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Action first, regs later
We must conserve our energy and improve the existing building stock to reasonable, if not high levels, as well as raising construction standards
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FeaturesFast learner: HOK in Kazakhstan
From the moment architect HOK won the contract to design and build a school in Kazakhstan it had 20 months to complete it. Dan Stewart finds out how it got on
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CommentThe prince and the profession
So is he about to aim another missile at the architectural profession? Or will he finally offer it an olive branch?
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FeaturesBudget hotels: Premier Inn's purple reign
Alex Flach, the man in charge of building the Premier Inn budget hotels, says he wants to build, build, build – which should give some of you looking for work a good night’s sleep. Especially if you like purple
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FeaturesA bad time to be a new idea: tried and tested innovations
With margins heading south, there has never been a more compelling case for doing things differently. The bad news is that trailblazing innovations can be expensive. Fortunately, as Thomas Lane reports, there are some pretty good ideas already out there …
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FeaturesCountry focus: Croatia
The economy here is weathering the global recession better than most, and a shrewd firm might want to get in before the EU accession boom. Milan Momcilovic of EC Harris gives the briefing
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Building pathology: Screeds
A problem with a cement-sand screed can put an entire floorspace out of action. Peter Mayer of BLP Insurance examines how it happens – and how it can be put right
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FeaturesOn repeat: standardised flooring
What if all aspects of flooring were as standardised as linoleum? Chloe Stothart reports on a drive to create a general specification for floor cassettes that could have consequences for all off-site modules
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FeaturesSlip-resistant decking
Finnforest has launched WalkSure, a slip-resistant deck board that provides a colourful alternative to traditional timber decking, suitable for use in external commercial, leisure and communal settings.
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Timber frame buildings
The Swedish manufacturer, Masonite Beams, has developed a building system that allows the construction of timber-framed buildings up to eight storeys in height, with internal clear spans of up to 10m.
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Clean floors
Addagrip is supplying flooring systems that incorporate Biocote silver ion antimicrobial technology, which gives its epoxy floor coatings, decorative finishes and self-smoothing screeds protection against the growth of bacteria, fungi and mould.
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Carpets for schools
Heckmondwike FB has supplied carpets to the new All Saints Church of England primary school in Bradford.
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Hanson to lease out new HQ
Troubled materials firm Hanson plans to lease out its new £16m head office in Bedford and put its aircrete blocks business up for sale to combat the recession
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Rival consultants circle CNP after it falls into administration
Building consultant CNP is being stalked by firms, including Malcolm Hollis, after falling into administration earlier this week
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NewsBIG's friendly giant: New Tamayo Museum, Mexico City
Danish architect BIG has won a competition with Mexican architect Rojkind to design a museum overlooking Mexico City
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NewsTV premiere: Riyadh television HQ by Heneghan Peng
This is a first look at a headquarters building for satellite television operator Arabsat in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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AECOM in European offensive
US consultant AECOM has said it plans to make further acquisitions in Europe following its purchase of 600-strong QS Savant this week
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Beckett accused over slashed London housing fund
Boris Johnson and three London councils have accused housing minister Margaret Beckett of blowing a half-a-billion-pound hole in London’s housing budget, leading to the loss of 6,000 planned homes