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Projects update: sustainability
A round-up of the latest research and development projects, tools and techniques for the modern construction professional
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Roofing
This week’s Specifier focuses on the crowning moment of any project – putting the roof on. Overleaf, we look at the latest products and the key points to consider when specifying flat roofs, but first Sonia Soltani cranes her neck to admire the vast glass covering above this university quadrangle ...
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FeaturesBuilding a taste for waste
Find out how your company can specify sustainable materials and discover how the latest toolkits from WRAP can help minimise waste.
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News"I think I'm going to sneeze"
The most dangerous building sites in the world as spotted by eagle-eyed Building readers.
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NewsConstruction minister launches sustainability consultation
Industry players urged to help shape framework of sustainable construction.
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NewsSpeedy Hire acquires Caledonian Safemaker
£13.7m move increases rental fleet by almost 5,000 units
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600,000 civil engineers demand rise in basic hourly rate
Construction Industry Joint Council meet to discuss new deal to start in July.
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Saint Gobain and Shell team up to create new solar panels
Glass specialists' expertise comes into play as technology moves on from traditional silicon.
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NewsCircadian wins planning for £500m Lots Road scheme
Mixed used scheme in Chelsea will involve redevelopment of power station by Taylor Woodrow and Hutchison Whampoa.
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NewsLipton up against Stanhope for £120m Barbican scheme
Chelsfield Partners and Sir Stuart Lipton's former employer Stanhope are among 13 bidding for £120m Barbican scheme.
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NewsHouse of Lords considers nuclear power
House of Lords starts inquiry on the safety of nuclear power stations and the issue of waste.
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Taylor Woodrow wins £3.8m hospital job
Contractor will add a further 29 beds to existing 584 at Princess Royal Universtiy Hospital in Bromley.
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CPA appoints new external affairs director
Simon Storer takes over from Jean Emblin who retired last year.
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Costs: Flat roofs
High-performance built-up bitumen coverings have expected service lives in excess of 20 years. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans considers some options and whole-life costs for flat roofs
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Beck sues Hudson for £50,000 damages
Beck says that adjudicator's decision made last year was wrong.
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Land Securities Trillium and Mill Group form joint venture
Investors in the Community Group will build on existing work between Mill Group and Land Securities outsourcing arm.
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Police arrest man in fake skills card raid
Ninety-one counterfeit identities, including 30 CSCS cards, seized in Bedfordshire anti-fraud operation.