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Working in harmony
This month, a double issue of Specifier looks at doors and windows and flooring – and what dynamic sectors they are. Despite a flurry of new rules, architects are still turning out some great pieces of work – and Tinside Lido in Plymouth is one of them. The project team ...
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FeaturesDamage limitation
Richard Rogers' design for Heathrow Terminal 5 has a 43 m glass facade to flood his elegant interior with natural light and lift weary travellers' spirits. But would it be safe in a bomb blast? Alex Smith talked to Pascall + Watson about how to specify for terrorproofing
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Checklist: Doors
Selecting the right door is not just about aesthetics – there is a host of other issues to consider … Norman Carless of the NBS outlines seven
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Lifetime costs: Entrance doors
There are more doors out there than in Monsters, Inc – so which offers the best value for your specification? Peter Mayer of Building Performance Group outlines the costs and performance of three entrance door types
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The rules: Doors and windows
All door-closing devices and door handles must comply with the new Disability Discrimination Act, says Alex Smith – plus, best practice U-values for windows
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FeaturesRefurbishment of Plymouth Tinside Lido: Pool life
Closed for a decade, Plymouth’s Tinside Lido has finally been restored to the glory of its 1930s heyday. How could the council afford it? Alex Smith finds that it’s amazing how much you can save by intelligent specification
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Checklist: Floor coverings
Are your floors tough enough? Make sure you specify the right covering with our four-step guide. Kevan Brassington of the NBS explains
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Lifetime costs: Structural floors
With so many ways to build structural floors, how do you choose the right one? Peter Mayer of Building Performance Group reviews the whole-life performance and cost of timber, concrete, steel and composite floors
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The rules: Flooring details
Acoustic flooring standards for new dwellings have become much tougher. Alex Smith checks out the guidance and reviews BSI changes
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FeaturesProducts - Doors and Windows
A combination of the best in doors, windows and flooring products, including framing an art deco gem and giving swing doors the silent treatment
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Products - Flooring
High-pressure laminateAlloc Commercial says its flooring now has a thicker and stronger high pressure laminate surface and an integral Silent System sound absorbent underlay. Alloc says the surface resists damp, diluted chemicals and cigarette burns and has been designed to endure heavier impacts. Alloc has also launched the new StoneStructure ...
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Now we are three
The pre-action protocol is three years old. So do we crack open the bubbly – or keep quiet and hope nobody will mention it? A new survey might help us decide
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NewsTube needs £500m more power to run PPP deal
London Underground push for revamped 30-year contract amid fears of future electricity shortages.
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FeaturesWho's for dinner?
Building's finance pages are suddenly dominated by talk of takeovers. Housebuilders, consultants and contractors all feel the need to expand their bottom line by eating up their rivals. We look at how what is behind this unprecedented period of consolidation
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FeaturesRepeat after me: 'yes, I can run your project'
Take a look at these people … Do you recognise the one who'll best be able to manage your scheme? We investigate
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CommentThe peacemakers
Dispute resolution boards are supposed to head off problems before they escalate into armed conflict. Question is, how do they do the heading off?