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Cast aluminium rainwater system
Alumasc’s Heritage Cast Alumunium Rainwater System was specified for Luton Hoo in Bedfordshire, an 18th century mansion
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CommentProfit and loss
We are currently building half the homes we need in the UK. But if the housebuilder won’t jump in to fill the hole, who will?
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Multifoil insulation
ACTIS has launched a UKAS-certified multifoil insulation called Triso Super 10+
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Timber screws for power tools
Owlett-Jaton has launched a range of timber screws for use with power tools
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Wildflower green roof
Roof manufacturer Bauder has launched what it says is the first wildflower green roof blanket to include 24 native UK species as standard
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Airtightness membrane
DuPont has launched AirGuard Smart, a membrane designed as a vapour control layer to improve building airtightness
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NewsCCTV in Beijing officially complete
Construction on the OMA/Rem Koolhaas designed CCTV Headquarters in Beijing, China, officially reached completion last week
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CommentAmateur builders kid themselves
How will the general public have self-build loans approved with no experience of construction projects?
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CommentMasonry as good as wood
The advantage of timber frame housing in respect of embodied carbon is marginal
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CommentSinks stink but timber triumphs
Support the safe use of timber in construction, not underground carbon sinks
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CommentHansom: Break out the canapes
This week, Make’s Ken Shuttleworth puts on a good spread, RIBA throws a party at the V&A, energy minister Greg Barker gets told off, and a terrible odour reaches Building Towers
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CommentWhy the scheme works a dream
The Construction Act’s payment rules have baffled many a great mind - but all you have to do is follow the ‘Scheme’…
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CommentConstruction Act payment rules: Why the scheme works a dream
The Construction Act’s payment rules have baffled many a great mind - but all you have to do is follow the ‘Scheme’…
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FeaturesThe Regs Files: Energy perfomance in homes
With the energy performance of new homes proving far worse in practice than in theory, the government has been spurred into action - but its proposed quality assurance process for Part L compliance has not met with universal approval
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FeaturesThe state of play 03: Architects
The third of our sector-by-sector reports examines where the best opportunities - and the biggest pitfalls - lie for architects. By Will Hurst
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FeaturesSolar PV panels: Heavy loads
Photovoltaic panels are becoming ever more numerous as prices drop, but they can be a heavy burden on your roof if not carefully installed, says Peter Caplehorn
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FeaturesThe Regs Files: Changing Building Control
Plans are afoot to make approved inspectors and the LABC more streamlined, more efficient and more effective in the fight against non-compliance. But will they work?
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FeaturesThe Regs Files: Streamlining Parts K, M and N
The proposed streamlining of Parts K and M, and the end of N, have been broadly welcomed by the industry. But would more simplification serve to clarify or confuse?