All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 414

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    Upcoming seminars

    2006-05-03T00:00:00Z

    Part L and the EPBD: an update and details of support available from CIBSE, 16 May 2006, CIBSE, London SW12

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    Refresher required for regulations?

    2006-05-03T00:00:00Z

    When prismatic and opal diffusers were very popular in the eighties and early nineties, we were all aware when regulations demanded that we use only TPa material in recessed luminaires - that is, a material that passes the 850°C hot wire test. This enabled the integrity of the ceiling to ...

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    What's in a name?

    2006-05-03T00:00:00Z

    Your leader (BSJ 03/06) raised a number of important matters - many of which I included in my 2002 Presidential Address, "Supply Chain to the Profession".

  • 1: Rudi Klein
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    Who's moved where?

    2006-05-03T00:00:00Z

    Career movers this month

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    No room for manoeuvre

    2006-05-03T00:00:00Z

    Far from multiplex being at fault for the wembley fiasco, Geoff Bewsey argues the GMP contract left no flexibility for problem-solving

  • Paddy Conaghan
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    Lost in translation

    2006-05-03T00:00:00Z

    The language of Enginish is acquired by all engineers - but, asks Paddy Conaghan, is it really the right one for our profession?

  • House operations: Behind the building’s famous facade the core has been completely gutted.
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    Vital logistics

    2006-05-03T00:00:00Z

    Paul Sims, operations director at Bovis Lend Lease, hopes to deliver Unilever's new London HQ ahead of schedule thanks to an innovative supply system and hands-on management.

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    Operational ratings are "very likely"

    2006-05-03T00:00:00Z

    The government has given its strongest hint yet that buildings will have to show how their actual energy consumption compares against design intent under Article 7 of the EPBD.

  • Paul Scott
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    From labs to ladders

    2006-05-03T00:00:00Z

    Former Fireman Paul Scott tells CM how he has put his front line experience to use as Faber Maunsell's new Director of fire and risk engineering.

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    The knowledge

    2006-05-03T00:00:00Z

    Put your leadership skills to the test, what the education bill means for you, benelux tour

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    Keep on running

    2006-05-03T00:00:00Z

    With businesses reliant on high quality, secure power supplies to keep IT and industrial systems functioning, power quality is an increasingly important issue in electrical design. Steven McLean advises on how to avoid down time

  • Applications of the Hawa system include separating linear-style kitchens
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    Junior partitions upgrade

    2006-05-03T00:00:00Z

    The Junior GP sliding door and partitioning system from Hafele has been upgraded for use in conjunction with laminated glass for added safety in both domestic and contract applications.

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    ... Innovation replaces timber road profilers

    2006-05-03T00:00:00Z

    Trevor Baylis says there's an invention in everyone and John Turner's is the Cross-Bone. It's a plastic cross designed to replace timber profiles and travellers used in road building.

  • It is increasingly difficult to ignore the possibility of a flu pandemic, caused by the possible mutation of the H5N1 flu virus.
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    Prepare for impact

    2006-05-03T00:00:00Z

    If a flu pandemic hits the UK, it could have serious consequences for employers. Sarah Dowden advises how to cope with staff absenteeism

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    HVACR to self-certificate

    2006-05-03T00:00:00Z

    Two self-certification schemes have been launched for the plumbing, ventilation and air-conditioning sectors.

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    Kallwall Highway highlight

    2006-05-03T00:00:00Z

    Kalwall translucent cladding is the dramatic highlight of the Highways Agency's new regional control centre in Warrington. Designed by Atkins Architects, two elevations of the stunning building are clad with two storey height Kalwall.

  • David Randall, Chairman of the Heritage Glass Group , shows the operation of the secondary windows to Bryan Cherrington of the Rowton Castle Hotel
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    Heritage kept intact

    2006-05-03T00:00:00Z

    A Shrewsbury-based home improvement company has installed secondary glazing to 19 bedrooms at the listed Rowton Castle Hotel.Heritage Glass Group's Sales & Marketing Director Tony Randall said it was ‘essential' that the internal windows followed the lines of the external windows to harmonise with the existing building. ‘Heritage Glass had ...

  • The Germans (who else?) have designed housing that is 40% more energy efficient than UK Building Regulations require.
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    Haus masters

    2006-05-03T00:00:00Z

    The Germans (who else?) have designed housing that is 40% more energy efficient than UK Building Regulations require. BRE's Gavin Hodgson reveals how they did it

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    Hand of the Rising Sun

    2006-05-03T00:00:00Z

    Affordable Windows are supporting British Arm Wrestling Champion Steve Kirlew and his father Peter, proprietor of PMK Windows, as they head to the World Arm Wrestling Championship in Japan. Pete thinks Steve has a real chance this year.

  • It’s a legal requirement and keeping an eye on stress will ensure your staff remain happy ... and productive
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    Pressure gauge

    2006-05-03T00:00:00Z

    It's a legal requirement and keeping an eye on stress will ensure your staff remain happy ... and productive