All Technical articles – Page 42
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What to remember: Glass roofs
Glass roofs don’t look stunning without effort – specifiers must consider light, heat, ventilation, strength and maintenance. Peter Caplehorn of Scott Brownrigg explores the options
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NewsZero-carbon homes shock as national grid energy barred
Government says off-site sources ‘not eligible unless directly connected to the development’
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NewsSixty feared dead in Vietnam bridge collapse
Up to 60 construction workers are feared dead and 100 others are missing after a bridge collapsed in southern Vietnam on Wednesday morning.
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Rockwool teams up with BRE on Part L measurement tool
Collaboration agrees calculation to measure U-valve allowances for insulation
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NewsKing to lead Sandtoft development in Midlands
Promoted to lead the company in the specification market
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FeaturesPermeable paving: So what if it’s raining?
Housing As the UK dries out after the floods, the idea of a river view may not be as appealing as it was. But these houses in Holland are designed to rise as the water does. Bill Holdsworth finds out how they work, and whether they could catch on in ...
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NewsGreen standards to be reformed
BRE’s widely used BREEAM environmental rating system and the principal method of calculating Part L compliance are to be overhauled to take account of the drive towards zero-carbon buildings.
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Willmott Dixon to rate its buildings
Willmott Dixon is to introduce BREEAM and post-occupancy evaluations on all its projects. This means it will be competing with consultants to provide sustainability services.
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NewsMcDonald's burger waste to power Sheffield City Hall
Fast food chain says pilot scheme will power 130 buildings across South Yorkshire
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NewsEngineers perceived as fixers not designers
Public have limited understanding of engineering and engineers according to new report
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Conservatives advised to scrap Building Regulations
The Conservative party should scrap Building Regulations and bring in a lower VAT for maintenance and repairs to green homes, according to a policy report.
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CRH snaps up four US firms
Irish materials group spends £172m on CYDI, Eugene Sand & Gravel, Cessford Construction and McMinn's
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Acquisitions drive SIG profit up 23%
Materials giant passes £1bn half-year turnover for the first time
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NewsTwin Tower designers praised for resilient design
Structural expert praises buildings for exceeding shock impact specifications, saving lives
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Mouchel Parkman releases software to slash energy costs for water firms
Consultant teams up with engineering firm Derceto to introduce technology that can save energy bills by up to 15%
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FeaturesWhat to remember: Flood proofing
As water levels and flood risks rise across the country, Peter Caplehorn of Scott Brownrigg offers some guidance to specifiers trying to protect doors and windows
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NewsFit for a king
Consultant Turner & Townsend is part of the team chosen to build the King Shaka International Airport near Durban, South Africa.
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NewsA design for Life
Cartwright Pickard Architects has unveiled this design for the Life:House to meet the demand for more sustainable and affordable housing.
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A-rated window
Eurocell Profiles and Haven Home Improvements have launched what they claim is one of the most cost-effective windows on the market with an A-rating for energy efficiency.
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Kingspans purchase
Kingspan has bought a Bangor solar heating manufacturer out of administration for an undisclosed sum.