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Newham Environmental Sustainability Checklist

by mattstan51 @ 19/07/05 - 11:20:34

http://apps.newham.gov.uk/environment/udp/spgPdfs/Sustainability%20Check%20List.pdf

The Green Cost Code

by mattstan51 @ 18/07/05 - 15:17:01

http://www.qsnews.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=585&storyCode=3053928

article in QS news 15 July 2005

http://www.qsnews.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=575&storyCode=3059309

article in QS news 18 November 2005 - 65p/m² for sustainable

Choosing the right ADR (alternative Dispute Resolution)

by mattstan51 @ 18/07/05 - 09:32:11

http://www.rics.org/Management/Disputeavoidancemanagementandresolution/Disputemanagementandresolution/Alternativedisputeresolution/choosingadr001.htm

smart waste programme

by mattstan51 @ 15/07/05 - 12:08:00

www.smartwaste.co.uk
http://www.smartwaste.co.uk/smartaudit/downloads/gmv_Site_Guide.pdf

waste reduction by BRE on building sites

sustainability webring

by mattstan51 @ 15/07/05 - 11:43:33

http://n.webring.com/hub?ring=sustainability

BRE Environmental profiles

by mattstan51 @ 15/07/05 - 11:29:19

http://cig.bre.co.uk/envprofiles/document.jsp

has specific and generic environmental profiles for materials

An eco-view of the future

by mattstan51 @ 14/07/05 - 17:53:12

http://www.qsweek.com/nav?page=qsweek.contentspage&fixture_page=2705820&resource=2705820&view_resource=2705820

eco development

Green building is the conscience of an energy-thirsty construction industry – Franklin + Andrews revisits the principles and cost implications of eco-design

Average primary school new build & refurb costs

by mattstan51 @ 14/07/05 - 17:49:35

http://www.qsweek.com/nav?page=qsweek.contentspage&fixture_page=2748471&resource=2748471&view_resource=2748471

from BCIS

Spongenet Sustainable development forum

by mattstan51 @ 14/07/05 - 17:29:16

www.spongenet.org

'Sustainable' experience

by mattstan51 @ 12/07/05 - 10:19:36

Great Notley Primary School
M4i demonstration project
Sustainable Urban Drainage Scheme
Sedum Roof
Extensive use of recycled materials
Passive Stack Ventilation
Breathable walls, lightweight construction

Howe Dell Primary School
Sedum Roof
Termodeck heating / ventilation system
Sustainable Urban Drainage Scheme
High thermal mass

Dunraven Sixth form Centre
Rainwater recycling system (used for toilet flushing)
Passive stack ventilation

35-38 Portman Square
Use of LED lighting and active chilled beams for reduced energy usage
Will achieve Breeam rating of ‘very good’

St Leonard’s School
Sedum Roof
Passive Stack Ventilation

Bishop Justus School
Extensive Sustainable Drainage Scheme including Swales and ponds including wildlife areas
Sedum Roof

DPM from recycled plastic

by mattstan51 @ 11/07/05 - 09:58:53

http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=fI7GVLmz7Uimx4YKLGl8Wg

Look-up for steel weights

by mattstan51 @ 06/07/05 - 16:26:07

http://www.franklinsteelplc.co.uk/steel.htm

Green Specification

by mattstan51 @ 06/07/05 - 14:36:50

http://www.greenspec.co.uk/index.html

Useful central source for sustainable products

Clarinet fingering

by mattstan51 @ 02/07/05 - 11:57:39

http://www.woodwind.org/clarinet/Study/FingeringCharts/bbfinger.html