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    Slate-effect metal roofing

    2009-08-14T00:00:00Z

    Steadmans has launched Meta-Slate, a BBA-approved slate-effect metal roofing sheet system that combines the appearance of natural slate with the advantages of a lightweight metal roof

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    High performance windows

    2009-08-14T00:00:00Z

    Sheerframe HED windows have been used to meet level three of the Code for Sustainable Homes on a housing development in Freckleton near Preston

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    Traditional bricks

    2009-08-14T00:00:00Z

    Blockleys Brick has added to its traditional range of stock bricks with two new colours

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    Sealed double-glazing

    2009-08-14T00:00:00Z

    Carey Glass has supplied more than 8,000m2 of Vista Therm low-emissivity insulating glass and Solar Neutral 71/43 glass for new-build flats in the Chelsea Bridge Wharf development

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    Clay roof tiles

    2009-08-14T00:00:00Z

    Marley Eternit has expanded the colour choice of its Hawkins clay plain tile range with the introduction of Heather Blend

  • Features

    The tracker: Vital signs

    2009-08-14T00:00:00Z

    The rate of decline continues to slow, especially in the residential sector, but, with demand weak and jobs uncertain, the prognosis still isn’t great. Experian Business Strategies studies the charts

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    Bono Happold: Buro Happold structure for U2 tour

    2009-08-14T00:00:00Z

    Buro Happold designed this moving video screen for U2’s 360 degree tour, which kicks off this week

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    The Grimdex: 7

    2009-08-14T00:00:00Z

    Building’s seven-strong Gloomwatch panel rate their mood from 0-10, with 10 the most unhappy. The average is that month’s “Grimdex” forecast

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    Wing commander

    2009-08-14T00:00:00Z

    These are the latest images of Foster + Partner’s plans for Heathrow Terminal 2

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    Out of the ashes

    2009-08-14T00:00:00Z

    Anglo-Irish construction group John Sisk has won a £30m contract to rebuild the Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare, which was wrecked by fire last year

  • News

    HCA loses green boss to Stoke

    2009-08-14T00:00:00Z

    The head of environmental policy at the Homes and Communities Agency is leaving to take up a post at Stoke-on-Trent council

  • News

    Cabe survey reveals lack of space in London homes

    2009-08-14T00:00:00Z

    Designers of privately developed homes in and around London are failing to provide enough space for residents, according to research by the government’s design watchdog

  • News

    Scrap council tax to end boom and bust, report urges

    2009-08-14T00:00:00Z

    Property owners should be taxed on the value of their sites rather than the actual buildings, a think tank has said

  • News

    RICS launches new forum on pubco valuations

    2009-08-13T16:03:00Z

    QSs invited to look at the role of chartered surveyors in the calculation of rents between pub tenants and the pubcos

  • Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
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    Capita wins Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust contract

    2009-08-13T15:49:00Z

    Contract part of government's £750m Buying Solutions framework for property and construction services

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    Latest QS appointments

    2009-08-13T14:57:00Z

    T&T announces new managing director and Currie & Brown a new director

  • RIBA headquarters
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    RIBA award for research shortlist announced

    2009-08-13T14:21:00Z

    President's Awards for Research 2009 encourages outstanding research in architecture

  • Men in  digger bucket
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    Dig this: cuddles in a bucket

    2009-08-13T11:49:00Z

    Or perhaps that's just some kind of 'stablisation stance' to offset the reckless risk of riding around in digger buckets

  • Job application form
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    Top tips for competency-based interviews

    2009-08-13T11:11:00Z

    How your skills match the requirements of the role will determine the likelihood of you securing the job

  • Crossrail train
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    Crossrail unveils full list of design partners

    2009-08-13T11:09:00Z

    Engineers and architects are named to work on London Crossrail stations