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Keep up to dateThe Severn Barrage is tipped to supply a substantial chunk of the UK鈥檚 energy needs
The Severn Barrage is the way to go (Bristol mayor warns against Severn Barrage, 18 February, www.building.co.uk).
It will not harm the port business, the barrage should be seen as an opportunity to increase business at the port, making it non tidal reliant. The UK鈥檚 power situation is in dire straits and the barrage will make a massive difference.
Phil Byers, via www.building.co.uk
The government says developer Hafren Power has failed to make a strong case for the scheme
Select committee report concludes Hafren Power proposal lacks detail and comes with 鈥渉igh risk鈥� of environmental damage
The nuclear new build programme is in trouble and the UK is in desperate need of clean and secure energy. So, says Julia Barfield, it鈥檚 time we pushed ahead with the Severn Barrage
The new standard is the most ambitious attempt to limit carbon emissions from buildings to date. What is behind it, and when will it start to make a difference?
ISG鈥檚 collapse was the latest in a long line of contractor failures. The industry鈥檚 low margins expose it to greater risk of corporate failure, and suck time and energy away from the push towards greater sustainability, higher standards and the delivery of much-needed built assets. It is time for change, ...
More joined-up thinking is required if the industry is to play its role in supporting mission-led government, says Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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