All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 214
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A concrete relationship
Careful organisation and control of formwork and falsework has been vital in keeping an M1 widening project on track. Rory Olcayto reports
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Energy figures are not comparable
In James Thonger’s article (BSj 05/07) he assumes that the government’s assumptions for the analysis of combined heat and power (CHP) are valid, and that the assumptions made by the London Climate Change Agency are invalid.
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Croydon crane joins string of collapses
There was another crane collapse in June: the jib of a Comedil tower crane on Haymills’ Altitude 25 site in Croydon, south London, collapsed while being extended.
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Archive TitlesAt the coal face
A subtle lighting scheme involving cool white lamps and dimmable fluorescents has helped transform Zollverein colliery’s coal washer into a sleek but authentic museum space.
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Climate initiative
Honeywell has joined the Clinton Climate Initiative in a global effort to help cities around the world improve the energy efficiency of buildings.
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CIOB upgrades online library
The CIOB has revamped its online library. It now has more than 60,000 publications from around the world. Some journals will also be available online. Non CIOB members can access the system, but only institute members will have full access and functionality. Go to www.ciob.org.uk/resources and select library and information ...
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Get used to it – climate change is here to stay
As far as climate change goes, I believe the Blythe household is doing its bit. But recently a couple of incidents have put my resolve to the test.
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Archive TitlesCharity challenge leaves you with a mountain to climb
Here’s an idea which ticks two corporate social responsibility boxes: entering your team for the COINS Three Peaks Challenge. You’ll be teambuilding and at the same time raising money for a very worthwhile charity.
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Carbon help
A new advisory committee on carbon abatement technologies has been announced by secretary of state for energy Lord Truscott.
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Archive TitlesCarbon copy
Have you yet to be convinced that zero-carbon homes can actually be built? BRE's new show home, intended as a blueprint for future new builds, might just change your mind. Stephen Kennett takes a tour
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Archive TitlesZero carbon: it can be done
Rory Olcayto found visitors to Offsite 2007 all talking about the same thing – a family home that had achieved a sustainability rating of level 6
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Archive TitlesWin a camera with Zumtobel
Zumtobel Lighting is offering BSj readers the chance to win a top-of-the-range camera.
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Archive TitlesIn Sudan ‘Britishness’ was linked with perfectionism
With its rigorous standards, superior products and quality services, the British construction industry has always been considered world class in Sudan. And it was this industry which greatly shaped my family’s approach to building – my grandfather was a key figure in the industry for many years – which in ...
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Archive TitlesRussian bridge lit up
St Petersburg’s Bolshoi Obukhovsky suspension bridge has been brought to life with a lighting scheme supplied by Abacus Lighting.
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Archive TitlesTrigeneration is no ‘big mistake’
With reference to James Thonger’s article (BSj 05/07), the mayor’s planning decisions unit and energy team work to ensure that applicants consider energy rigorously and genuinely, and that mayoral policies are applied consistently to all schemes.
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Better pay practices plan launched
Plans to improve payment practices in the construction industry have been unveiled by industry and regions minister Margaret Hodge.
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Archive TitlesCheques and balances
The House of Lords has judged that protection against insolvency is more important than ensuring good cash flow during building projects, says Rachel Chaplin
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CIBSE offers free energy audits in preparation for carbon push
CIBSE is to offer free expert advice to help firms make energy savings.