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Creative light
Reflections on LightJane GosneyWSP LightingReflections on Light by Jane Gosney of WSP Lighting is a collection of her writings and photography produced during her career. The book is formed of six sections which cover computer simulation of lighting, transparency and glass architecture, light sculptures, photographing lighting installations and physical simulation ...
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New regional manager network created
The Carbon Trust has created a new nationwide network of regional managers to strengthen its support for business across the UK.
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Flooded courtrooms
The EU wants the UK to let people take their companies to court over health and safety issues in civil actions.
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Archive TitlesComputing the impact of Part L
We explain how cfd software can help engineers ensure that their buildings are Part L compliant.
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Sky-blue lining for City
Arup Associates has specified cavity wall and internal wall lining insulation from Celotex's double-R range in its design for the new £101m City of Manchester Stadium.
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Archive TitlesPassivent technology gain Chesterfield school contract
Passivent technology has been employed in the construction of a new educational facility to replace a Victorian school in Chesterfield. The £2.5 million Hollymoorside School is using modern environmental design to achieve light, airy and well-ventilated classrooms. In the 13 classrooms there are 53 energy saving trickle ventilators and opening ...
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Change starts with you
This month, BSJ is holding its first conference for many years. On February 11th delegates will be discussing Partnering: Secrets of Success. It's not simply a question of debating the pros and cons of working this way, but of becoming a partnering champion within your own business. And the ...
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Archive TitlesLast month's winning caption
"Good... Now we'll try it with a pooper-scooper and the real stuff" Thanks to Howard Blackmore
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Archive TitlesA jumper for buildings
The outsulation approach to maintaining ex-Local authority Blocks
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Licence to build
Forget corporate manslaughter laws. The CIOB has come up with a radical suggestion to focus everybody's mind on site safety.
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Archive TitlesBoard stiff - and meeting U-value demands
A new thermal laminate internal lining board incorporating Neopor expanded polystrene meets the new 0.35 U-value standard demanded of brick and block walls.
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When time began
When does the clock start running for claims under collateral warranties? We shed some light on the matter.
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Balfour builds Hilton hotel block-by-block
Balfour Beatty is using lightweight aggregate blocks from Tarmac Topblock in a new 200-bedroom Hilton hotel in Gateshead.
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Archive TitlesPhoto finish for Baggeridge samples
Brick customers can now get a different type of sample from Baggeridge.
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Ask the Expert
Got a technical question? Each month we will introduce two sets of experts in particular areas of building services from leading organisations in the sector. Why not challenge our current experts, or search the archive for previous questions and answers?
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Flexible arrangement
Flexible working hours have become more prevalent in the last decade, and a recent government survey recognises the importance of better work-life balance. We examine the implications for building design
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Archive Titles"It's vibrant, more positive. There is never any negativity. Communication is everything and it's an open house"
Apex project director tom harvey loves his job. We find big rewards in working for the UK's fastest-growing contractor. But it can be risk...