International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, 2016
The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the provision of environmental and socia... more The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the provision of environmental and social performance information have gained momentum over the past decade. In this respect, the practice of organizational accountability has expanded to include aspects of non-financial nature and issues that can enhance the transparency of business activities and empower stakeholders' decision-making. In this paper we attempt to shed light on the status of CSR reporting of the building and construction industry. Focusing on the UK, we benchmark the CSR reports of building and construction firms against the de facto standard for non-financial reports; the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines. Findings indicate that the CSR reporting practices of assessed UK building and construction firms are lacking in key respects, leave much to be desired and have plenty of room for improvement.
HOUSING POLICY AND FINANCE Paul Balchin, David Isaac and Maureen Rhoden During the period of the ... more HOUSING POLICY AND FINANCE Paul Balchin, David Isaac and Maureen Rhoden During the period of the Thatcher and Major gov- ernments, 1979-97, Conservative housing policy reduced the amount of public expenditure on hous- ing, brought about a marked reduction in ...
Se administro en el agua de bebida de las aves tintura de Calahuala en las siguientes dosis: Grup... more Se administro en el agua de bebida de las aves tintura de Calahuala en las siguientes dosis: Grupo (T1)7.5ml/lt., Grupo(T 2)30ml/lt. Y en el alimento se adiciono polvo de Calahuala en las siguientes dosis: Grupo (P 1)1.2g/kg de alimento, Grupo (P 2)4.8g/kg de alimento, y el Grupo Control no se le administro ningun tratamiento. Se tomaron muestras sanguineas al septimo dia por puncion alar (vena radial) con papel filtro, al 10% de los individuos de los cinco grupos experimentales para determinar los titulos de anticuerpos maternos, luego a los 21 dias de edad para determinar los titulos de anticuerpos correspondientes a la primera vacunacion. Y a los treinta y seis dias de edad para determinar los titulos de anticuerpos correspondientes a la segunda vacunacion.
... Quick Search on GALA. Advanced Search Search the University website. Property valuation princ... more ... Quick Search on GALA. Advanced Search Search the University website. Property valuation principles. ... Isaac, David (2001) Property valuation principles. Building and Surveying Series . Palgrave Macmillian, Basingstoke, UK. ISBN 9780333921142. ...
Although single-radius (SR) designs of total knee replacement (TKR) have theoretical benefits, th... more Although single-radius (SR) designs of total knee replacement (TKR) have theoretical benefits, the clinical advantage conferred by such designs is unknown. The aim of this randomized, controlled study was to compare the short-term clinical outcomes of the two design rationales. A total of 105 knees were randomized to receive either a single radius (Scorpio, Stryker; SR Group) or multiple radius (AGC, Zimmer Biomet; MR group) TKR. Patient-reported outcomes (Oxford Knee Score [OKS] and Knee Society Score [KSS]) were collected at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year following surgery. No knees were revised. There was no difference in primary outcomes: OKS was 39.5 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 36.9-42.1) in the SR group and 38.1 (95% CI: 36.0-40.3) in the MR group (p = 0.40). KSS was 168.4 (95% CI: 159.8-177.0) in the SR group; 159.5 (95% CI 150.5-168.5) in the MR group (p = 0.16). There was a small but statistically significant difference in the degree of change of the objective subscale of...
It would be hard to think of any significant question or proposition of urban economics not invol... more It would be hard to think of any significant question or proposition of urban economics not involving space, distance, or location as a fundamental concern, since the essence of a city lies in the close proximity of diverse activities and persons. So urban economics is just part of the ...
The book provides an overview to the context of property development so that academics, students ... more The book provides an overview to the context of property development so that academics, students and professionals can examine the stages of development in the process - from initial consideration, to site finding, general appraisal, valuation, funding, construction and marketing, with a focus on two key areas of the process: appraisal and finance. The Second Edition reflects the developing research interests of the authors by putting property development and appraisal in a wider economic environment and the appraisal process was treated in a more holistic manner. Secondly, more case studies were included and the chapters framed with clear objectives key terms and summaries. Thirdly, this edition examined in more detail the property development and appraisal process in relation to sustainability and other key issues such as climate change, the changing financial environment, planning design and global influences. Research on appraisal techniques is incorporated in chapters 3-5. Research on property finance based on the original Property Lending Surveys carried out by the author and incorporated in other texts (Property Finance, 1994, 2003) is included in chapters 6-8. Research on property companies and their capital structures in included in chapter 8. Analysis of the relationship between sustainability and design is included in chapter 9. This is a key text in the area of property development, sales of the First Edition and Second Edition have been in the thousands globally to academics, students and practitioners.
Because of the nature of property as an investment, which has been detailed in earlier chapters, ... more Because of the nature of property as an investment, which has been detailed in earlier chapters, there is a great need to manage it effectively. Generally larger investment amounts are being dealt on the market and the collectivisation of savings into the financial institutions has led not only to their growth but also their need to be accountable. Proper management of property investment is part of this need, coupled with the requirements to match the efficient management of other asset classes, if property is to be treated as a significant player in the investment portfolio. Some property investment managers concentrate on opportunities which require management and active development, redevelopment or refurbishment; others are content to hold fully let prime investment properties on institutional leases and almost treat the investment as a paper investment with little active management. The main problems of property as an investment have been summarised as the lotting problem (the size and indivisibility of lots for sale); illiquidity; the need for management; and the complexity of financing development (Dubben and Sayce 1991). These areas all require effective management. The investment decision will relate to the amount of property within the institutional portfolio. To compete with gilts and equities the property portfolio will need to consider the proportion of the property investment placed in different sectors. For instance, some commentators in the past have made generalised statements suggesting that the ideal pension fund portfolio could be around 50% retail, 30% office and 20% industrial. This chapter will indicate some of the complexities of such a decision.
International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, 2016
The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the provision of environmental and socia... more The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the provision of environmental and social performance information have gained momentum over the past decade. In this respect, the practice of organizational accountability has expanded to include aspects of non-financial nature and issues that can enhance the transparency of business activities and empower stakeholders' decision-making. In this paper we attempt to shed light on the status of CSR reporting of the building and construction industry. Focusing on the UK, we benchmark the CSR reports of building and construction firms against the de facto standard for non-financial reports; the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines. Findings indicate that the CSR reporting practices of assessed UK building and construction firms are lacking in key respects, leave much to be desired and have plenty of room for improvement.
HOUSING POLICY AND FINANCE Paul Balchin, David Isaac and Maureen Rhoden During the period of the ... more HOUSING POLICY AND FINANCE Paul Balchin, David Isaac and Maureen Rhoden During the period of the Thatcher and Major gov- ernments, 1979-97, Conservative housing policy reduced the amount of public expenditure on hous- ing, brought about a marked reduction in ...
Se administro en el agua de bebida de las aves tintura de Calahuala en las siguientes dosis: Grup... more Se administro en el agua de bebida de las aves tintura de Calahuala en las siguientes dosis: Grupo (T1)7.5ml/lt., Grupo(T 2)30ml/lt. Y en el alimento se adiciono polvo de Calahuala en las siguientes dosis: Grupo (P 1)1.2g/kg de alimento, Grupo (P 2)4.8g/kg de alimento, y el Grupo Control no se le administro ningun tratamiento. Se tomaron muestras sanguineas al septimo dia por puncion alar (vena radial) con papel filtro, al 10% de los individuos de los cinco grupos experimentales para determinar los titulos de anticuerpos maternos, luego a los 21 dias de edad para determinar los titulos de anticuerpos correspondientes a la primera vacunacion. Y a los treinta y seis dias de edad para determinar los titulos de anticuerpos correspondientes a la segunda vacunacion.
... Quick Search on GALA. Advanced Search Search the University website. Property valuation princ... more ... Quick Search on GALA. Advanced Search Search the University website. Property valuation principles. ... Isaac, David (2001) Property valuation principles. Building and Surveying Series . Palgrave Macmillian, Basingstoke, UK. ISBN 9780333921142. ...
Although single-radius (SR) designs of total knee replacement (TKR) have theoretical benefits, th... more Although single-radius (SR) designs of total knee replacement (TKR) have theoretical benefits, the clinical advantage conferred by such designs is unknown. The aim of this randomized, controlled study was to compare the short-term clinical outcomes of the two design rationales. A total of 105 knees were randomized to receive either a single radius (Scorpio, Stryker; SR Group) or multiple radius (AGC, Zimmer Biomet; MR group) TKR. Patient-reported outcomes (Oxford Knee Score [OKS] and Knee Society Score [KSS]) were collected at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year following surgery. No knees were revised. There was no difference in primary outcomes: OKS was 39.5 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 36.9-42.1) in the SR group and 38.1 (95% CI: 36.0-40.3) in the MR group (p = 0.40). KSS was 168.4 (95% CI: 159.8-177.0) in the SR group; 159.5 (95% CI 150.5-168.5) in the MR group (p = 0.16). There was a small but statistically significant difference in the degree of change of the objective subscale of...
It would be hard to think of any significant question or proposition of urban economics not invol... more It would be hard to think of any significant question or proposition of urban economics not involving space, distance, or location as a fundamental concern, since the essence of a city lies in the close proximity of diverse activities and persons. So urban economics is just part of the ...
The book provides an overview to the context of property development so that academics, students ... more The book provides an overview to the context of property development so that academics, students and professionals can examine the stages of development in the process - from initial consideration, to site finding, general appraisal, valuation, funding, construction and marketing, with a focus on two key areas of the process: appraisal and finance. The Second Edition reflects the developing research interests of the authors by putting property development and appraisal in a wider economic environment and the appraisal process was treated in a more holistic manner. Secondly, more case studies were included and the chapters framed with clear objectives key terms and summaries. Thirdly, this edition examined in more detail the property development and appraisal process in relation to sustainability and other key issues such as climate change, the changing financial environment, planning design and global influences. Research on appraisal techniques is incorporated in chapters 3-5. Research on property finance based on the original Property Lending Surveys carried out by the author and incorporated in other texts (Property Finance, 1994, 2003) is included in chapters 6-8. Research on property companies and their capital structures in included in chapter 8. Analysis of the relationship between sustainability and design is included in chapter 9. This is a key text in the area of property development, sales of the First Edition and Second Edition have been in the thousands globally to academics, students and practitioners.
Because of the nature of property as an investment, which has been detailed in earlier chapters, ... more Because of the nature of property as an investment, which has been detailed in earlier chapters, there is a great need to manage it effectively. Generally larger investment amounts are being dealt on the market and the collectivisation of savings into the financial institutions has led not only to their growth but also their need to be accountable. Proper management of property investment is part of this need, coupled with the requirements to match the efficient management of other asset classes, if property is to be treated as a significant player in the investment portfolio. Some property investment managers concentrate on opportunities which require management and active development, redevelopment or refurbishment; others are content to hold fully let prime investment properties on institutional leases and almost treat the investment as a paper investment with little active management. The main problems of property as an investment have been summarised as the lotting problem (the size and indivisibility of lots for sale); illiquidity; the need for management; and the complexity of financing development (Dubben and Sayce 1991). These areas all require effective management. The investment decision will relate to the amount of property within the institutional portfolio. To compete with gilts and equities the property portfolio will need to consider the proportion of the property investment placed in different sectors. For instance, some commentators in the past have made generalised statements suggesting that the ideal pension fund portfolio could be around 50% retail, 30% office and 20% industrial. This chapter will indicate some of the complexities of such a decision.
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