All Technical articles – Page 41
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NewsWSP acquires SEi Companies
WSP hopes 150-strong American engineering consultant will increase sustainable presence
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NewsCouncils call for regs reform after warehouse fire
The Local Government Association is to urge ministers to overhaul regulations governing sprinklers
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NCC under threat after planning application rejected
Construction college's plans to raise £1.5m by building homes have been halted
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NewsEnvironment Agency to use online carbon calculator for future projects
Client develops new publicly available online tool with consultant Jacobs for contractors to use on schemes
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NewsIsle of Wight set to become world’s first ‘eco-island’
Council plans to regenerate the whole of the island and run it on low-carbon energy
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Off-site renewables
The UK Green Building Council is to consider accrediting off-site renewables so that they can be incorporated into the official definition of zero-carbon homes.
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Inspectors to ease timber frame fears
Projects built out of timber frame are set to face a regime of third-party inspections to check they are not vulnerable to fire.
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FeaturesWhat to remember: Cladding
Unlike, say, a brick wall, an office building’s cladding is a sophisticated system that requires careful thought, assiduous testing and examplary workmanship. Peter Caplehorn of Scott Brownrigg explains
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Shard demolition work falls six weeks behind
Further delays to London Bridge tower as Mace fights to keep its role on the £350m scheme
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NewsGovernment climbdown on energy certificates
Web exclusive: Six –month delay emerges in rollout of performance certificates for public and commercial buildings
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NewsGiant tidal power station plans revealed
E.on UK and Lunar Energy submit plans for a major tidal plant off Pembrokeshire coast
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NewsNine months’ wait for tower cranes
The waiting time to hire tower cranes has trebled over the past 12 months, leading to fears that the construction of tall buildings could be delayed, writes Stephen Kennett.
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Risk of hazardous waste halts factory demolition
Scottish agency tells contractors to stop working at former Chunghwa factory because of potential ozone depleting materials
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NewsSaint-Gobain upbeat despite 15% fall in US turnover
Low activity levels in America cast shadow over strong performance in first nine months
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CIRIA writes guidelines for chemicals on brownfield land
Association is developing guidance aimed at designers, developers and clients for managing volatile chemicals in the ground
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FeaturesConcrete lattice structures: How do you like my fishnet building?
Fashion giant Monsoon is used to setting trends, so it is no surprise that the design of its new London headquarters breaks new ground. Stephen Kennett unpicks the concrete net holding up the building
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Britain’s new front door
St Pancras station is about to become the last vital part in the 186mph link that connects London with the rest of Europe. So just as well that it’s an architectural and engineering triumph, then. Martin Spring looks at how it was achieved
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BRE accused of conflict of interest by energy assessors
Energy assessment firms may seek a judicial review of BRE’s role in accrediting energy performance assessors.
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Advanced Ventilation Approaches for Social Housing gets part-funding
New scheme aims to determine the best ventilation strategy for existing social housing in the UK, Ireland and Denmark