All Features articles – Page 356
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An analysis of heating systems for sports halls
What is the most efficient way to heat the vast spaces of sports halls, which may be in use for extended periods, for a variety of activities? Andrzej Krawecki outlines the options
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E-stack ventilation system aces classroom tests at Queen Alexandra College and Unity College
A ventilation system that recycles heat generated in classrooms to save energy has been put to the test. Shaun Fitzgerald and Andy Woods go over the results
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FeaturesSustainable redevelopment of Unilever House
Bovis Lend Lease helped refurbish Grade II listed building through sustainable measures including cutting waste and congestion
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FeaturesMaterial reclamation on Woolwich Civic Offices demolition
Wates worked with demolition contractor to ensure materials are reclaimed with the minimal impact on cost or program
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Features‘Wow, I can do this’
What better way to see how Get Into Construction is working than to ask those who have been on the course? We talk to three young people who have surprised themselves
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FeaturesRebuilding Trust: The pledges
One month on, the industry is still smarting from the OFT’s accusations of bid rigging. Building calls on all contractors, clients and consultants to join the stand against corruption and to show the OFT that the industry is serious about cleaning up its act
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FeaturesJohn Lewis' Tony Jacob: Double helpings
Shopaholics will be delighted – contractors, too: John Lewis Partnership plans to double its floor space within 10 years and is looking for new firms to work with. Roxane McMeeken met Tony Jacob, aka the man with the cheque book
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FeaturesJoin us - and make the difference
Since its launch in April 2006 the Construction and Business Services Leadership Group has made a real impact by using the power of our industry to support young people who face barriers in their lives.
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FeaturesUnlocking construction
For many youngsters, a career in construction is a closed door. Luckily, The Prince’s Trust’s holds a handy bunch of keys…
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FeaturesParadise Street, Liverpool: Mayfair comes to Merseyside
With a pricetag of £1bn , Liverpool One could have ended up as a never-ending shopping mall. But it’s a whole lot classier than that.
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FeaturesYou and me both
It’s not just the young people on The Prince’s Trust training programmes who benefit – companies that support The Trust can enjoy a whole lot more than a warm glow
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FeaturesThe chance of a better life
Many of the young people The Prince’s Trust works with have a troubled history of one kind or another. But then, that’s what makes helping them so rewarding, says Martina Milburn, The Prince’s Trust chief executive
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FeaturesYour turn to believe
Support The Prince's Trust - Join the Construction and Business Services Leadership Group
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FeaturesRIBA Book Award: Park and read
A surprisingly beautiful book on car parks nabbed the best space at this year’s international book award for construction. Judge Max Fordham tells Martin Spring why it deserved to win
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FeaturesProtected animals: Dangerous creatures!
Don’t be fooled by the fur: one bat can bring your entire project to a halt. And now a change in the law means that so can water voles and even snails. Has the world gone mad?
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Cost update: May 2008
Manufacturing input costs surge as oil and import prices drive inflation higher, although material cost pressures continue to ease, report Máren Baldauf and Jay Kotecha of Davis Langdon
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FeaturesSpotlights
Zumtobel’s new Arcos spotlight and wallwasher system provides architects and designers with a complete range of spotlights for specification in museums, art galleries and shops.
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Movers and makers
Kingspan Insulation’s Kooltherm K12 Framing Board has passed the fire test under BS 476 Part 21. The test is designed to assess the length of time building materials can maintain integrity and resistance under fire conditions. It provided the required performance for more than 50 minutes.Cladding manufacturer Kalzip has revamped ...
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FeaturesWashroom lockers
Washroom Washroom’s Tempo collection has been used at the £5.8m Mark Hall sports centre in Harlow, Essex.