All Technical articles – Page 30
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Features
Building pathology: Solar heating
Problem-free running of solar heating systems will enhance the sustainability credentials of this renewable energy technology. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans considers how to avoid problems
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NewsSeverfield-Rowen girds up for UAE and India
UK steel contractor to open office in Abu Dhabi and form Indian partnership
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NewsHalf-year profit down 30% at Norcros
Materials firm hit by weak building markets and high energy costs
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NewsTechnological innovations that wowed the sustainability judges
Read how Roger Bullivant clinced the Innovation prize at the Sustainability Awards and take a closer look at the runners up
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NewsWolseley to cut 2,300 more jobs
Over 200 branches will also close as profit falls 45% at international materials supplier
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NewsInternational police chase recovers stolen digger
Cemex recovers an expensive JCB digger: 500 miles, two weeks and three countries after it was stolen
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Nearly all buildings to be covered by European energy standards
Recasting of Energy Performance of Buildings directive closes loopholes and tightens net
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NewsBSI British Standards updates ISO 9001
Global established quality framework undergoes a rigorous review by industry
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NewsPylon removal starts as tunnels finished at Olympic park
Landscape being cleared of overhead lines after completion of two 6km power tunnels
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Plant firm Garic sold for £20m to Bibby
Investment group acquires entire share capital of £12m-turnover firm
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NewsHome truths: Outside influences
Masterplanning high-density developments involves a delicate balancing act between effective land use and environmental sensitivity. David Ellis of PRP Architects maps out the best practice
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NewsHouse doctor: Paving the way
With a shortage of parking space, homeowners are increasingly paving over their front gardens. Peter Caplehorn gives advice to designers on how to do the job properly
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NewsA great new way of dishing the dirt
Landscaping You can’t expect accolades for building your sustainable homes on contaminated land. Chloe Stothart looks at what to do with topsoil that isn’t in tiptop condition
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Six times too many energy assessors set to flood the market
More than six times the number of energy assessors for non-domestic buildings than are needed are set to join the industry, despite earlier warnings of a shortfall.
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NewsMaterials sales slip 10% at Marshalls
Supplier hit as commercial projects halted and housing sector demand falls 15%
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NewsWembley wobble blamed on 'natural settling'
Stadium spokesperson denies reports that movement caused a 40ft crack in the structure
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NewsMaterials giant fined £738m in largest-ever cartel penalty
French materials firm Saint-Gobain fined almost €900m for role in glass manufacturing cartel
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NewsWater targets in Code to be reviewed
Standards may be too stringent because of unrealistic assumptions made on water used by appliances
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NewsOver half of manufacturers expect to cut jobs
Research reveals that over 80% of 'heavy' manufacturers expect to reduce staff levels
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NewsGreen Dragons sift suppliers in eco quest
Property Merchant Group will hunt for suppliers on Sustainability TV