All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 462
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Archive TitlesWhodunnit?
As a new, more punitive corporate manslaughter law takes shape, Rod Sweet investigates which member of the construction team will be the ultimate fall guy.
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Thinking of registering?
If you are a CIBSE member but not registered with the Engineering Council (UK), the good news is that, for applications received by CIBSE in 2006, the initial registration fee will be waived.
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Archive TitlesSBEM put to the test
BRE has pulled out all the stops to develop software that tests compliance with the new energy regulations - but how well does it work in practice.
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Point of no return
It was rather a surprise to read in the Independent that James Lovelock, a leading environmental scientist, claims we've passed the point of no return for global warming.
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Archive TitlesPoint of view
After the tragic events of last year, Prime Minister Shaukat Azia is keen for Pakistan's latest project to facilitate economic growth and show it as a progressive and dynamic global player.
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One to watch
In Yorkshire, an innovative CCTV system is helping a housing association to monitor its properties. Stephen Kennett got the bigger picture
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Archive TitlesOlympic opportunities
When London secured the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it marked the beginning of one of the biggest construction and regeneration initiatives in Europe.
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Joined-up working
Architects are best placed to provide the design-led leadership required if we are to meet our low-energy goals.
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Archive TitlesThe show must go on
Fans of The Archers will be pleased to know that its recording studio will stand up to - well, anything. Andy Pearson explores the design challenges overcome in BBC Birmingham's new base
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Archive TitlesGreen from the word go
Could a software tool which enables architects to make informed decisions about sustainability revolutionise building design?
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Archive TitlesHong Kong feels the heat
Concerned that energy-saving proposals could leave the city's residents hot under the collar, a team set out to research its thermal comfort zones.
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Industry faces massive skilled labour shortfall
HVAC engineers are among the massive shortfall of skilled labour that will be required by the construction industry over the coming years, according to a report by recruitment consultants Resourcing Solutions.
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Lifts and escalators
I must take issue with Davis Langdon Mott Green Wall on its cost model (BSJ 12/05) and the assertion that accurate floor levelling is an advantage of machine-room-less lifts.
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Push for operational ratings under the EPBD
CIBSE is awaiting a Government decision on the use of operational ratings for public display in public buildings, as part of the England and Wales implementation of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
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Energy review gets under way
The Government has launched a three-month public review of Britain's future energy policy - a process which some fear could herald the construction of a new generation of nuclear power stations.
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Archive TitlesDomestic Goddess
Ideal Boilers has added the Icos system HE15 to its Icos HE range of boilers.
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Archive TitlesLow-carbon design: just the latest trend?
I well understand the desire of all of us to "Save the planet", and our interest in all things low-carbon, but would like to issue a cautionary note, based on my observations of human nature and behaviour.
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Delay for fire law
The ODPM is to delay its reform of current fire safety law in order to allow businesses and fire safety experts more time to prepare.
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Archive TitlesLime crumble
The modern world has not been kind to limestone, with many buildings starting to fall apart. Olufunmi Majekodunmi reports on a project to save our stone - and our heritage