Sustainability
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SuDS – the final hurdle
It has taken five years for SuDS to make it from legislation into planning requirements but from April that will finally be the case. Now we just need the planning guidance, says Sam Ibbott. -
Video: Matthew Spencer on engaging the public with environmental issues
Following his presentation at the recent Environment Industries Commission annual conference, Green Alliance director Matthew Spencer sets out the key pre-election issues. -
Infrastructure carbon management PAS Standard to be created
Construction Industry Council publishes tender documents to find author for new British Standard for low carbon management. -
Video: Desiree Lopez explains how voters can be engaged by environmental policies
New language required to ensure environment is relevant as a General Election issue. -
Video: Mark Watts - devolved power and city mayors key to sustainable future
Critical decisions to tackle climate change needed in the next five years, warns C40 boss Mark Watts. -
Video: Cameroon Catalyst leads the next generation of engineers
WSP's Claire Gott awarded MBE in the New Year Honours list for setting up and driving development charity in Cameroon - this video explains why. -
Video: Julia Groves of Trillion Fund on how to make energy efficiency "sexy" in 2015
Engaging the public and putting their savings to work in infrastructure is critical to building a low carbon future, says Groves. -
Video: Barry Gardiner, shadow environment minister, on Labour's pre-election promises
Embrace the environment for a sustainable economy - "to drive growth and because it is the right thing to do", says Labour. -
Rethinking redevelopment
Innovative thinking on remediation of contaminated land can deliver major savings and enable more brownfield development says Dr Ian Ross of ARCADIS. -
Video: John Cridland - energy is the issue that stands out
CBI director general explains why environment issues are key to business.