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FeaturesOf a different stripe: Nottingham's new science park
The sub-industrial grey box we normally associate with science parks is nowhere to be seen in HawkinsBrown and Studio Egret West’s park, camouflaged as it is by floating bulrushes and giant timber lily pads.
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Building pathology: Solar heating
Problem-free running of solar heating systems will enhance the sustainability credentials of this renewable energy technology. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans considers how to avoid problems
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FeaturesNothing to it: hollow concrete piling
When engineering contractor Stent wanted to improve the sustainability of its concrete pile foundations, it came up with a surprisingly simple solution. Make them hollow.
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Foam insulation boards
Dow Building Solutions has introduced Floormate 300-A to the UK. The blue extruded polystyrene foam insulation board is designed for use in floors, in applications ranging from residential to commercial buildings.
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Water-saving basin tap
Douglas Delabie has developed the TempoStop basin tap, which has been designed to use only four litres of water per minute.
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Recycled plastic
I-plas has launched what it says is a direct replacement for concrete, steel and wood.
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Wood and cement blocks
A wall form system of interlocking recycled wood and cement blocks from Durisol has been specified by Atlantic Developments for a new apartment scheme in the coastal town of Ilfracombe.
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FeaturesRoof insulation
Web Dynamics has launched TLX Gold, an all-in-one vapour permeable multi-foil insulation and heavy-duty breather membrane, which, says the company, is an efficient and effective insulation solution for roofs and loft conversions that does not eat into living space
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FeaturesSpecialists vs the downturn: the UK's top subcontractors
For the first time ever, we have a list of Britain’s top subcontractors, ranked by turnover and specialisation. Roxane McMeeken finds out how they’re tackling the downturn.
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FeaturesJust landed: Jon Emery moves to Dubai
Jon Emery spent 19 years at Hammerson before announcing a shock departure this summer to join the board of major UAE shopping mall developer Majid Al Futtaim. He landed in Dubai in October…
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FeaturesThe work starts here
On-site trailblazers such as Skanska, lend lease and Hammerson have already made strides towards reducing construction waste, through a variety of different approaches. Graham Ridout reports
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FeaturesSoft option: free technology tools to help firms with the waste management task at hand
By joining the drive to halve waste sent to landfill, construction companies have committed themselves to improving their waste management. here are two free software tools that can help firms get to grips with the challenge
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FeaturesBank with a plan: Lessons to be learnt from HSBC's experience of waste management
It is still early days for site waste management plans – swmps – but efforts by banking giant HSBC are providing some valuable lessons
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FeaturesTime to go Dutch?
The UK’s performance on construction waste compares poorly with countries such as the Netherlands, where sending site waste to landfill has been outlawed by Michael Willoughby
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FeaturesCounter pressure: How some big name retailers are driving waste management measures
Charging for carrier bags is by no means the only contribution retailers are making to waste reduction. As major clients to the construction industry, they are helping drive improvements in waste management too
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FeaturesBattle lines: The Ministry of Defence is a somewhat surprising waste management champion...
Defence Estates, the MoD’s property arm, is so far ahead of the waste management game that its main concern in meeting government targets to halve site waste is knowing where more can be cut, by Penny Barratt
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FeaturesDrawing out waste: Architects have a special role to play in managing waste
Architects have been brainstorming with cost consultants to design out waste on live projects – and that’s been drumming up new ideas that could transform the industry by will Jones
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About WRAP
WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) helps individuals, businesses and local authorities to reduce waste and recycle more, making better use of resources and helping to tackle climate change. This helps to minimise landfill, reduce carbon emissions and improve our environment.
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FeaturesThe right way to go
Minister for construction ian pearson throws his support behind the halving waste to landfill effort