More Focus – Page 160
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The university sector: Your starter for 10
Will the university sector make up for the lack of construction work elsewhere in education?
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Ray of light
The Velux skylight brand is normally associated with the residential sector. But a collaboration with Foster + Partners could soon enable the company to break into commercial and public buildings
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Should schools be uniform?
Will standardised schools herald a school building programme where design quality and educational aspiration are crushed under a monotonous wave of Identikit slabs? Ike Ijeh investigates Photos by Mike Pinches
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Are these schools really a priority?
After six months of delays the Priority School ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø Programme could be accused of failing to live up to its name. So when will the tenders finally be released? And is there a risk the Treasury’s PFI review will hold up some schools still further?
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Education: Space exploration
This week the government trumpeted the opening of 55 free schools. But the success of the movement is being stymied by a lack of suitable sites, and with a further 114 schools approved for next year, the problem is set to get worse
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Doors and windows: Movers and makers
From triple glazed timber windows to door entry systems with picture capture technology, we look at the latest, cutting-edge window and door products
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Door entry system that takes your photo
The Wandsworth Group has launched a door entry system with picture capture technology as part of their Jung door entry system range
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Fire door retainers
Fireco have added a flame red finish to its Dorgard Effects range of wireless fire door retainers
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Passivhaus council house
Windows from Halo are being used to bring a forties former council house up to Passivhaus standards
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Tilturn window system
Architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer widens its window range
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Fire and bullet resistant glass
Schott has now launched its fire-resistant glass NOVOLAY® and PYRANOVA® as a high performing secure range
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Timber sliding sash
Dale Windows has launched a timber sliding sash, with concealed spring balances
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Southend Pier Cultural Centre: Out on a limb
How do you carry out a construction project more than a mile out to sea during one of the wettest, windiest summers on record? Well, Kier’s approach to the £3m Southend Pier Cultural Centre job was to build it somewhere else
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The Green Deal: Hidden path
How can the government persuade the City to take a risk on the Green Deal?
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Ann Bentley: Stepping up
It would be understandable if Rider Levett Bucknall UK’s new chair felt intimidated by her predecessor’s legacy. But,as ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø reports, Ann Bentley is ready to fill the role in her own way
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Housing: What's the big idea?
Leading industry figures tell us how they would end the housing crisis
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Procurement: Regulated utilities
Over the next two years £60bn of construction spend is due to be procured by regulated utilities. Getting the procurement strategy right is critical. Simon Rawlinson of EC Harris looks at the options
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First Impressions: Zaha's Riverside Museum
Students from Nottingham Trent give their verdict on the Glasgow scheme shortlisted for the 2012 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø Awards
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The aviation sector: Turbulence ahead
The UK aviation industry is clamouring for an airport hub but opposition makes any location a potential headache for the government. Ike Ijeh navigates a route through the row