All Features articles – Page 207
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FeaturesThis week in 2010
Building meets former British ski jumper turned construction worker ‘Eddie the Eagle’
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Features50 sustainability stars 2015: Great expectations
On the eve of this year’s Ecobuild event, Building asks the cream of construction’s young sustainability talent how they think this government has done on the environment - and what they’re hoping for from the next one
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FeaturesBehind the hype: Sustainable new homes
New research is casting further doubt on long-held claims that a new-build property is necessarily cheaper to run than a refurbished Victorian home
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FeaturesWhat to specify: Cladding
If your eyes glaze over at the thought of glazing, this week’s crop of cladding products will perk you up no end with a choice of cedar, cast stone and aluminium
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FeaturesMarket review: Silver linings
Growth may have slowed in the fourth quarter of 2014, but there are positive signs for the UK economy and construction elsewhere. Here are highlights of Barbour ABI’s latest monthly Economic Construction Market Review
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FeaturesCan tall buildings ever be sustainable?
With debate still raging over the 230 towers lined up to make the London skyline look more like Hong Kong’s, Ike Ijeh looks at whether tall buildings can ever be sustainable
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FeaturesEcobuild 2015 programme preview
From an election manifesto for construction to the latest in biophilic design, there is something for all tastes at Ecobuild. Andrew Brister picks out some of the highlights
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FeaturesGet happy: Wellbeing in buildings
There is a strong body of evidence of the tangible ways that building design can improve wellbeing. Now an increasing number of major clients are realising that this is not just good for employees’ health - it’s good for business
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FeaturesCPD 7 2015: Level thresholds and water ingress
This module examines the key regulations concerning the accessibility of building entrances and highlights ways to avoid the main risks. It is sponsored by LABC Warranty
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FeaturesImage of the week: Tip of the iceberg
After a decade at Ludgate House, Building magazine moves to a new home
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Rural-urban hybrid
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Sam Jacob, director of architect studio Sam Jacob Studios
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FeaturesSteve Gee: The contender
Not content with being the boss of QS John Rowan, Steve Gee is standing as Liberal Democrat candidate for his local constituency of Epsom and Ewell. Building is joining him on the campaign trail
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FeaturesInside Westminster: The Inner Circle
We consider the role of the chief construction adviser, and identify the key Whitehall construction power brokers
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FeaturesCPD 6 2015: Essential BIM technology
With less than a year to go until the deadline for all government projects to use level 2 BIM, this module explains some of the key concepts that underpin the collaboration technology. It is sponsored by Vectorworks
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FeaturesThis week in... 2011
In 2011, the government’s localism agenda looked as though it could drive down the number of housing schemes
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Features240 Blackfriars: Welcome to our new home
The designer behind the interiors of Building’s new home explains the thinking behind designing an office for the workforce of the millenials’ generation
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FeaturesCPD 5 2015: Continuously operated recirculating systems and legionnaire's disease
This module sets out the advantages of a pumped, circulating drinking-water system in preventing the growth of Legionella bacteria. It is sponsored by Wavin
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FeaturesCost model: Data centres
Demand for data centres continues to reflect the growing and changing needs of a connected world. Aecom’s Luke Kubicki (engineering lead), Amy Daniell (strategy director) and Giles Scott (development director) examine the latest trends in low-energy data centre design
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FeaturesCouncil housing: Maybe this time…
After years of decline, council house building looks set to enjoy something of a resurgence. But can the new generation of council homes avoid the stigmas of the past?
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FeaturesCPD 4 2015: Beyond Part L 2013
This module provides guidance on what to expect from the 2016 energy targets for new homes, and how to ensure compliance. It is sponsored by Celotex