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FeaturesThe Regs Files: Streamlining Parts K, M and N
The proposed streamlining of Parts K and M, and the end of N, have been broadly welcomed by the industry. But would more simplification serve to clarify or confuse?
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FeaturesCrossrail: Pulling out all the stops
Crossrail - the biggest engineering project in Europe - also claims to be a driver for multimillion-pound regeneration in the capital. Ike Ijeh takes a look at three key stations along the route and asks how much Londoners will really benefit
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NewsHousing stats: New build sales and completions in May
This month’s data shows that private completions are up but housing association completions are falling
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CommentWonders & blunders with Debbie Whitfield
The country’s first council estate is a great example of people-focused architecture, whilst the Tottenham Court Road one-way system is just badly thought out
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FeaturesWhere are the homes?
After a tough few years, things are looking up for housebuilders, judging from their profit figures. So why are we still in the middle of a housing crisis?
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CommentMy digital life … Blane Judd
The chief executive of the Building & Engineering Services Association likes to hoard data and confesses to being an app junkie
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Construction appointments: 25 May 2012
Laing O’Rourke appoints former Leighton Holdings chief executive David Stewart
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Movers & makers 25 May 2012: Roofing
A round-up of news from roofing manufacturers including Tata Steel and Sika-Trocal
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Cast aluminium rainwater system
Alumasc’s Heritage Cast Alumunium Rainwater System was specified for Luton Hoo in Bedfordshire, an 18th century mansion
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CommentProfit and loss
We are currently building half the homes we need in the UK. But if the housebuilder won’t jump in to fill the hole, who will?
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Multifoil insulation
ACTIS has launched a UKAS-certified multifoil insulation called Triso Super 10+
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Timber screws for power tools
Owlett-Jaton has launched a range of timber screws for use with power tools
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Wildflower green roof
Roof manufacturer Bauder has launched what it says is the first wildflower green roof blanket to include 24 native UK species as standard
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Airtightness membrane
DuPont has launched AirGuard Smart, a membrane designed as a vapour control layer to improve building airtightness
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NewsCCTV in Beijing officially complete
Construction on the OMA/Rem Koolhaas designed CCTV Headquarters in Beijing, China, officially reached completion last week
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CommentAmateur builders kid themselves
How will the general public have self-build loans approved with no experience of construction projects?
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CommentMasonry as good as wood
The advantage of timber frame housing in respect of embodied carbon is marginal
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CommentSinks stink but timber triumphs
Support the safe use of timber in construction, not underground carbon sinks