Health

Washing out silicosis

It was in 2002 that Perry Gottesfeld, a public health professional, started Occupational Knowledge (OK) International in San Francisco in the US. His outfit helps developing countries curb illnesses caused by exposure to hazardous materials and environments in places of work.

Publication Date: 
01/01/2010
Civil Society
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Stone Industry, Health, Construction Industry, Occupational Health, Silicosis, NGO, India, Orissa (Odisha)
Climate Change

A case for climate neutrality

This UNEP publication presents examples of efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and promote

Publication Date: 
19/12/2009
UNEP
Tags:
Islands, Climate Change, Green House Gases, Buildings, Geothermal Energy, Transport, Carbon Offset, Construction Industry, Energy, Finance, Iceland, Communication
Habitat And Urbanisation

EIA clearance for construction projects: the limit is 20,000 sq.m. again

Anita Joshua

NEW DELHI: The Union Environment and Forests Ministry has decided to revert to the previous limit of 20,000 sq.m. for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) clearance for construction projects.

An EIA notification of 2006 increased the threshold limit to 50,000 sq.m. from 20,000 sq.m. and 100 hectares from 50 hectares for area development projects.
Earlier regime

Publication Date: 
13/11/2009
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Environment, Habitat And Urbanisation, Construction Industry, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF)
Air Pollution

Cars, construction polluting air

New Delhi: Saturday

Publication Date: 
10/11/2009
Times Of India (New Delhi)
Tags:
Air Pollution, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), RSPM (PM 10), Oxides Of Nitrogen (NOx), Construction Industry, Cars, CSE Study, Thermal Power Plants, Delhi
Habitat And Urbanisation

DSIIDC to construct first green building

NEW DELHI: Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) will now venture into construction of green buildings after its success in construction of low-cost houses, schools and other infrastructure projects in the Capital.

Publication Date: 
05/10/2009
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Urban Habitat, Green Buildings, Construction Industry, Delhi
Economy

Economic outlook for 2009/10

Marking a distinct break from the past the economy grew at an average of 8.5 per cent and the per capita GDP at 6.9 per cent in the five-year period from 2004/05 to 2008/09, despite the crisis-affected year of 2008/09.

Publication Date: 
01/10/2009
Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister
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Agriculture, Food Prices, Mining, Monsoons, Trade, Economy, Construction Industry, Electricity, Services, Industry, India
Habitat And Urbanisation

Call to beef up urban infrastructure

Confederation of Indian Industry, Eastern Region, organised a session with Prof. John D. Macomber, Lecturer in Real Estate at Harvard Business School, on sustainable development of urban infrastructure and construction sector here on Wednesday, according to a CII release.

Publication Date: 
01/10/2009
Business Line (New Delhi)
Tags:
Habitat And Urbanisation, Migration, Displacement, Construction Industry, People, West Bengal, Sustainable Development, Infrastructure Development
Habitat And Urbanisation

Green home: a decision making guide for owners and builders

What does a "green" home look like? What are its characteristics, and how can you ensure that you meet the highest green standards within a given budget? The answers to these questions and more are found in The Green Home, a book dedicated to teaching builders and homeowners alike about environmentally-friendly residential construction.

Publication Date: 
Sep 2009
Lynn Underwood
Delmar Cengage Learning
Tags:
Green Buildings, Construction Industry
Solid Waste

PCERF to organise symposium on waste management tomorrow

Pune The Pune Construction Engineering Research Foundation (PCERF), has organised Waste Busters, a symposium on the utilisation of waste materials for construction industry at Dr Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture, Karve nagar on August 2.

Publication Date: 
01/08/2009
Indian Express (Mumbai)
Tags:
Building Materials, Construction Industry, Solid Waste, Waste Management, Maharashtra, Pune (T)
Environment

Terms of reference [TOR] for EIA report for activities / projects requiring environmental clearance

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a planning tool now generally accepted as an integral component of sound decision-making. The Environmental Clearance [EC] process for majority of projects will comprise of a maximum of four stages

Publication Date: 
01/08/2009
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Tags:
Environment, Mining, Minerals, Asbestos, Ports, Coal, Buildings, Construction Industry, Highways, Industry, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)

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