More news – Page 1998
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Defects after completion
Dominic Helps wrote an illuminating account of what damages a client might expect if serious faults are found in an otherwise completed and occupied building (18 March, page 47)
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NewsNuclear reactor design sign-off delayed after Japan crisis
Generic Design Assessment originally planned for June will not come out until September
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Lead times: January-March 2011
Despite some components being harder to find and enquiries up, lead times remain overwhelmingly stable, with only two sectors reporting an increase in the last quarter. Brian Moone of Mace reports
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Spotlight: Sustaining lead times
Lead times are the best way to put yourself ahead of the market and stay competitive in these tough economic times, says Brian Moone. But how do you sustain this once demand picks up?
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NewsUncertainty over Health Bill could delay projects
Andrew Lansley, announced that the government would “pause” to listen to concerns
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Turn the lights down
Cooper Lighting and Safety has launched a LED downlighter that has been designed to directly replace halogen downlighters.
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Underground stone
Hanson Bath & Portland Stone is re-introducing Box Ground stone after a break of 60 years
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Active chilled beam
Trox has launched an active chilled beam that it says is suitable for new or existing buildings with low ceilings
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Iron protection
Hargreaves Foundry has supplied bespoke and off the shelf cast iron rainwater goods as part of the refurbishment of the grade II-listed University House, part of the University of East London.
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Yellow bricks for renovation
Brick giant Wienerberger has launched a yellow stock brick intended for use on renovation projects.
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Planning stats: residential projects and approvals
March’s data shows that projects and approvals are on the rise, up from last month
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News£17m Turner Contemporary gallery due to open
David Chopperfield-designed facility comprises six interconnected boxes
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NewsStrong contracting drives Bam Construct profit up
Firm says 32% profit increase is due to decision not to expand into other areas, unlike other firms
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Building Awards 2011 Manufacturer of the Year: Schueco
Schueco is seen as a leader in its field because, despite the downturn, it has consistently invested in training staff, improving product development and dispersing knowledge through the industry
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NewsChristian Candy leaves C&C in brothers' 'restructure'
Interior design firm overseen by Nick (left), while Christian focuses on developer CPC
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Balfour Beatty buys energy consultant for up to £18m
Acquisition of Power Efficiency will help cut client’s energy costs and carbon emissions, says contractor
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NewsCostain buys Scottish oil and gas company
Contractor says ClerkMaxwell will allow it to process oil and gas upstream