Sales & Marketing Courses
Spring programme continues with
Effective Specification Selling 23/4/2009
Event Date: 2009-05-18
2-Day Global Summit on 18-19 May 2009
Business Design Centre, London
The Sustainable Supply Chain Construction Summit 2009 is a new Global Summit which is designed... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-04-24
Date: Friday 24 April 2009
Product Innovation in Architecture (PIA) and the Modern Built Environment KTN will host a full-day event at the BRE Innovation Park in... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-06-24
Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum Keynote Seminar: Zero Carbon Homes & Non Domestic Buildings – next steps
Morning, 24th June 2009
Event Date: 2009-06-01
INSITE09, 1st -4th June BRE, Watford is a lively and topical conference programme with a full scale building demonstration and indoor exhibition, which will be held at BRE, Watford, and 1... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-04-22
CIRIA’s Environmental and Sustainability Network, The Construction Industry Environmental Forum, would like to invite you to its next workshop entitled “Construction waste” to be... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-03-31
The Rural Research and Strategy Partnership (RRSP) and the University for the Creative Arts would like to invite you to a free, one-day workshop at the
UCA Rochester Campus,
Fort Pitt,... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-03-23
Background
Following on from our popular site visit to BASF House at the University of Nottingham last year, the CIEF is pleased to announce a visit to several energy efficient homes all built on... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-03-19
The Romania Green Building Council is seeking expressions of interest from persons who can deliver virtually or in... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-05-18
Sustainable Supply Chain Construction Summit 2009
18th and 19th May
Event Date: 2009-04-15
The fourth Waterwise Water Efficiency Conference, part of UNESCO’s World Water Day events programme, is focused on the practical delivery of water efficiency. It brings together policy makers,... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-03-25
CIRIA’s Environmental and Sustainability Network, The Construction Industry Environmental Forum, would like to invite you to a site visit to the University of Nottingham to view several energy... Find out more...
Event Date: 2209-03-10
CIRIA's Environmental and Sustainability Network, The Construction Industry Environmental Forum, would like to invite you to its next workshop entitled "Pollution prevention on construction sites" to... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-02-10
Tuesday 10 February, 6.30 pm
The Building Centre, Store Street, London WC1E 7BT
Speaker: Dr Rupert Soar
Dr Rupert Soar is... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-06-23
A strong platform for the construction sector.
Sustainable building concepts are in high demand in light of climate change and resource scarcity. But most of all, they are becoming a crucial... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-02-10
The Government’s consultation on zero carbon
definition is now underway.
Be part of the debate – Find out more about the
new definition and be... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-03-05
Joan Ruddock MP – the Department for Energy & Climate Change minister makes the closing speech of the Arena and takes questions, with Paul King.
This is the... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-03-03
We are again sponsoring the Arena, which will be the venue for 3 days of provocative speakers, lively debates and featured prominent thinkers and leaders from politics, academia, industry, media and... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-02-24
The conference is intended for those interesting in co-ordinating the various initiatives and actions in retrofitting the UK housing stock to become low-energy, low-carbon and more resilient to... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-02-11
All new homes will have to meet the CO2 reduction target for Code Level 3 in less than 12 months time. An increasing number of local planning authorities require certain Code levels to be achieved.... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-02-11
BSEC09 is the key event for all those at the forefront of UK school building initiatives.
Sponsored by Schüco, the free seminars will cover:
• Building Schools for the Future... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-02-11
BSEC09 is the key event for all those at the forefront of UK school building initiatives.
Sponsored by Schüco, the free seminars will cover:
• Building Schools for the Future... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-02-11
All new homes will have to meet the CO2 reduction target for Code Level 3 in less than 12 months time. An increasing number of local planning authorities require certain Code levels to be achieved.... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-02-11
All new homes will have to meet the CO2 reduction target for Code Level 3 in less than 12 months time. An increasing number of local planning authorities require certain Code levels to be achieved.... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-02-11
All new homes will have to meet the CO2 reduction target for Code Level 3 in less than 12 months time. An increasing number of local planning authorities require certain Code levels to be achieved.... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-02-11
All new homes will have to meet the CO2 reduction target for Code Level 3 in less than 12 months time. An increasing number of local planning authorities require certain Code levels to be achieved.... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-02-26
Renewable Energy Technologies are now integral to all significant new construction projects. The technology is advancing rapidly with the solutions involving the on-site assembly of factory... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-01-29
Renewable Energy Technologies are now integral to all significant new construction projects. The technology is advancing rapidly with the solutions involving the on-site assembly of factory... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-01-21
Renewable Energy Technologies are now integral to all significant new construction projects. The technology is advancing rapidly with the solutions involving the on-site assembly of factory... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-03-03
EcoBuild'09 marks 2 years since our launch, so it feels like a significant milestone. It will be an opportunity to reflect on the impact we have had, to assess the state of play in green building and... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-03-03
UK-GBC Conference at Ecobuild09
Now in its fifth year, and with 800 exhibitors, Ecobuild presents the biggest and best showcase of sustainable construction products... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-02-11
Now in its 4th year, the Building Schools Exhibition & Conference (BSEC) is already established as the key event for all those at the forefront of UK school building initiatives, from policy... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-01-29
The CarbonLite Professional Development Programme provides practical expert guidance in designing buildings with genuinely low environmental impact - from the basics of understanding energy to... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-01-20
This half day workshop, run by the MBE KTN in collaboration with Your Business Footprint, will look at ways in which construction industry can reduce its carbon footprint.
It will look at the... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-01-19
Canada is the number one user of energy per capita in the world. The government and private sectorrecognise that green and intelligent buildings are a practical way to conserve energy, lower costs and... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-11-11
A candid look atsustainable landmanagement,building design and construction.
This one-day conference will explore the way we have historically used land in the UK and,... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-10-16
The speakers at this unusual conference will be making joint presentations as architect/engineer and owner/user discussing the successes and challenges of some very interesting case studies.
Event Date: 2008-10-26
If you want to see all the latest innovations in building, Interbuild is the place to be. Here, you’ll find hundreds of exhibitors displaying thousands of products that cover every aspect of... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-11-23
Devon Sustianable Building Initiative (DBSI): How to meet the Code for Sustainable Homes – lessons from current practice
Thursday 6 November 2008
1.30 – 4.30pm (Registration 1.00... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-10-10
In a nutshell, Be2camp is a very different type of conference – a not-for-profit ‘unconference’ – where the day’s agenda is the result of collaboration beforehand by... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-11-17
Economics of Sustainability in the Built Environment
Making the business case for green buildings by achieving the right balance between value and cost
Four... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-10-08
The sustainable construction strategy identifies four shared priorities across the UK that has strong resonance within the sustainable construction agenda; one such priority area is environmental... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-09-24
Open House announces Green Sky Studios, free event
24-26 September 2008
Open House continues its campaign to support and promote excellence in sustainable design,... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-12-03
If you are thinking of trading in Canada then you may be interested in this great opportunity. UK Trade & Investment will be hosting a stand at Construct Canada and are pleased to issue an... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-09-13
North Norfolk District Council’s annual Green Build event has been running for 4 years and has steadily grown in popularity and size each year. In 2007 approximately 4000 visitors attended... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-08-13
Following the success of the members’ tour of BRE’s Innovation Park last year, we are organising a similar tour but this time with a difference. Not only will we be offering an... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-07-09
The conference will launch a major new research report from Gavin Killip at the Lower Carbon Futures team at the Environmental Change Institute, Oxford University, which will outline a series of... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-06-16
Low and Zero Carbon Housing seminar
Retrofitting and New Building Design
16 - 18 June, 2008
Findhorn Ecovillage, Scotland
Event Date: 2008-06-26
Homes already built account for 99% of our total housing stock and we estimate that 86% of the current stock will still be in use in 2050. Building new homes is carbon intensive and carries many... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-06-06
Homes already built account for 99% of our total housing stock and we estimate that 86% of the current stock will still be in use in 2050. Building new homes is carbon intensive and carries many... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-06-05
Drawing on the successes of previous "green" events, Construction News is pleased to announce 'Sustainable Procurement in Construction'. This conference will address how every member of the... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-05-17
For one weekend only, homeowners and budding grand designers will be able to consult architects and property experts for free.
Meet the experts and get advice on... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-07-15
The government is seeking a major step change in water efficiency in new homes.
To do this it is introducing tougher... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-06-05
A one day conference on the Code for Sustainable Homes to help you understand the national standard for sustainable design and construction of new homes.
There is a 10%... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-01-28
UK-GBC organised a bespoke conference and study tour exclusively for members of the UK Green Building Council to view the Passivhaus concept in Hannover, West Germany in January 2008. The event will... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-06-25
Construction News and the Royal Bank of Scotland are holding a summit for leaders of the largest UK based construction companies. The purpose of this summit is to provide key decision makers within... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-05-07
Construction News' Contractor 100 Breakfast Club involves the senior board members of the top 100 UK based contruction companies and house builders.
The purpose of the... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-05-13
This event aims to highlight the opportunities available to planners, designers, consultants and contractors. It will highlight the need to move away from mere legislative compliance to achieve real... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-04-25
UK-GBC & Construction Products Association are hosting an introductory event on Responsible Sourcing of Materials on 25th April from 10.30am - 12.30pm... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-05-07
UK-GBC will be participating in Think08 with a stand supported by Corus, Lend Lease and Saint-Gobain.
Paul King is chairing the main... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-02-12
The area of training and skills is an issue we know is of concern to many in the sector. One UK-GBC member, Steve Charter, through his consultancy SC2, is involved in plans for “SusCon”... Find out more...
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