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Document Type: pdf 

Date Added: 2010-08-09 09:53:52

Measuring the environmental performance of buildings is a complex task considering the diversity of issues to be addressed. These range... Details...


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Date Added: 2008-04-17 10:23:01

This supplement in association with the UK-GBC was published in The Times on Wednesday 16th April 2008.

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Date Added: 2008-02-24 11:59:21

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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Date Added: 2008-02-21 10:33:51

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...


Document Type: pdf 

Date Added: 2008-01-27 05:34:51

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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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: 2010-05-26 12:49:35

Media kit for UK-GBC members interested in contributing to the Times Newspaper green building supplement in September 2010.

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Date Added: 2009-12-21 01:20:13

This report from the Climate Group finds that 70% of the reductions needed by 2020 can be achieved by investing in energy efficiency – lighting, vehicles, buildings and motors - and reducing... Details...


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Date Added: 2009-09-22 12:51:07

A special green building supplement published in The Times newspaper, in association with UK-GBC.

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Date Added: 2009-09-15 03:25:51

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Date Added: 2009-08-10 03:55:59

Information for UK-GBC members about opportunities to get involved in the Times supplement 'building for the future'.

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Date Added: 2009-06-24 11:40:57

 

Davis Langdon investigates how the need for green could lead Australia’s largest employment sector toward recovery. Australia’s commercial... Details...


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Date Added: 2009-06-24 11:28:52

 

A report from Jones Lang LaSalle in Australia arguing that the investment case for sustainability is still strong despite the economic downturn. Australian... Details...


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Date Added: 2009-04-02 12:59:12

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Date Added: 2009-01-22 02:14:59

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Date Added: 2008-12-04 03:10:04

HM Treasury - Facing Global Challenges: Supporting people through difficult times.

Pre-Budget Report: November 2008

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Date Added: 2008-11-17 04:30:29

How to apply Lean Project Management & Systems Thinking to achieve substantial savings in the time and cost on projects without compromising on quality and other key client requirements. This is... 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: 2008-10-06 05:43:27

Creating a new community provides a unique opportunity to plan and implement transport systems in a radically different way. Conventional approaches will need to be turned on their head in order to... Details...


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Date Added: 2008-08-05 07:26:07

Household energy consumption is an important area of public policy. UK households spend £20 billion on energy each year, mostly on electricity and gas, and account for just under 30 per cent of... Details...


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Date Added: 2008-07-18 04:45:07

the Empty Homes Agency publishes a report of new research on the carbon cost of housing.  New Tricks with Old Bricks, produced with support from BSHF, brings together detailed assessment of the... Details...


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Date Added: 2008-07-18 02:40:23

This briefing note provides an overview of the processes and impacts of the Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Display Energy Certificates (DECs) being introduced in England and Wales in... Details...


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Date Added: 2008-02-24 07:05:14

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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Date Added: 2008-02-24 05:37:03

This White Paper sets out a wide-ranging package of reforms. We propose to streamline further the process in the town and country planning system, improve the ability of local authorities to shape... Details...


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Date Added: 2008-02-24 02:38:00

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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Date Added: 2008-02-17 11:32:09

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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Date Added: 2008-02-17 11:17:44

Ground source heat pump systems use low level heat energy created by solar gain in the near surface layers of the earth which can be used for space and water heating. This potentially limitless supply of energy appears to be a... Details...


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Date Added: 2008-02-07 04:42:17

Carbon dioxide emissions from housing make up 27% of the UK \\\'s carbon footprint. Home Truths sets out - for the first time - a blueprint for delivering an 80% cut in carbon emissions from UK homes.... Details...


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Date Added: 2008-02-07 03:48:26

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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Date Added: 2008-02-07 11:32:24

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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Date Added: 2008-01-28 12:31:39

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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Date Added: 2008-02-16 12:42:50

The key messages from the TCPA\\\'s report are: 1. Adaptation is needed now because the climate is already changing. Many of the climatic changes forecast for the next 30–40 years are ‘locked in’– the result of past... Details...


 

News Results

Date Published: 2010-09-06 09:59:22

Green building supplement published in Times Newspaper today 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: 2010-08-12 17:44:13

Buildings materials giant, Lafarge Aggregates & Concrete UK, has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard after taking action on climate change by measuring and reducing its carbon emissions by over 24%.  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: 2010-07-19 10:19:56

UK-GBC contribute to FT article Read more...


Date Published: 2010-07-01 17:26:39

UK-GBC member, BRE are keen to make other members aware of a new source of EU funding for energy efficiency in buildings.  Read more...


Date Published: 2010-07-01 16:13:52

Paul King's comments feature in Energy Efficiency debate Read more...


Date Published: 2010-06-08 15:47:56

UK-GBC members achieve recognition for sustainability credentials in Sunday Times Green List 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: 2010-05-13 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: 2010-04-13 17:46:42

UK-GBC comments on Conservative Party Manifesto launch Read more...


Date Published: 2010-03-24 13:36:55

Paul King interviewed by UK-GBC member Morgan Lovell 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...


Date Published: 2010-02-01 14:07:18

Government announces FIT level 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: 2010-01-05 16:06:57

College of Estate Management and University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership (CPSL) to partner UK-GBC Read more...


Date Published: 2009-12-21 10:54:06

New report from Carbon Trust  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: 2009-11-17 11:08:59

Survey results of consumer attitudes released today 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: 2009-11-06 15:03:15

Dismay at editorial prompts strong UK-GBC response 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: 2009-10-06 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: 2009-09-22 06:15:57

Green building supplement with the support of UK-GBC members published today Read more...


Date Published: 2009-09-03 17:01:52

New training and education programme Read more...


Date Published: 2009-09-03 13:27:32

Chris Twinn from Arup on increasing buildings' lifespans Read more...


Date Published: 2009-08-21 13:13:18

UNEP/SBCI call to action  Read more...


Date Published: 2009-08-18 13:57:11

Claims that 'flagship policy' is in danger rejected by UK-GBC Read more...


Date Published: 2009-08-07 11:31:30

UK-GBC partnership with Raconteur Media 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 12:59:31

Membership of STEP 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: 2009-06-08 12:34:22

Tough new rules on carbon regualtions loom large 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: 2009-03-12 16:36:15

Carbon Reduction Commitment 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: 2009-02-11 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: 2008-12-22 17:02:22

Controversial Dubai scheme raises serious questions  Read more...


Date Published: 2008-12-12 15:30:31

Five UK-GBC members recognised at Christmas Reception Read more...


Date Published: 2008-11-17 19:17:38

Sustainability and the financial crisis - UK-GBC releases poll results Read more...


Date Published: 2008-11-12 16:30:02

Watch our second webinar on demand if you missed it 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: 2008-09-30 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: 2008-09-23 17:38:05

UK-GBC Conference Diary - Labour 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: 2008-08-22 16:41:26

This event has now finished but you can catch up and access the archived webinar 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: 2008-07-07 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: 2008-05-30 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: 2008-05-06 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: 2008-03-12 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 16:51:13

100 delegates from 30 countries 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 12:43:39

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 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 12:14:39

Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks MP visited M&S eco-store at Labour Party conference this week. 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 12:08:01

John Alker, UK-GBC Public Affairs Manager reports from the Lib Dem 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 11:41:37

This article appeared in the August 2007 edition of Refurb Projects Journal  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...


 

Events Results

Event Date: 2010-10-05

UK-GBC Regional Event
Langley Point, Birmingham
Tuesday 5th October, 3pm-6:30pm

 

 To coincide with the Conservative Party... Find out more...


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: 2010-09-23


Women in Cleantech  
 

Emily Thornberry MP (Shadow DECC Minister) Joins Panel
 
Embracing low carbon technology is essential to the UK meeting its... Find out more...


Event Date: 2010-09-20

World Green Building Week 2010

Networking breakfast followed by a debate with a keynote speech from
the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.

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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: 2010-09-08

The Prince of Wales is joining forces this Summer with musicians, comedians, environmental experts and some of Britain's best known companies to create a unique festival in the heart of London. ... Find out more...


Event Date: 2010-07-28

Booking is now closed for this event - please email events@ukgbc.org

Voted ‘Sustainable Project of the Year 2009’ at... Find out more...


Event Date: 2010-09-07

 

 

 

“If we retrofit... Find out more...


Event Date: 2010-06-11

BRE has signalled to industry that it is keen to receive feedback and input into revisions planned for a new version of BREEAM for 2011. A significant part of the update is focused on addressing... 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

The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors reception and launch of their new research paper.

RICS is launching Redefining Zero: Carbon Profiling a... Find out more...


Event Date: 2010-05-29


Getting Connected:
Planning and Grid Access for New Energy Infrastructure
Please note date change: 29th June 2010, Bircham Dyson Bell, London

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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: 2010-09-15

World Green Roof Congress 2010 - call for papers closing shortly

CIRIA and Livingroofs.org are pleased to announce the call for papers for the forthcoming World Green... Find out more...


Event Date: 2010-03-16

16 March 2010, Bristol

Feed into the Renewable Heat Incentive consultation

Regen SW, in partnership with the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC),... Find out more...


Event Date: 2010-03-10

Breakfast - Wednesday 10th March

"Retail - The Changing Landscape" Joint BCSC

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