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CommentChips with everything
Instead of paying thousands to generate electricity on site, we should be incorporating energy storage into buildings. And Bill Watts says we need spend peanuts to do it
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NewsConsultancy giants warn of tough conditions ahead
Davis Langdon and Gardiner & Theobald post strong annual results but predict a difficult 2008
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Consultancy giants warn of tough conditions ahead
Davis Langdon and Gardiner & Theobald post strong annual results but predict a difficult 2008
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MDA plans Libyan office
MDA is to open an office in Libya next year as part of an international expansion drive.
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CommentOurTube: Inside Gleeds TV
So what happens when a bunch of construction consultants suddenly find themselves running a television station. And why would they ever want to?
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UAE steps in to aid Dubai workers
Government move follows death of seven Indian workers by Dubai Marina bridge collapse
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NewsGlasgow to set up Commonwealth ‘ODA’
Glasgow council is preparing to set up a delivery vehicle similar to the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) to manage its £500m construction programme for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
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Mace to build Shard for fixed price
Construction manager to beat Laing O’Rourke to £350m landmark tower at London Bridge
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NewsMDA plans Libyan office
Country emerges as a viable destination for Western companies after a thaw in political relations, says managing director
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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.