Special report: sustainability
Series: Contract Journal ; 415(6397) 2 October 2002, 24-30(7)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Four articles examine the issues facing UK construction on sustainability. "Solar perplexus" looks at solar energy, and particularly how the British government has introduced a new grant to encourage its wider use. "Wood you believe it!" discusses how Finland is ahead of the UK in its use of timber buildings, and what can be learnt from their experiences. "Residual matters" analyses the issue of substituting primary aggregates with secondary products, and the processing of industrial residues. "Pipe dreams" reviews a recent pipeline project, which recycles old materials and equipment.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS66211 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 120868-1001 |
Four articles examine the issues facing UK construction on sustainability. "Solar perplexus" looks at solar energy, and particularly how the British government has introduced a new grant to encourage its wider use. "Wood you believe it!" discusses how Finland is ahead of the UK in its use of timber buildings, and what can be learnt from their experiences. "Residual matters" analyses the issue of substituting primary aggregates with secondary products, and the processing of industrial residues. "Pipe dreams" reviews a recent pipeline project, which recycles old materials and equipment.