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FeaturesEco-towns analysed
News analysis: Brown’s Big Idea on becoming prime minister was to build 10 towns on 10 new sites. But it seems developers are using the eco-towns to add spoilers, fog lamps and go-faster stripes to schemes that have already been rejected.
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UAE steps in to aid Dubai workers
The government of the United Arab Emirates has taken steps to improve the conditions of construction workers in Dubai, including establishing an official presence in labour camps to address workers’ complaints.
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NewsGlasgow to set up Commonwealth ‘ODA’
Glasgow council searches for chief executive to manage the £500m construction programme for the 2014 Games
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Building surveying trainees left without placements
Ten companies pull out of training scheme, leaving 80% of candidates without apprenticeships
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NewsArt and architecture
This is the winning entry for a pavilion design competition from the Architectural Association.
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NewsSir Robert McAlpine tipped to scoop £1bn Noho project
Contractor in lead for Candy & Candy’s prestigious mixed-use scheme, north of Soho
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FeaturesThe block buster
The UK has been slow to embrace the use of aerated clay blocks as an alternative to traditional cavity walls. But as well as having the edge on speed, they come with impeccable green credentials, says Stephen Kennett. Could they be the next big thing?
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FeaturesSolar thermal panels
Velux has launched a solar hot water system. It includes a complete solar array, dual coil solar hot water tank, flexible flow and return pipes, underfelt sealing collars and safety mixer valves.
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FeaturesNatural ventilation
Monodraught had launched its Sola-Boost Residential natural ventilation system.
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Dual-flush WCs
Impulse Bathrooms has introduced its Tribune Suite of close coupled, dual flush WCs.
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Photovoltaics and solar thermal tiles
The largest installation of Solarcentury’s Complete Solar Roof is nearing completion in Rotherham.
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Water flow regulators
Cottam & Preedy has introduced a starter pack for its patented multi-isolation valve, which offers water-saving potential in domestic applications.
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Ground investigation
Geotechnical consultant Soil Mechanics has developed a test cell that will allow the thermal properties of soil to be determined more efficiently and effectively.
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Flexible insulation for metal cladding
Euroclad has launched an adjustable spacer for its metal roofing and cladding system.
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Low-flow showers
Deva has launched a shower system that it says can halve the amount of water used by a conventional system.
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Smart radiators
Jaga Heating Products has launched the Oxygen radiator, the latest addition to its Dynamic Boost Effect series.
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FeaturesA hint of lime
Lime Technology was set up in 2002 as a spin-off from conservation specialist IJP Building Conservation.
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CommentFlogging a dead parrot
Here’s a trip down memory lane … back to the early seventies and Monty Python’s Flying Circus. But what could a hilarious, abusive, surreal sketch show possibly have to do with the modern construction industry?
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FeaturesThe Foster factor
The great man’s success is the result of a lot more than his ability to design buildings. Indeed, he has a whole repertoire of accomplishments, from uncanny persuasiveness to ruthless efficiency.