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British Land deal kickstarts construction of Cheesegrater
British Land has signed a deal with Canada’s Oxford Properties to begin construction of the 47-storey Cheesegrater in the City of London
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NewsAluminium mesh cladding
James & Taylor, the Surrey-based cladding specialist, has provided 2,400m2 of Eyetech expanded aluminium mesh in a clear anodised finish for the extension to the Excel exhibition centre in east London. Designed by Grimshaw Architects, the extension provides an additional 32,000m2 of floor space and will be used as a ...
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Bullet-proof facades
Schüco has developed a range of blast and bullet-resistant windows, doors and facades. Virtually indistinguishable from its standard products, the Enhanced range enables architects and specifiers to meet high technical specifications for security without affecting aesthetics.
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Pre-coated metal
Corus has unveiled its new Colorcoat Prisma range of pre-finished steel sheeting, which is suitable for a wide range of applications, including cladding and roofing.
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Standing seam aluminium cladding
About 5,000m2 of Kalzip’s aluminium standing seam cladding, including 1,000m2 of Kalzip XT profile sheets, have been installed on the City of Bristol College’s new South Bristol Skills Academy.
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Solar shading
Solar shading from Renson has been used on this new service centre in Almere, Holland. Designed by Qua Associates and Inbo Architects the building features more than 1,200m2 of glazed curtain walling. To control solar gains the firm’s Fixscreen system was specified which the company claims is wind-resistant, thanks to ...
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NewsFibre cement cladding
More than 60m2 of Natura Plus fibre cement cladding from Marley Eternit has been used on a domestic property in Highbury, north London.The ruby and ivory colour scheme was chosen to create a link with the Arsenal Football Club’s nearby Highbury stadium, which has white-painted masonry walls with distinctive red ...
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NewsNatural slate
Kirkstone, the specialist in natural Cumbrian slate and architectural stone, has worked with artist Susanna Heron to provide its Brathay Blue Black slate for an 80m walkway at City Inn’s flagship hotel in Westminster.
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NewsGovernment in race to find replacements for Cabe
Ministers and officials want to see design review process and other key functions continue
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NewsMouchel axes 200 managers as it reveals £15m loss
Redundancies are in addition to job losses announced earlier this year
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Dean Hawkes wins RIBA Annie Spink Award 2010
Architect and professor awarded for his advancement of architectural education
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NewsStyles & Wood issues turnover warning
Property support company expects revenue to drop £40m from 2009 figure
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House prices edge further downward
Data from the Land Registry and the Nationwide confirms negative trend
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NewsHouse prices continue to fall
October sees fastest rate of fall in house prices since April 2009 according to Nationwide index
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NewsBuilding reveals industry's top employers
Northampton contractor Winvic tops list, which names construction’s top five firms to work for for the first time
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News£100m Manchester opera house put on hold
Arts project cuts sink plans for Royal Opera House North
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NewsPlanning approval for wind farms drops by half
Local opposition groups jeopardise government’s 2020 renewable target
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NewsDecline in tender prices as material costs rise
Tender prices are expected to remain flat over next six months according to BCIS index
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NewsPrisk warns RICS of 'smaller fees'
Construction minister and RICS fellow Mark Prisk says government cut-backs will lead to reduced fees