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NewsJust another day in Helmand, Afghanistan
A day in the life of the Specialist Team Royal Engineers, by Gary Sullivan, managing director of construction logistics specialist Wilson James
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CommentWonders and blunders with James Denner
James Denner finds a long-admired museum in Italy lives up to all his expectations, but in Paris his view from the Eiffel Tower is ruined by a monstrosity amid the urban sprawl
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NewsGovernment to change what it buys to achieve 20% savings
Morrell states that most of the savings will come from changing what contractors build
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CommentWho can we blame?
The knives are out this week for ineffectual green policymakers and boardroom cavemen who refuse to embrace BIM but, strangely, construction lawyers come out of it all unscathed
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Doors to the dockyard
Three doors were supplied by GEZE UK for the entrance of No.1 Smithery at the Historic Dockyard in Chatham, Kent.
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Twenties style
Alumasc provided an Apex Heritage Cast Iron Rainwater System to the Imperial War Museum in London
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Low-maintenance lighting
Cooper Lighting and Safety has supplied RXDI LED downlights to illuminate communal areas in a number of independent living schemes run by Wakefield and District Housing.
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Anti-bacterial tap
Douglas Delabie has introduced an electronic, wall-mounted tap featuring a spout called Bioclip
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Colour sockets
Hamilton Litestat has launched a series of new additions to its Hartland CFX range of coloured switch and socket plates.
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News3-in-1 insulation
Superglass has launched Superwall Roll 36, a mineral wool insulation roll to fill cavity walls in homes
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NewsFewer downpipes
Marley Alutec has added an aluminium box profile gutter and square 72mm Flush-fit downpipe to its Alutec Evolve range
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NHBC post completion guide
The NHBC Foundation has launched a guide to best practice for housebuilders to manage post-completion repairs
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Specification app
MK Electric’s app for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad has been updated to include the Ackermann Specification Guide
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Architects against anti-social behaviour
Public sector insurer Zurich Municipal has released a series of design guides aimed at cutting the cost of crime and anti-social behaviour in the education sector.
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Wood advice
Woodcare brand Sikkens has launched a book offering advice on the use of woodstains.
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NewsPlanning stats: Residential projects and approvals Jun 2010 - May 2011
Projects and approvals dipped in May, with the South-east still the strongest performing region
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NewsGovernment planning changes provoke industry doubts
Presumption in favour of development contains tension between expediency and localism, say commentators