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Steel-framed building system
Premier Interlink (Waco UK) has recently constructed teaching facilities at four Leeds primary and nursery schools
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Ventilation solutions
Airflow will showcase its new Loovent Eco and DV3600 Duplexvent Flexi unit at Ecobuild 2012
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Dorgard finishes
Fireco has launched its Dorgard Effects range of ultra high gloss finishes, including Mahogany, Beech, Oak and Ash, which are intended to blend into a fire door
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Fire detection system interface units
Gent by Honeywell has extended its range of fire detection system interface units, making its Vigilon system suitable for many types of buildings
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NewsNew consultant Rise bags Serpentine pavilion job
First high-profile contract for firm set up by former Mace figures and architect Gareth Stapleton
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NewsOlympics minister backs Building 2012
Hugh Robertson has joined other senior government figures in backing Building’s campaign to celebrate the Olympic construction achievement
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NewsBerkeley Group appoints Rogers for South Bank tower
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners will design 22-storey tower, in Berkeley’s latest foray into riverside London property
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NewsABK shuts British office after 50 years in practice
Architect famous for provoking Prince Charles’ carbuncle gibe ‘never recovered’
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Know your novation: What's changed?
Novation may be a familiar story but don’t get complacent about it - there’s an unexpected sub-plot with hidden traps set by the Construction Act
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CommentBIM and legal issues: Model behaviour
BIM could throw up all kinds of legal issues around liability when a project goes wrong. A clear implementation plan is needed from the outset
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FeaturesFrom 1900 to 2012: Finishing the University of Birmingham
Aston Webb’s grand semi-circle of buildings conceived for Birmingham university in 1900 was the original redbrick campus. But only four of its five neo-Byzantine pavilions were ever built. Now Glenn Howells Architects and Bam have finished the job. Building reports
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Inbox: Hot topic
Changes to Part L spark heated debate from readers, who argue that building control officers won’t police energy requirements and that, when it comes to the green agenda, one size does not fit all
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CommentUrban design for developing countries: The art of mastery
Urban designs for developing countries demand the perspective and foresight of one of today’s great minds - not the clumsy first attempt of a novice
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NewsSMEs squeezed out by main contractors
Smaller construction firms have said they are struggling to compete with main contractors
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CommentSomething’s wrong with the official private housing repair and maintenance data
I and others have long held doubts about accuracy of the private housing repair and maintenance series within the construction output data
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NewsOld Vinyl Factory development gets nod
Development Securities and Cathedral Group joint venture’s £250m scheme to include 132 apartments
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NewsBalfour Beatty appointed to resurrected £45m Liverpool scheme
Fresh plans from new developer set to restart mothballed Baltic/Cornhill development
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NewsBalfour loses bid to halt sparks strike
Contractor loses court bid to block strike by electricians
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NewsECA dinner picketed by angry sparks
Protests come despite controversial BESNA agreement being led by ECA’s rival trade body the HVCA