All Building articles in Regulations August 2006
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A learning experience
Barron and Smith Architects reflects on the lessons it has learned designing three schools to high environmental standards
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NewsReform the regs: Update
When Building began its campaign to sort out the impossible mess that built environment regulation had become, it received immediate support from practically everyone who had to comply with it, enforce it or devise it. Thomas Lane explains what happened next …
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Regulations round-up
An update of the latest changes and legislation in the world of building regs...
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Services in the spotlight
This year’s changes to the Building Regulations have created a whole new working culture for the building services profession, says Robert Higgs, chief executive of the Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association – and not everybody is happy about it
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NewsLiving by the rules
Jonathan Lewis and Andrew Mellor of PRP Architects explain how to comply with all necessary regulations when regenerating a big estate – now and in 15 years’ time
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NewsWhat’s in store for part L
The retail sector has a well-deserved reputation for energy gluttony. Martin Clowes of Elementa Consulting talked to four big retailers to find out what they’re doing to green up their acts
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NewsModern enforcement methods
Making sure the Building Regulations are complied with is a tough task. But these days, with a little teamwork and co-operation, there should be no need for strong-arm tactics, says Paul Everall, chief executive of Local Authority Building Control
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NewsEnergy: an overview
The sheer weight of energy legislation that has been released in recent years has often led to project uncertainty and left many firms struggling to cope.
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NewsTop ten most common mistakes
The Building Regulations are some of the most frequently misunderstood standards in the industry. But if you can’t tell your DDA from your Part M, don't worry. Darren Ettles, area manager for Regional Building Control, is here with guidance on the 10 things designers forget most often
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NewsSelf certification
Now there’s no excuse to plead ignorance or lack of resources for failing to comply with regulations – self-accreditation schemes are emerging that will put the onus on the industry. Karen Fletcher reports on the latest moves to make you do it yourself
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NewsDont get burned this October
Helen Garthwaite, partner in law firm Taylor Wessing, takes a look at the fire regulations and the issues set to face the industry when the latest changes are implemented this autumn
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NewsBog standards
… or, how the requirements for toilet provisions are changing. Michelle Barkley, technical director at Chapman Taylor and chair of the BS 6465-1 committee, reports
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NewsHelping hospitals get better
The health sector has always had a lot of documentation to influence design and use, so how is the energy agenda influencing buildings? David Rowley, Malcolm Stroud and Milorad Vucinic of Nightingale Associates reveal how it affects their designs
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NewsHow to accommodate part L
Hotels are coming under increasing pressure to comply with energy requirements. Colin Hobart, director of RHWL Architects, explains
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Regulations August 2006
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