More news – Page 2009
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NewsT Clarke reports 22% drop in profits last year
Despite some big contracts and an increase in revenue for the firm, pre-tax profits fell 22%
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Severfield pushes back recovery hopes to 2012
Steel specialist’s pre-tax profts fell by 70%, and directors expect the tough climate to continue into 2011
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Once upon a time in the West
We live in turbulent times, with the ascendancy of the East our most direct challenge. But reports of the death of the West have been greatly exaggerated
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FeaturesSheppard Robson on flooring specification
Environmental considerations are crucial when specifying flooring. Building talks to Evolution, the sustainability team at architect Sheppard Robson about how the industry can minimise environmental impact
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FeaturesCost model: small projects
In these difficult economic times, small projects are not to be sniffed at. David Holmes and Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company, cost up some of the most common kinds
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Foil underfoot
Timolean’s underfloor heating was used for a college’s sports facilities in Jersey
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Weathered stone
Diamond impregnated brushes were used to make Lovell Purbeck’s stone for a church look worn
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Wrapped in polystyrene
Dow Building Solutions polystyrene product achieves a band of continous insulation around a house
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Fit for a king
The first private sale homes on the King’s Cross Central regeneration project in central London have gained planning permission.
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Strathclyde University: BDP's innovation hub
BDP has won a design competition for a £89m Technology and Innovation Centre at Strathclyde university
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Henry Boot returns to profit
Selling the Ayr Central Shopping Centre for £33.8m wiped out the contractor’s debts
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Covered up
Regarding the article “Spotlight now on OFT to defend five-year investigation” (11 March, building.co.uk) I’m not quite sure how cover pricing could affect the best price for the job. It would require all but one of the bidders to be seeking a cover price, the likelihood of which is very ...
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A pollution solution?
Excel Industries is concerned that the consultation on the Code for Sustainable Homes and the energy efficiency standard for zero-carbon homes makes no apparent reference to a review of Category 6 - pollution
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It's a gas
In regard to your article on the Passivhaus and Decent Homes refurbishments (11 February, page 50) should we expect that only empty properties will be upgraded?
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CommentCrazy heights
When working 20ft above the ground, it’s best to find something sturdy to stand on …
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2011 shortlist: Kew Herbarium Library Arts and Archive Wing
Shortlisted for Public Building Project of the Year:Kew’s new building is a (successful) experiment in juxtaposition and discretion