built environment

Cities could have prime role in addressing climate crisis

15.11.2019

Laura Edgar

UK city regions have the ability to join the dots on transport, energy and the built environment to address the climate crisis and create healthier cities.

RTPI to live-stream event at Conservative conference

26.09.2018

Laura Edgar

built environment | Professional Development | recruitment | RTPI | UK

The RTPI is co-hosting an event at the Conservative Party Conference on attracting new people into the built environment profession.

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Brexit will blight government infrastructure projects, claims study

16.10.2017

Laura Edgar

The results of a survey suggest that more than 80 per cent of construction workers think Brexit will prevent government infrastructure projects from being delivered.

Climate change blueprint published in Ireland

16.03.2017

Roger Milne

Five years behind deadline, the Irish Government has finally published a draft National Mitigation Plan designed to deal with climate change.

Guidance on creating inclusive environments launched

13.03.2017

Laura Edgar

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has published a guide aimed at creating an accessible and inclusive built environment.

MPs urge creation of New Homes Ombudsman

12.07.2016

Laura Edgar

All Party Parliamentary Group | built environment | construction | England | Housing

A cross-party group of MPs and construction experts wants a new body to mediate in disputes between homebuyers and house builders.

Government should consider built environment committee report – RTPI

19.05.2016

Laura Edgar

A number of built environment organisations have written a letter urging communities secretary Greg Clark to take seriously a number of recommendations made by the House of Lords Select Committee on National Policy for the Built Environment.

England round-up: Built environment committee criticises government housing policy; Consultation launched on new planning proposals

19.02.2016

Laura Edgar

A round-up of planning news in England: 13 February-19 February, 2016

Built environment committee criticises government housing policy

19.02.2016

Laura Edgar

built environment | England | Housing | Housing and Planning Bill | National Policy for the Built Environment Committee

The current government policy is “unlikely” to meet the demand for both the quality and quantity of housing required in England, the National Policy for the Built Environment Committee has said.

London Society inaugurates APPG for London’s Planning and Built Environment

23.10.2015

Laura Edgar

An All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for London’s Planning and Built Environment has been established.

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