All Technical articles – Page 38
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Lack of inspectors threatens green law
Industry leaders have warned of a “massive shortfall” in the number of assessors needed to implement the EU’s flagship environmental law in the UK, writes Stephen Kennett.
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Energy assessment tool offered free to designers
Integrated Environmental Solutions is giving limited free access to it thermal analysis software through VE-Ware
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Global cement market set to soar
Worldwide output to grow 25% over three years, with China contributing over half of global output four years from now
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New guidance for building homes on contaminated land
Environment Agency joins forces with housebuilders and environmental health institute to produce guide promoting good practice among developers
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NewsOffice schemes could offer solution to overheated tubes
Plan to use surplus power from nearby buildings is latest move in the struggle to cool the underground
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NewsEdinburgh fires prompt concerns for timber safety
Firefighters push for tighter regulation for timber-frame buildings during construction
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NewsCutty Sark restoration goes on despite £4m shortfall
A year after fire ripped through the ship’s hull, client insists £25m refurbishment will be completed
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Insulation advert complaint is upheld
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against an insulation maker that claimed its thermo-reflective insulation was as effective as traditional insulation.
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FeaturesReducing heat loads: Testing the water at the University of Cambridge
Sustainability and innovation - When the architectural department at the University of Cambridge demanded a sustainable, lightweight building for its students, the designers had to overcome the problem of overheating
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Birse Civils scheme wins award for considerate construction
Considerate Constructors Scheme gives best site award to Beswick regeneration carried out in partnership with New East Manchester and English Partnerships
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Government must green existing stock, says CPA
CPA chairman Adrian Barden says government does little to encourage improvement in efficiency of existing stock
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NewsWelsh first minister unveils new construction centre
Morgan praises strong links with employers as he opens new facility at Yale College
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Architects attack plan to split Building Regs research
RIBA and CIAT write to the government to warn that letting 16 R&D tenders will damage coherence
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CIOB highlights lack of clarity in inert waste review
Regulations could just complicate environmental approval system without tackling real issues, says CIOB
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FeaturesWindow pains: Different ways windows can fail
Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans analyses the different ways windows can fail and how to prevent them doing so. For a full guide to suppliers, log on to www.building.co.uk/specifier
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Cemex plans concrete plant in East London
Concrete plant ideally located for supplying East London Line extension and 2012 developments
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CDM regs on the small screen
DVD launched to explain health and safety regulations to design professionals
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NewsBRE launches grants for microgeneration
Funding to help community organisations buy energy saving technologies
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NewsZero-carbon housing kit: RuralZed explained
RuralZed is a zero-carbon housing kit for affordable low to medium-density developments that, its makers say, will meet the Code for Sustainable Homes from level three up to six and beyond. Here’s how it’s done.
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NewsWhat to remember: Bathroom pods
Five steps to the perfect bathroom pod. Peter Caplehorn of Scott Brownrigg offers some advice on managing design, delivery and installation