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Lack of inspectors threatens green law
Industry leaders have warned of a “massive shortfall” in the number of assessors needed to implement the EU’s flagship environmental law in the UK, writes Stephen Kennett.
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NewsStatic electricity: attention to climate change
A giant pylon was erected in Birmingham city centre last week to draw attention to the issue of climate change
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NewsEU rules may require architects to specify greener materials
Architects will have to take the sustainability of products into account if proposals to replace the Construction Products Directive go ahead.
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NewsCotswoldgate creditors plot next move
Subcontractors left out of pocket by housebuilder Cotswoldgate’s collapse into administration are seeking to have the firm put into liquidation before pursuing legal action against its directors, writes Michael Glackin.
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QSs queue up for health framework
Cost consultants are preparing to apply for a framework to build 25 hospitals and 50 health clinics within the next five years.
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NewsNot so square: The Cube in Edinburgh
Construction has begun on the Cube, an office building in central Edinburgh developed by Kilmartin
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FeaturesFrameless rooflight
The Rooflight Company has launched Neo, which it claims is the world’s first frameless rooflight.
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FeaturesClay roof tiles
Redland has launched machine-made clay tiles with a handmade appearance – the Rosemary Craftsman and Rosemary Classic range.
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Composite roofdecks
Ward Insulated Panels has launched Topspan – an insulated structural roofdeck system.
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Green roof membranes
Oldroyd cavity drainage membranes now contain between 49-70% recycled plastic.
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Flexible roof seal
Thompson’s 10-year roof seal has been developed to provide weather protection for complete roofs or large areas of remedial sealing.
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Balustrade systems
The Barrial range from ICB is a modular safety rail and balustrade system which it says is suitable for flat roofs and, where appropriate, pitched roofs in commercial, private housing and public-sector developments.
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Large-format clay roof tiles
Sandtoft’s Cassius large-format clay tiles have helped a major housebuilder to maintain the aesthetics of a pretty Welsh borders village.
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CommentWonders & blunders
Tony Benn finds peace and tranquility in the heart of New York, before going on the warpath against an old foe
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HBF: housing reservations are still 60% below 2007 levels
Housing reservations are still languishing at 60% below last year’s levels, according to confidential Home Builders Federation figures.
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NewsPointing the way
This £140m tower in central Croydon, designed by Rolfe Judd, has received planning permission.