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Google SketchUp: 3D visualisation made easy
Some dismiss Google’s SketchUp as child’s play, but it has avid fans among design professionals
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Global Focus: October 2009
USA study of almost 650 buildings shows commissioning costs can be recouped in a year through energy savings. Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory, California, found that recommissioning an existing building could generate average energy savings of 16%, while for a new building the figure is 13%. The cost of the work ...
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Call for aviation CO2 cap
Carbon emissions from the aviation sector could endanger the UK’s overall carbon reduction targets if left unchecked, says the Committee on Climate Change
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SIAS Building Services goes into administration – 136 jobs lost
Rapid expansion then contract problems at Yorkshire-based m&e contractor
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Workers benefit from upskilling in Northern Ireland
First workers to benefit from skills initiative complete work-based training scheme
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Meek's bold attempt on Everest
Boss of SCS Group plans to climb world's most formidable mountain in 2011
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RICS launches FM standards
Guidance is designed to help clients understand the benefits of good practice
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Mandelson launches review of construction
Business secretary says low energy industries will be at the heart of the British economy
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Mitie beats the big buoys at Little Britain
Services firm wins all five of its races to win overall trophy at construction sailing event
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Parsons Brinckerhoff acquired by Balfour Beatty
Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) has agreed to be acquired by Balfour Beatty, pending a shareholder vote next month.
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Mandelson announces low carbon review of construction
The government has commissioned a review of the construction industry to ensure it is “fit for purpose” for delivering a low carbon future.
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REA leads UK effort to break down barriers to PV
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) is leading the UK arm of a 30 month project to analyse the barriers to installing and connecting solar photovoltaic power systems.
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Industry ‘disappointed’ by Part G delay
Martin Shouler, chairman of the Society of Public Health Engineers, has spoken of his disappointment at the 11th hour delay of the revisions to Part G of the Building Regulations.
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RICS launches White Book facilities management practice guide
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a new guide to best practice on facilities management processes. RICS claims that its White Book will help set improved standards in facilities management, a field which it believes will lead the way in creating more sustainable, efficient and cost effective ...
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Dragon Paphitis promotes Carbon Trust equipment scrappage scheme
Dragon’s Den star Theo Paphitis is encouraging businesses to replace or upgrade their inefficient equipment.
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Aecom to install wind turbines at Lancaster University
Lancaster University is to become the first university in England to install wind turbines.
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Wesley takes on infrastructure work from Azzurri
Azzurri connectivity staff transfer to ECA member Wesley
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Trox chilled beams installed at Three Valleys Water HQ
Trox has installed active chilled beams in the new headquarters building for Three Valleys Water, built on the site of the De Havilland aircraft factory.
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NICEIC’s ‘Don’t Take the P’ campaign proves a hit
DIY expert Linda Barker hits the airwaves with the NICEIC
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Select creates partnership with architects
Scottish electrical contracting body sponsors RIAS bookshop