{"product_id":"sustainable-property-development-9780632058044","title":"Sustainable Property Development","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book identifies, defines and explains in detail property-related environmental issues. It is written in an easy-to-follow style and presented in a lively format. \u003cp\u003eIssues are explained with reference to relevant background information, practical issues and problems posed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is supported by current case studies, and there is learning material - with model answers - for students and lecturers to use for group work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach topic - e.g. law, economics, property development - is structured in the same way: headline - the big issues and important questions; background - historical, legislative, technical; practical problems and solutions; discussion points; case studies; sources of information\/further study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. THE LOCATION OF PROPERTY: GREENFIELD AND BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested learning outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeadlines: big issues and important questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical problems and solutions, current approaches, techniques and models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 1: Locations and site-finding for developments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarket information and market research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating sites for different uses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigation site-specific characteristics of potential development sites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 2: Government policy regarding location of development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePPG1: general principles of the planning system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePPG3: housing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePPG6: retailing and town centres.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePPG13: transport.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePPG23: planning and pollution control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Urban Task Force.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrban White Paper: \u003ci\u003eOur Towns and Cities: The Future – Delivering an Urban Renaissance.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 3: Recent trends in development within city\/town centres (as elements of urban regeneration).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrban regeneration: an introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixed use development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLand assembly and partnerships between developers and local authorities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancial aid for necessary redevelopment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegional Development Agencies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources of public finance for regeneration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning obligations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePossible future directions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning materials: problems to solve\/issues to discuss in lectures and seminars.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome questions and issues for discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamples of media coverage of the issue of regeneration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and sources for further study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther resources: websites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. CONTAMINATION: DEALING WITH POLLUTED LAND.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested learning outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeadlines: big issues and important questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical causes of contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGovernment action to address contaminated land.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining contaminated land today.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ‘suitable for use’ standard.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho is liable for contamination?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmount of land that is contaminated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlled waters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical problems and solutions, current approaches, techniques and models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy does it matter whether a site is contaminated?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegistration of contaminated land.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a team of advisers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspection methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemediation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePossible future directions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome questions and issues for discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion points using examples of media coverage of the issue of contaminated land.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther resources and websites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. GREEN PROPERTY: THE DESIGN OF LOWER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT BUILDINGS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested learning outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeadlines: big issues and important questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining green buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome important questions that need to be addressed when considering green buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBREEAM: an environmental building design and management tool.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne Million Sustainable Homes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical problems and solutions, current approaches, techniques and models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhole system solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocation and site issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergy systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreen specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLCAs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe benefits of green buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePossible future directions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome questions and issues for discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion point using examples of media coverage of the issue of green property.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther resources and websites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. PROCUREMENT: SUSTAINABILITY AND THE UK CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested learning outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeadlines: big issues and important questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining procurement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey stages in the procurement process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecent industry reports.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical problems and solutions, current approaches, techniques and models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreen taxes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Performance Indicators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimising the use of resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing pollution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing and managing waste.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving workforce management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon types of contractual arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Project Manager.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign and Build.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement Contracting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccelerating Change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnical guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePossible future directions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome questions and issues for discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion points using examples of media coverage of issues relating to the UK construction industry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther resources and websites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49403471298903,"sku":"9780632058044","price":51.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780632058044.jpg?v=1730483569","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/sustainable-property-development-9780632058044","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}