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NewsWhat will the iron ore pricing agreement mean?
Last week’s announcement of a near 100% increase in iron ore prices is certainly significant news for the building industry, where current contract prices are sub-economic and inflation is already in the system
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FeaturesGoodnight and good luck: Converting offices to hotels
With the commercial office market in the doldrums, developers are waking up to the idea of converting them into hotels. Stephen Kennett works all hours to find out how it’s done
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NewsConcrete floor finishes
Weber Floor 4650, duro-colour, self-smoothing light industrial floor compounds has been used for the renovation of floors in the reception and meeting spaces at the offices of architect John McAslan + Partners in London
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Movers and makers: 09 April 2010
Ibstock has published a new version of its Brick Selector, an easy-to-follow guide to brick selection and matching
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NewsFibre cement weatherboard
Moore House, a sixties office block on Brighton’s seafront, has been refurbished using fibre cement Cedral weatherboard from Marley Eternit
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NewsSolid wall insulation
Ibstock and Rockwool have joined forces to launch BrickShield, an insulated external wall cladding
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Integrated service modules
More than 1.5km of integrated service modules providing heating and cooling have been installed as part of the refurbishment of Lewins Place in Bristol
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Wireless lighting control
MK Electric has launched the Astral wireless lighting control system, which is suitable for new-build and refurbishment projects
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Level threshold
Cavity Trays has come up with a device for creating level thresholds between the interior of a building and the outside
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Shower seat
Mira Showers has launched a shower seat that gives elderly and less able-bodied people the opportunity to shower in greater comfort
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Filtered water
Grohe has launched Grohe Blue, a kitchen tap capable of providing filtered water
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Recycled glass bricks
Glass Studio Eluna is expanding its product range with the introduction of a 100% recycled glass, load-bearing brick range
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CommentMJ coulson’s model answer
Judging construction disputes can be like sitting exams, but at least we can all learn from the results – as in this case where a builder flunked everything
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Commitment issues
Helen Garthwaite and Brad Fearn The carbon trading scheme was launched last week, and you need to know what the new rules could mean for you – including who will pay for it all
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NewsHousebuilder bonuses: Have bosses lost the plot?
What's the right approach for top execs to take in a recession?
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NewsMac and Mace in race for £190m Heron contract
Sir Robert McAlpine and Mace will submit final bids for Heron's Barbican tower tomorrow
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NewsNorth Midland posts profit despite OFT fine
Company reveals £1.7m pre-tax profit despite setting aside £1.6m for bid rigging fine
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NewsGreen guidelines could threaten Scottish housebuilding
Industry figures warn that changes to building standards could increase cost of projects by £8,000