UK progress on environmental obligations ‘largely off track’, watchdog warns

The Government is falling behind on its ambitions to restore the UK’s natural environment and meet other environmental obligations, a new progress report from the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has warned. The post UK progress on environmental obligations ‘largely off track’, watchdog warns appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

UK progress on environmental obligations ‘largely off track’, watchdog warns

The government is falling behind on its ambitions to restore the UK’s natural environment and meet other environmental obligations, a new progress report from the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has warned. The post UK progress on environmental obligations ‘largely off track’, watchdog warns appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Environmental Delivery Plans could create ‘conflict of interest’ for Natural England, EAC warns

The government’s planned utilisation of Environmental Delivery Plans (EDPs) to simplify planning regulations regarding the natural environment could create a “conflict of interest” for Natural England, the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has warned. The post Environmental Delivery Plans could create ‘conflict of interest’ for Natural England, EAC warns appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Actions not words: How will we deliver the quality built environment we deserve?

Built assets underpin society and the economy. We must deliver a built environment that supports the needs of society while minimising its impact on the natural environment, argues Alison Nicholl, head of Constructing Excellence. The post Actions not words: How will we deliver the quality built environment we deserve? appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Resource management reform updated

The second Resource Management Reform Update of 2025 was issued in April, and focuses on the Government’s recent announcement of two new pieces of legislation to replace the Resource Management Act 1991. Resource Management Reform Minister Chris Bishop says two new Acts would cover planning and the natural environment. Bishop says replacing the RMA will […] The post Resource management reform updated appeared first on Building Today.

TED - Renzo Piano - Architecture & the Architect 13072018

Legendary architect Renzo Piano -- the mind behind such indelible buildings as The Shard in London, the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the new Whitney Museum of Art in New York City -- takes us on a stunning tour through his life's work. With the aid of gorgeous imagery, Piano makes an eloquent case for architecture as the answer to our dreams, aspirations and desire for beauty.