Environmental issues in construction - a desk study
Project Report PR 73
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Construction Management Supplement
Series
Project Report
Abstract
Uses CIRIA benchmark reports SP93 and SP94 (both 1993) to define recent progress and identify gaps in guidance and industry action in the following categories; Sustainable development, Carbon dioxide emissions. Human productivity in buildings, Resource use and recycling, Water conservation, Renewable resource issues, Contaminated land, Groundwater contamination and Impact on the local environment.
ISBN
9780860178736
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- Environmental issues/energy
- Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
- Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
Publisher History
CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
Accuris
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