Environmental handbook for building and civil engineering projects. Part 1: design and specification

Publication C512

CIRIA, 2000
Environmental handbook for building and civil engineering projects. Part 1: design and specification Download document

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Abstract

The main sections of this part of the environmental handbook comprise: introduction to the key issues involved; agreeing the brief and setting the project environmental policy; inception and feasibility; primary design choices and scheme design; detailed design, working drawings and specifications. Issues covered include: policy and legislation; client and project team commitment; land use and conservation issues; resources, waste minimisation, reuse and recycling; protection of the natural environment from pollution and hazardous substances; energy conservation; internal environment.

History

First published as CIRIA Special Publication 97.

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9780860175124

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Transport facilities
  • Legal issues and management
  • Design work/drawings
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Special subject areas
  • Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
  • Specifications

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.

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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.

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