Sustainability in the construction industry [electronic resource]
Language: English Series: RICS Feature ; 12 March 2008Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Briefly discusses some of the issues surrounding sustainability in the construction industry. Explains the concept of sustainable development, highlights the construction perspective, and considers sustainability and development, with reference to the Code for Sustainable Homes. Considers what developers should do to achieve greater sustainability and highlights the JCT's consultation on whether contracts should deal with sustainability.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 142880-2001 |
Briefly discusses some of the issues surrounding sustainability in the construction industry. Explains the concept of sustainable development, highlights the construction perspective, and considers sustainability and development, with reference to the Code for Sustainable Homes. Considers what developers should do to achieve greater sustainability and highlights the JCT's consultation on whether contracts should deal with sustainability.