All Building articles in 27 May 2011 – Page 4
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News
Mechanical ventilation
Ventilations solutions specialist Airflow has launched a two zone mechanical ventilation with heat recovery unit called Duplexvent RK2.
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NewsThermostatic mixer taps
Douglas Delabie has upgraded its Temposoft tap and mixer range to give water savings of up to 84% compared with traditional basin taps.
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NewsModular PV system
Renewable energy specialist Siliken has launched a modular PV system designed for installation onto domestic roofs.
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NewsWaterproof swimming pool
Alwitra’s Evalon V roofing membrane was used to refurbish a swimming pool
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FeaturesRegs round-up
A whole alphabet of regulations may be changed soon, as the government aims to tighten up energy efficiency, while not overburdening businesses. It’s already rewritten the definition of zero carbon. Here’s what’s in force and what’s coming up
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FeaturesThe shape of Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe leisure centre rises from the landscape as a series of interlinked domes, more in number than the Eden Project. We find out how you specify roofing for such a complex project, where nearly every element is unique
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NewsPenguins move in at Buxton-built enclosure
Surrey contractor hands over new home to London Zoo penguins
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NewsHouse prices rebound slightly in May
Nationwide House Price Index shows average price of a home up 0.3%
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NewsBalfour Beatty bags £317m wind farm link
Contractor-led consortium appointed for Greater Gabbard will also maintain the link as part of 20-year licence
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NewsCouncils could have to reverse decision to scrap homes
Court ruling says councils should not consider planned scrapping of regional strategies when drawing up local plans
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NewsEurotunnel to link UK power grid to France
£217m project will link UK and France with 500MW cable
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NewsOpik to present RIBA charity auction: 24 June
Fundraiser to help architecture students facing hardship will be held in June
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NewsWestfield wins planning to triple size of retail centre
Broadmarsh shopping centre in Nottingham will undergo £500m expansion
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NewsCivils contractors report declining workloads
Overwhelming majority of respondents to CECA survey also report rising costs