Features

Ecobuild, the world’s biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment, is bigger than ever this year, bringing together more than 1,000 suppliers of sustainable construction products at London’s Earls Court between Tuesday 02 March and Thursday 04 March 2010.

Make a note in your diary for this year’s event.

A year’s a long time in politics, and planning. Boris Johnson swept to power in 2008 on a platform of change, and the existing London Plan was one of his first changes. In the face of recent parliamentary criticism, LGE looks at his current draft.

Kenneth Ross on the high profile negligence claims against Corby Borough Council following brownfield reclamation in the borough.

Dr Richard Boyle, Brownfield Technical Consultant, the Homes and Communities Agency, says unlocking brownfield land is the key to a sustainable future.

John Newton, MD of The Energy Consultancy, tells you everything you need to know about working with wildlife.

It can sometimes seem that archaeologists exist solely to frustrate planners and developers as they go about their business. Not so, says Dr Andrew Fitzpatrick

Kathryn Whittington, PR Coordinator, Institute for Archaeologists, on the major changes to the profession of the last 20 years.

York Archaeological Trust is an independent charity, founded in 1972, which investigates the past for the benefit of present communities and future generations.

Sue Hodgett, chief executive of the Institute of Healthcare Management, on the challenges ahead for the sector.

The Welsh Assembly Government is developing a new regulatory framework for housing associations in Wales with the emphasis on stronger, more consistent regulation.

The Department for Children’s, Schools and families (DCSF) wants BSF to deliver much more than new buildings.

By Tim Byles, chief executive, Partnerships for Schools.

Alan Aldridge, Executive Director of the Energy Services and Technology Association, explains the CRC Energy Efficiency scheme.

Employees are ready to help save energy and money in the workplace.