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19 November 2008	Six times too many energy assessors set to flood the market More than six times the number of energy assessors for non-domestic buildings than are needed are set to join the industry, despite earlier warnings of a shortfall.
2 September 2008	MPs criticise PFI deals The government needs to do more to ensure that deals between the public and private sectors are good value for money, an influential Commons committee has said.
2 September 2008	Stamp duty suspended on homes under £175,000 The government has announced that stamp duty is to be suspended for a year on homes costing less than £175,000. Ministers confirmed the move on Tuesday as part of a series of measures designed to reinvigorate the housing market.
	Architecture and Surveying Innovation Award 2009 11 August 2008 Architecture and Surveying Innovation Award Sponsered by the Faculty of Architecture and Surveying (FAS) This award is relevant to any organisation or project team that demonstrates how innovative design and/or surveying practice is integrated in their strategy, management and processes.
8 July 2008	Industry Agrees International Standard For Property Life Cycle Costing The first international standard for property life cycle costing has been adopted in the UK. Developed by industry and in consultation with 17 countries, it is expected to have a major impact on all future construction procurement - particularly major investment, PFI and PPP projects. It is anticipated that the standard will have an impact upon the design of new buildings through clients’ desire to set the right budgets and optimize their life cycle costs, from a whole life value and sustainable development perspective.
20 June 2008	The Built Environment Professions must act to reduce carbon emissions by design Climate change topped the agenda of a recent private conference organised by the Construction Industry Council (CIC) for 45 Presidents, Chairmen, CEOs and Senior Staff from professional institutions and the professional bodies in the built environment. Source: CIC
	Faculty of Architecture and Surveying Award 2008 2 June 2008 Faculty of Architecture and Surveying Award presented by Howard Shiplee, Director of Construction at the Olympic Delivery Authority
29 May 2008	Lord Rogers - Eco Towns plans Big Mistake Gordon Brown's eco-town plans have been described as one of the Government's biggest mistakes by the Labour peer and award-winning architect Lord Rogers of Riverside.
	Labour MPs Threaten Planning Rebellion 29 May 2008 A large number of Labour MPs are threatening to rebel over plans to remove politicians from planning decisions.
7 May 2008	Faculty of Architecture and Surveying - Board Members Expressions of interest are invited from Building Professionals considering engaging in a pro-active role within the Institute. An exciting opportunity to develop and shape the future of the Faculty.