Scott Brownrigg

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    What to remember: Cladding/curtain walling access

    2006-11-03T00:00:00

    Access for repair and maintenence must be taken into account when specifying cladding and curtain walling. Peter Caplehorn of Scott Brownrigg outlines the considerations

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    What to remember: Toilets

    2006-10-20T00:00:00

    One of the more flagrant areas of discrimination between the sexes is the provision of toilets in offices. But not for much longer … Peter Caplehorn of Scott Brownrigg explains

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    What to remember: Roofs

    2006-10-06T00:00:00

    Roofs are those things that keep the rain off us when we’re watching TV, aren’t they? Well, yes, but properly specified they have all sorts of other uses. Peter Caplehorn of Scott Brownrigg looks at the options

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    What to remember: £60,000 homes

    2006-09-08T00:00:00

    A new government report has examined the lessons learned so far from the £60,000 housing competition. Peter Caplehorn of Scott Brownrigg considers the implications for specifiers

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    What to remember: facades

    2006-07-07T00:00:00

    Facades have got so intelligent these days, they can control your building’s airflow, heat transfer, lighting and acoustics. Barbour and Scott Brownrigg explore the options for specifiers

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    2006-06-16T00:00:00

    One of the reasons small is beautiful is that it's usually a lot less hassle. Which brings us to the specification of an apartment block … Scott Brownrigg and Barbour Index explain

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    2006-06-02T00:00:00

    It's not enough to design a roof that doesn't leak - you also have to plan its safe repair and maintenance. Barbour ABI and Scott Brownrigg offer a five-point guide on how to do it

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    2006-05-19T00:00:00

    Lighting is a key consideration for retail and leisure centres, and the latest technology is making a lot of exciting options available. Scott Brownrigg and Barbour tell you more …

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    2006-05-05T00:00:00

    Flooring is the forgotten surface when it comes to meeting thermal performance targets. But Scott Brownrigg and Barbour Index explain that a little insulation can go a long way

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    2006-04-21T00:00:00

    Along with a raft of other tough regulations, specifiers are now facing the demands of PPS22, which requires 10% on-site renewable energy.

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    2006-04-07T12:52:00

    Fire doors save lives, so it's vital to specify the right one and ensure it's properly installed. What's more, it's costly to replace the wrong one …

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    2005-09-06T14:24:00

    The utilities sector has a reputation for being disorganised and fragmented, which makes negotiating services deals frustrating. Specifier has some tips

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    2005-03-03T17:49:00

    Aesthetic and energy-saving requirements are resulting in increasingly sophisticated cladding specifications. Barbour Index and Scott Brownrigg dispense some words of advice

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    2005-02-18T14:42:00

    Off-site manufacture could become the most influential technique of the 21st century. Barbour Index and Scott Brownrigg look at how OSM can already add value

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    Regulations roundup

    2004-09-30T11:49:00

    A brief guide to recently issued regulations with pointers to upcoming changes in regulations and consultation documents

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    2004-07-09T00:00:00

    Although it is widely admired for its aesthetic qualities, slate is a highly variable product that can pose plenty of problems for the specifier. We explain how to minimise them

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    2004-05-13T00:00:00

    With technical advances being made all the time, window specifiers need to keep abreast of the changes. Barbour Index and Building Specifier outline five ways to get the best results

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    2004-04-08T00:00:00

    Getting the built-up roofing spec right is crucial. Here Barbour Index – with a little help from Scott Brownrigg – lists the key points to remember