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Launch of the UK-GBC Green Building Manifesto at Ecobuild, March 2010.
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This report is a compilation of key messages and feedback from a wide range of expert stakeholders. It is designed to inform the development of Government's 'Low Carbon Homes' strategy.
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This is the final report from the UK-GBC Zero Carbon Task Group which was established to review the current definition of ‘Zero Carbon’ as laid out in the Code for Sustainable Homes... Details...
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The Communities and Local Government 'Green Commercial Buildings Task Group' commissioned the UK-GBC to investigate the costs and benefits of raising the energy performance standards in new... Details...
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This paper outlines the UK-GBC's response to the Department for Communities and Local Government's consultation on "The future of the Code for Sustainable Homes: making a rating mandatory".
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This paper outlines the UK-GBC's response to the Department for Communities and Local Government's consultation "Homes for the Future: more affordable, more sustainable".
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This paper outlines the UK-GBC's response to the Department for Communities and Local Government's consultation: "Planning for a Sustainable Future".
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This Review was commissioned in December 2006 by the then Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Ruth Kelly MP. The terms of reference were: To examine how the supply of new homes is... Details...
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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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This Review was commissioned in December 2006 by the then Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Ruth Kelly MP. The terms of reference were: To examine how the supply of new homes is influenced by the nature... Details...
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Using local spaces to tackle inequality and improve health
Investigating the relationship between urban green space, inequality, ethnicity, health and wellbeing in the largest study of its kind... Details...
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Details of step-changes in timber procurement policy. Central government departments, their executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies are now required to procure timber and wood-derived... Details...
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This Plan sets out how Communities and Local Government (CLG) will help people and communities in England adapt and be resilient to future changes in our climate. It draws onthe latest UKCP09 climate... Details...
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The Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) commissioned Ove Arup and Partners in March 2009 to undertake an analysis of the implementation of the climate change PPS in regional and... Details...
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This Progress Report reviews progress against the actions in the Communities and Local Government Sustainable Development Action Plan 2007 to 2008.
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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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The Government published the Waste Strategy Annual Progress Report 2008/09 on 13 October 2009. This report presents an overview on progress since July 2008 on the actions set in the Waste Strategy for... Details...
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UK-GBC Task Group Report emphasises community-based strategies such as the integrated use of community scale heating, water harvesting, waste disposal and waste re-use.
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This Strategy is aimed at providing clarity around the existing policy framework and signalling the future direction of Government policy.
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The Mayor’s vision for London's municipal waste management. The aim is to reduce the amount of municipal waste generated by the capital, significantly increase recycling and composting... Details...
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A joint Defra and Welsh Assembly Government consultation which fulfils the Government‟s commitments to consult on the impact of further restrictions on the landfilling of biodegradable and... Details...
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A joint Defra and Communities and Local Government policy statement on water efficiency in new buildings.
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The Government’s water strategy for England
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As a member of the Existing Homes Alliance, UK-GBC supported to the alliance's response to government's consultation on 'Making better use of EPCs'.
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UK-GBC response to government's consultation on the Renewable Heat Incentive.
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THE GOVERNMENT HAS JUST ANNOUNCED DETAILS OF THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE OF BUILDINGS DIRECTIVE. NICK CULLEN OF HOARE LEA AND SIMON RAWLINSON OF DAVIS LANGDON ANALYSE WHAT EFFECT IT WILL HAVE ON BUILDINGS... Details...
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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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This report from UK-GBC member GVA Grimley analyses the UK's 11 leading cities in terms of carbon emission levels, waste and recycling levels in relation to real estate; government CO2 reduction... Details...
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What would a carbon reduction target of at least 80% mean for non-domestic buildings in the UK, both in terms of Government policies, and subsequent action from industry, needed to deliver it?
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Department for Energy and Climate Change White Paper: Low carbon transition plan. Further detail on the government's renewable energy strategy is contained within their
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UK-GBC's response to government's Heat and Energy Saving Strategy.
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UK Green Building Council response to Government's consultation in Arpil 2009 on the draft Planning Policy Statement for Eco-towns.
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In 2007 CLG launched its policy statement publication, Building a Greener Future, in which it was announced that all new homes were to be zero carbon from 2016 – and... Details...
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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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The Climate Change Act 2008 creates a new approach to managing and responding to climate change in the UK. At the heart of the Act is a legally binding target to reduce... Details...
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This research seeks to add to our understanding of housebuilders’ land market
behaviours. The study is concerned primarily with... Details...
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George Osborne has set out a series of measures that could be introduced in next week’s Budget and would bring about a green technology revolution in Britain.... Details...
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Provides guidance at the national level on the importance to be given to biodiversity during the planning process.
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This report presents well-documented facts and figures to help governments, farmers, consumers and industry better understand the challenges facing the sustainable management of agricultural... Details...
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This document sets out the Government’s vision for conserving and enhancing biological diversity in England, together with a programme of work to achieve it. It has the vision for the... Details...
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This booklet shows how you can use the development planning process to help protect and enhance local wildlife. It is not a technical guide or a policy document but will be useful to wildlife groups,... Details...
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The Government welcomes the EAC's Eighth Report of Session 2007-08 on
climate change and local, regional and devolved (herein referred to as
‘sub-national') government, for its... Details...
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This report is the next step in the process of modernisation. We were asked to look objectively at the planning application process, to identify how it could be further improved, and in particular to... Details...
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This consultation relates to the definition of zero carbon homes that will apply for new homes built from 2016. It also seeks views on Government’s ambition... Details...
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Heritage Counts 2008 is the seventh annual survey of the state of England’s historic environment. This year’s report includes a focus on the challenges facing the historic environment as a... Details...
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The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) published its first report in which it advises the Government to reduce greenhouse gases by at least 34% by 2020.
In Building a low-carbon... Details...
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This study was launched partly in response to the suggestion that
competition problems might lie behind the sluggish response to rising
prices, and partly in response to the 2004 Barker... Details...
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Environmental science is worth hundreds of millions of pounds to the UK economy according to an independent study. The study, a first for a research council,... Details...
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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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Councils could face fines totalling millions of pounds unless they deliver planned waste treatment facilities and keep up the pressure to reduce, reuse and recycle,... Details...
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This report is in response to the government's consultation on its eco-town initiative, as well as a wider campaigning document. It argues... Details...
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eco-towns sustainability appraisal: Scoping report for the Planning Policy Statement on eco-towns
Sustainability Appraisal (SA) involves assessment of the social,... Details...
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The Government welcomes the report from the Select Committee. The Committee has identified the critical importance of tackling emissions from existing homes, as part of an overall strategy to reduce... Details...
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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 4th Assessment Report, Working Group 4 report "Mitigation of Climate Change" (Chapter 6: Residential & Commercial Buildings).
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Taking forward a new Government strategy for flood and coastal erosion risk management in England
First Government response to the autumn 2004 Making space for water... Details...
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The Aldersgate Group believes that:
1. A sustainable built environment is good for business and good for competitiveness
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The UK’s poorly insulated, energy inefficient housing stock could be easily transformed into cheaper to run, low carbon homes by the end of the next decade. But this report commissioned by... Details...
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This is a commissioned report that updates an earlier report on the health effects of climate change. It considers recent scientific evidence and stresses the need for greater emphasis to be placed on... Details...
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This document sets out a summary of responses received to the Housing Green Paper, following consultation which ran from 23 July to 15 October 2007. It also sets out what steps the Government has... Details...
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UK Energy and the Environment - Latest projections confirm that the Government’s 2010 carbon emissions and renewables goals will be missed by a large margin and that the statutory targets for... Details...
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This report sets out the Government's response to the final report of the Commission on Environmental Markets and Economic Performance. It covers the main challenges of preparing for climate change,... Details...
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Planning Policy Statement 12 (PPS12) explains what local spatial planning is, and how it benefits communities. It also sets out what the key ingredients of local spatial plans are and the key... Details...
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This practice guide is complementary to Planning Policy Statement 25: Development and Flood Risk (PPS25) and provides guidelines on how to implement development and flood risk policies by the land use... Details...
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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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This consultation paper sets out how Government is taking forward the eco-towns programme including the shortlist of locations going forward for more detailed assessment. CLG close the... Details...
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The Government has launched its new water strategy for England, Future Water. The strategy sets out a framework for water management in England. This includes:
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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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The Code measures the sustainability of a new home. It went live in England as a voluntary standard in April 2007. This consultation document follows on from the positive response received to Building... Details...
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This Housing Green Paper seeks views on the Government's proposals to increase the supply of housing, to provide well designed and greener homes that are supported by infrastructure and to provide... Details...
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This publication is a consultation document seeking views on the Government's proposals to reduce the carbon footprint of new housing development. It sets out the Government's views on the importance... Details...
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This report presents a snapshot of current English local authority practice in relation to on-site renewable energy planning policies (including take up of the so called ‘Merton Rule’ policy). It draws principally on the TCPA’s... Details...
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Economic and Fiscal Strategy Report and Financial Statement and Budget Report. Building Britain’s long-term future: Prosperity and fairness for families. The Government is committed to delivering a strong economy based... Details...
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The use of microgeneration and renewable energy technologies has been highlighted as one key approach in addressing the government’s ambitious 2016 zero carbon homes target. With less than a decade within which to develop... Details...
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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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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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In April 2001, the then Chief Secretary to the Treasury asked Peter Gershon, Chief Executive of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) and Sir Stuart Lipton, Chairman of the Commission for Architecture and the Built... Details...
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Energy is essential in almost every aspect of our lives and for the success of our economy. We face two long-term energy challenges: tackling climate change by reducing carbon dioxide emissions both within the UK and abroad;... Details...
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Tackling Climate Change Through Planning This document has been produced by the Town and Country Planning Association and Friends of the Earth to promote debate about the scope and contents of the... Details...
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In the UK, government and conservation bodies are encouraging companies which own or manage land to contribute to the conservation of biodiversity, or wildlife, through developing management plans for... Details...
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The global science community is increasingly confident that human activities contribute to climate change, and that the absence of significant actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will have serious ramifications.... Details...
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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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In the UK, the debate on waste has, until very recently, been kept separate from the debate on products. The waste agenda has been focussed on least-cost compliance with EU directives, while the products agenda appears to have... Details...
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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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The Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) is the UK Government’s ‘watchdog’ on sustainable development, reporting to the Prime Minister and the First Ministers of Scotland and... Details...
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The research identifies challenges and opportunities for sustainable living in the suburbs and intends to complement the work being conducted by WWF focusing on regeneration areas in the West Midlands. To enable people to... Details...
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Reducing the environmental impact of homes in the UK is crucial in pursuing sustainable development on a broader scale. In February 2003, the UK government released its Sustainable Communities Plan,... Details...
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Keeping human-induced average 3 temperature rises to less than 2°C above pre-industrial levels – the UK and EU goal – will require the UK to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by at least 80% by 2050. Taking into account the... Details...
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There is increasing awareness that growth in water demand is becoming unsustainable and we are close to exceeding environmental limits. If we are to maintain the balance of supply and demand and secure sustainable supplies into... Details...
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Communities and Local Government and Defra held a public consultation on proposals for regulations to set minimum standards for water efficiency in new buildings, with a view to making regulations to come into force in 2008.... Details...
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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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Annexes 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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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 consultation which we launched a year ago.... Details...
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MTP’s aim is to reduce the whole life environmental impacts of products, through better eco-design. The approach is to communicate and interpret government policy objectives as a set of specific action plans, or roadmaps,... Details...
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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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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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Eco-towns will be small new towns of at least 5-20,000 homes. They are intended to exploit the potential to create a complete new settlement to achieve zero carbon development and more sustainable living using the best new... Details...
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This publication is a consultation document seeking views on the Government's proposals to reduce the carbon footprint of new housing development. It sets out the Government's views on the importance... Details...
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Following discussions with stakeholders we are undertaking a comprehensive and wide ranging review of the principles and requirements for building standards and this document outlines our ideas and suggestions on how the system... Details...
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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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Planning Policy Statements (PPS) set out the Government’s national policies on different aspects of land use planning in England. PPS1 sets out the overarching planning policies on the delivery of sustainable development... Details...
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This paper is intended to update the forward look at prospective Building Regulations energy efficiency standards for new dwellings as previously published in the 2004 Part L consultation document and should be read in... Details...
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The 40% House project has investigated how the UK Government’s commitment to a 60% cut in carbon emissions from 1997 levels by 2050 can be realised in the residential sector, so that the typical... Details...
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In response to this challenge, the NextGeneration initiative brings together many of the UK’s top home builders with three key stakeholders: a major investor in the sector (Insight Investment),... Details...
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Planning Policy Statements (PPS) set out the Government’s national policies on different aspects of spatial planning in England. PPS1 sets out the overarching planning policies on the delivery of sustainable development through... Details...
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This report from the Renewables Advisory Board (RAB), which advises Government on renewable energy issues, provides the first in depth analysis of the role of on site energy generation in the delivery... Details...
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Each year government departments and agencies spend in the region of Ł3 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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Keeping human-induced average 3 temperature rises to less than 2°C above pre-industrial levels – the UK and EU goal – will require the UK to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by at least 80% by 2050. Taking into account the... Details...
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Communities and Local Government and Defra held a public consultation on proposals for regulations to set minimum standards for water efficiency in new buildings, with a view to making regulations to come into force in 2008.... Details...
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(CPET) website provides detailed information and advice on how public sector buyers and their suppliers can meet the UK Government’s timber procurement policy requirements in practice.
Eminent business leaders and experts from around the world are converging for the first Global Business of Biodiversity Symposium, the most important meeting place for Government, Business and NGOs...
The IPPC is the leading body for the assessment of climate change. It reviews and assesses the most recent scientific, technical and socio-economic information produced worldwide relevant to the...
An introduction to the key issues surrounding adaptation with information and research on planning, risk assessment and management, and government policy.
Water UK represents all UK water and wastewater service suppliers at national and European level, and provides a framework for the water industry to engage with government, regulators, stakeholder...
BRE helps government, industry and business to meet the challenges of our built environment. Information on Water conservation, efficiency, waste water systems and urban pollutions is available.
The UK Government has set out an ambitious plan for all new homes to be zero carbon from 2016. We are here to help you understand the challenges, issues and opportunities involved in developing,...
RSCN is a non-government organisation devoted to the protection and care of Jordan's wild plants, animals and natural landscapes. Useful to anyone wishing to learn more about Jordan's...
The National Trust website provides details of the organisation's involvement with the UK government's Biodiversity Action Plan -
The National Biodiveristy Network provides a ‘data warehouse’ of biodiversity documents and links aimed at providing information for government planners, countryside managers, industrial...
The JNCC advises the government on both UK and international nature conservation. Its areas of work include the maintenance and enrichment of biodiversity, conservation...
The OPSI website provides a wide range of services to the public, information industry, government and the wider public sector relating to finding, using, sharing and trading information. ...
Website dedicated to the support of the implementation of the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP) on behalf of the UK Biodiversity Partnership and the UK Government. Provides a variety of...
The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) is a not-for-profit membership organisation established to promote best practice standards in environmental management, auditing and...
Green Alliance\'s mission is to promote sustainable development by ensuring that the environment is at the heart of decision-making. We work with senior people in government, parliament, business and NGOs to make environmental...
The Local Government Association (LGA), formed on 1 April 1997, promotes the interests of English and Welsh local authorities - a total of just under 500. These represent over 50 million people and spend around Ł74 billion a...
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...
English Partnerships is the national regeneration agency, supporting high quality sustainable growth in England. We are a non-departmental public body and our sponsor government department is Communities and Local Government...
The Carbon Trust is a private company set up by Government in response to the threat of climate change. Our mission is to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy by developing commercial low carbon technologies and...
ACE represents the business interests of the consultancy and engineering industry in the UK. We are the leading business association in this field, counting around 800 firms – large and small, operating across many different...
The Energy Saving Trust is a non-profit organisation, funded both by government and the private sector. We are one of the UK\'s leading organisations set up to address the damaging effects of climate change and we have...
The UK Business Council for Sustainable Energy has been created to bring together the key players in the energy sector in order to develop an effective dialogue with Government that can help strengthen the UK\'s strategic...
The UK Climate Impacts Programme (UKCIP) helps organisations assess how they might be affected by climate change, so they can prepare for its impact.Set up in April 1997, UKCIP is funded by the Department for Environment,...
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...
The Technology Strategy Board has its origins in the Government’s 10-year Science and Innovation Investment Framework and its mission is to drive forward the Government’s Technology Strategy. It is sponsored by DIUS, the...
The Sustainable Development Commission is the Government\'s independent watchdog on sustainable development, reporting to the Prime Minister, the First Ministers of Scotland and Wales and the First Minister and Deputy First...
South East Excellence was established by the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) to support the urban renaissance of our towns and cities. Our task is to bring together organisations that have the skills needed to...
SEEDA is the Government funded agency set up in 1999 responsible for the economic and social development of the South East of England - the driving force of the UK\'s economy. SEEDA\'s aim is to create a prosperous, dynamic and...
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...
The Royal Institute of British Architects is the UK body for architecture and the architectural profession. We provide support for our 40,500 members worldwide in the form of training, technical services, publications and...
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...
The Renewable Energy Association was established in 2001 to represent British renewable energy producers and promote the use of sustainable energy in the UK. The REA was called the Renewable Power Association until October...
RDAs have five statutory objectives: to further economic development and regeneration; to promote business efficiency and competitiveness; to promote employment; to enhance the development and application of skills relevant to...
The Housing Corporation is the national Government agency that funds new affordable housing and regulates housing associations in England. We have about 450 staff based at nine offices throughout England (we do not work in...
We are the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. It\'s our job to make sure that air, land and water are looked after by everyone in today\'s society, so that tomorrow\'s...
We would all like to be part of a safe, prosperous and healthy community. A community where everyone has the right to the same opportunities, freedom and respect. Somewhere we can be proud of. Communities and Local...
BERR’s central purpose is to help ensure business success in an increasingly competitive world. It is the voice for business across Government. It leads the Government’s drive to raise UK levels of productivity, create the...
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News Results
Date Published: 2010-09-03 11:04:07
Coalition to extend green retrofit scheme to offices 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 12:00:04
Corporate reporting consultation Read more...
Date Published: 2010-08-09 10:08:03
The UK Green Building Council today publishes an independent report of its recent consultation with members, which contains a number of recommendations on the future of BREEAM. Read more...
Date Published: 2010-08-05 11:12:28
UK-GBC joins coalition calling for strategic level planning to be embedded in any reform of the planning system Read more...
Date Published: 2010-07-27 14:17:42
Housing Minister Grant Shapps today underlined the Governments commitment to the policy for all new homes to be zero carbon from 2016 Read more...
Date Published: 2010-07-22 12:38:35
UK-GBC reaction to DEFRA announcement on SDC funding Read more...
Date Published: 2010-07-20 08:47:47
New report from Committee on Climate Change Read more...
Date Published: 2010-07-19 10:19:56
UK-GBC contribute to FT article Read more...
Date Published: 2010-07-16 17:12:00
Andrew Warren writes for EIBI magazine Read more...
Date Published: 2010-07-16 17:04:39
Written ministerial statement from DECC Read more...
Date Published: 2010-07-14 09:29:53
Government announces consultation on a new Microgeneration Strategy Read more...
Date Published: 2010-07-08 16:34:02
Planning and Climate Change Coalition call for standards to be adopted Read more...
Date Published: 2010-07-01 16:13:52
Paul King's comments feature in Energy Efficiency debate Read more...
Date Published: 2010-06-30 15:25:02
Massive increase in home and building refurbishment is needed Read more...
Date Published: 2010-06-25 10:40:04
Is Grant Shapps rushing to get the definition finalised? 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: 2010-05-26 13:18:17
UK-GBC supports CIBSE campaign 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: 2010-04-13 17:46:42
UK-GBC comments on Conservative Party Manifesto launch Read more...
Date Published: 2010-04-12 16:28:31
UK-GBC welcomes labour party manifesto Read more...
Date Published: 2010-04-12 11:27:01
UK-GBC supports central & eastern European green building event Read more...
Date Published: 2010-04-01 14:34:24
CRC EES and FITs officially launched today Read more...
Date Published: 2010-03-24 14:28:59
Green Investment Bank could lead to low carbon revolution Read more...
Date Published: 2010-03-18 14:54:21
Construction Industry is Key to Low Carbon Economy Read more...
Date Published: 2010-03-10 09:26:23
Planning is at the heart of sustainable communities Read more...
Date Published: 2010-03-03 08:24:56
Green building manifesto launched Read more...
Date Published: 2010-03-02 13:31:47
UK-GBC welcomes government green homes policy Read more...
Date Published: 2010-02-18 11:37:36
UK-GBC and Zero Carbon Hub launch joint task group report 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 14:07:18
Government announces FIT level 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: 2010-01-18 10:12:39
UK-GBC joins call for boost to FIT Read more...
Date Published: 2010-01-14 09:15:39
UK-GBC has been engaged to run a series of workshops for CLG to support the Zero Carbon for New Non Dom Consultation. Read more...
Date Published: 2010-01-01 11:08:48
Display Energy Certificate (DEC) analysis published today Read more...
Date Published: 2009-12-21 10:54:06
New report from Carbon Trust Read more...
Date Published: 2009-12-09 15:15:16
More actions on green buildings urgently needed Read more...
Date Published: 2009-11-26 11:57:54
UK-GBC welcomes conservative announcement 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: 2009-10-27 16:38:20
UK-GBC supports planning and climate change position statement Read more...
Date Published: 2009-10-14 09:20:49
Read the Sunday Times article on the Great British Refurb retrofit project in Manchester 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 16:43:00
Great British Refurb Campaign announces Keepmoat as new sponsor Read more...
Date Published: 2009-10-06 10:11:25
UK-GBC welcomes new plans unveiled by the Conservatives Read more...
Date Published: 2009-09-30 16:54:46
Response to Part L consultation submitted Read more...
Date Published: 2009-09-28 16:25:48
Ed Miliband has today announced funding for low carbon communities 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: 2009-08-21 13:13:18
UNEP/SBCI call to action Read more...
Date Published: 2009-07-29 13:46:21
Brian Mark in BSD Magazine Read more...
Date Published: 2009-07-16 17:58:53
UK-GBC responds to zero carbon announcement Read more...
Date Published: 2009-07-14 11:27:30
Great British Refurb Read more...
Date Published: 2009-07-13 14:54:38
Media coverage of the green homes agenda Read more...
Date Published: 2009-07-06 17:07:44
Paul King on home refurbishment Read more...
Date Published: 2009-07-02 15:56:58
Membership of SITG group confirmed 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: 2009-06-24 13:10:26
Lessons from GBC Australia Read more...
Date Published: 2009-06-17 10:41:50
UK-GBC supports BPF CRC guide Read more...
Date Published: 2009-06-10 14:27:19
Making Sustainable Development Happen Read more...
Date Published: 2009-06-08 13:28:47
Sustainable District Infrastructure task group Read more...
Date Published: 2009-06-08 12:34:22
Tough new rules on carbon regualtions loom large Read more...
Date Published: 2009-06-08 10:13:44
New UK-GBC task group launched Read more...
Date Published: 2009-05-29 09:54:01
Paul King writes to Building Read more...
Date Published: 2009-05-26 11:45:22
UK Green Building Council task group launched to make radical refurb a reality Read more...
Date Published: 2009-05-22 14:26:32
Paul quoted by Baroness Maddock Read more...
Date Published: 2009-05-15 16:05:00
HESS Consultation response Read more...
Date Published: 2009-05-11 15:45:08
"Making Sustainable Development Happen" Read more...
Date Published: 2009-05-01 11:49:01
UK-GBC Consultation response submitted to government Read more...
Date Published: 2009-04-24 11:16:57
Join the campaign! Read more...
Date Published: 2009-04-22 15:48:25
UK-GBC response to the 2009 budget Read more...
Date Published: 2009-04-09 09:18:14
Built environment must come first says UK-GBC 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: 2009-03-23 09:31:50
UK-GBC consultation response available Read more...
Date Published: 2009-03-17 11:26:50
UK-GBC calls for Government to act 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: 2009-02-12 15:34:17
DECC consultation launched today Read more...
Date Published: 2009-02-11 10:31:03
The first edition of the new BSD magazine was published today Read more...
Date Published: 2009-01-19 09:13:45
Conservatives outline new policy 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: 2009-01-15 16:38:20
Chief Secretary to the Treasury to give keynote address Read more...
Date Published: 2008-12-17 12:06:46
Zero Carbon Consultation - Government sets out new definition Read more...
Date Published: 2008-12-03 10:12:32
UK-GBC welcome historic report Read more...
Date Published: 2008-11-25 16:59:55
Economic recovery must be low-carbon Read more...
Date Published: 2008-11-24 14:53:00
UK-GBC launches online consultation Read more...
Date Published: 2008-11-19 12:30:10
Read the Chief Executive's speech Read more...
Date Published: 2008-11-17 19:17:38
Sustainability and the financial crisis - UK-GBC releases poll results Read more...
Date Published: 2008-11-04 13:47:36
The UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) has today welcomed Government's latest publications on the future of Eco-Towns Read more...
Date Published: 2008-11-03 13:42:32
UK-GBC a signatory Read more...
Date Published: 2008-10-13 09:27:26
UK-GBC Releases new report Read more...
Date Published: 2008-09-30 17:09:25
John Alker, Public Affairs Manager of the UK-GBC gives his personal view on the conference in Birmingham: 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: 2008-09-15 13:47:19
UK-GBC Existing Homes Project Read more...
Date Published: 2008-09-10 16:05:48
UK-GBC held an event today on 'Private Wires' to shed some light on the Citiworks case Read more...
Date Published: 2008-08-15 10:50:14
Feedback from stakeholders sought Read more...
Date Published: 2008-07-29 16:31:44
Jeremy Sumeray for Public Sector Review Read more...
Date Published: 2008-07-15 12:50:09
UK-GBC sets up new task group Read more...
Date Published: 2008-07-15 12:48:04
new industry wide consultation Read more...
Date Published: 2008-07-14 12:17:52
UK-GBC welcomes Renewables Strategy Read more...
Date Published: 2008-07-07 11:04:57
Paul King appointed chairman of the Zero Carbon Hub Board Read more...
Date Published: 2008-06-26 13:29:07
The Government today published a consultation on renewables Read more...
Date Published: 2008-06-11 12:13:49
UK-GBC's Response to the Sustainable Construction Strategy Read more...
Date Published: 2008-05-30 11:18:42
Paul King argues that it's not a cop out to say we need to strike a balance between off-site and on-site renewables 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: 2008-05-09 17:55:44
Major UK-GBC report released Read more...
Date Published: 2008-05-02 12:34:00
At this UK-GBC and Think event, 7 proposals to encourage emissions reductions in the existing building stock were put forward to a panel of 3 Dragons and a packed house at the RSA. Read more...
Date Published: 2008-04-16 17:50:27
UK-GBC members feature in Career guide Read more...
Date Published: 2008-04-03 15:13:20
'Deserve our full support' says Chief Executive Read more...
Date Published: 2008-04-01 12:50:24
By John Alker, UK-GBC Public Affairs Manager Read more...
Date Published: 2008-03-12 15:36:40
Zero Carbon non-domestic sector by 2019 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: 2008-02-24 15:45:47
UK-GBC is one of several organisations supporting calls for a feed-in-tariff for renewable electricity 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 13:17:26
The USGBC 'Greenbuild' conference was held last month in Chicago. Gary Clark from Bennetts Associates was there. 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 12:47:34
Mark Clare, Chief Executive of Barratt Developments has been appointed Chair of the UK-GBC task group on zero carbon homes. 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 12:36:20
Paul King, Chief Executive of the UK Green Building Council, is to set enlist the support of the industry to make recommendations to Government on the definition of zero carbon homes. Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-05 12:34:04
We need whole-life politics Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-05 12:28:06
High-profile speakers, UK-GBC members, NGOs and others came together today at the UK-GBC to debate the upcoming Planning Policy Statement (PPS) on climate change Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-05 12:24:07
The aim of this debate is to understand how we learn lessons from the practical application of Merton-style rules, and build on this to deliver maximum emissions savings from our buildings, by the most effective means. Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-05 12:22:00
John Alker, UK-GBC Public Affairs Manager, reports from the Conservative Party Conference Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-05 12:11:20
John Alker, UK-GBC Public Affairs Manager, reports from the Labour Party Conference 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 11:50:31
There have been several media articles recently regarding the so-called 'Merton Rule', whereby local authorities require developers to supply 10% of energy from on-site renewables. The UK-GBC outlines its thinking. Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-05 11:41:37
This article appeared in the August 2007 edition of Refurb Projects Journal Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-05 11:34:07
Commenting on the publication of the Government\'s Housing Green Paper today, Paul King, Chief Executive of the UK Green Building Council, said: Read more...
Date Published: 2008-02-05 11:30:54
23rd July 2007- Paul King speaks on the day the Housing Green Paper is launched 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 11:16:54
Transforming the Ł90bn 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: 2010-10-26
RENEWABLE ENERGY IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
'Leading the way to zero carbon'
The Barbican, London – 26th October 2010
This event is CPD... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-08-23
The first STEP course 'Introduction to Sustainability in the Buillt Environment' starts today.
More information about the course:
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: 2010-10-06
Indian Green Building Council of CII - Godrej GBC is organising India's flagship event on green buildings, Green Building Congress 2010 at Chennai, India.
Green... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-10-06
Indian Green Building Council of CII - Godrej GBC is organising India's flagship event on green buildings, Green Building Congress 2010 at Chennai, India.
Green... 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: 2010-06-23
Low Carbon Solutions - Public Sector Conference
Bristol, 23 June 2010
In conjunction with the Energy... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-10-06
From SOGE To SDiG 2010 – The Vision of a Sustainable Government Estate
6 OCTOBER 2010, 9:20 TO 16:45
Part of the ‘Securing the Future’... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-06-16
16–17 June 2010
British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham
£55 (inc. VAT)... 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: 2010-05-26
Greenbuild Expo is an exhibition and conference promoting sustainability in the construction industry, to an... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-03-30
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE 30 MARCH 2010
http://www.tenalpsevents.com/eande2010/programme
Event Date: 2010-05-24
Greenbuild Middle East
24th - 26th May 2010
International Convention Centre Abi Dhabi, UAE
Contact person: Marieke Huxhagen, Overseas Trade Show Agencies,
Event Date: 2010-03-22
The fifth Annual Waterwise Water Efficiency Conference, entitled “The Future of Water Efficiency – Scaling it up”, is fast approaching: on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 March 2010 (to tie... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-03-10
Towards a Low Carbon Economy: Meeting the Carbon Reduction Commitment
Location: Central London
Event date/time: 10th March 2010, 09:15 to 16:00
The... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-02-18
On the 18th February, the UK-GBC and Zero Carbon Hub will be launching the Sustainable Community Infrastructure Task Group Report at the Building Centre. This task group has been examining the key... 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: 2010-03-04
Joining up infrastructure
Thursday 04 March 12.00 – 13.00, Theatre
Frustration abounds at the difficulty of... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-03-04
Zero Carbon New Non-Domestic Buildings – rhetoric or reality?
Thursday 04 March, 10.45 – 11.45, Theatre
Conference... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-03-03
13.00 – 14.00 International and green: learning from around the world
Green design and low carbon building is rising up the agenda across the globe.... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-03-03
Clarifying the zero carbon conundrum
Wednesday 03 2010, 11.45 – 12.45
Theatre, Ecobuild
Event Date: 2010-03-03
UK-GBC Debate: Refurbishment begins at home
Wednesday, 03 March 2010, 10.30 – 11.30
With 26 million homes and some... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-03-02
Counting the carbon, measuring the progress
Tuesday, 02 March 2010, 10.30 – 11.30
Conference session hosted by: Sarah... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-01-21
Due to the popularity of our event at Canary Wharf in September, the UK Green Building Council is holding a further networking lunch and seminar at Jones Lang LaSalle, Hanover Square, London on... 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: 2009-12-03
The Government is committed to protecting and enhancing the environment and
tackling climate change, with a long-term goal to reduce carbon emissions by 60% by 2050. With homes accounting for... Find out more...
Event Date: 2010-01-19
The Conference
One decade into the twenty first century we face a 'perfect storm' of climate change, economic recession and rising energy costs. The time for... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-10-13
RIBA Trust presents autumn lecture series on architecture and climate change: International Dialogues: Architecture and Climate Change.
This autumn the Royal Institute... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-10-22
CIRIA EVENT: Sustainable procurement is becoming increasingly important as clients, both government and private, feel the pressure to demonstrate their sustainability and manage risk in their supply... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-10-20
On behalf of the government, the Zero Carbon Hub has been working with the industry to develop proposals for a national energy efficiency standard for homes. This summer, and after consideration of... 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: 2009-09-23
World Green Building Council with host an event in Toronto, Canada for World Green Building Day.
World Green Building Council's Leaders Summit
Event Date: 2009-09-09
The UK Green Building Council is holding a networking lunch and seminar at Canary Wharf on Wednesday 9th September. This event is focused towards new UK-GBC members, new contacts in existing... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-09-16
Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum Keynote Seminar
The Heat and Energy Saving Strategy – reducing emissions from existing homes with Tracy... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-08-18
Sponge and CIBSE, with the support of CIBSE Patrons, are running consultation events on the proposed changes to Part L in Manchester, Bristol and London
The headline... 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: 2009-11-24
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: 2009-07-09
PVs are about to force themselves back into the forefront of building related renewables having for many years been the high-profile technology hampered by a long payback. Now advances in technology,... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-07-02
UK-GBC is currently running a Task Group on ‘ Pay As You Save’ (PAYS), a proposed financing mechanism for low carbon refurbishment in the household sector which featured prominently in... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-06-22
Romilly Madew, Chief Executive of the Australian Green Building Council will be giving a private seminar to UK-GBC members. She will be discussing: Greening Australia's built environment in an... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-09-22
GovToday presents Heat & Energy ’09 – SOGE – Leading the 'Shift' to a Low Carbon Economy Conference and Exhibition, which will be held on 22nd September 2009 at Church House... Find out more...
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: 2009-06-24
An Essential EIC Climate Change Conference
The Future of UK and EU Climate Change Policy:
Business Risks and Opportunities from the Climate Change Act, the... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-06-09
with William Jordan Chief Sustainability and Operating Officer
Office of Government Commerce and Andrew Lee Chief Executive Sustainable Development Commission
Morning, Tuesday 9th June... 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: 2009-04-30
Grand Design Live - Ed Miliband “in conversation” with Kevin McCloud
The Secretary of State for Climate Change and Energy, Ed Miliband, will join Kevin... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-04-25
TV presenter and eco-pioneer, Kevin McCloud, is launching a nationwide campaign to urge the Government to help people to undertake energy-efficient green refurbishments in their homes
Event Date: 2009-04-30
The Carbon Reduction Commitment:
Implications for Business
Clean, Clever, Competitive Business in a Low Carbon World
An Environmental Industries Commission... 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: 2009-04-29
With the present economic climate there is a clearer focus than ever on spending within means and making low risk investments. While this may be a sensible approach, what implications does this have... 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: 2009-04-30
The Carbon Reduction Commitment:
Implications for Business
Clean, Clever, Competitive Business in a Low Carbon World
An Environmental... 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: 2009-03-11
Fulcrum Consulting (consulting engineers) are holding a debate as part of their 2009 Debate series. March sees them discussing the recent Government... Find out more...
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: 2009-10-26
Organised by: The Centre for Sustainable Design (www.cfsd.org.uk)
Part of the 'Towards Sustainable Product Design' series of conferences
... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-04-24
Morning, 24th April 2009
Westminster, London SW1
Our Website|Book Online
This seminar will examine the implementation and implications of the Committee on... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-03-12
In the past decade the need for co-ordinated world wide action to reduce carbon emissions has been demonstrated as being of critical importance to the future of the planet. In response the UK... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-04-01
To achieve the widely agreed objectives of reducing carbon emissions, energy consumption and the cost of energy for the UK’s 26 million households is likely to need a radical transformation of... 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: 2009-03-03
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: 2009-02-25
Eco-towns have had a lot of high profile press coverage over the last year, but what is the real story?
Please note: this event is full.
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: 2009-04-29
The Micropower Council is pleased to announce that their Annual Conference will take place on Wednesday 29th April 2009 at the BERR Conference Centre, London, followed by the Awards Dinner at One... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-01-21
The work of this group is progressing rapidly. There is a clear view emerging from the core group that there is a need for a Code for Sustainable Buildings, but that this is not intended to be a... 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: 2009-01-19
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: 2008-11-12
The Zero Carbon Hub, will be taking over the afternoon of the HBF Technical Conference on Wednesday 12 November. The Hub will be responsible for galvanizing action and working with the... Find out more...
Event Date: 2009-02-19
Sustainable Development 09 will focus upon the latest decisions and plans surrounding sustainable development policy, from government strategy to European best practice. Defra will give the high-end... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-11-26
Thames Gateway Forum returns for its fifth year at ExCeL London on 26th & 27th November 2008. As the only event dedicated to bringing together the organisations involved in regenerating the Thames... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-10-23
EIC’s National Brownfield Development Conference:
Policy, Practice, Profits
23 October 2008
Royal College of Surgeons, London
The essential... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-11-26
Energy-efficiency has become the key driver behind the building services industry.
Strict governmental regulations, tight purse strings and high client expectations... 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: 2008-09-19
The Homes and Communities Agency: supporting the delivery of local ambitions
The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) would like to invite you to attend one of a series... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-09-19
The Homes and Communities Agency: supporting the delivery of local ambitions
The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) would like to invite you to attend one of a series... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-11-20
As a member of Lancashire County Council we would like to invite you to Asset 08: Managing & Relocating the Government Estate, now in its third successful year this event is the must attend... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-09-08
You may be aware that the UK Green Building Council, together with the Energy Efficiency Partnership for Homes, the Sustainable Development Commission and the Technology Strategy Board, is carrying... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-09-10
Following the recent legal ruling in Germany we have received a huge amount of interest in the ramifications for the UK, particularly in the light of the governments consultation on the definition of... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-10-08
The Seminar on Carbon Neutral Buildings will be held in Madrid on 8 October, and in Lisbon on 9 October at the site where EUROSUN 2008 – 1st International Conference on Solar Heating, Cooling... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-09-12
Existing Homes: Workshop in collaboration with Government
UK-GBC are holding a major stakeholder workshop in conjunction with the... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-08-29
Our online consultation on Carbon Reductions in Existing Homes closes today.
4 short ‘issues papers’ are currently being drawn up, based on a wide-ranging... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-08-18
UK-GBC begins an online consultation on Carbon Reductions in Existing Homes from 18th August.
4 short ‘issues papers’ are currently being drawn up, based on... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-09-10
With a plethora of legislation driving the uptake of micro-renewable energy generation in the built environment, architects play a fundamental role in incorporating these technologies into their... 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: 2008-07-09
The UK-GBC, through its Measurement and Reporting task group, and through its Campaign for Real Data, is committed to providing guidance for the industry on the plethora of government requirements and... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-07-02
We would like to invite our members to attend a very important event that will help determine the next steps in developing our ‘Roadmap for a Sustainable Built Environment’, and... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-05-19
A panel of leading industry pseakers including housing minister Caroline Flint and Sir Bob Kerslake will debate the role of planning, infrastructure and the environment and the governments call... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-06-03
How can ecology, not economics, drive the valuing of biodiversity and our natural resources? With continuing loss of biodiversity, over use of natural resources, climate change, growing... 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: 2008-05-12
UK-GBC’s Task Group on Zero Carbon (Definition) will be launching its report at 11am on Monday 12th May, in the Building Centre. Refreshments will be available from 10.30am, and the event will... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-07-10
Meeting new and updated environmental criteria and legislation for non-domestic buildings (from BREEAM to EPCs, the Code and Part L)
Add together the... Find out more...
Event Date: 2008-07-07
The sector has been chleenged by Government targets to deliver more homes, to more people, more efficiently. This conference is your prime oppotunity to to hear the latest thinking on how to face up... 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: 2008-04-24
The Environmental Industries Commision has brought together a unique line up of the top policy makers, regulators and businness leaders to analyse the Government's climate change policy and how... 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...
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