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What it costs: Synthetic resin floors
These hardwearing floors come in a baffling array of types, but fear not: Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans is here to simplify matters
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What it costs: Pervious paving
Sustainable urban drainage systems are a must for school and hospital developments. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans gives the whole-life costs of one solution
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What it costs: Garage doors
Residential garage doors come in a variety of shapes, sizes, finishes and styles. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans considers their maintenance issues and lifecycle costs
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Cost model: The benefits of TV via LAN
Replacing conventional TV distribution systems with LAN technology saves money and prevents low-tech problems such as ghosting, says Davis Langdon Mott Green Wall
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FeaturesWhat it costs: Textile floor coverings
The whole-life costs of textile floor coverings can be distinctly pricey for commercial and domestic buildings. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans reviews the options
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FeaturesWhat it costs: windows
There are a lot of variables to consider when specifying windows. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans tots up the numbers for different options
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FeaturesWhat it costs: ceramic tiles
Ceramic tiles have come a long way since ancient Egypt. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans considers the options
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What to specify: flooring
Everything you could possibly want to do to a floor is covered this week, from laying it, carpeting it, heating it, colouring it and protecting it, to fixing balconies and inserting sockets into it.
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NewsWhat it costs: timber internal doors
There are so many timber internal doors on the market, it can be hard to see the wood for the trees. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans helps specifers pick the right product
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FeaturesWhole-life costs: Basements
In this quarter鈥檚 comparison of whole-life costs, David Weight of Currie & Brown digs deep into the financial pros and cons of adding a basement or half-basement to your building
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FeaturesWhole-life costs: Concrete vs steel
What are the environmental, capital cost and lifetime cost differences between a building with a steel frame and one built using concrete? David Weight of cost consultant Currie & Brown applies the firm鈥檚 Live Options modelling system to find out
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Costs: Entrance flooring systems
Entrance flooring systems tend to be short-life components with high whole-life costs. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans assesses options and costs for entrance matting
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Costs: Concrete repairs
The concrete repair sector is big business, but work is often done haphazardly, causing worse problems. Anthony Waterman of BRE examines repair options and their whole-life costs
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Costs: Floor coverings
The cost of floor coverings can be a significant factor in a fit-out and the subsequent cleaning and maintenance regimes. Anthony Waterman of BRE looks at the whole-life costs
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Costs: Acoustic flooring solutions
Complaints about noise transmission in the home are on the up. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans looks at the choice of acoustic flooring solutions and analyses their whole-life costs
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Archive TitlesCost model: Renewable energy
In this month鈥檚 engineering services cost model, Davis Langdon Mott Green Wall presents a round-up of the principal options for renewable energy and where they can be best installed
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Costs: Sealant joints
Sealant joints may be the weakest link in a facade. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans runs through key whole-life performance and costs issues for sealant options
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Costs: Moisture damage in timber floorings
How much does it cost to ensure your timber flooring complies with regulations on preventing moisture damage? Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans compares various specification options
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FeaturesCost model: Theatres
Davis Langdon looks at the design and value drivers, operational considerations, procurement issues and of course costs associated with theatre new-build and refurbishment
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FeaturesCost model update, February 2005
In this special cost model update, Davis Langdon looks at 18 building types 鈥� including offices, stadiums, theatres, schools, hospitals, housing and supermarkets 鈥� and adds the latest figures and current cost drivers