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Planet Positive Buildings: Cut carbon, save the Rainforest, engage local communities
Planet Positive launched their Building Certification programme at Deloitte on 28th November 2011 with over 100 invited guests from the built environment. Speakers at the launch included Paul King, UKGBC, Simon Cox, Prologis and Marco Marijewycz, Zero Carbon Hub who provided an insight into the regulatory drive to reduce whole-life carbon as well as the business case. The Planet Positive Building Certification for new buildings verifies embodi... [more]
EN 1090: New requirements for construction products made of steel and aluminum
The new European standard EN 1090-1 specifies requirements for the manufacturers of structural construction components made of steel or aluminum. Latest by July 1, 2012, these manufacturers must possess a valid certificate, if they wish to offer their products in German and EU markets. The new standard regulates the production of steel and aluminum structures and replaces the hitherto German norms DIN 18800-7 and DIN V 4113-3. “During the transit... [more]
Stewart Milne Construction Delivers Landmark Social Housing in Aberdeen
Stewart Milne Construction has completed work on Aberdeen’s first council housing project in over 30 years. As the first phase of Aberdeen City Council’s new-build social housing programme, the project saw the construction of 85 new homes at three locations across the city. The mission was to create high quality, sustainable and energy efficient 21st century housing which incorporates a degree of flexibility to meet the future needs of tenant... [more]
Desso's AirMaster helps reduce occupational asthma in the workplace
Across the world, the incidence of asthma is on the increase as more people adopt western lifestyles and become exposed to greater numbers of asthmagens. Internationally, there are an estimated 300 million asthma sufferers and, according to the World Health Organisation, some 250,000 people died from asthma worldwide in 2005 alone. Evidence suggests we cannot separate our working lives from the working environment. We respond instinctively t... [more]
Scottish Government should incorporate specific provisions for the construction industry when bidding for public sector contracts
At the moment, there are many different procedures for pre-qualifying to bid for public sector and local authority contracts. They differ between authorities and sometimes even between different departments in the same authority. The Holyrood Parliament has just concluded a lengthy consultation process involving key stakeholders from both suppliers and purchasers within public procurement. Its aim is to deliver a more standardised approach to ... [more]
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House GOP offers its own insider trading bill
New legislation from House Republicans would ban insider trading by thousands of federal officials and bar lawmakers who are convicted of a felony from collecting government pensions.
Westar complies with Clean Air Act standards
The mercury and air-toxic standards, put into action by the Environmental Protection Agency last month, is the most significant piece of environmental legislation approved by the Obama administration so far. The rules, which impose strict emission limits on coal-fired power plants in Lawrence and elsewhere, are drawing fire from those on the right who predict an increase in the cost of ...
What Wikipedia Won’t Tell You
On popular Web sites, misinformation about antipiracy legislation amounted to an abuse of trust and a misuse of power.
U.S. Republicans introduce version of bill to ban insider trading
WASHINGTON - New legislation from U.S. House Republicans would ban insider trading by thousands of federal officials and bar lawmakers who are convicted of a felony from collecting government pensions.
Pennsylvania Set to Allow Local Taxes On Shale Gas
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Senate on Tuesday passed legislation that would authorize a tax on the shale gas industry and set uniform standards for development, changes that critics said would leave many municipalities with little control over the use of their land.
Proposal requires minimum standards for dementia care in Mass. nursing homes
Patient advocates called on state lawmakers today to close a loophole in Massachusetts law that allows nursing homes to advertise specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care units, even though their workers may have no training in caring for such patients.
New Vic pig welfare standards compulsory
NEW pig welfare standards have been introduced into Victoria and apply to all people involved in pig farming including stock handlers, supervisors, managers and piggery owners.
Debate: Workplace Discrimination Laws in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – After a relatively short debate, the Missouri Senate voted 25 to 8 Tuesday in favor of...
Malloy announces utility reform legislation
Gov. Dannel Malloy on Wednesday announced a utility reform legislation, calling for performance standards in the wake of 2011's major power outages.
Congress tries to give president line-item veto
The Republican-led House is trying Wednesday to give President Barack Obama the line-item veto, a constitutionally questionable power over the purse that has been sought by both Republican and Democratic presidents.
