Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Sustainable Development",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Combined heat and power in the green capitol from
ENER.G, which we summarised at the time by saying "CHP technology in London will enable the UK's tallest residential building to generate its own heat and electricity on site, helping to reduce energy bills and shrink its carbon footprint".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Industry coalition calls for a cut in VAT from
Federation of Master Builders (FMB): "Broad coalition of organisations has been formed calling on the Government to cut VAT from 17.5 per cent to five per cent for all building repair and maintenance work".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Knauf Drywall
concerning its Green jargon explained
- take a look at Knauf Drywall puts green jargon into context
which says: "With everyone is going 'green', Bob Stark, Marketing Communications Manager at Knauf Drywall explains what all the terms mean".
Take a look also at the news release from Pilkington Building Products UK, Glazing and housing top sustainability agenda,
as well as Silcock Dawson launch EPC service offering from Silcock Dawson and Partners,
and VEKA 'Ecobuild' better future for fenestration from VEKA.
See also:
Hanson supports new Sustainability Charter
(December 2007)
Hanson Building Products has taken a leading role in encouraging improved sustainability within the building industry by signing up to the new Precast Sector Sustainability Charter
Jewson research reveals UK eco ignorance
(December 2007)
6% of those surveyed had not heard of Energy Performance Certificates and only 2% fully understood what the implications of EPC's were
Record PVC-U recycling rates forecast by Recovinyl
(December 2007)
Nearly 40,000 tonnes of PVC-U will have been recycled in 2007, according to record figures forecast by Recovinyl, the PVC-U industry's recycling initiative
Double boost for timber transport
(December 2007)
Scottish timber transport initiatives received a double boost in the form of extra funding and a new study which aims to demonstrate the sustainability and efficiency of hauling timber
'Diary of an Eco-Builder' by Will Anderson
(December 2007)
Inspirational account of the challenges of building your own eco-house
New book from CEMEX and Birdlife
(December 2007)
New book launched at The Royal Society in London by building materials provider CEMEX and bird conservation partnership body BirdLife International
CIRIA promote World Green Roof Congress
(November 2007)
CIRIA in partnership with Livingroofs.org announce that the 2008 World Green Roof Congress will be held in London in 2008 - the first event of it kind in the UK to showcase green roofs
Buildingtalk - Energy Efficiency feature
(November 2007)
Andy Jones, MD of warm edge spacer supplier Edgetech and Neil Schofield, head of sustainable development at Worcester Bosch discuss 'Energy Efficiency' in an interview with Buildingtalk
Freefoam continues strong growth
(November 2007)
Freefoam Plastics has experienced significant growth in 2007, with turnover over euro35m during the first three quarters of 2007
A - Z Guide to making your home eco-friendly.
(November 2007)
Green Up! is a compact reference guide to greening your house, from minor improvements - such as what paint to use - to major ones, such as how to choose and install solar electric panels
CEMEX UK opens new concrete factory
(November 2007)
Building materials provider CEMEX UK has opened a new concrete block and paving factory at West Calder near Livingston in Scotland
CIWEM on sustainable water industry
(November 2007)
Outline of the findings of the 'A Sustainable Water Industry?' sessions at CIWEM's Global Environment conference
Kingspan Insulated Panels win top prizes
(November 2007)
Kingspan Insulated Panels has walked away with two top prizes at the prestigious Wales Business and Sustainability Awards
Buildings that promote better health and wellbeing
(October 2007)
CIEF workshop, 'Designing the way to improved health and wellbeing', will provide insight into the link between improved social responsibility and better performance in house design
Greenstore transforms heating at school
(October 2007)
Worcester, Bosch Group, has donated two Greenstore ground source heat pumps to Coombe Dean Secondary School in Plymouth to help improve the energy efficiency of a new teaching block
New legislation set to boost Recovinyl volumes
(October 2007)
Members of Recovinyl, the European-wide PVC industry's recycling initiative, look set to benefit from increased volumes as a result of new legislation governing the disposal of non-hazardous waste
Tarmac Topblock launches block recycling scheme
(October 2007)
Tarmac Topblock initiative to help companies within the construction industry manage on-site block waste and reduce the amount of material sent to landfill
New line of RGON decorative radiators
(September 2007)
RGON decorative radiators are the radiant type, meaning heat is delivered without a fan and without generating carbonized dust, thus respecting the quality and relative humidity of the air
Largest roof mounted photovoltaic installation
(September 2007)
Reynaers Aluminium starts construction of Belgium's largest roof mounted photovoltaic installation, installing 3,072 solar panels on the roof of the new warehouse
Going 'greener' pays, claims Recovinyl
(September 2007)
Cladding and window cills made from 100% recycled PVC-U are examples of how the material can be sustainably used in new building products applications without any loss of performance
First UK roof membrane recycling scheme planned
(August 2007)
Advanced Roofing is aiming to set up the UK's first dedicated PVC single ply roofing membrane recycling scheme having successfully trialled it with the help of a Recovinyl recycler
PRP designs first new railway station for 50 years
(August 2007)
PRP Architects has designed the first privately-financed, new railway station in the South of England for 50 years
Future has to be 'green' says construction
(August 2007)
'The Green Perspective' report by the CIOB reveals that over 94% of construction professionals believe that 'green' building is the future for the construction industry
Recovinyl set to beat 2007 PVC recycling target
(August 2007)
Latest figures show the Recovinyl scheme is set to exceed its PVC-U recycling target for 2007, with more than 15,000 tonnes already recorded by the end of June
CEMEX raises awareness for Butterfly Conservation
(August 2007)
Building materials solutions company CEMEX UK announce winners of its national poster competition which was developed in support of CEMEX UK's charity of the year, Butterfly Conservation
2010 Commonwealth Forestry Conference
(August 2007)
The 18th Commonwealth Forestry Conference will be held in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2010
Turning over a new, sustainable leaf
(August 2007)
Kawneer say specifiers are increasingly moving from making decisions on materials purchase based on capital costs to those made with whole life costs in mind
Zero carbon homes training session
(August 2007)
Sustainable community specialists, BioRegional have held their first zero carbon homes training session
ISG Jackson builds GBP3.9m green school
(July 2007)
Oakwood Park Primary School has been designed to a very high environmental specification and is expected to achieve a 'very good' BREEAM industry rating
Hambleside Danelaw sustainable development
(July 2007)
Bellamy hails roofing products manufacturer Hambleside Danelaw as 'Green Heroes' for commitment to sustainable development
Planning bodies benefit as ATLAS guide goes live
(July 2007)
Stage one of 'ATLAS Guide: Planning for Large Scale Development' has been launched by the Advisory Team for Large Applications
Bovis Lend Lease UK on skills shortage
(July 2007)
Bovis Lend Lease UK to address the growing skills shortage in construction industry with establishment of a not-for-profit company, Be Onsite
The Global Environment 2007 Conference
(June 2007)
Three-day, 42-session event at London's Brit Oval addresses the key strategic issues in water and environmental management
Plastic is fantastic for 100% recycling
(June 2007)
Waste PVC-U sourced from window and door fabricators is being 100% recycled