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Capita Symonds
The multi-disciplinary consultant offers its green credentials at the recent sustainability now event
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Six lessons for footprinting
In the second part of our Footprinting in Construction report experts Best Foot Forward highlight six key issues to remember when drawing up a footprint assessment
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Housebuilders can cut costs by using ESCOs, expert claims
Energy Services Companies are the best way of funding low carbon developments, according to finance guru speaker at an upcoming energy conference Solutions Expo visitors how to offset low carbon costs
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CHP achieves 80% efficiency
Combined Heat and Power is the simultaneous generation of usable heat and power in a single process
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Images: Songjiang Quarry Hotel
Atkins’ Chinese hotel concept is built on the side of an abandoned water-filled quarry and blends with local nature
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2008 BREEAM Award winners announced
BRE names winners of its awards for environmental excellence
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London Basement Company sues Thames Water over water leak
Claim for loss and damage caused to residential property in London after water main fractured
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Reader’s feedback on the science of green ratings and the safety of green roofs
Two recent stories, one arguing for and against the green credentials of PVCu, and the other on the safety of green roofs has sparked off some heated debate…
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The exit door
Thanks to Matthew James of Fusion Project Management for this fine example of an external fire escape at an unnamed university.
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Rogers and Foster shun nuclear design framework
EDF lines up big-name architects for new-build programme, but fails to entice the biggest names of all
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A question of charisma
Some regenerated areas become fizzing centres of creative energy whereas others are, well, a bit dull. But what is it that makes the difference? Amanda Levete has a theory …
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Novation: Wise precautions
If you’re a contractor and you’re asked to accept the novation of a consultant, make sure it really is going to be joining you – and be careful which form you use
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Happily ever after
The Gus Report: Newhall in Harlow set out to marry quality design with quality of life. So how has it done? Continuing his series of visits to important housing developments, Gus Alexander celebrates something approximating nuptial bliss
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Standing up to the mob
Discussion about the merits and demerits of immigration usually takes the form of endless tabloid flood warnings. Nick Raynsford urges us to put the other side of the argument
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Building pathology: BMS systems
Building management systems give occupants control of M&E equipment at the touch of a button, but their complexity can cause problems
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PRI's energy metering
Energy management and smart metering specialist PRI has developed Carbon View, a system for carbon monitoring, which displays instant and accurate energy-consumption data
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Urban Splash to cut jobs as downturn grips North-west
Regeneration firm joins growing list of regional casualties – but denies it will close Birmingham office
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Open season
Open House, the architectural education charity, will this weekend open up 700 London buildings to the public, including the Blue Fin building in Southwark, designed by Allies and Morrison.
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Pidgley calls on Brown to ‘do something positive’
Berkeley boss predicts Lehman collapse will hit buyer confidence and calls for interest rate cut
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Rogers and Foster shun nuclear design framework
EDF lines up big-name architects for new-build programme, but fails to entice the biggest names of all