All Building articles in Building Specifier May 2003

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  • News

    Schools

    2003-05-16T00:00:00Z

  • Features

    The rules

    2003-05-16T00:00:00Z

    A raft of legislation means extensive changes to the Building Regulations. John Boanson of NBS gives us a preview of the new Approved Documents

  • News

    Products

    2003-05-16T00:00:00Z

    With changes to the Building Regulations and European Standards looming, we take a look at the products on the market that are already up to scratch

  • Types of natural ventilation to minimise ambient noise in a classroom
    Features

    The new skool rules - OK?

    2003-05-16T00:00:00Z

    Oi, you at the back – pay attention! Superstrict new sound regulations for school buildings are set to test the abilities of every education specifier in keeping the noise down. So no messing about, or else … Alex Smith takes the class

  • Features

    Check list

    2003-05-16T00:00:00Z

    Those tough new sound regulations apply to residential houses and flats, too. Alex Smith has 10 things you need to consider to comply with Part E

  • Features

    Lifetime costs: Part M access

    2003-05-16T00:00:00Z

    What is the most cost-effective way to deal with disabled access for new or existing buildings? Peter Mayer of Building Performance Group considers the whole-life costs of implementing the proposed Part M