All Archive Titles articles – Page 1158
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Hitting the road
Multi-disciplinary engineering practice, John Allen Consulting (JAC) took its place at the BBC's Tomorrow's World Road Show at the end of July.
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Archive TitlesSpreading his message
Doug Oughton has been in building services more than forty years, but today more than ever he sees an exciting future for the industry.
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Harmony on site
Construction minister Brian Wilson launched new guidance for avoiding costly construction site disputes in July. Disputes will be handled by 'referees'.
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Archive TitlesHome ground
The theory of earth sheltered buildings isn't new. But in practice there isn't a lot of data about how they really work. Architect Jerry Harrall is set to redress this balance with his own living experiment in earth sheltered buildings.
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Right first time
A lack of formal design guidance and inadequate recording of calculations is a major barrier to quality improvement in design. BSRIA's latest piece of guidance aims to change this.
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Archive TitlesFans & filters
1. Smart systemNuAire has launched its latest control package. Ecosmart is a fully integrated ventilation control system and enables designers to select a fan system which adjusts its performance to match demand. Ecosmart is used with EFF2 motors, although EFF1 motors can be fitted, which are on the UK Technology ...
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Archive TitlesExcess energy
The designers retrofitting a comfort cooling system to offices in Hertfordshire have been able to make use of the waste heat rejected. What's more they're now making it a standard solution for much larger projects.
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Let there be daylight
Daylight design of buildings presents the necessary tools to assist the designer to provide well-daylit interiors.
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Are you covered?
We discuss a case that stresses the importance of knowing exactly who you're contracting with, and show what can happen when you don't cover your back.
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Archive TitlesCool and green
In these days of global warming, air conditioning engineers need to specify not just for the needs of the occupants, but also to maximise energy efficiency. We outline the key areas to consider for energy efficient air conditioning systems
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Archive TitlesIntroducing construction
Construction UK: introduction to the industryBlackwell£14.99ISBN 0-632-05852-8Construction UK: introduction to the industry provides an overview of the industry for those just beginning their study of the subject. It offers a clear understanding of how this vast and complex industry operates at the same time as exploring its main features, outlining ...
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Easy as A, C, D
Building labelling is heading our way. Buildings will be categorised in the same way as fridges, washing machines and other domestic equipment. Not that it's happening overnight, of course. We'll probably have to wait until 2009 before this happens – largely because no one seems to have worked out exactly ...
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Call for more rigorous design for tall buildings
The question of what to do about tall buildings in the wake of the attack on the World Trade Centre has been addressed by the industry institutions.
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Cooling Britannia?
Wetter winters, drier summers and a goodbye to white Christmas: the DTI's predictions for the UK climate. And with increased demands for cooling, we're only adding to the problem. Hywel Davies examines the options for keeping the country cool, without turning the cycle of global warming ever faster.
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Lagging behind?
Since April this year, insulation on ductwork in non-domestic buildings must comply with new legislation. Didn't know? It's time to catch up.
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Archive TitlesFifth time lucky for Awards
The Building Services Awards entered their fifth year to great applause from the industry. With almost 1000 people from the building services and electrical and mechanical contracting sectors, the Grosvenor House was host to our largest audience yet.
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Market watch - air conditioning
After a boom period in the late nineties, the air conditioning market finds itself in something of a lull at present, but manufacturers aren't panicking.
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Archive TitlesUse or abuse of modelling?
Computational fluid dynamics is still regarded with much cynicism within the construction industry. We suggest why this is and puts the case for its increased use.
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Buildings must carry energy labels by 2005
By 2005 buildings may be required to possess an accredited 'energy' certificate, providing information about their energy efficiency and carbon emissions performance.
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Archive TitlesThe Madrid Xanadu ready for Spring 2003
The Madrid Xanadu situated in the Arroyomolinos, Spain is due for completion in Spring 2003 and will contain around 130 000 m2 of retail and entertainment space with 200 speciality retailers and 18 anchor stores. The development consists of a tent structure covering the common area leading to entertainment and ...