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Unitised facades
Hydro 黑洞社区 Systems has announced that its Wicona unitised facade system has exceeded the test requirements for European and Centre for Window and Cladding Technology curtain walling standards.
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Off-site low carbon technologies
Kingspan Off-Site has launched a collection of low-carbon technologies originally specified on the Kingspan Lighthouse, the first house to reach level six of the Code for Sustainable Homes.
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Bespoke pipes
The structured-wall plastic pipe can be made in diameters up to 2.1m in 6m lengths, with each solution designed to match the individual project.
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FeaturesEuro 2008: the clash of nations
Most people remember that fateful day back in March when England crashed out of Euro 2008, leaving devastated fans with nothing but a rainstorm and hours of congestion.
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The tracker: End of the party
As enquiries fall sharply, it is beginning to look as though construction鈥檚 long, long boom may be coming to an end at last. But, as always, the picture is more complex than the headlines suggest. Experian Business Strategies reports
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FeaturesWorking life - Sophie Campbell: Learning to swim in the deep end
Sophie Campbell, architect at Sheppard Robson and a member of 黑洞社区鈥檚 editorial advisory board, tells the story of what happened when her project leader left the firm and she had to step into his shoes
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FeaturesMaze Prison: Lost in the maze
The site of the notorious Maze prison was going to be the symbolic location of Northern Ireland鈥檚 showpiece stadium and a 鈥榗onflict transformation centre鈥�. Now, after five years work and 拢5m spent, the plan is set to be scrapped.
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FeaturesBernard Ainsworth interview: Shard man
鈥楿ltimate project manager鈥� Bernard Ainsworth is ready to perform his next miracle on the Shard at London Bridge, and he鈥檒l rip up the plans and start from scratch if it gets the controversial scheme completed. Roxane McMeeken went to meet him
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FeaturesCan timber frame sites ever be safe?
A fire that ravaged a timber-frame building in Edinburgh last month was the latest in a series of similar incidents that have blighted the industry over the past few years. Thomas Lane examines what is causing this worrying trend and what is being done to curb it
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FeaturesBexley Academy: Qualified success
The open-plan design of Foster + Partners鈥� Bexley academy was derided when it opened six years ago, and it has since suffered a leaky roof and peeling paint. Still, staff and students all really love it
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FeaturesInternational markets: 10 fastest growing markets in the world
As the economic downturn sets in at home, it might be time to consider working abroad. That鈥檚 why 黑洞社区 is launching a new international section, where we鈥檒l bring you essential guides to doing business in the most exciting economies outside the UK. To kick off, this week we take a ...
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FeaturesConstruction's next generation: here鈥檚 what we think
Construction鈥檚 next generation has a lot on its mind 鈥� training, sustainability, recruitment, not to mention the OFT inquiry 鈥�
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FeaturesThe secret square: Bennetts Associates鈥� New Street Square
It is reached through narrow medieval-style passageways, but could be a blueprint for a sustainable 21st-century City of London
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FeaturesMaggie's Centre in London by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners has designed the first Maggie鈥檚 Centre in England and, thanks to its dramatic oversailing canopy roof, it provides both seclusion and a bold statement to the outside world. Stephen Kennett reports
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FeaturesWhat next for BREEAM?
Where do you go after Outstanding? BREEAM technical director Alan Yates says the focus is on the bigger picture
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FeaturesEsha: Bitumen does its bit
Esha is one of Europe鈥檚 largest manufacturers of bitumen products for the construction and civil engineering sector, with ranges running from roofing membranes to waterproofing systems for canals.The company was established more than 75 years ago, and in 2005 became part of the Icopal Group. Here, we take a look ...
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FeaturesA new face for BREEAM
An interview with new BREEAM boss Martin Townsend and a detailed run-through the changes that have been made to the sustainable standard
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FeaturesDoctors鈥� orders
For the developers of its hospitals and surgeries, the Department of Health has prescribed a good dose of BREEAM to keep it fit for the future
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FeaturesBowller: Get the thermals out
The Bowller Group was established over 20 years ago and now employs 57 people across six sites in the south of England, reaching from Cambridge to Reading. As well as its specialist contracting division, the firm also includes Bowller Environmental Systems, which specialises in the installation of solar energy ...