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Weekend Green Review
In our weekend review, the redoubtable broadsheet columnists grapple with the pending green fatigue by talking about the most practical thing they can think of: energy production.
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NewsFire safety code launched for protective coatings
Code aims to standardise the specification of protective paints and coatings in refurbs
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NewsLittle green men
This worker appears to be acting as the temporary green man while changing the light fitting on a dangerous road junction
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NewsTaylor Wimpey's construction arm not for sale says Redfern
Taylor Wimpey boss says company can weather current turbulence in housing market without selling construction division
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BCIS announces 2008 seminar series
Seminars target QSs, building surveyors and project managers
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NewsBalfour Beatty issues strong trading update
Contractor predicts results at 'top end of current expectations', and says losses in Metronet will make minimal impact
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NewsErinaceous considers sale of insurance arm
Property services group says it has been approached by potential buyers for Erinaceous Insurance Services
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NewsCIBSE gets go-ahead for EPC accreditation push
Institution one of the the first to launch a scheme to train energy assessors for rollout of certificates for commercial buildings this year
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NewsEurocode design code published for timber
New Eurocode 5 design code for timber structures promotes common standards across the EU
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Baqus scoops three education contracts
Newly formed QS firm wins £1.5m of work a month after it listed on AIM
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NewsWindow cracks appear in new Renzo Piano building
High winds are thought to be the cause of the cracks in the New York Times HQ building
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NewsCrossrail to appoint four board members
Cross London Rail Links is looking for four non-executive directors at add to its board
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NewsNews-making tower
The New York Times Building in Manhattan, New York, is the best in clever and yet subtle architecture but its designers have bucked the trend and not tried for LEED accreditation, opting instead to build for user comfort. Does this bode well for skyscraper design in the 21st Century?
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NewsDevelopers hit out at Merton Rule bill
British Property Federation criticises proposals in a Tory MP’s private members’ bill claiming it would undermine its fight against climate change
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NewsWho will build the nuclear power stations?
With over 100 nuclear plants being planned globally the government has to fill the energy skills gap fast if it wants to build a new generation of power stations in the UK
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The Weekly Green Gauge
Here's our weekly update of interesting green stuff we've stumbled upon on the web
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NewsBAA to axe 200 staff from its projects division
Cost-saving measure signals shift away from construction management method used on T5
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CommentWeb watch — Culture clashes
When you suddenly become one of the great cities of Europe, there are always going to be a few doubters. Alex Smith reports on the bloggers putting a damper on Liverpool’s moment of glory
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FeaturesSustainability: Heat pumps
Can the technology that powers the humble fridge contribute to reducing carbon emissions in a cost-effective way? Simon Rawlinson of Davis Langdon looks at what heat pumps can, and cannot, offer a future development
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