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NewsHammerson to take on Smithfield regeneration
Mixed-use developer Hammerson is to work up proposals for the regeneration of Smithfield Market, after the parent company of original developer, Thornfield Properties, went into administration last week with debts of over £100m
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Latest construction appointments - 15 January 2010
Apollo Group has appointed Mike Edwards divisional manager to develop its business in the north of England.
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Half-way houses: Greening social housing
Open mike So we’ve finally got serious about making existing homes greener. That can make a big difference to social housing, says Jeffrey Adams – but only if we mix ambition with pragmatism
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NewsThe hospitable: Foster + Partners’ Circle Bath hospital
Foster + Partners intended its first ever healthcare project – the 28-bed Circle Bath – to be as warm and welcoming as a five-star boutique hotel
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NewsAnother 40 under 40
Ten years after we spotted Steve McGuckin and Ivan Harbour, Building is hunting for another 40 people under the age of 40 who are sure to change construction as we know it. So, if you are sitting next to a future industry leader, let us know …
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FeaturesWorcester Library and History Centre's roof
The Worcester Library and History Centre’s geometrically complex roof needed to bring light into the building as well as get air out. Luckily, a powerful parametric model came to the rescue, as Stephen Kennett discovered
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FeaturesStanding seam roofing
Straight and smooth curved Kalzip aluminium standing seam and galvanised liner sheets have been used for the weatherproof envelope of the Influenza Resource Centre & UK Stem Cell Bank in South Mimms, Hertfordshire
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Movers and makers: January 15 2010
Latest news from the world of construction product manufacture
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FeaturesDual-purpose insulation
More than 300m2 of TLX Gold has been installed in a 10-bedroom barn conversion in a Monmouthshire valley in south Wales
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High-capacity rainwater systems
Marley Eternit has added to its Alutec Evolve rainwater system with a high-capacity gutter and a 76mm flush-fit circular downpipe system
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Resin slates
Redland has launched a heather coloured resin slate roof tile. Made from 60% recycled Welsh slate, the Cambrian has a thin leading edge and perform like a modern interlocking tile, unlike natural slate
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Aluminium ceiling panels
Aluminium panels from Hunter Douglas have been used for the internal and external ceilings at the redeveloped Chelmsley Wood Shopping. About 800m2 of Hunter Douglas 300c Linear aluminium panels were specified
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Light tubes
Glidevale Sunscoop tubular rooflights have been used to optimise natural daylight at the Aurora house, a low energy home developed in partnership between South Lanarkshire college, Dawn Homes, Oregon Timber and industry suppliers
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FeaturesStructural decking
RigiSystems’ Ziplok standing seam profile has been used on the roof of the £27m Peak indoor sports complex at Stirling sports village
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Choosing an expert witness: Michelangelo Who?
Many cases are decided by the testimony of an expert witness, says Paul Donnelly. So, a great way to lose your case is to employ the wrong one. Here’s how you avoid that
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NewsTell us about your job-hunting plans
Building would like to know how optimistic you are about job prospects in 2010 and how you will be looking for work. Click below to take part in our survey
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FeaturesFirst impressions: BIG's Faroe Islands education centre
Students from the Royal College of Art and Nottingham Trent University comment on the Torshavn scheme
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NewsCapita Symonds consultant on £30m eco sports hub
UK’s first sustainable community sports centre gets go ahead
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NewsHill appoints new head of Manchester office
Consultant hires civil engineer with 40 years experience in construction and engineering