All Technical articles – Page 13
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RICS proposes carbon profiling solution
Research paper looks at solution developed by Sturgis Associates to calculate buildings' whole-life CO2 emissions
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NewsLess than half commercial properties have EPCs
EPC index shows an increase, but proves only a minority in the sector comply with energy labelling regulations
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NewsCRH struggles to recover from bleak mid-winter
Building materials sales fell 23.5% in the first two months of the year
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Comment10 changes to Part L for 2010
Our energy expert runs through the parts of the new rules that will have the biggest impact
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NewsGovernment publishes Part L Approved Documents
Under new rules some non-domestic buildings will be allowed to achieve less than a 25% reduction while others will be expected to exceed the target
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FeaturesThe Shard: Foot of the mountain
The Shard had already climbed to 21 storeys by the time 700 truckloads of concrete were poured to create its foundation. So what was stopping it from falling down?
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NewsSlim sightline windows
Senior Architectural Systems has followed its Hybrid window system with the Hybrid Series 2, which offers slim sightlines
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NewsManufacturer of the year
Polypipe won this award because of a performance that was so remarkable that it could be described as construction’s equivalent of Chariots of Fire
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Glass surface treatment
Digital Glass London has developed a process for applying designs and branding to the surface of ordinary flat glass for internal and external applications
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FeaturesUpgrading old windows: Old panes, new gains
Improving the performance of old windows is a key part of the strategy to upgrade the UK’s inefficient building stock. But how best to go about it? Thomas Lane made inquiries
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Double swing hinges
Intastop has launched what it says is the world’s first fire-rated double swing hinge. Designed for doors that need to swing 180°, it is a viable option to replace pivot door springs
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NewsGlass sliding doors
Geze has launched its Vetroslide glass door system in the UK, which is intended to combine aesthetics with functionality. The unit uses a stainless steel running rail paired with manually sliding glass leaves of up to 80kg that glide with the aid of a floor guide
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NewsFire-rated doors
Fire-rated floor doors by Bilco have been used at the Forum, the latest addition to the University of Hertfordshire
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NewsEngineering consultant of the year
Engineering is one of the traditional strengths of Britain’s construction industry, so the winner of this category really is the best of the best. And this year, it’s WSP …Sponsored by Balfour Beatty Engineering Services
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Blast-resistant facades
Besam and Sapa Building Systems have collaborated to produce a facade system designed to provide maximum blast protection and security while also being cost-effective
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Access control
Doorset maker Leaderflush Shapland has added the Abloy UK Smartair access control system to its range of architectural ironmongery
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Movers and makers - 23 April 2010
Latest news from the world of construction product manufacture
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NewsFaulty cladding hits Amec for £2.5m
Amec is forking out £2.5m to repair cladding at a Liverpool hotel three years after it opened.
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FeaturesThe house that Jim built: Designing for a QS
When QS Jimmi Bradbury asked school pal and architect Niall McLaughlin to design him a home, the brief was pretty loose. What he came up with was this serene set of glass and wooden boxes – but how tranquil would the relationship be once work began? Thomas Lane took a ...