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    Righting wrongs

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    This week readers take on iffy construction output data, poorly worded legislation, lawyers who overlook partnering and the rationale for building energy-from-waste facilities

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    Semi-permanent buildings

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Temporary structures specialist, Neptunus, has launched what it says is the most energy efficient semi-permanent structure on the market.

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    Cavity closer

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Cavity Trays has launched a cavity closer suitable for cavities up to 330mm wide.

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    Timber frame apartments

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Cygnum has supplied the timber frame for 12 apartment blocks on the former site of Oaklands College in St Albans.

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    Integrated basement walls and slab

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Integrated insulation and structural foundation specialist, Insulslab SFRC, has developed a system that integrates basement walls with the slab

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    Embankment retaining solution

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Recycled plastic products specialist, i-plas, has launched an embankment retaining solution called Ecocrib

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    Tree support

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Greenleaf Urban Tree and Landscape Products has launched a soil structure module that is designed to encourage tree root growth and provide support for paved areas located above the roots

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    Controlled set concrete

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Cemex has launched a rapid hardening, controlled set concrete

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    Multi-joint connector

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Ancon has added a shear load connector for expansion joints in large, ground bearing concrete floor slabs.

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    'Technical manual for cast stone' gets an update

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    The UK Cast Stone Association has updated its “technical manual for cast stone”.

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    Comment

    What are they up to?

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    The puzzling situation seen here looks precarious to say the least …

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    Purbeck acquires Somerset quary

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Purbeck natural stone specialist Lovell Purbeck has acquired a quarry near Langport, Somerset from Ham and Doulting Stone.

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    Ibstock rated 'very good'

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Brickmaker Ibstock has been awarded a “very good” rating to the responsible sourcing standard BES 6001

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    Liverpool council to build 'easy to convert' schools

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Following James Review recommendations council is looking at ’airport terminal-style schools’

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    Yorkon's green credentials

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Yorkon has announced it recycles 91% of the waste produced in manufacture

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    Action plan for timber sustainability

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    The Timber Trade Federation is developing a sustainability action plan

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    Ucatt in numbers controversy

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    The union has refused to confirm its membership numbers

  • Joey Gardiner
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    Credit where it's due

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Planning remains a hot topic as the localism/environmental struggle continues, and Building sheds some light on the ONS figures

  • High speed rail
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    High Speed 2: full speed ahead

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    High Speed 2 is a project people love to hate. But it would reduce train overcrowding, boost business and pump billions into the construction industry

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    Urban inspiration: Swindon town centre

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Muse Developments is giving Swindon a multi-million pound makeover