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Hydrofracking for energy resources: Shale gas, geothermal and hydrocarbons

9 Oct 2012 -A jointICE/SECEDdiscussion and debate featuring speakers from industry and academia who have recent experience in this field of energy exploration, which is of increasing importance to the UK and worldwide energy mix. Chaired by: Chris Browitt

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  • Last updated: 11 OCTOBER 2012

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  • Associated Societies , Energy , Environment & Sustainability

Unwin Lecture 2012

Building with Nature, towards sustainable hydraulic engineering (Monday 1 October 2012)

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  • Last updated: 2 OCTOBER 2012

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  • Environment & Sustainability , Innovation and research , Maritime

Sustainable Procurement - London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics construction programme

This case study looks at a number of initiatives during the period from 2007 until mid-2011 related to the procurement and construction of the sporting facilities, the ’Park‘, and also the Olympic and Paralympic Village; with the aim of providing a learning legacy for sustainable procurement.

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  • Last updated: 28 AUGUST 2012

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  • Environment & Sustainability , Learning Legacy

The Digital National Framework

The Digital National Framework is a website that promotes the integration and sharing of location-based information from multiple sources. It supports the objectives of the UK Location Strategy and the rollout of the UK Location Programme.

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  • Last updated: 24 AUGUST 2012

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  • Environment & Sustainability , Transport , Water

Towards zero carbon housing - lessons from Northern Europe

Changes to building regulations have radically improved standards of thermal efficiency in new housing over the past three decades, however yet higher levels of efficiency will be required if the UK is to meet long-term emission targets. A seminar titled Towards zero carbon housing lessons fr....

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  • Last updated: 24 AUGUST 2012

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  • Environment & Sustainability

Setting-out procedures for the modern built environment

This practical pocket book provides concise guidance on the procedures for setting out most forms of building and civil engineering works. Based on years of practical experience, these procedures apply to the majority of construction sites. This second edition is right up-to-date with current be....

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  • Last updated: 24 AUGUST 2012

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  • Environment & Sustainability

Easy access environmental management: Implementation of BS 8555 in the construction sector, Phases 1–6: Guidance workbook

The Easy access environmental management package has been developed to help construction companies understand and implement an effective environmental management system in line with best practice standards.

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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  • Environment & Sustainability

Planning for SuDS - making it happen

Sustainable drainage systems, or SuDS, are a more natural approach to managing rainfall where it falls. They are an important part of delivering sustainable communities and development, and should be considered together with established requirements and best practice guidelinesfor public open sp....

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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  • Environment & Sustainability

Working with wildlife: Guidance for the construction industry

The UK has a long history of wildlife conservation dating back to the establishment of royal hunting grounds, such as the New Forest, in the 11th century. However, the 20th century saw increasing concern regarding the loss of wildlife on a national scale, mainly because of changes in agricultura....

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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  • Environment & Sustainability , Law and Contracts

Whole-life infrastructure asset management: Good practice guide for civil infrastructure

Thisbest practice guide identifies the principles of effective whole-life infrastructure asset management for long life civil engineering infrastructure assets, particularly in the transport and distribution industries, describes the key steps to successfully implement such whole life infrastruc....

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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  • Environment & Sustainability

Open space opportunities for previously developed land

This guide informs the reader of the opportunities associated with creating open space on previously developed land and advice on how to deliver projects, in line with best practice. It has been developed to be relevant to stakeholders working across the UK, including information on relevant pol....

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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  • Environment & Sustainability

Invasive species management for infrastructure managers and the construction industry

Business and industry need to respond to the challenge of invasive plants and animals, the cost of which, both economical and environmental, has increased dramatically in recent years. This guide focuses on the impact of invasive species, and the legislation, policy and best practice guidelines ....

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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  • Environment & Sustainability

Guide to sustainable procurement in construction

In the next 40 years, the worlds population is likely to double. In theory this is good news for the construction industry because all those extra people will need homes, schools, workplaces and infrastructure. But the world is of finite resources and within 40 years, many of the natural resourc....

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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  • Environment & Sustainability , Management

Environmental good practice on site (3rd Edition)

Construction activities have the potential to affect the surrounding environment including neighbours as well as the wider environment.Best environmental practice enables these effects to be managed positively. They can take many forms, for example effects on surrounding flora and fauna, waterco....

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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  • Environment & Sustainability

Environmental good practice - training resource

This training resource has been designed to help all concerned with construction activities to follow environmentalbest practice.

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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  • Environment & Sustainability

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