The realisation that the methods employed and decisions made by property investors can have negative social and environmental consequences has led some to call for the principles of ëSocially Responsible Investmentí (SRI) developed in equities investment, to be applied to property. However,...

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From 1980 to 2003 urbanisation in China has made huge strides the world has ever seen, with 290% increase in urban population and 230% increase in per capita urban housing space. Recently, housing development, dominated by the market, has favoured large scale housing estates, which create whole...

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There has been a rapid increase in the number of low environmental impact or 'green' buildings constructed in recent years, due to factors such as the UK government's Sustainable Development Strategy, new environmental legislation and perceived operational and business advantages. Consequently,...

In examining the impact of environmental issues on construction law, recent construction-related legislation and litigation can be seen as indicators of the growing importance of specific property-related environmental issues. Through reference to relevant literature and law reports, several...