All Technical articles – Page 29
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NewsConstruction safety inquiry head is appointed
Rita Donaghy pledges to work with across the industry to improve safety standards
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FeaturesNatural ventilation: Second wind
A Cambridge university research team decided traditional natural ventilation strategies were just not up to scratch and came up with a new approach. Stephen Kennett reports
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NewsBRE warns: Don’t misuse Green Guide
The BRE has warned that misuse of its green products selection guide could lead to a generation of badly performing buildings.
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NewsPublic support grows for nuclear new build
Opposition to building new UK reactors is at its lowest level for six years
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NewsCleveland Bridge bids for £40m work on Chernobyl site
Struggling firm is only UK company to tender for giant cover over Ukranian nuclear accident site
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NewsLondon heating standards in pipeline
CHP connectivity and a "fair deal" could be lasting Olympic legacy
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NewsGiant Welsh wind farm gets green light
Gwynt y Mor scheme with power for 500,000 homes could be running 2012
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NewsNew aerial images reveal progress at Olympic park
Construction work is well under way on the 2012 venues, as the latest images show
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NewsEngineer prosecuted over Buncefield oil explosion
Four other firms also face criminal charges over massive site blast in 2005
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NewsReport calls for 34% carbon cut by 2020
Government committee says renewable power and energy efficiency can keep costs below 1% of GDP
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NewsSAP calcs leading to chilly, costly houses: green building group
AECB claims UK tools use outmoded standards from the 80s.
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NewsBrickmakers to raise prices by up to 15% next year
Decision by Ibstock, Hanson and Wienerberger to pass on costs is fresh blow to housebuilders
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NewsSpaniards turn to cemetery for renewable energy
Lack of sunny, open space prompts decision to put solar panels on graves
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NewsCarbon cuts cost £7,000 per home for sixties towers
Study shows building fabric alterations are the only way to hit 60% reduction target
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NewsLifecycle tool helps housing associations apply for funding
New costing tool from BLP was developed alongside the Housing Corporation
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CRH extends debt facilities to €1.5bn
Materials firm's loan renegotiation follows earlier profit warning
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FeaturesNothing to it: hollow concrete piling
When engineering contractor Stent wanted to improve the sustainability of its concrete pile foundations, it came up with a surprisingly simple solution. Make them hollow.