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Green construction code aims to improve commercial buildings
The International Code Council earlier this week launched the first public version of the International Green Construction Code, which aims to bring together standards for the environmental performance of commercial buildings.
UK amends building regulations to improve energy efficiency
The UK Government has issued amended building regulations, which will come into force in October this year, to improve the energy efficiency of new and refurbished homes.
Carbon Trust to raise £350 million fund to transform commercial properties
The UK’s Carbon Trust is joining forces with fund manager Threadneedle and developer Stanhope to raise £350 million for the refurbishment of commercial properties.
US energy efficiency initiatives will create 333,000 jobs in 2010
The US Administration’s recently announced residential and commercial retrofit programmes and boosts to energy efficient manufacturing will create 333,000 jobs this year, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
UK overhauls rules for ‘green’ planning and unveils new eco-towns
UK Housing and Planning Minister John Healey yesterday announced an overhaul of ‘green’ planning rules and a second wave of eco-towns.
US Government backs energy-saving windows
The US Department of Energy announced last week that it is to back a Minnesota-based company making energy-saving windows with a $72 million loan.
Sustainable buildings honoured by BREEAM Awards
Sixteen of the most sustainable buildings were honoured last week at Ecobuild in London as part of the BREEAM Awards 2010.
IBM and Johnson Controls join forces to create smart buildings
IBM and Johnson Controls have announced plans to join forces to make buildings smarter, reducing energy and water use.
Masdar City competition seeks out sustainable concrete
Masdar City, the carbon-neutral, zero-waste clean technology development in Abu Dhabi, is looking for companies to develop energy and resource efficient low-carbon concrete.
Communities should get together on heating, water and waste, says report
Local communities should get together on heating, rainwater harvesting and waste disposal and reuse schemes, recommends the UK Green Building Council and the Zero Carbon Hub.