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NewsThe momentum builds in the US
Our American green columnist Jerry Yudelson reports from his month's Greenbuild event, which had everything from Bill Clinton, proof that sustainable buildings work and a truly international flavour
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NewsAtkins recovers from Metronet losses
Engineer bounces back from June's full-year loss to record interim profit of £42.7m
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NewsCrossrail construction to start in 2010
Transport for London will run services which will commence in 2017
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NewsDarling launches review of business health and safety laws
Department for Business and Enterprise will assess how health and safety system can be revamped for smaller businesses
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NewsHyder Consulting acquires Voigt Ingenieure
Firm expands German business with acquisition of waste water and transportation consultant
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NewsMorgan Sindall anticipates healthy business for 2008
Construction group reports strong growth in affordable housing division
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NewsStepping up to our environmental responsibilities
The UK construction industry is often driven by short-term goals and objectives, with sustainability seen as an added cost rather than a way to save money in the long-term. Dr Graeme Peacock, Market Development Manager for Corus Colors, calls on the sector to consider how the way we build ...
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NewsCorus and Eurobond prove 100% Recyclable credentials
Corus Colors have proved the 100% recyclable nature of their premium pre-finished steel products.
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NewsShotton Railhead – Two years on
Sustainable development has become a permanent by line to any reference to the future of construction and the importance of leaving a positive legacy for generations to come is indisputable. For Corus, sustainable construction is viewed as a balance between the social, economic and environmental requirements of society. However, ...
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NewsEnd of life options for pre-finished steel buildings
When a building envelope comes to the end of its current life there are a number of options available to the building owner, designed to either extend its life further or ensure it is disposed of safely and with minimum impact both economically and environmentally, writes Corus.
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NewsCorus joins UK Green Building Council
Corus Colors has recently joined the UK Green Building Council (UK GBC).
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NewsEvergreen Bulmers
The production of cider has been an outstanding success story in Ireland over the last decade, more than doubling its market share, largely at the expense of beer.
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NewsEurobond tackles sticky issue of recycling
Eurobond and Sika are working together to support Eurobond’s strategy of closed loop recycling at its manufacturing facility in Wales.
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NewsEuropanel backed by CORUS CONFIDEX SUSTAIN™
Eurobond’s Europanel and Rockspan systems are among the first to gain Confidex Sustain™ backing, as Corus Colorcoat® assessed cladding systems. Now part of the world’s first cradle to grave CarbonNeutral building envelope programme, any project using Europanel or Rockspan can benefit from the Confidex Sustain™ pledge to offset the CO2 ...
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NewsEurobond proves 100% Recyclable Credentials
Eurobond has developed a recycling route that could eliminate the need for landfill disposal of its composite cladding panels. Working in partnership with Corus, Rockwool and Sims Recycling Solutions, Eurobond has successfully tested the process for the first time. Waste panels taken from a site in Ireland, where Magners cider ...
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Responsible Specification – Today and Tomorrow
Over the past two years, the term ‘carbon footprint’ has become increasingly well established and everyone is now thinking about reducing their impact on the environment. Buildings are one of the biggest users of energy and the construction industry is addressing how the impact can be minimised. Sustainable construction is ...
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FeaturesTownmead Estate regeneration Scheme
Mansell wins contract on largest social housing scheme in Fulham
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FeaturesMoon Court eco-housing scheme
Mansell contracted to construct sustainable apartments in Fetcham, Surrey
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Denton Associates seeks £200k in High Court
Design consultant launches legal battle for payment following an adjudicator's decision in its favour
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NewsODA reveals green plan for 2012
Olympics organisers release sustainability plan, which includes measuring carbon impact of the Games