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NewsFixing a hole
Mark Shilling of Nalco Mobotec, who sent in this picture by Brian Higgins, expressed concern that the loose tiles on this Beijing building may fall onto pedestrians below.
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CommentMy digital life: John Corley
This fit-out specialist is a bit of a cool kid, really – he downloads the latest Russell Brand videos to his BlackBerry, catches up on The Killers’ latest releases and pursues his once-a-day Wii habit
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CommentBuilding buys a pint … for McDowell + Benedetti
For a nine-person architectural practice inhabiting one corner of a down-at-heel fifties office block north of the City of London, McDowell + Benedetti have a happy knack – well, gift – of mixing with the rich and famous.
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CommentLet the games begin
The industry heaves itself into its tracksuit this week, with football sponsorships, ODA stunts, a sporty rebranding, and some deeply unpleasant goings-on at Ashton Town FC
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Flood prevention valves
ACO Building Drainage has launched its latest range of valves designed to prevent flooding into premises resulting from sewer backflows.
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Permeable paving and ground source heat pumps
Hanson Formpave, the manufacturer of concrete block pavers and permeable paving, has launched the Aquaflow Thermapave and integrated permeable paving and ground source heat pump solution.
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NewsStar-shaped lighting
Modular Lighting Instruments has launched the Izar, a rounded, three-pointed star-shaped light that can be used singularly or in combination as a fixed or suspended fitting.
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Flue gas heat recovery
The Energy Saving Trust (EST) has recognised the Zenex GasSaver under its recommended scheme of products that can reduce energy consumption.
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Bespoke wiring accessories
MK Electric has launched a dedicated design service that offers specifiers the opportunity to create bespoke switches, sockets and other wiring accessories
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Extractor fans
Vortice has launched two extractor fans – the Vort Quadro ES, a centrifugal fan, and the Lineo ES, an in-line mixed flow fan, both of which offer low power consumption and low noise levels, the company claims
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LPG boilers
Potterton has launched two domestic LPG boilers that have been developed to offer the features and benefits of main gas versions.
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NewsWhole-house ventilation
Dutch firm Itho has entered the UK ventilation market where it is offering its whole house mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system
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NewsSeven ideas to reduce emissions from housing stock
An expert panel has come up with seven ways that the government can start cutting carbon emissions from our energy-spewing housing stock – and it’s going to take a lot more than just turning down the heating
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Can we have the bill, please?
Peter Kilby is correct in stating that a bill of quantity (BoQ) is a good method of procurement (7 November, page 41).
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A message for the RICS
Peter Kilby’s article mourning the death of the BoQ came as a surprise: I had no idea they were no longer seen to be a necessary part of the tendering process.
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No to nuclear
There is much to be welcomed in the new report from the Committee on Climate Change about how to cut emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
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Change is coming
Rupert Choat’s article on 28 November (page 59) concerned penalties which public bodies might incur, if they did not comply with European Procurement legislation.
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NewsPeak experience: Clash Associates' Level Centre opens
The Level Centre, an arts building designed by Clash Associates, has opened near Chatsworth in Derbyshire
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NewsFormer BDP chairman Nick Terry dies at 61
Nick Terry, the former chairman of Building Design Partnership, has died aged 61.