All Building articles in 2008 Issue 19 – Page 6
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So, what’s the damage?
Construction companies accused by the OFT will be wondering how bad things are going to be for them. Here’s the answer
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The tracker: On the cusp
There’s been negative sentiment in the construction industry for a while now, and Experian Business Strategies’ March survey does nothing to ease fears of a serious downturn
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Green fund may pay for community power
A body could be set up to promote and develop community power generation infrastructure under plans from the Zero Carbon Task Group.
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Developers get set for Commonwealth Games race
Developers are gearing up to bid for the £245m Commonwealth Games village in Glasgow.
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GLA chief quits
The chief executive of the Greater London Authority is to step down to become the first chair of Oftenant, the proposed social housing regulator.
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FeaturesRenzo Piano: The man in the high chapel
You may be one of those who think Renzo Piano’s Shard in the City of London is just pie in the sky, but the architect himself has no doubts. Besides, he’s got friends in high places. By Dan Stewart
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NewsEco-town faces challenge from Leicestershire council
Tory-led authority considers launching judicial review of government’s shortlisting process
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Joint names insurance: Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions vs Rolls Royce Motor Cars
Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd built a new manufacturing plant in West Sussex. Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions (UK) Ltd was contracted to provide fire protection services, including a sprinkler system.Unfortunately, during construction, one of the mains supply pipes burst and caused a flood, damaging both the construction works and ...
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NewsWhen is zero carbon not zero carbon?
A sustainable energy consultant questions the shifting definitions of the eco friendly home
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FeaturesProduct placement: Wolseley Sustainable Building Center
Wolseley has decided that the best way to market its sustainable products is to build a showroom out of them. But how well does the idea stand up?
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Bring on the managers
The recent article on the NEC by John Redmond (2 May, page 63) missed a trick.
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CommentThe bright side
I know, I know … the OFT inquiry is a bit like being sprayed with chicken excrement while eating a three-course meal. But trust me, it doesn’t have to be like that
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Textured brickwork
Ibstock has launched the Umbra range of textured brickwork, that creates innovative and subtly changing looks for brick-faced buildings.
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NewsBrick cladding for post-war homes
Characterised by their ship-lap concrete panels, Airey houses were constructed in the post-war years as part of the massive housebuilding programme.
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Junction boxes
Hager has developed a new junction box specifically for the connection between fixed wiring and downlights that, it claims, will ensure more secure terminations and be easier to access for inspection.
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Firms pursue Cotswoldgate bosses
Subcontractors owed money by collapsed housebuilder Cotswoldgate are to hold a “war council” to discuss whether there is any potential for legal action against Aurelian Property Finance, the company that backed the now defunct firm, writes Michael Glackin.
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NewsOakdene boss stays bullish
Carl Turpin, chief executive of Oakdene Homes, has denied that the company was forced into a £9.75m share placement by the state of the market, writes Tom Bill.
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CommentWonders & blunders
An 18th-century reworking of a German palace is first class, but a student hostel in Oxford barely scrapes a third, says Daniel Moylan
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NewsBill Dunster: 'On-site renewables can deliver zero carbon homes'
Green architect criticises the UK Green Buildings Council for questioning whether microgeneration is viable on all new homes