All Buildings, Design and Specification articles – Page 35
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CommentGreater use of timber calls for pragmatism to keep insurers happy
The construction and insurance industries must work together if we are to increase the use of structural timber that is safe and cost effective, says Andrew Carpenter
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FeaturesAdek clarifies the fire safety classification system for flooring products
Jessica Brown, digital marketing manager at Ecodek, explores the growing demand for flooring materials to meet new standards
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NewsInsurers call for hybrid structures to make timber buildings easier to insure
Report recommendations include concrete cores and alternating concrete and timber floors to reduce flood and fire risk
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CommentIt’s good to talk about flood and fire risks
A new report on risks posed by timber-framed buildings is a positive first step towards greater collaboration
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NewsGreen light for Sheppard Robson’s Manchester tower
Mixed-use scheme to house offices and retail units
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NewsBusiness secretary still to meet CLC over mounting products testing crisis
Government yet to respond to group’s warning on new certification rules
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NewsExeter Cathedral wants firm to build new cloister 400 years after it was destroyed in civil war
New structure will be reinstated as gallery and event space
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NewsFirms chasing £105m job to build two research blocks for Strathclyde Uni
Firms have until 18 February to send in bids
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NewsMaterials woes not over despite easing pressure, CLC warns
Concerns remain around shipping, bricks and roof tiles
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NewsGreen light for redevelopment of Oxford’s Hertford College
Scheme at historic site drawn up by Camden architect
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CommentGovernment rightly stepped in to tackle overheating in homes
Demonstrating compliance with the new Part O building regulation should be a priority now for housebuilders
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FeaturesUniversity challenge: the LSE’s new Marshall Building
The brief called for sports and arts facilities, as well as teaching and research space – it inspired a highly innovative response
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FeaturesCost model: Office fit-out
Workplace requirements have been shaken up in the past two years – but have office fit-outs evolved in line with the new normal?
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NewsFive architects vie for £150m Barbican overhaul
Diller Scofidio & Renfro, Adjaye Associates and Allies and Morrison are among the finalists
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NewsFirms readied for £500m Scottish hospital job
Contractors and consultants being lined up for Lanarkshire project
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CommentWe must make a better case for new housing
Persuading residents to accept local development is not easy, but the case in favour is about far more than good design
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NewsIn pictures: Adjaye reveals designs for New York’s second tallest skyscraper
Architect says Affirmation Tower’s tapering upside-down appearance ’symbol of minorities putting down roots’