More Focus – Page 264
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Composite roofdecks
Ward Insulated Panels has launched Topspan – an insulated structural roofdeck system.
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Green roof membranes
Oldroyd cavity drainage membranes now contain between 49-70% recycled plastic.
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Flexible roof seal
Thompson’s 10-year roof seal has been developed to provide weather protection for complete roofs or large areas of remedial sealing.
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Balustrade systems
The Barrial range from ICB is a modular safety rail and balustrade system which it says is suitable for flat roofs and, where appropriate, pitched roofs in commercial, private housing and public-sector developments.
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Large-format clay roof tiles
Sandtoft’s Cassius large-format clay tiles have helped a major housebuilder to maintain the aesthetics of a pretty Welsh borders village.
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FeaturesBest of BREEAM
As BREEAM sets forth across the world, assessors have been kept busy at home – and increasingly in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FeaturesYour turn to believe
Support The Prince's Trust - Join the Construction and Business Services Leadership Group
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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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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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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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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