Tearing up blacklists: difficulties with excluded-materials lists may be resolved through an alternative approach which puts the emphasis on good practice

Article Abstract:

Excluded-materials lists aimed to prevent the use of materials that could risk health and safety. They were introduced to the UK construction industry in the late 1980s, but there is evidence that they have complicated the process of materials selection, as lists are often technically incorrect, not clearly worded and are often excessively long. Alternatives to lists have been explored, such as a definitive excluded materials list produced by an independent body, the introduction of a non-material specific clause and a change in emphasis from exclusion to good practice.

Safety and security measures, Building materials

---

Energy efficency in schools; a guide for local authority chief officers and finance officers

Article Abstract:

Few new schools are being built but there is scope for incorporating energy efficiency measures in existing buildings that are being refurbished. Guidance is provided in a new publication, 'A Guide To Energy Efficient Refurbishment' and applies to all types of school building. As well as refurbishment work, energy can be saved by better management and good housekeeping by the users of the building.

Energy use, Schools, Energy conservation

---

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Digital cameras. Collective stereographic photo essays: an integrated approach to probing consumption experiences in depth
• Abstracts: Eating out for special occasions. Conjoint respondents as adaptive decision makers
• Abstracts: Royal intervention prompted Belfast design initiative. Star attraction. Beveridge in Belfast
• Abstracts: Be your absolute best with corn. Feel your best ever-starting today!. The absolute best bra for you!
• Abstracts: Optimal patent breadth and length with costly imitation. High-tech clusters, technology spillovers, and trade secret laws

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.