All Building articles in 15 April 2011 – Page 3
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NewsWillmott Dixon Homes grows following new strategy
The group decided to become a hybrid contractor and housebuilder in early 2010
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Multifit drainage
Brett Martin;s multifit drainage fittings work with other manufacturers’ products
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NewsLandlords may veto tenants' eco-upgrades
Deal was designed to allow housing associations to keep control of improvements to their stock
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NewsTurner & Townsend expands in Poland
Firm opens another office in Krakow in addition to the office opened in Warsaw in February
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CommentFour go roofing
Thanks to Colin Govier for this photo in Sibiu, Romania - it looks like he was taking quite a risk just standing underneath these workmen.
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High pressure sockets
The Masterseal Plus outdoor sockets can withstand high pressure water jets
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Hold it right there
A recent case shows that fraud is not the only ground upon which a call on an on-demand performance bond can be restrained by an injunction
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Inbox: What a waste
Readers bemoan a perceived lack of ambition on Oxford Street’s revamp, unsuccessful attempts to cut costs on education projects and QSs who fail to tackle underbidding and uphold ethical practices
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FeaturesThe James Review: Turn over your papers ...
Sebastian James has – after several delays – presented his assessment of school building in this country. Now, the government and construction must look at how to make his recommendations work – and your time starts now
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FeaturesThe tracker: negative territory
February was a bleak month, with activity down due to insufficient demand and finance, which was not good news for tender prices or employment. Experian Marketing Information Services reports
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CommentA night to remember
The Building Awards ceremony was all glitz and glamour this year with a swanky casino, anecdotes from football stars, crushed velvet suits and er, a picture of an enormous pile of boxes …
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Quiet plumbing
The Marley dBlue system attenuates the noise generated by water flowing through pipes
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No more privileges
The Supreme Court has stripped expert witnesses of their immunity from prosecution. But could the fear of being sued make them less likely to admit their mistakes?
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Showervalves
Shower product maker Roman has brought out a range of shower valves offering 17 different options. These include concealed, semi-concealed and exposed designs, hand showers and a choice of shower heads. The company said the valves were designed to be easily installed with a safety stop at 38°C and an ...
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NewsSmall space ventilation
Airflow has launched a ventilation fan called iCON eco15, suitable for bathrooms, toilets and small rooms without windows.
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Tall toilets
Impulse Bathrooms has launched a range of WC pans and washbasins for taller people.
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NewsHeathrow to develop geothermal 'de-icing' plan
Stored waste energy could stop airports coming to a halt after snowfall, after December’s problems
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NewsKeltbray welcomes planning for demolition
Demolition specialist says landmark ruling could help firm
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NewsFirms fail in appeal against liability for OFT fines
Crest Nicholson, ISG Pearce and Quarmby Construction have seen fines for cover pricing cut but appeal against liability failed