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NewsHelping hospitals get better
The health sector has always had a lot of documentation to influence design and use, so how is the energy agenda influencing buildings? David Rowley, Malcolm Stroud and Milorad Vucinic of Nightingale Associates reveal how it affects their designs
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Services in the spotlight
This year’s changes to the Building Regulations have created a whole new working culture for the building services profession, says Robert Higgs, chief executive of the Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association – and not everybody is happy about it
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NewsTop ten most common mistakes
The Building Regulations are some of the most frequently misunderstood standards in the industry. But if you can’t tell your DDA from your Part M, don't worry. Darren Ettles, area manager for Regional Building Control, is here with guidance on the 10 things designers forget most often
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NewsDont get burned this October
Helen Garthwaite, partner in law firm Taylor Wessing, takes a look at the fire regulations and the issues set to face the industry when the latest changes are implemented this autumn
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NewsSelf certification
Now there’s no excuse to plead ignorance or lack of resources for failing to comply with regulations – self-accreditation schemes are emerging that will put the onus on the industry. Karen Fletcher reports on the latest moves to make you do it yourself
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NewsBog standards
… or, how the requirements for toilet provisions are changing. Michelle Barkley, technical director at Chapman Taylor and chair of the BS 6465-1 committee, reports
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Regulations August 2006
Confused over building regs? Never fear...our essential guide is here to save you!
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NewsChiltern line put brakes on Laing profit
Collapsed railway line contributed to a £0.8m loss in rail business but contractor says it will be compensated
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NewsGensler chosen for Dubai HQ
Architect will design two towers of 21 and 27 storeys for the Dubai Chamber of Commerce
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NewsCouncil withdraws support for Wembley casino
Developer Quintain is forced to put forward alternative plan following Brent council's decision
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NewsPersimmon settles dispute with former director
Dispute is settled for an undisclosed sum after John Bennett sought damages of around £900,000
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News£1.5bn Canada Water scheme wins approval
Soutwark Council grants outline planning permission for first phase of the British Land led development
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NewsGrowing Connaught moves to FTSE as orders hit £500m
Social housing and maintenance specialist will move from AIM at end of month after period of rapid growth
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NewsBalfour Beatty signs off £180m Glasgow hospital PFI
Balfour Beatty will design and construct the Victoria and Stobhill hospitals for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
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NewsGreen light for Sheffield New Retail Quarter
Hammerson receives outline planning approval for £500m city centre scheme
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NewsSlough Estates opts for REIT status
Property developer says it will convert into a real estate investment trust in 2007 as it announces £338m interim profit
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NewsIan Davis returns to NHBC
The director general of the Federation of Master Builders is appointed operations director at NHBC
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NewsTakeover of rival merchant hits Gibbs and Dandy profit
Profit falls 11% to £2.15m as builders merchant absorbs costs of acquiring local rival Timber Force in 'testing' market
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NewsProfits surge at Persimmon as turnover hits £1.5bn
Housebuilder's profit rockets 16% as integration of Westbury runs ahead of schedule
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NewsAcquisitions boost profit 23% at Mears
Housing and maintenance firm increases interim turnover to £118m as integration of buyouts continues