All Building articles in 13 May 2011 – Page 3
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NewsGovernment department blocks DEC proposal
Business department takes stand against mandatory energy certificates for private sector
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NewsLiverpool council to build 'easy to convert' schools
Following James Review recommendations council is looking at ’airport terminal-style schools’
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NewsSemi-permanent buildings
Temporary structures specialist, Neptunus, has launched what it says is the most energy efficient semi-permanent structure on the market.
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NewsBuro Happold partner leaves in major shake-up at the top
Last remaining founding partner, Rod MacDonald, will retire in restructuring of senior management
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NewsBusinesses to make local development plans
The South Bank of the Thames and the centre of Milton Keynes are front runners to pilot a scheme to allow local businesses to draw up official plans to intensify development in their areas.The moves will coincide with government amendments to the Localism Bill to allow businesses to draw up ...
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'Technical manual for cast stone' gets an update
The UK Cast Stone Association has updated its “technical manual for cast stone”.
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NewsCavity closer
Cavity Trays has launched a cavity closer suitable for cavities up to 330mm wide.
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NewsUrban inspiration: Swindon town centre
Muse Developments is giving Swindon a multi-million pound makeover
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NewsMulti-joint connector
Ancon has added a shear load connector for expansion joints in large, ground bearing concrete floor slabs.
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NewsGalliford Try: 'contracts must be linked to material prices'
Firm negotiates with clients to spread risk of rising material costs over long-term projects
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Yorkon's green credentials
Yorkon has announced it recycles 91% of the waste produced in manufacture
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CommentCredit where it's due
Planning remains a hot topic as the localism/environmental struggle continues, and Building sheds some light on the ONS figures
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NewsGreen Deal workshops set up for SMEs
Move comes in response to concerns SMEs won’t be able to get involved in the Green Deal
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FeaturesPeriod drama: The Holburne Museum
Bathonians were up in arms when Eric Parry Architects sought to add a modern extension to an 18th century, grade I-listed building. But the architect won out and the Holburne Museum shouldn’t have anyone reaching for the smelling salts
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NewsDrop in schools work to hit regions
Report forecasts that decline in public sector projects will hit regional output
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Embankment retaining solution
Recycled plastic products specialist, i-plas, has launched an embankment retaining solution called Ecocrib
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Ibstock rated 'very good'
Brickmaker Ibstock has been awarded a “very good” rating to the responsible sourcing standard BES 6001
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CommentNovation: Let's innovate
A client novates its design team in order to offload risk to the contractor, but in doing so it also loses access to consultants who can offer vital advice. So what’s the alternative?