All Building articles in Specifier 13 November 2009

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  • Paul Taylor
    News

    UAE law: Fighting fair

    2009-11-19T14:18:00Z

    How does the way disputes are resolved in Dubai need to change?

  • News

    Natural ventilation

    2009-11-13T00:00:00Z

    Window systems from Technal have been used at the Jordanhill secondary school in Glasgow, where they are have to offer natural ventilation as well as meeting safety, acoustic and visual requirements

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    Off-site manufacturing

    2009-11-13T00:00:00Z

    Terrapin’s off-site building technology has been used to construct a children and family centre at Bishop Tufnell school in West Sussex

  • News

    Wireless light switches

    2009-11-13T00:00:00Z

    MK Electric has created a version of its Masterseal range that makes use of the company’s Echo self-powered wireless and battery-free switch technology

  • News

    Fireproof partitioning

    2009-11-13T00:00:00Z

    About 350m of Avanti’s Solare partitioning system have been installed at the £30m library and student support services at Canterbury Christ Church University

  • News

    Hygienic wall coverings

    2009-11-13T00:00:00Z

    Flooring and walling products maker Altro has added to its hygienic wall cladding range with Altro Whiterock Satins

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    Polychromatic cladding

    2009-11-13T00:00:00Z

    Schüco International has supplied vibrant polychromatic glass in an aluminium facade for an extension to Clapham Manor primary school in east London

  • News

    Sound-reducing carpets

    2009-11-13T00:00:00Z

    Carpet maker Desso is introducing its SoundMaster carpet backing, which it says can make a 60% improvement in the acoustic performance of floor coverings

  • News

    Aluminium cladding

    2009-11-13T00:00:00Z

    James & Taylor is providing the cladding for the £40m Aquinas College in Stockport, Cheshire

  • Features

    Acoustics: The sound of silence

    2009-11-13T00:00:00Z

    A study at an Essex secondary school revealed a significant boost to pupil concentration when acoustics were improved

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    Movers and makers: 13 November 2009

    2009-11-13T00:00:00Z

    H+H UK has published a simplified factsheet on the acoustic specifications for schools