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FeaturesCentre of learning
The successful design and construction of Oldham's library and lifelong learning centre could teach other PFI consortiums a thing or two
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FeaturesTouching the void
If you thought concrete had to be heavy then you've clearly never used the latest void forming systems, reports Roger Northam of Cobiax Technologies
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Carbon trading
Timber homes might have less embodied CO2 than than those buit from concrete. But new research shows that over their lifetime, concrete homes win the carbon battle hands down. By Jeff Dyson of The Concrete Centre
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FeaturesA class of its own
Concrete's thermal efficiency and adaptability means it's not only well placed to deliver the government's school construction and refurbishment programme, it can do so sustainably, says The Concrete Centre's Andrew Minson
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Solid as a rock
An unfortunate side effect of the increasing use of lighter, longer floor spans is vibration, a particular problem in buidings such as hospitals. But as The Concrete Centre’s Andrew Minson reports, this doesn’t have to be a problem
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FeaturesPlaying it cool
The first glasshouse to be built at Kew in almost 20 years is not designed to keep heat in – quite the opposite in fact. Which is why concrete proved to be as vital a component as glass.
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FeaturesConstruction lessons
A new prestressed slab product has helped to deliver quality student accommodation at a West Country university within a tight deadline, reports George Tootell, special projects director at Buchan Concrete Solutions
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FeaturesCracking the code
The British Standard for the structural use of concrete is to be replaced with Eurocode 2 in March 2008. But there’s no need to worry, says The Concrete Centre’s Charles Goodchild
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NewsBalfour Beatty pledges more growth after Birse swoop
After recommended £32m bid for Birse the construction group issues statement anticipating strong second half despite 'challenges' at Metronet.
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NewsMoat signs up new director
Housing association appoints Paul Hackett as its director of development and new business.
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NewsHanson anticipates 10% profit hike
Building materials company's trading statement reports that overall profits were expected to be up on last year, with US divisions doing particularly well.
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Morgan Sindall confident of trading predictions
Contractor's trading update anticipates that profits will be in line with expectations.
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NewsCleveland Bridge appeals against High Court decision
Wembley steelwork contractor submits application to court of appeal in bid to overturn judge's decision on Wembley row.
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NewsBarratt boss to retire in October
Surprise move will see David Pretty replaced by the managing director of British Gas Residential Energy Mark Clare.
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NewsISG Group reveals period of 'exceptionally high turnover'
In trading update, construction services specialist also announces order book of £750m.
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NewsBalfour Beatty stalks Birse
The UK's biggest contractor makes a £32m recommended bid for Northampton-based contractor Birse Group.
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NewsFire engulfs new Guardian HQ at Kings Cross
One person is treated for burns following fire at the Sir Robert McAlpine construction site in central London.