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NewsHome truths: Assistive technology
Technological advances are being harnessed by care homes to allow elderly or disabled residents a greater degree of independence
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NewsSmart meters: technology for housebuilders to monitor energy consumption
Housebuilders have been sluggish in picking up on new technology that allows suppliers and consumers to monitor energy consumption in the home. But studies show they have clear benefits
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NewsHouse doctor: Smarten yourself up with intelligent homes
Intelligent homes are no longer the preserve of the wealthy or the technocratic. To prove it, Peter Caplehorn of Scott Brownrigg runs through the five steps to consider when installing home automation systems
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NewsMultiroom entertainment
Multiroom entertainment systems specialist Opus Technologies has launched the WCU600, a fully customisable touchscreen keypad that can be used to control its Opus 500 whole-house music and video system, as well as other smart home products.
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NewsHeating sensors
Radiant Control has introduced the Kanmor 084e discreet heating sensor, which it says is the first that can be hidden from view in plaster or plasterboard.
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NewsLighting control
MK Electric has enhanced its Aspect DSC lighting control system with the launch of a two-channel version.
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Heating controllers
Dimplex has developed a rotary radio frequency controller and receiver for controlling electric heating appliances in the home, thereby minimising energy waste.
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Cable management
Mita Cable Management Specialists has introduced two new ranges of cable management systems to complement its existing product range.
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CCTV cameras
Dallmeier has launched the DesignCams range of CCTV cameras, which are available with more than 50 finishes, ranging from stone and wood-effect, to animal print and carbon fibre.
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Comment
A warm industry welcome
Reading your article on apprenticeships (20 June, page 20) brought back memories of my introduction to the industry as a would-be apprentice carpenter in 1972.
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CommentBorder skirmishes
In reply to Derek Emslie in Scotland (27 June, page 35) who took issue with Caroline Flint referring to “England” as a world leader in sustainable building...
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NewsBest Structural Project
WinnerMilton Keynes Council and Milton Keynes Gallery – MK40 Tower The MK40 Tower, erected in celebration of Milton Keynes’ 40th anniversary, is designed to “conceptually contrast the predominant horizontality of the city”.The aim of the public artwork is to allow visitors to climb it and discover views above the tree ...
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NewsBest Sustainability Project
WinnersDevon Building Control and Rok (Exeter) – Okehampton Business Centre (Opportunity Okehampton) This newly completed development delivers huge environmental benefits, and is expected to shortly be awarded a BREEAM and CEEQUAL “excellent” rating.Its green credentials includes a construction waste plan that meant only 16% of waste went to landfill, two ...
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The mystified mediator
I feel very sorry for disputants like Alan Danieli (27 June, page 39) caught up in the expensive, acrimonious and drawn out process of construction dispute resolution, especially at the smaller end of the market where legal costs can be so high in relation to the sums at issue.
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Call on me
I’m pleased to report that that the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has brokered a deal with the RICS to settle complaints against FMB members.
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It doesn’t add up
A lot has been said and written recently about the OFT investigation into price fixing. I am amazed that despite the amount of press coverage on this I can find no comment on the profit margins of the contractors involved.
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Working 25/7
So … Mouzhan Majidi at Fosters brags (4 July, page 64) that their team worked 24 hours a day..
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NewsBest Public/Community Project
WinnerManchester City Council and Monastery of St. Francis and Gorton Trust – Friary and Church of St Francis This project was intended to restore one of the most architecturally significant buildings in England. The site is internationally recognised as one of the most endangered in the world, in the same ...
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CommentSinging the blues
What a diabolical week. The swingeing job cuts – 4,000 across publicly quoted companies alone – make painful reading and all the signs are that things are going to get an awful lot worse.