More news – Page 2410
-
Comment
Save our stability
Preliminary statistics for the first quarter of 2010 show the number of Scottish construction firms becoming insolvent has doubled compared both with the last three months of 2009 and the same quarter last year
-
Comment
Lack of meritocracy
I read with interest your article about work picking up in the South-east, particularly in the London region (building.co.uk, 20 May), but when I look at the range of jobs advertised, they appear to apply to surveyors or RICS-qualified people.I am wondering when I am going to get a job ...
-
Comment
Crossrail solved
Surely a small tax on the major users of Crossrail - the banks - would adequately fill the foreseen funding gap (building.co.uk, 28 May)
-
FeaturesWarning: Hazard sign
It’s always good to hear from our American readers, so thanks to Dave Hermanson, vice president of Capital Power in Illinois
-
CommentBuilding Answers: 04 June 2010
The Building Forum’s online discussion site includes a page where members can ask advice from fellow professionals. This latest is about non-payment.
-
FeaturesGehry in Las Vegas: Just Frank being Frank
Gehry has taken on Vegas, and left it with an unusual mixed-use scheme: a brain health centre and ’event space’
-
CommentPaul Everall: Change of plan?
We have a new government with its own ideas about building control. So, what do we know so far about Con/Lib plans for regulation, asks Paul Everall, and what could they mean for the industry?
-
CommentDavid Strong: Mind the performance gap
Experience has shown that the carbon savings that are promised in design can fail to materialise in the finished building. The task we face now is to identify where we’re failing, find practical tools to help, and take responsibility for the outcome
-
CommentBuilding control costs: Money matters
The new building control charging system is intended to give councils a chance to compete in the marketplace. Steve Evans explains what the new system is all about and what it means for the industry
-
CommentNew government, new regs?
As in previous years, the flow of green legislation seems unstoppable. There is, however, a new government, which begs the question: “What is it going to do with the zero-carbon agenda that was the brainchild of the Labour government?”
-
FeaturesIn pictures: Low-profile living
This New Forest residence makes a minimal impact on the environment and the view. Of course, that doesn’t have to mean going without a swimming pool. Thomas Lane goes down to the woods to investigate
-
FeaturesMainstream green: Brighton belle
One Brighton is the brainchild of the team behind super-green development BedZed. But although sustainability is at the heart of the scheme, it’s going to do it its own sweet way
-
Features
Part L: Top Tips
The revision to Part L comes with four approved documents and two guides to help you tick those energy efficiency boxes. But in case you don’t fancy reading the lot, Nick Cullen has a 12-point plan to lead you on the path to compliance
-
FeaturesThe 2010 Regs Round-up
The government has myriad tools at its disposal to persuade or compel construction companies to up their energy efficiency game. And with a target to make all homes zero carbon by 2016 and all buildings by 2019, regulatory control of the industry is only going to get more demanding.
-
NewsSolar hot water heating
Baxi has developed the Solarflo range of solar thermal domestic hot water systems which it claims can provide about 55% of the annual hot water needs of a typical home.
-
News
High-performance wall panels
Timber frame system provider Prestoplan has developed PresWall Plus, a wall panel with high thermal performance.
-
News
Mechanical ventilation systems
Vent-Axia has added the Sentinel Kinetic Plus to its Sentinel Kinetic range of residential mechanical ventilation with heat recovery systems
-
News
Flexible, thin film photovoltaics
Icopal has launched IcoSun, a lightweight, low-profile photovoltaic system suitable for new and refurbished flat roofs
-
News
High-performance windows
Sapa Building Systems has introduced a new casement window to its Dualframe Si range that will help specifiers looking to achieve BREEAM “excellent” or levels three and above of the Code for Sustainable Homes
-
News
Aluminium doors and windows
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems has launched the Comar 7P.i Eco door system, which is suitable for residential and light commercial applications.