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245 _aPrivate developers shun BRE's EcoHomes scheme
260 _c2001
490 _aENDS Report
_v(320) September 2001, 31-32(2)
520 _aReports on the EcoHomes scheme set up by the Building Research Esblishment (BRE) to encourage better environmental standards in new housing. Since its launch in April 2000, only nine developers have been registered under EcoHomes, with most support coming from housing associations and builders of affordable housing. Concludes that the industry must improve its voluntary environmental performance or face new regulatory requirements. Also refers to a new set of environmental performance indicators set up to promote sustainable working practices in the construction industry. More information is available at the Movement for Innovation (M4i) website: http://www.m4i.org.uk.
590 _aABS
650 _aENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
650 _aENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
650 _aHOUSE BUILDERS
650 _aPRIVATE DEVELOPERS
650 _aNEW HOUSING
650 _aPERFORMANCE INDICATORS
650 _aCONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
650 _aECOHOMES
650 _aBUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT
690 _aENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND CONSULTANCY
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