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Sealing foam for timber frames
Foam tapes manufacturer Iso-Chemie has introduced a sealing tape aimed at the timber-frame housing market
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Insulated foundation system
SIG Insulations is introducing a new insulated foundation system. Called Insulslab SFRC (steel fibre reinforced concrete), the patented system is claimed to deliver benefits over more traditional raft and block and beam foundations
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Panellised housing systems
Kingspan Off-site has launched Vantage, a range of house solutions made using off-site fabrications. The thermally and structurally pre-configured houses have been created to enable housing associations to meet the requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes
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FeaturesTop 150 Contractors and Housebuilders 2009
Welcome to the 2009 Top 150 contractors and housebuilders, ranked by everything from turnover to average pay. This year’s results reflect the calm that prevailed before the storm broke over contractors. But, come next year, which of them will be catching their deaths – and which will be singing in ...
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NewsBell rings the changes: Chetham's School of Music
This 100,000ft² building for Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester has been given planning permission
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NewsPrasad warns Whitehall not to accept architects’ suicide bids
The RIBA president has sent letters to every government department, warning them not to accept unrealistically low tenders from architects
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Floor and roof system
Finnforest has introduced Kerto-Ripa, an open or pre-insulated closed-panel construction system for a range of applications including schools, commercial and leisure buildings
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Timber closed-panel system
Masonite engineered timber I-Joists, used as part of the Tradis closed-panel wall and roof system, have been selected for a development of four luxury low-energy homes near Penrith by the developer Eden Frame
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NewsLong term planning
Clients need to look beyond exploiting UK plummeting tender prices if they are to remain competitive when the market recovers
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NewsWembley stadium case given July 2011 deadline
Judge in Brookfield claim against Mott MacDonald warns both sides not to waste time
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NewsHow to renegotiate contracts in the UAE
The legal adviser at HBJ Gateley Wareing's Dubai office offers tips for contractors
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NewsBurj Dubai opening date revealed
Launch date for world's tallest tower finally announced after last cladding panel is completed
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NewsCapita completes eco survey at Clash of the Titans site
Survey prevents possible damage to ecosystem after site is transformed into Ancient Greece
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NewsEIC appoints Hill business developer
Senior vice president on board of directors at Energy Industries Council
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NewsRLB associate appointed chair at RICS Manchester
Chartered surveyor is first female chair at the construction and quantity surveying professional group
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NewsHill promotes six to construction claims group
New executives to push business across Europe, Middle East and Africa
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NewsUN could adopt BCIS cost standard
Cost analysis standard is an essential resource for quantity surveyors
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NewsProperty returns drop to around 0%
Data reveals investor confidence creeping back, but sharp fall in commercial activity in June
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NewsBAA loss triples at London airports
Interim results show operator lost £546m in the half-year at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted, despite 13% rise in revenue
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NewsGreen light for £695m Victoria tube station upgrade
Transport secretary approves project following three-month public inquiry