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30,000 homes plan
The government this week disclosed the location of public sites with a capacity for 30,000 homes.
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Welsh sustainability
Carwyn Jones, the Welsh environment minister, has announced a sustainability standard to guide the refurbishment of social housing in Wales.
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Limb for Milton Keynes
Ann Limb, the former chief executive of Ufi, the government’s internet education company, is to replace Sir Bob Reid as chair of the Milton Keynes Partnership Committee.
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Salford’s homes
Countryside Properties has submitted planning applications for 828 homes in the New Broughton regeneration project in Salford, Greater Manchester.
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Homebuyers’ grants
Cash grants of £1,500 will be offered to first-time buyers who use the government's Open Market Home Buy scheme, in which buyers take 50% equity in a new home.
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In the danger zone
Up to 60,000 households spend more than 75% of their disposable income on mortgages and are at risk of repossession, according to a Liberal Democrat report.
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CommentHansom: Takes all sorts
What do pukka builders, tap-dancing penguins, Russell Crowe and the Grand National have in common? Yep, you guessed it: they all appear in this week’s Hansom… Clever, isn’t it?
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FeaturesHighbury Stadium window renovation: 163 SU8ST1TUT10NS
Doors and windows As the old Arsenal stadium is transformed into luxury flats, one firm has been charged with the job of removing, refurbishing and reinstalling hundreds of windows on the famous art deco facade. Stephen Kennett finds out how it is going
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FeaturesFirst glass honours
Cambridge university’s Newnham College wanted diners in its restaurant to have a view as well as privacy. The architect and glass specialist on the project explain their solution
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FeaturesWindow pains: Different ways windows can fail
Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans analyses the different ways windows can fail and how to prevent them doing so. For a full guide to suppliers, log on to www.building.co.uk/specifier
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FeaturesVicaima: Veneer enough
Perhaps the big surprise about Vicaima’s doors is that the veneer is man-made – and all the more popular for it. For a full guide to suppliers of door and windows, log on to www.building.co.uk/specifier
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Timber doorsets
Timber door maker Jeld-Wen has released the Clifton range of softwood doorsets, which the company claims maximise daylight in a home without compromising security.
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Security screens
Hillaldam Coburn has launched the Glidemaster as an alternative to roller shutters. The sliding panels are hung from an aluminium track, which allows more headroom and requires no floor channels.
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Low U-value windows
Window maker NorDan has launched a new range of timber windows with U-values lower than those required by the Building Regulations.
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Lift and slide doors
Gretsch-Unitas has developed the G-U HS Lift and Slide Door System that allows users of large full-height glazing to switch between use as a window or door.
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Roller shutters
Trellicor has launched the Roll-Up Serranda range of roller shutters. The units feature a manual override system to ensure they can always open from the outside, even in the event of a power failure. Made from aluminium and steel, the shutters have been designed to keep repairs and maintenance to ...
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NewsA prickly problem
Manchester council carried out fresh remedial work earlier this month to Heatherwick Studio’s B of the Bang sculpture.
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… as framework architects are snubbed on £2bn village
Framework architects for the £2bn Olympic village have been snubbed as it emerged three practices from outside the 47-strong list have been appointed to work on the scheme.