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The drive towards low-carbon construction - Sustainability video from NBS
The introduction of the Climate Change Act 2008 has committed the UK to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to 80% of 1990 levels by 2050, while the Carbon Reduction Commitment (scheduled for late 2009) will introduce a statutory carbon emission trading scheme for organisations consuming above a
Code for Sustainable Homes: Waste - Sustainability video from NBS
This programme begins with an overview of the waste generated in the UK, the volume we produce, where it comes from and, ultimately, where it ends up.
Towards 2020 - The UK's Low Carbon Transition Plan - Sustainability video from NBS
Published in July 2009, the Low Carbon Transition Plan sets out how the Government plans to meet its binding carbon budget of a 34% cut in carbon emissions on 1990 levels by 2020. This programme highlights some of the main changes taking place in power supply, waste, homes and workplaces, and
Sustainable property: does it make economic sense? - Sustainability video from NBS
How do we put a value on sustainability in property? In this exclusive clip from NBS Learning Channels we speak to two co-authors of a recent RICS report entitled 'Sustainable Property Investment and Management – Key Issues and Challenges' which addresses this very question.
Getting on top of green roofs - Sustainability video from NBS
There are numerous advantages to be derived from the development of green roofs. These include a positive effect on the environment and the encouragement of wildlife. This programme discusses the physical requirements for the introduction of effective green roofs, and the standards that need to be
Code for Sustainable Homes - Materials - Sustainability video from NBS
The programme begins with an overview of the category's three sections: Environmental Impact of Materials (Mat 1), Responsible Sourcing of Materials – Basic Building Elements (Mat 2) and Responsible Sourcing of Materials – Finishing Elements (Mat 3).
Code for Sustainable Homes: Health and wellbeing - Sustainability video from NBS
This programme takes a look at 'health and well-being' – Category 7 in the 'Code for Sustainable Homes'.
Sustainable Development: Does it Make Economic Sense - Sustainability video from NBS
Healthy indoor environments contribute significantly to human health and wellbeing. But how do we put a value on sustainability in property? We speak to two co-authors of a recent RICS report entitled' Sustainable Property Investment & Management - Key Issues and Challenges' which addresses this
The Code for Sustainable Homes - Sustainability video from NBS
Sustainability article on The Code for Sustainable Homes
Code for Sustainable Homes - Management - Sustainability video from NBS
The programme gives an overview of the category's four sections: Home User Guide (M1), Considerate Constructors Scheme (M2), Construction Site Impacts (M3) and Security (M4). It runs through the goal of Best Practice schemes and explains the role of Architectural Liaison Officers (ALOs) and Crime
