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FeaturesImproving the quality of affordable housing with off-site construction
Best Practic Case Study on Raines Court
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Finn Forest
Fulcrum have a unique track record in built solutions that deliver the following: Comfort and performance Low through-life cost Simplicity in operation and maintenance We have established that sustainability is the natural result of the correct understanding of the potential compatibility between these objectives. We therefore find that ...
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FeaturesFulcrum Consulting
Our objective is buildings that work; for the procurer, the user, and for future generations.
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FeaturesAre we really ready for eco-towns?
Do we have enough green experience to develop sustainable towns?
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NewsCircular saw + high roof + no harness = death trap
This roofer is standing on the edge of reason with his approach to site safety
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NewsHIPs 'unworkable' says RICS
June implementation is unworkable says RICS as it calls for emergency meeting with MPs
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‘Grave concerns’ over cement shortage
Precast concrete firms blast cement manufacturers for shortage as production facilities are forced to close
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NewsEco-town pledge kicks off Brown's leadership campaign
Councils invited to bid for zero carbon new towns modelled on Prince Charles' developments
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NewsPaper round: Blair's legacy of big policy announcements
The Sunday Times says Tony Blair will outline plans for 12 new nuclear power stations and will try and push through legislation for more casinos before he steps down as prime minister on 27 June.
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Contractor fined £100,000 over electrician's death
Poor risk assessment and evidence of overwork blamed on fatal electrocution
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NewsBeware the green backlash
People will grow weary of the sustainability message if climate change scaremongering continues - far better to focus on practical measures
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NewsArmitt’s first job to close stadium deal
New ODA chairman must finalise plans with Sir Robert McAlpine
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CommentTable talk
The Milan furniture fair is where commerce meets style. This year, it was also visited by a new seriousness, reflecting the way design comments on the society that creates it
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CommentMr Justice Jackson vs Gaymark
The issues of extensions of time and liquidated damages are of crucial importance in commercial contracts – hence the importance of the controversial Gaymark principle
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NewsGerman cement company ponders swoop on Hanson
Shares in materials giant rise 25% as HeidelbergCement considers formal approach
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NewsTreasury ponders return of new town corporations
Taskforce will work up proposals that may include post-war-style development bodies