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Sustainability
This weeks energy-efficient, environmentally responsible Specifier takes in the latest green products, how much domestic wastewater treatments costs and what to remember when complying with on-site renewable energy rules. Speaking of which, Sonia Soltani reports on these giant wind-harnessing solutions
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FeaturesSustainability
This week's energy-efficient, environmentally responsible Specifier takes in the latest green products, how much domestic wastewater treatments costs and what to remember when complying with on-site renewable energy rules. Speaking of which, Sonia Soltani reports on these giant wind-harnessing solutions …
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CommentOff-site, on target
Off-site technology isn't new, but the industry is only just waking up to its benefits - about time too
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FeaturesThe evolution of OSC
Off-site construction has come a long way since the 1960s - but particularly in the past 10 years, as these case studies demonstrate …
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Costs: Treatment of domestic wastewater
Anthony Waterman of Sense Cost Consultancy considers the respective benefits of two recent innovations in the treatment of domestic wastewater in small and rural communities
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Costs: Rooflights
Dome rooflights are a great way to get light into a building. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans considers the specification options, durability and whole-life costs
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FeaturesDoors and windows
How do you turn an old tyre factory into a swanky office and leisure destination? As Sonia Soltani discovered, if you're Shed KM, you stick a beautiful glass box inside the existing brick box. The result kicks off our doors and windows special
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NewsPersonality of the year
This category, sponsored by Speedy Hire, celebrates the remarkable achievement of a man already known for his remarkable achievements - the latest being the small matter of bringing the industry £8.3bn of construction work …
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NewsManufacturer of the year
In a category crammed with terrific products and commercial nous, one four-year-old company blew the judges away with its revolutionary modular housing systems that are slashing build times. This award is sponsored by WRAP
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NewsProject/construction manager of the year
This Kawneer-backed category rewards the achievements of the most reliable and efficient project managers in the business, with the trophy going to a firm whose latest megascheme was launched with a royal seal of approval
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NewsMajor housing project of the year
Sponsored by British Gypsum, this category looks at the best residential projects to have been built in 2005 - with the award going to a scheme that turned a former barracks into an attractive and sustainable community
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NewsMajor housebuilder of the year
Six heavyweight housebuilders lined up for this award, which was won by a company that showed how innovation and a dedication to sustainable communities can actually be good for the bottom line. Sponsored by Finnforest
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NewsForeword: Paul Robinson
The England goalkeeper explains why his World Cup team and the Building Awards 2006 charity deserve your support
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NewsEntrepreneur of the year
This was a short shortlist, but this Taylor Woodrow-backed category wasn't short of entrepreneurial ideas, as these three firms show. The winner was a firm that seems intent on wiping paper use out of the industry altogether …
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Doors and windows
How do you turn an old tyre factory into a swanky office and leisure destination? As Sonia Soltani discovered, if youre Shed KM, you stick a beautiful glass box inside the existing brick box. The result kicks off our doors and windows special