All articles by Thomas Lane – Page 18
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CommentA path to zero carbon?
Welcome to this year’s guide to codes and regulations, including Part L, energy research projects and innovative products
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FeaturesThe Shard: London's tallest building
Londoners have hardly been able to believe their eyes as the capital’s tallest building has shot up in front of them at dizzying speed. Building braves icy winds to report on an engineering triumph
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FeaturesQ & A with AKII – Structurally sound
The downturn, increasing materials prices and regulatory changes are all having an impact on structural engineers. Building asks Paul Scott, a director at structural engineering practice, AKT II, how the sector is holding up
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NewsSkanska slides 1,200-tonne Thameslink bridge into position
Rail bridge over Borough High Street will double capacity of track around London Bridge
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Passivhaus window
The Green Building Store has added a Passivhaus certified window to its range of products
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NewsThermal improvements
Kawneer has enhanced the thermal performance of a series of its doors and windows
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FeaturesFeeling the heat: Fire door specification
Incorrectly specified fire doors could, at worst, cost lives. Now a landmark legal case could mean that it’s the contractor and specifier who will end up in court.
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Smooth or intricate door knobs
Samuel Heath and Sons have added two centre door knobs to its brassware collections
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NewsArtful entrance: the Modern Art Oxford gallery
GEZE’s sliding door system has been specified for the first time in the UK
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Folding aluminium doors
Schueco’s door system is suitable for a range of applications including residential, commercial and retail
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Tall toilets
Impulse Bathrooms has launched a range of WC pans and washbasins for taller people.
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NewsSmall space ventilation
Airflow has launched a ventilation fan called iCON eco15, suitable for bathrooms, toilets and small rooms without windows.
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Showervalves
Shower product maker Roman has brought out a range of shower valves offering 17 different options. These include concealed, semi-concealed and exposed designs, hand showers and a choice of shower heads. The company said the valves were designed to be easily installed with a safety stop at 38°C and an ...
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Quiet plumbing
The Marley dBlue system attenuates the noise generated by water flowing through pipes
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High pressure sockets
The Masterseal Plus outdoor sockets can withstand high pressure water jets
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Multifit drainage
Brett Martin;s multifit drainage fittings work with other manufacturers’ products