All Features articles – Page 411
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FeaturesFlood management: The water’s lovely
The UK faces a future of devastating floods, like the one that hit Boscastle three years ago. But instead of fighting them, some people are suggesting we learn to live with them.
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FeaturesGetting even
As chair of the Equal Opportunities Commission, Jenny Watson will be in charge of enforcing the gender equality rules that are about to come into force. And given the industry’s dismal record on recruiting women, it had better look out.
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FeaturesHinge pads for fire doorsets
Hinge specialist Royde & Tucker has developed a pre-cut intumescent hinge pad for fitting fire doorsets on site.
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FeaturesPatio doors and external oak doors
The double-glazed Rio patio doorset has been added to JELD-WEN’s collection of doors.
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Foil-covered internal doors
JB Kind has introduced internal doors coated in Masterfoil, a printed foil that imitates other materials such as oak and cherry.
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FSC-certified timber doors
Door maker Vicaima has launched the Ecodor range, which has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
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Folding door system
Häfele has launched the E3 folding door system to link houses to gardens and patios.
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FeaturesWhat it costs: windows
There are a lot of variables to consider when specifying windows. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans tots up the numbers for different options
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FeaturesPhase One is complete
Building’s inaugural networking event proved a hit with the industry’s new professionals
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FeaturesJames Johnson & Co: Making an entrance
Meet James Johnson & Co, a joinery company from east London that has built and fitted everything from glass toilet doors to silky service accesses in the capital’s offices.
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The start of a beautiful friendship
The proposed merger between Taylor Woodrow and Wimpey may be the biggest housebuilder deal so far, but it follows a year of frenetic takeover activity. Mark Leftly investigates what lessons this might hold for the new kid on the block
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FeaturesTimber windows: Back to the future
Out of favour for so long, timber could be making a comeback thanks to improvements in its durability. And as Jan-Carlos Kucharek reports, modern technologies may help this thoroughly traditional material press the right buttons when it comes to sustainability
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FeaturesAllgood Ironmongery: Iron in the soul
Allgood Ironmongery made its name among the dreaming spires, but has also tackled the Gherkin and T5. Now it is trying out something new in the healthcare sector.
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Acrylic door handles
Turnstyle Designs’ new range of door handles uses fabrics, wallpapers or other materials encapsulated in clear acrylic.
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FeaturesWould you install a wind turbine on your home?
David Cameron is determined to install a mini turbine on his roof despite problems with planning – is he wasting his time?
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FeaturesGrace under pressure
You can throw what you want at the Currie & Brown chief executive – sackings, redundancies, takeover bids, irate shareholders, even a fire alarm – but he’ll never agree he’s got his back up against the wall. Emily Wright meets one cool customer
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FeaturesGadgets, glorious gadgets
Thomas Lane takes a look at the latest high-tech site accessories, and discovers that 3D television is already working in the labs ...
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FeaturesVeiled in emeralds: Zürich museum
This extension to a Zürich museum is a beguiling marriage of romance and modernism