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only single body able to speak with authority on the diverse issues connected with
construction without being constrained by the self-interest of any particular sector of the
industry.
Sustainability Works software:
Sustainability Works is an online software package which helps deliver sustainable
housing development efficiently, from policy level to project delivery. A joint
development by such organizations as the Building Research Establishment (BRE), the
Housing Corporation, the Peabody Trust, and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the
Sustainability Works software helps users to deliver the key agenda of sustainable
development which is increasingly demanded by planning authorities, regulators, funders
and consumers of housing. BRE EcoHomes standards are also fully integrated into the
software. Sustainability Works can be used for urban and rural situations, new buildings,
and rehabilitation and regeneration projects. It covers the whole spectrum of sustainable
development from the land usage and social aspects to technical details of building
construction, water and energy use. Whether a newcomer to sustainable development or
an experienced practitioner, Sustainability Works can help one write robust sustainable
development policies, set and monitor realistic sustainability targets for projects, and
make rapid BRE EcoHomes predictions on specific developments. Sustainability Works
now has over 1400 registered organizations from both the private and public sectors.
Initially designed for the housing association sector, it is now in day to day usage by
architects, surveyors, house builders and local authorities. The complete integration of
BRE EcoHomes standards makes it increasingly useful, as increasingly funders and
regulators require EcoHomes compliance. Accessible from anywhere in the world as long
as the computer has basic internet access, Sustainability Works combines an extensive
reference database with interactive software. This unique combination allows users to
write, edit and store their own sustainable development policy and project development
details with the benefit of Sustainability Works’ expert research and guidance.
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB):
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is the international voice of the building
professional, representing an unequalled body of knowledge concerning the management
of the total building process. The CIOB has over 42,000 members, all of them being
skilled managers, building professionals, or building program students with a common
commitment to achieving and maintaining the highest possible standards in the building
industry. Chartered Member status, represented by the designations MCIOB (member)
and FCIOB (fellow), is recognized internationally as the mark of a true professional in
the construction industry. Membership includes access to its range of publications,
admission into events and activities, the right to use the CIOB’s library with more than
15,000 articles and publications, career advice, assistance from the Benevolent Fund
which supports members and their families in times of crisis or difficulty, and a range of
additional offers including financial services, deals on insurance, training courses, and
reduced-priced software. With its increasing international membership and growing
profile in the UK, the CIOB is making a very influential contribution to one of the
world’s most important industries.
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