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FeaturesOpen-plan flats: Opening up
There’s pent-up demand for open-plan flats, but fire safety rules make it difficult for them to get approval. Giving designers a set of templates to follow that include sprinklers and enhanced detection systems could be the answer
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FeaturesPrefabricated straw bale panels
ModCell prefabricated straw bale and hemp panels are as fire-safe as conventional materials, according to research carried out at the University of Bath
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Low-energy ventilation
Vent-Axia has launched the Low Carbon Centra, a domestic extract fan which has the lowest specific fan power on SAP appendix Q, the list that means a product’s energy performance can be taken into account when carrying out the SAP assessment
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Roof insulation
Rockwool, manufacturers of non-combustible stone wool insulation, has developed a bespoke insulation system for the refurbishment of the grade II-listed Barbican Estate in London’s Square Mile
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FeaturesHighly insulated roofs
A new dual-insulation roof system from Kalzip has been used on the CO2Zero-LiveWork building in Bristol which is the first live/work scheme to be certified to level five of the Code for Sustainable Homes
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Fire-retardant paints
Dulux Trade has launched an extension to its Pyroshield flame-retardant range, which protects walls and ceilings and minimises flame spread in a fire
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Foundation systems
Residential developer Skipton Properties is using Insulslab SFRC, a super-insulated and integrated foundation system, for its Grove Mills development in Keighley
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Casement windows
Universal Aluminium Systems has launched the Unitherm 75 range of casement windows for domestic and light industrial applications
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FeaturesGreen insulation boards
Celotex has launched the FR4000 range of foil faced PIR insulation which has gained an “A” rating under the BRE’s Green Guide to Specification, helping it gain credits under the Code for Sustainable Homes
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CommentTimber frames: Warning bells are ringing
The blaze that swept through a Peckham street two weeks ago has left the timber-frame industry in little doubt that, next time, lives may soon be lost. But can the sector do more to ensure there is no next time?
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NewsPre-Budget report points to more money for construction … but a much bigger fall
Brickonomics: Assessing what the chancellor's plans may mean for the industry
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NewsThe Greener Boiler scheme: one small step
The government's incentives for homeowners to cut emissions is a good start – but it's just the start
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NewsDubai market falls further as merger is abandoned
Emirate index dropped 4.49% after Emaar Properties announced it would pull out of merger with Dubai Holding subsidiaries
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NewsUAE developers may have credit rating downgraded
Seven major firms' ratings are put under review after failure of government to guarantee Dubai World debts
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NewsInformation rules may put contractors off Scottish market
Lawyers warn that plans to extend Freedom of Information Act may be seen as a barrier to building firms
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NewsMore powerful photovoltaic system hits UK market
Solyndra system is claimed to produce 20% more electricity than other technology
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NewsLow & Bonar expects second-half profit to rise
Materials group issues optimistic trading statement
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NewsCarillion scoops £450m Bristol hospital scheme
Contractor confirmed as preferred bidder on 800-bed development
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NewsChancellor starts race to general election
Alistair Darling committed to major public sector programmes but the cuts will have to come somewhere...