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What to remember: facades
2006-07-07T00:00:00
Facades have got so intelligent these days, they can control your building鈥檚 airflow, heat transfer, lighting and acoustics. Barbour and Scott Brownrigg explore the options for specifiers
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2006-06-16T00:00:00
One of the reasons small is beautiful is that it's usually a lot less hassle. Which brings us to the specification of an apartment block 鈥� Scott Brownrigg and Barbour Index explain
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2006-05-19T00:00:00
Lighting is a key consideration for retail and leisure centres, and the latest technology is making a lot of exciting options available. Scott Brownrigg and Barbour tell you more 鈥�
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2006-05-05T00:00:00
Flooring is the forgotten surface when it comes to meeting thermal performance targets. But Scott Brownrigg and Barbour Index explain that a little insulation can go a long way
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2006-04-21T00:00:00
Along with a raft of other tough regulations, specifiers are now facing the demands of PPS22, which requires 10% on-site renewable energy.
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2006-04-07T12:52:00
Fire doors save lives, so it's vital to specify the right one and ensure it's properly installed. What's more, it's costly to replace the wrong one 鈥�
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2005-09-06T14:24:00
The utilities sector has a reputation for being disorganised and fragmented, which makes negotiating services deals frustrating. Specifier has some tips
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2005-03-03T17:49:00
Aesthetic and energy-saving requirements are resulting in increasingly sophisticated cladding specifications. Barbour Index and Scott Brownrigg dispense some words of advice
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2005-02-18T14:42:00
Off-site manufacture could become the most influential technique of the 21st century. Barbour Index and Scott Brownrigg look at how OSM can already add value
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2004-07-09T00:00:00
Although it is widely admired for its aesthetic qualities, slate is a highly variable product that can pose plenty of problems for the specifier. We explain how to minimise them
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2004-04-08T00:00:00
Getting the built-up roofing spec right is crucial. Here Barbour Index 鈥� with a little help from Scott Brownrigg 鈥� lists the key points to remember