All Features articles – Page 327
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FeaturesThinner insulation
Kingspan Insulation has improved the thermal performance for most of its Kooltherm and Therma ranges
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What it costs: Heat pumps
They are amazingly efficient, but setting up a ground source heat pump may be tricky if you haven’t considered all the factors. Peter Mayer of BLP Insurance gives us the lowdown
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FeaturesHow cool is that? Hull Truck Theatre's passive-ventilated venue
Hull Truck Theatre’s new performance space uses a passive ventilation system that relies on a warm audience reaction – fortunately, that has never been in short supply
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Stormwater control
Marley Plumbing and Drainage has introduced the Waterloc250, a revised version of its modular cell for underground sustainable urban drainage systems
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Carpet tiles
InterfaceFLOR’s Straightforward range of carpet tiles has been used at EC Harris’ London headquarters in the Regent’s Quarter development in King’s Cross
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The tracker: Bottoming out?
The picture in February was still pretty bad, but most of the indicators, and almost all the regions, are showing a rise from January’s nadir, says Experian Business Strategies
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Blueprint for code level homes
Tarmac is constructing two concept homes at the University of Nottingham in order to provide housebuilders and registered social landlords with a blueprint for low-cost, zero-carbon housing
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FeaturesSecond city first: Birmingham's building boom
It seems that Birmingham is on the cusp of a building boom. Dan Stewart took a stroll to find out
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FeaturesMake a wish: can Saudi Arabia make your dreams come true?
So, you want hundreds of billions of pounds of government-backed construction projects, and maybe a 30% pay rise too? Well, there’s one country that has untold riches beyond your wildest dreams. Thomas Lane braced himself and booked a flight
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FeaturesThe optimist: ACE's Nelson Ogunshakin
The worldwide downturn spells disaster for many British engineers. So why is ACE boss Nelson Ogunshakin still smiling?
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Building intelligence Q4 2008: Public works best
The message from this quarter’s briefing is pretty clear: infrastructure, public non-residential, London and the south of England are the sectors and places to be. Experian’s Business Strategies explains
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FeaturesSpotlight on sustainability
Lead times may have levelled out, but if you are commissioning the latest green technologies there could still be a bit of a wait. Brian Moone of Mace gives an idea of what to expect
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FeaturesPeter Mandelson: survival specialist
Few politicians know more about making it through tough times than Peter Mandelson. Now it’s his job to help Britain’s businesses do the same
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FeaturesGive it a whirl: IT technology to save time and money
Heard about the man who ran everywhere with his bike because he was in too much of a hurry to get on it? Well, we seem to have the same approach to IT. Stephen Kennett looks at five technologies that could save you both time and money – if only ...
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FeaturesStress relief: coping with the psychological impact of recession
The financial damage suffered by the industry is reflected in the emotional damage suffered by its workers. But big boys don’t cry, and they don’t seek help when they need it
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FeaturesBricks and mortarboards
There aren’t many positive sides to a recession, but while things are quiet it might be worth adding an extra qualification to your CV – whether it’s an HND, a BSc or a PhD
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FeaturesHow effective is your boss? Take the quiz
The world is a perilous place once more, and you’re going to need a chief executive capable of steering the company to safety. Roxane McMeeken introduces a personality test that will reveal if your boss is cut out to guide you through our darkest hour
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FeaturesMarkets: your best bets
The recession is long, resources are short and bidding is always a gamble. So which sectors should you have a punt on? Sarah Richardson and Emily Wright run an eye over the runners and riders
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Lead times: January-March 2009
If you want to know about the latest changes to lead times – well there are hardly any. Only two categories have altered, and the situation looks set to stay that way
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FeaturesFirst Impressions: Schemes by UN Studio and Wilkinson Eyre
Another ’First Impression’ panellist, this time Chris Baillon, final year student at Nottingham Trent University, comments on four schemes