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Sustainability
Sustainability Spotlight is an informative and topical learning resource covering a range of issues relating to sustainable construction. Programmes included are The Code for Sustainable Homes, SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems) and WRAP – Recycling and Waste Reduction.
Each programme, carefully chosen from NBS Learning Channels, provides essential guidance and explores the implications for the construction sector through debate and in-depth interviews with leading industry experts.
To watch your free sustainability programmes, please click on the relevant links below.
The Code for Sustainable HomesThis programme investigates what zero carbon really means and if the Government’s target to make all new homes zero carbon by 2016 is realistic and indeed, is there such a thing as a zero carbon house. |
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SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems)This programme looks at the reasons for adopting SUDS, investigates different types of SUDS systems, and explores techniques and regulations for their correct installation and maintenance. |
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WRAP - Recycling and Waste ReductionThis programme takes an in-depth look at the initiatives used by WRAP to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and to increase the amount of recycled content used in construction. |
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As of November 2008,