All Technical articles – Page 44
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NewsReport warns industry too complacent about structural safety
Structural failure is still a big problem, says Standing Committee on Structural Safety
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Two cheers for innovation
The construction sector is more innovative than has been generally thought, according to a report from the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (Nesta).
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Constructionarium course proves to be a big success
The “Constructionarium” training module is now included in 25% of UK civil engineering courses.
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Light manufacturers charge ahead as heavy goods flounder
Construction product makers have upped capacity by 10% over the past two years and expect it to rise by a further 9% over the next two, according to a members’ survey by the Construction Products Association.
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NewsSo that’s what they look like …
Kingspan reveals the UK’s first net zero-carbon home at BRE’s Offsite2007 event
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FeaturesSustainable schoolrooms: Here’s one for the kids
Willmott Dixon’s classroom of the future may sound like something made in the Blue Peter studio – with its strips of waste wood off-cuts and glue – but it’s quick to build, affordable and carbon neutral. Alistair King looks at one they made earlier…
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NewsGuidance launched for green roofs
NHBC's guides for housebuilders examine green roofs and microgeneration technology for new homes
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NewsSouthwark fixes 6kW wind turbine to council block
Pilot study will reveal whether wind power will be viable for billion pound regeneration of Elephant and Castle
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GLA to trial hydrogen cells at flagship green office
London agency reveals its technology for the future after failure of wind turbines
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FeaturesCamouflaged solar roofing: The power slate
Solar panels may be admirable, but they’re definitely ugly. Now two suppliers have launched products that look like simple roof slates.
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NewsSolar panel costs rise 60% under new DTI grants
Tile manufacturer Sandtoft says it will sell solar systems at zero profit in response to government cap on domestic renewable grants
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NewsNew advice for flood risk building
Government also announces £500,000 pilot fund for households vulnerable to flooding
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NewsTimber frame body appoints fire safety expert
UK Timber Frame Association appointment seeks to reassure construction industry following Colindale fire
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Barratt to close prefab business
Housebuilder will exit its Advance Housing steel frame JV with Terrapin and instead buy offsite systems from range of suppliers
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NewsSIG buys French roofing specialist for £202m
Product manufacturer says it has another £200m to spend on acquisitions this year
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NewsRockwool creates 110 jobs in £70m expansion
Mineral wool insulation firm doubles capacity at Welsh plant as demand surges for sustainable products
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Cement manufacturers hit back at construction delay claims
British Cement Association says industry is 'making every effort to resolve situation'
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FeaturesShop lighting: A LED balloon?
They’re easy to maintain, last ages and don’t cook the food. So will LEDs knock fluorescent tubes off their pedestal in shop design? ‘That’s a laugh,’ detractors tell Alistair King
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‘Grave concerns’ over cement shortage
Precast concrete firms blast cement manufacturers for shortage as production facilities are forced to close