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100 _aRaynsford, N
245 _aSustainable construction: the government's role
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490 _aCivil Engineering
_v138(special issue 2) November 2000, 16-22(7)
520 _aA detailed review of government approach to achieving sustainable development in the construction industry. Considers the construction strategy outlined in "Building a better quality of life", and highlights the role government guidance and regulations play in promoting sustainable construction, for example, how the new Building Regulations Part M will improve access for disabled people and promote social inclusion. Article also discusses sustainability in relation to responsible water management, the development of brownfield sites, enhancing the built environment, and improving the road network and accessibility. References.
590 _aABS
650 _aBROWNFIELD SITES
650 _aROAD NETWORK
650 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT
650 _aWATER MANAGEMENT
650 _aBUILDING REGULATIONS PART M
650 _aSUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
650 _aSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
650 _aBUILDING A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE
690 _aBUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION-SUSTAINABLE
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