{"product_id":"sustainable-property-development-isbn-9780632058044","title":"Sustainable Property Development","description":"This 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  \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  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiles Keeping\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of \u003cem\u003eSustainable Property Development: A Guide to Real Estate and the Environment\u003c\/em\u003e, published by Wiley. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Shiers\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of \u003cem\u003eSustainable Property Development: A Guide to Real Estate and the Environment\u003c\/em\u003e, published by Wiley.   Environmental awareness is no longer optional. The legal, fiscal and planning policy frameworks, as well as the demands of increasingly informed building occupiers and owners, make it essential for property professionals to understand the issues affecting sustainability.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this clear and lively primer on sustainable real estate, property-related environmental issues are identified, defined and explained in an easy-to-follow style, making it ideal for both students and practitioners. A sustainable approach to development is explored with reference to relevant background information, practical issues and the problems posed via four key topics:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLocation of property: greenfield and brownfield development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContamination: dealing with polluted land\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreen property: the design of lower environmental impact building\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProcurement: sustainability in the UK construction industry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book has been carefully structured to provide a single introductory text examining the relationship between environmental issues and the design and development of property, using:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuggested learning outcomes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeadline questions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBackground\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical problems and solutions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePossible future directions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearning materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReferences and sources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990119137509,"sku":"NP9780632058044","price":70.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780632058044.jpg?v=1761786585","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/sustainable-property-development-isbn-9780632058044","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}