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Archive TitlesWhat workers want: Evidence-based design
In the midst of a skills crisis and a pressured market, employers are looking ever more carefully at what makes their staff satisfied and productive. Enter the emergent field of wellness and evidence-based design. Following a recent 黑洞社区 webinar in association with Evidence Space, three industry professionals from varying backgrounds ...
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NewsEx-Willmott Dixon MD to set up own Energiesprong business
Rob Lambe in process of setting up firm to deliver retrofits for UK version of Dutch programme
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NewsWind power generation hits record level
Wind turbines met 23% of the country鈥檚 energy needs last Wednesday
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NewsBREEAM and WELL join forces to boost wellbeing standards
Collaboration between certification schemes said to be in response to demand from prime office developers
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NewsBW wins RICS鈥� sustainability gold standard
Contractor鈥檚 fit-out of new office praised under surveyor body鈥檚 SKA accreditation system
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CommentEcobuild blog: The new world of sustainability
The definition of sustainability has evolved considerably to address many issues. Ecobuild's Redefining Sustainability campaign provides a platform for all to share thoughts, ideas and best practice
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CommentSimple practices to boost sustainability
Sustainble or energy efficient methods are still thought of as expensive or complex, but this really isn鈥檛 the case
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NewsIndustry leaders hail UK's signing of Paris climate deal
Agreement commits government to helping alleviate climate change
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NewsReinstate zero carbon buildings targets, MPs urge
Report slams Treasury for 鈥榣ast minute鈥� and poorly-evidenced decision to axe policy
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NewsDutch 'Green Deal' looks for contractors to trial retrofits
Energiesprong UK looks for construction firms to build demonstration projects
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NewsFlood defences will cost just a 鈥榝ew pence a week鈥�
Utilities not consumers will pick up bill for defence works, says former flood strategy MP Oliver Letwin
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NewsSustainability Rising Star award open for nominations
Last year鈥檚 winner was Lisa Pasquale from Six Cylinder
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NewsThames Water picks 拢57m consultancy framework winners
Big name consultants among winners on water infrastructure framework
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NewsWorkers 'perform better' in greener buildings
Harvard research finds better performance and less sick leave from workers in certified green buildings
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NewsFCC bags 拢450m energy-from-waste job
Spanish contractor to start construction after funding from Green Investment Bank
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NewsCyber attack risk to nuclear power plants revealed
World Energy Council urges firms to build greater resilience into energy infrastructure as threat grows
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NewsMillions of pounds of retrofit work 'wasted,' says report
Constructing Excellence in Wales report shows insulation work done without proper assesment and in unsuitable homes
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NewsCall for review of 鈥榗ostly鈥� smart meter programme
The Institute of Directors has hit out at what it calls the government鈥檚 鈥渃omplex and costly鈥� smart meter rollout programme
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FeaturesSustainability: The housing 鈥榯rilemma鈥�
How can the UK deliver the volume of new homes required without sacrificing wellbeing or environmental performance?