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  What does zero carbon mean?
May 15, 2008

The latest Government edict in the fight to reduce carbon emissions across the UK has been to decree that all new houses and blocks of flats must be zero carbon by 2016. What does this actually mean, asks Patrick Bellew, apart from extremely low fuel bills for the lucky owners?
  The future of housing unveiled at Ecobuild 2008
Feb 27, 2008

February 26th 2008, London - ruralZED™, a consortium of architects and specialist manufacturers at the cutting edge of the eco house-building industry, today launched the UK’s first affordable, carbon neutral house at the annual EcoBuild exhibition...
  The call of the wild
Feb 1, 2008

County Estate Management (CEM) has four ecological havens at properties under management that include a rare snail sanctuary, two bird sanctuaries and a wetlands park. Andreas Palikiras discusses their biodiversity and importance to local life...
  Controlling Pests on the Block
Oct 9, 2007
Most buildings require some form of pest control service.
This can range from removing wasp nests to pigeon proofing. As with any service delivered through a managing agent or third party, to be effective, the delivery has to be managed and the lines of communication good.
  Energy Performance Certificates For Rented Properties Announced
Aug 9, 2007
A Government circular has announced a timetable for the requirement for all landlords of rented homes to have energy performance certificates (EPC) for their properties.
  Introduction to heating in flats
Jul 16, 2007
With sustainable living and energy in particular dominating the latest headlines can residents benefit from a sustainable energy supply from community services as well as ‘common sense’ measures such as energy efficient lighting and switching off appliances? What are the merits of community services with private billing?
  IT to the planet's rescue!
May 22, 2007
By Joan Senior The issue of saving the environment is high on most people's agendas, and anyone involved with the day-to-day property management of residential schemes, whether a landlord, developer, freeholder, resident management company or right-to-manage company, will be on the look-out for ways in which they can be more environmentally sound.
  Business big shot
May 22, 2007
Gerry Fox was one of the speakers at the Commonhold Conference '07 on 16th May at the London Stock Exchange. The conference was organised by News on the Block.
  Sustainable living - the future is green
Mar 27, 2007
With an increasing awareness of the threat posed by global warming, Dr Paul Beckett, director of environmental consultancy Phlorum, examines the future of sustainability in the redevelopment and housing sector.
  Green views from the industry
Mar 27, 2007
County Estate Management (CEM), a leading residential managing agent is developing a system to promote green practices and encourage energy conservation at their properties under management. It is part of a comprehensive range of carbon footprint assessments executed at property level and aimed to improve efficiency and make homes greener.