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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
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NewsExtreme electrics
Want to live on the edge? Here's one way to make electrical repair work even more hazardous...
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How good is your grub?
Does your canteen rival Claridges? Let us know and you could win our industry cafe of the year award
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NewsNearly 6,000 Hips assessors accredited
Government figures claim there are “sufficient” skilled assessors and that HIPs will not significantly affect the market
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NewsTate Modern's crack causes 15 injuries
A crack in the floor that forms an art installation in the Tate Modern has caused 15 injuries in seven weeks
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NewsCarillion wins £90m King's Cross office contract
Sainsbury's will occupy over half of the offices on the King's Cross regeneration scheme
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Rydon Holdings in High Court spat with farm landowners
Property developer is being sued over a dispute on a 460-house development on farm land in East Sussex
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NewsCarbon cutting church
A Church in Kent has embraced creative solutions for cutting its emissions. The scheme shows how changes can be made to a listed building while retaining its original features
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NewsKier chairman Peter Warry to retire
Peter Warry will be succeeded by director Phil White at the end of the year
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NewsLondon boasts lowest carbon emissions
New league table ranks council areas in terms of average household and vehicle emissions