All Building articles in 07 September 2012 – Page 4
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Features
Ray of light
The Velux skylight brand is normally associated with the residential sector. But a collaboration with Foster + Partners could soon enable the company to break into commercial and public buildings
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Comment
Hansom: Precarious positions
US vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan pulls up the ladder, Andrew Strauss quits cricket to spend some time in the Caribbean, and its the simple pleasures of humble treehouses for JK Rowling’s kids
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Features
Education: Space exploration
This week the government trumpeted the opening of 55 free schools. But the success of the movement is being stymied by a lack of suitable sites, and with a further 114 schools approved for next year, the problem is set to get worse
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Features
Doors and windows: Movers and makers
From triple glazed timber windows to door entry systems with picture capture technology, we look at the latest, cutting-edge window and door products
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Features
Door entry system that takes your photo
The Wandsworth Group has launched a door entry system with picture capture technology as part of their Jung door entry system range
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Features
Fire door retainers
Fireco have added a flame red finish to its Dorgard Effects range of wireless fire door retainers
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Features
Passivhaus council house
Windows from Halo are being used to bring a forties former council house up to Passivhaus standards
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Fire and bullet resistant glass
Schott has now launched its fire-resistant glass NOVOLAY® and PYRANOVA® as a high performing secure range
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Comment
Building buys a pint … for WSP
Partying in Las Vegas, Thai riots and hen dos vs stag dos are discussed when Building met with WSP in Holborn
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News
Planning stats: Residential projects and approvals in August
This month’s data shows that Asda Stores and Onslow Suffolk were the top housing clients last month
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Comment
Multiple choice gives no answers
Raising one issue at a time in serial adjudications can lead to confusion all round - everything should be decided together
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Comment
Blown out of all proportion
The OFT sent a message to the industry by enforcing huge fines over cover pricing. A simple warning would have been enough
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Features
The Tracker: A light ahead
Awful weather and difficult finances combine to keep construction in negative territory, according to Experian Economics. But at least some firms now have more than six months’ work ahead of them
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Comment
Class action against blacklisting
A class action against Sir Robert McAlpine has cast a new spotlight on blacklisting that could mean a spate of similar claims - but winning these cases remains hindered by limited regulations
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Features
The university sector: Your starter for 10
Will the university sector make up for the lack of construction work elsewhere in education?
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News
Construction unites to lobby ministers for investment
Exclusive: New ‘single voice’ campaign brings sector together to make the case for investment in construction to drive growth
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Comment
Green Deal: It's not too late to save jobs
The Green Deal faces another setback – but with pragmatism and ambition the scheme can still be a groundbreaking success
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Comment
PSBP: Invest wisely in education
A new academic year begins but we are still in the dark as to how the Priority Schools Building Programme will be funded - so here’s a few ideas for a fairer, more balanced system
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News
Education on the isles
Joint venture between three Northern Ireland contractors due to complete six schools across the Western Isles