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Provides an overview of key issues and initiatives relating to sustainability in the UK and internationally.
Contents
1. Introduction 2. Sustainability of construction 3. UK tools for measuring and rating sustainability of building materials and products 4. The international standard scene 5. Common features of assessment tools 6. Conclusions
Customer Reviews
Biography
BRE Global, UK
By: C Atkinson, A Yates and M Wyatt
36 pages, Illustrations
Another title in this publisher's series of compact, informative guides, this report summarises the issues faced by the construction industry when challenged to ensure sustainability is enforced and measured. Designed to provide an introduction rather than a comprehensive guide, the report outlines a sample of the tools and initiatives used to ensure enhanced performance in this wide, complex and ever-changing field. Brief and well illustrated, this title is an excellent starting point for those new to this particular area of sustainability. The Environmentalist, magazine of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment"