Built Environment Channel: News & Views

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  Landlord pioneers use of antiviral air-purifying paintOctober 14, 2020
  News: UK real-estate leader pioneers application of innovative antiviral paint for interiors, proven to fight both pollution and bacteria.
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  Boost for UK construction with launch of Offsite for EveryoneOctober 2, 2020
  News: Help for UK construction towards achieving 2025 targets with launch of comprehensive suite of learning materials — Offsite for Everyone.
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  Rising like a Phoenix, Thunderbird goes global in ArizonaAugust 20, 2020
  News: Sustainable new global HQ under construction at Arizona State University in Phoenix is a turnaround story for Thunderbird B-School.
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  Former steel mill installs largest single-slope solar array in USAugust 16, 2020
  News: With 4,784 rooftop panels on a structure over 1/4 mile long, Mill 19 in Pittsburgh has the largest single-sloped solar array in the US.
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  Century up for Supply Chain Sustainability School!August 4, 2020
  News: Pioneering world-class collaboration in the built environment, the Supply Chain Sustainability School secures its 100th Partner in just 8 years.
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  First Chartered Surveyors in world to become B CorporationJuly 23, 2020
  News: One of largest independent UK property and construction consultancies has become the world’s first Chartered Surveyors to certify as a B Corporation.
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  Call to use urban car space to walk and cycle post-COVIDJune 22, 2020
  News: Call for car-free days and pedestrianisation of urban space in major world cities to encourage citizens to walk and cycle more post-COVID.
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  Developer of offsite eco homes in self-build takeoverJune 11, 2020
  News: Acquisition of self-build homes specialist by offsite eco developer will optimise manufacturing to support housebuilding ambitions of local councils.
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  Tech alliance to drive open standard for smart homesJune 8, 2020
  News: Leading names in global tech are collaborating on an open-source standard for smart homes of the future, to boost compatibility and cyber security.
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  IoT tech to help cut water leaks by up to 50%June 5, 2020
  News: 10-year deal between key names in tech comms and utilities will use Internet of Things to transform how water leaks are detected and prevented in UK.

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