The need for tax breaks in the construction of sustainable homes
Series: Site Recorder ; 121(1448) December 2003, 8(1)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Argues that the construction industry needs to be offered tax reduction incentives to encourage its greater involvement in sustainable construction and refurbishment of houses and flats, which is central to the governmentsustainable communities plan. Details aspects of green construction such as use of renewable energy, environmentally friendly building materials and the Eco Homes construction benchmark, all of which would be taken up more if tax breaks were in place.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS67405 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 124990-1001 |
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Argues that the construction industry needs to be offered tax reduction incentives to encourage its greater involvement in sustainable construction and refurbishment of houses and flats, which is central to the governmentsustainable communities plan. Details aspects of green construction such as use of renewable energy, environmentally friendly building materials and the Eco Homes construction benchmark, all of which would be taken up more if tax breaks were in place.