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More than zero
Anything we do to remain alive on this planet comes with a carbon burden. The use of renewable energy comes with a carbon burden – photovoltaic cells and wind generators for domestic energy production consume energy in being manufactured, resulting in carbon dioxide emissions – renewable energy is NOT “zero” ...
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CommentDear landlord
Charles McDonald, the real estate manager at the Carbon Trust, is right to target landlords in the battle to improve the energy efficiency of existing buildings (3 November). Landlord developers are escaping accountability. As a design-and-build contractor, we employ good architectural practices, good building services consultants, and front-line M&E subcontractors ...
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A race-goer riled
I visited Royal Ascot in June and July (17 November). I like the building and think it was remarkable that it was completed in time for the meeting. However, there are some issues that need rectifying.
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CommentPart C (for cats)
Further to your recent campaign concerning the Building Regulations I recently came across this on one of our sites.
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Bricks and blunders
I regularly drive past Grosvenor Waterside, the “best private housing development” in this year’s brick awards. Are you joking? Smart contemporary lines? It looks identical to the “best commercial building” shown next to it.
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CommentThe eternal quest for perfect reception
Simon Perry writes: “While on holiday in Belgium, the home of the European parliament, which hands down the vast quantities of health and safety regulations, I happened to notice this unique approach. I presume they were seeing how many regulations they could break!”
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Laing poised to expand into Europe and North America
Developer sets up in Prague and Toronto as deal with fund manager Henderson moves closer
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FeaturesSpiritual awakening
Mario Botta’s Swiss Mountain Oasis lifts body, mind and architecture to new levels
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CommentKnow your rights
‘If it ain’t broke, why fix it?’ asked Jeff Brown of collateral warranties. But third-party rights are now used by many big developers as they reduce paperwork, time and money
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CommentThreatening behaviour
Expert witnesses are immune from being sued for anything said or done in legal proceedings. One judge wanted to extend this principle, but the Court of Appeal disagreed
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Concentrating their minds
Tony Bingham claims that suing an expert witness is a ‘rock solid no-go’, but if your expert is negligent, shouldn’t they suffer the consequences?
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FeaturesA marriage of true minds
The takeover of Adams Kara Taylor by White Young Green will suit both firms
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Minister launches construction skills academy
The government’s latest attempt to tackle the shortage of homegrown tradespeople is to be unveiled next week when Alan Johnson, the education secretary, opens the first National Skills Academy for Construction.
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NewsFrom the ashes
Jestico + Whiles has secured planning permission for this Mountbatten Nanotechnology Research Centre for the University of Southampton.
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FeaturesThe abdication
Here is Richard Rogers, flanked by his heirs apparent: Ivan Harbour, on the right, and Graham Stirk. But when will the great man go? What will his successors do when he does? And in the meantime, can they stop Marco Goldschmied’s legal actions taking away their offices? Martin Spring investigates ...
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FeaturesWho calls the shots?
Main contractors and specialists are engaged in a struggle to seize power in the construction industry. Who will come out on top? Katie Puckett reports from ringside
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FeaturesDream house Down Under
When Paul and Jaki Halliday decided to leave London’s traffic-clogged rat’s maze for the hills of New South Wales, they celebrated by commissioning their ideal home. Martin Spring explains how their compatriot, Alan Higgs, designed it
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Housing association wins £430m sheltered housing PFI deal
A charitable retirement homes provider has signed a £430m PFI sheltered housing deal – the biggest ever in Britian.
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NewsBerkeley leads the way at 2006 Sustainability awards
Berkeley Homes scooped two awards at Building’s 2006 Sustainability awards.