More Focus – Page 160

  • Universities
    Features

    The university sector: Your starter for 10

    2012-09-07T00:00:00Z

    Will the university sector make up for the lack of construction work elsewhere in education?

  • Specifier
    Features

    Ray of light

    2012-09-07T00:00:00Z

    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

  • Schools
    Features

    Should schools be uniform?

    2012-09-07T00:00:00Z

    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

  • Priority schools
    Features

    Are these schools really a priority?

    2012-09-07T00:00:00Z

    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?

  • News Analysis
    Features

    Education: Space exploration

    2012-09-07T00:00:00Z

    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

  • phoenix comp door
    Features

    Doors and windows: Movers and makers

    2012-09-07T00:00:00Z

    From triple glazed timber windows to door entry systems with picture capture technology, we look at the latest, cutting-edge window and door products

  • Features

    Door entry system that takes your photo

    2012-09-07T00:00:00Z

    The Wandsworth Group has launched a door entry system with picture capture technology as part of their Jung door entry system range

  • Products
    Features

    Fire door retainers

    2012-09-07T00:00:00Z

    Fireco have added a flame red finish to its Dorgard Effects range of wireless fire door retainers

  • Features

    Passivhaus council house

    2012-09-07T00:00:00Z

    Windows from Halo are being used to bring a forties former council house up to Passivhaus standards

  • Products
    Features

    Timber windows

    2012-09-07T00:00:00Z

    Windows specified for the Battery Street homeless hostel in Plymouth

  • Features

    Tilturn window system

    2012-09-07T00:00:00Z

    Architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer widens its window range

  • Features

    Fire and bullet resistant glass

    2012-09-07T00:00:00Z

    Schott has now launched its fire-resistant glass NOVOLAY® and PYRANOVA® as a high performing secure range

  • Features

    Timber sliding sash

    2012-09-07T00:00:00Z

    Dale Windows has launched a timber sliding sash, with concealed spring balances

  • Southend Pier Cultural Centre
    Features

    Southend Pier Cultural Centre: Out on a limb

    2012-08-31T00:00:00Z

    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

  • Maze
    Features

    The Green Deal: Hidden path

    2012-08-31T00:00:00Z

    How can the government persuade the City to take a risk on the Green Deal?

  • Interview
    Features

    Ann Bentley: Stepping up

    2012-08-31T00:00:00Z

    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

  • Housing
    Features

    Housing: What's the big idea?

    2012-08-31T00:00:00Z

    Leading industry figures tell us how they would end the housing crisis

  • economics
    Features

    Procurement: Regulated utilities

    2012-08-31T00:00:00Z

    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

  • Zaha building awards
    Features

    First Impressions: Zaha's Riverside Museum

    2012-08-24T15:43:00Z

    Students from Nottingham Trent give their verdict on the Glasgow scheme shortlisted for the 2012 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø Awards

  • Projects
    Features

    The aviation sector: Turbulence ahead

    2012-08-24T00:00:00Z

    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