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Grand Designs: An Environmental Assessment
Ali Stanton, of Argyll Environmental, discusses the TV prgramme Grand Designs and the showcasing of planning costs and delays in the building process.
Argyll Environmental discusses GIS in Data Visualisation
Jake Hawkey, consultancy manager at Argyll Environmental discusses the use of GIS in its new data visualisation service for property portfolios
Making the most of SuDS
Martin Lambley, product manager for stormwater at Wavin, explains how the effective use of sustainable urban drainage solutions (SuDS) can support change in the ways we plan, design and build towns and cities.
Landmark reacts to the National Planning Policy Framework
Following Revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework, Landmark offer their views and expert option on the updated document
Landmark reacts to National Planning Policy Framework
Landmark discuss the National Planning Policy Framework revisions, discussing the benefits of it's greater clarity and support
With the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local...
Large Precast Attenuation Concrete Panel Tank at Holmfirth Housing Development
FP McCann discuss a recent installation of a Precast Concrete panel tank system for housing developer Orion Homes in Holmfirth
National Infrastructure Commission publish first ever assessment of UK’s needs
The National Infrastructure Commission has published its first ever assessment of the UK's economic infrastructure needs.
National Infrastructure Assessment urges green revolution
The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has today published its first-ever assessment of UK infrastructure and has stated that Britain has a “golden opportunity” to switch to greener ways of providing energy to homes and businesses
CPRE react to interim report of the Raynsford Review
CPRE welcomes a new interim report by former housing minister Nick Raynsford reviewing the planning system in England, which will be presented to the House of Lords today (15 May)
Debunking permeable paving myths
Chris Griffiths of Marshalls challenges some of the common misconceptions about permeable paving in controlling surface water
Extreme storms: International examples of building resilience
After a year of wild weather around the world and with Britain facing the threat of more extreme storms, Anthony Guay of Ramboll UK looks at what we can learn from international approaches to flood protection
Green Infrastructure Challenge won by Slough waste recycling centre
The CIBSE and ARCC Network awarded the second Green Infrastructure Challenge to a busy waste recycling centre in Slough for its design
Ensuring drainage systems are sustainable must be a focus for planning...
Stuart Pearce, Managing Director, GeoSmart Information explains the importance of planning developments with sustainable drainage systems in mind
Housebuilding agenda should not mean poor performing properties
Simon Storer, Chief Executive, BRUFMA explains why the government's housebuilding agenda should focus on the quality of new builds as well as the quantity
Sustainable drainage systems: are we missing out on the benefits?
Laura Grant, Policy Adviser at the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management outlines why sustainable drainage systems are a vital component of any...
New report challenges the government’s SuDS policy
A new report that attempts to provide a roadmap for flood prevention is described as a ‘direct challenge’ to the government’s existing policy on SuDS.
Developing where we live: what does it take to be a...
Angela Cornell, of Fisher German outlines the role of the planner and the challenges faced in bringing a site to the development stage.
Environmental permits and works to main rivers or sea defences
Where works to main rivers or sea defences are to be carried out, environmental permits will be required. Here, CIP Ltd explain what is...
A rare opportunity to ‘turn the tide’
Oliver Johnson, Policy Executive at Environmental Industries Commission outlines the challenges caused by flooding and highlights details from the Turning the Tide report...
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The latest edition of BIM Today is now live!
We are just over a month on from the government’s April deadline for BIM Level 2 to be implemented on centrally procured public sector...
BIM Level 2 – providing the environment for BIM to flourish
Karen Alford, Flood Risk Manager, digital asset data and information at the Environment Agency outlines the progress made by the organisation from an employers...
Lobbyist call for SuDS clause in Housing Bill
Civil engineers and architects are lobbying to ensure housing legislation will protect homes from flooding…
A number of organisations have joined together to ensure flood...
The potential pitfalls of brownfield redevelopment
With the country in the grip of a housing shortage, combined with the Government’s target of building 200,000 new homes each year, brownfield sites...
Planning for sustainable drainage systems
Sam Ibbott, Deputy Public Affairs Director at Environmental Industries Commission examines the latest government consultation on SuDs and the new approach of delivering it...
Planning for SuDs
Sam Ibbott, Deputy Public Affairs Director at Environmental Industries Commission examines the latest government consultation on SuDs and the new approach of delivering it through the planning system.
Plan and prepare
The Environment Agency explains how communities can take steps to prepare for flooding.
Flooding can be devastating and it poses a risk to life, property...