All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 215
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Archive TitlesArdent protector of delicate systems
The Ardent Sapphire fire suppression system has been designed to protect sensitive equipment and is safe to be used in occupied spaces.
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Archive TitlesShetland Museum and Archives opens to public
The Shetland Museum and Archives has opened to the public.
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Archive TitlesWembley's arch of triumph
This summer the spectacular new Wembley Stadium opened its doors for the first time. The building’s services are one reason why the new venue is better than the original. Here we outline five key technologies that make it one of the most advanced stadiums in the world.
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Archive TitlesCase notes... from Ann Wright
Want to avoid costly disputes on your job? Then read Ann’s short-but-sweet summaries of the latest legal cases
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Archive TitlesHow amoosing...
‘The lads were worried about Dave… he’d developed an unhealthy obsession with Daisy, the plastic cow.’
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AMEC arm sold
Morgan Sindall is buying Amec’s construction and civil engineering business, Design and Project Services (DPS) and its large-scale, mixed-use urban regeneration business, Amec Developments (ADL), for £26m.
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Archive TitlesGoing it alone as a contractor brings freedom – but you will need to assess your work practices
So you’ve decided to become a contract worker. More money, more freedom and the chance to be your own boss – the future is rosy. But is contracting really going to deliver the goods? Are you ready for it? And will the positives outweigh the risks?
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Archive TitlesIt’s a mini adventure
Students headed to the National Construction College in Norfolk last month to work on scaled down versions of real structures, as part of this year’s Constructionarium.
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Engineers must act on global warming
I was interested to read John Cooknell’s letter (BSj 06/07). I too did a little investigation into the increase in greenhouse gases, and in particular CO2.
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Archive TitlesAccess control
This month the cost research department at Davis Langdon Mott Green Wall reviews the increasing use of access control systems using internet protocol-based technology
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Archive TitlesIt’s all about the people
The special thing about these awards is that they are about people, not projects. They are not about sexy architecture or huge infrastructure projects, they celebrate what makes a person and their achievements special.
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Archive Titles2012 on course, but costs rise
High-level praise and spiralling costs make up recent Olympic news this month.
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We can’t build 15 homes, let alone 200,000
Your lead article ‘Better plan for change’ (CM June) recounted the problems which we had in obtaining planning approval on a site in Rugby.
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Archive TitlesSurveyors save 200,000 miles a year using automated diary
Window and door replacement specialist Martindales has cut 200,000 miles and £100,000 by developing an automated diary system for its surveyors.MADS (Martindales Automated Diary System), which took more than a year to develop, links its surveyors’ diaries with satellite navigation and mapping. As a result, each of its surveyors have ...
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Livingstone says London is meeting 10% renewables
More renewable energy is being used in the capital, but too much waste is being sent to landfill according to the latest ‘State of the Environment’ report published by London Mayor, Ken Livingstone.
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Polypipe acquires Terrain Drainage
Pipe and sanitary systems manufacturer Polypipe has successfully completed the acquisition of Terrain Drainage, producers of above ground drainage for use in commercial applications.
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CIBSE and ASHRAE offer new membership deal
CIBSE and ASHRAE are to offer a reciprocal membership agreement with the aim of broadening the exchange of ideas and knowledge.
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URS appoints two for Manchester office
Also: John Kings has been appointed partner at Buss
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Confessions of a Nimby
We all know more housing is needed. But what if the development is going to be built bang opposite your home, blocking those fabulous park views? Sam Finch starts his regular blog here.