All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 384
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Archive TitlesTop award for Structura UK
Curtain wall engineering specialist Structura UK Ltd has been awarded accreditation from SAFEcontractor for its high standard of Health and Safety practice.
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Archive TitlesThe Arches Centre
The Arches Centre, a health centre in Belfast, has been transformed with innovative use of Technal's architectural aluminium systems including around 100 windows in large spans, different colour combinations and frame sizes.
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Archive TitlesSearch for Apprentice of the Year
Sir Alan Sugar isn't the only person on the hunt for an apprentice; the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is looking for the best young talent in the construction industry, as it launches its search for the Apprentice of the Year 2006.
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Archive TitlesAppointments
RLF promotionConsultant RLF has promoted Andy Rasin to associate in the Birmingham branch. He joined the firm in 2002 and has been working as QS and employer's agent on several regional projects including the community development programme for the RFU. Rasin previously worked at Pearson Whitfield Chartered quantity surveyors for ...
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Archive TitlesHurst has antique glass
A new decorative antique glass range, said to be the first of its kind, is now available exclusively from Hurst Plastics.
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EC Harris reveals global ambitions
Firm enters talks with Cushman & Wakefield over international FM joint venture
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Archive TitlesAdditions complete range
Kestrel Building Products is responding to growing demand for its Rosewood foiled PVC-UE boards by launching 14 new products to complete a comprehensive range. Kestrel customers can now be assured of finding close matching roofline, cladding and window products with the popular Rosewood grained and knotted appearance.Kestrel has added a ...
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Archive TitlesAdded reassurance
Window Widgets has launched a range of homeowner certificates for their BBA certified frame couplers and baypole systems.
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Archive TitlesCenturies old glassworking craft adapts to survive the island of blown glass
With the holiday season fast approaching, a trip to Venice is an opportunity to visit the Murano glassworks
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Archive TitlesHinges spring into action
A new generation of automatic glass door hinges by Italian engineering specialist Metalglas now incorporates spring mechanisms in the body of the hinges, overcoming the need for inset floor springs, according to exclusive UK distributor Häfele.
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A rating achievements
Corby Window Group and Ashton Windows are among the latest companies to achieve ‘A’ rated windows, both using Edgetech’s Super Spacer.
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The final account
Construction's last word on peak practices, a weird website, Wembley and tales from China
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Archive TitlesBarnsley's 21st century market
The 1249 Regeneration Partnership has appointed Tropus to project manage its £180m Barnsley Markets development.
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Archive Titles21 year landmark for one of the few british-owned extrudersa new start with advance 70
Selecta, in its 21st anniversary year, has left its 'start up' reputation well and truly behind
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Archive TitlesAs seen on TV part 2: The RLF QS on ITV's Building The Dream
David Meghen was the QS for Building the Dream, ITV’s attempt at mixing Big Brother with construction. He talked to Matthew Parsons about his role
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Archive TitlesK2 is right on track
Five fitness fans from K2’s parent company, the Burnden Group, have added another success to the company’s enviable charity track record by completing a 10km run for cancer charity, Christie’s.
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Relocation relocation - Australia
Property professional and television show presenter, Andrew Winter relocated to South East Queensland nine months ago. He talks to Building about the highs and lows of relocating to Australia
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Archive TitlesProperty and transport in Australia
Australia has no single housing market. In fact it has micro-markets within micro-market
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Working in Australia - etiquette
Stay relaxed, keep relations informal, don't exaggerate your business title, and don't be afraid to mix business with pleasure
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A diary from down under
Simon Bartley, chair of SummitSkills and council member of City and Guilds, was part of the UK Skills Bid Team who went to Melbourne, Australia to try and win the right for London to host the 2011 WorldSkills Competition. This is his blog.