All Building articles in Specifier 27 November 2009
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NewsVote for the 2009 Green Guru contractor (sponsored by EDF Energy)
Who's building for the environment? Choose among these worthy contenders
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SUDS pavers
Brick maker Ibstock has launched a range of stock brick pavers for drives and patios that are SUDS compliant, allowing run-off of excess water during heavy rain
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FeaturesLasting impressions: why they won Sustainable Project of the Year
What set the two winners of Building’s Sustainable Project of the Year awards apart from the rest of the crowd? Stephen Kennett asked the judges to explain their verdict
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NewsGreen roofs
The environmental impact of a new four-bedroom home in the heart of Dartmoor has been reduced with three distinctive green roofs constructed using Rhepanol membranes and accessories
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Environmentally friendly fire stopping
Firetherm has launched Eco-Range, a series of environmentally friendly fire-stopping products that are claimed to contain fewer pollutants than traditional mineral fibre-based fire barrier products and sealants
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Engineered timber
A new visitor centre at Castle Drogo in Devon has been constructed using Finnforest-engineered timber products. The centre, which incorporates the extension of the existing building, was updated to help create a larger space and also deliver higher environmental standards
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NewsLow energy heating and cooling
Monodraught has launched a passive cooling and heat recovery system for use in commercial, academic and healthcare buildings
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FeaturesBuilding pathology: Photovoltaic panels
Photovoltaic panels can be great energy providers, as long as an eye is kept on potential problems with power output and deficiencies. Peter Mayer of BLP Insurance explains what to look out for
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Biomass boilers
Wood pellet biomass heating system manufacturer Windhager has added to its range of wood pellet boilers with the BioWIN Plus