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Aluminium council meeting
The recent Council for Aluminium in Building conference convened at a difficult time for the sector, however attendees learned about some useful technical and regulatory advances affecting aluminium.
Floor & Water Management Act sees new role for SUDS
Mike Shaw, civils and infrastructure manager at Wavin, discusses how Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) play an integral part in managing flood risk and how the latest design insight and integrated technology can help provide civil engineers with the optimum project outcome.
Advanced security glass standard: LPS 1270
A new standard, LPS 1270, has been introduced by the Loss Prevention Certification Board, to assist specifiers and manufacturers in selecting and supplying high security doors and windows. Scott Sinden, managing director of glass manufacturer ESG, explains how this has increased choice and benefitted the construction industry.
Hit the ground running with Eurocodes
Reluctance of civil engineers to pick up and run with looming Eurocodes could cost British construction companies dearly, according to property consultant McBains Cooper.
Conservative Election victory would mean 'mixed fortunes' says Glenigan
According to a new report from industry data provider Glenigan, a victory in the forthcoming General Election for the Conservatives would "shape future investment in the built environment",but would also offer concerns due to a "transfer of powers to councils or sub-regions".
Wolseley gets behind Get Britain Building
Wolseley UK is the latest business to lend its backing to the Get Britain Building (GBB) campaign. The campaign determined to get politicians of all parties to recognise the value of the construction industry to the nation, and to use it to rebuild the UK economy.
Business Analysis - Tightning belts - Glenigan
Data compiled by Glenigan indicates that both new-build and refurbishment work is slowing down drastically.
Darling urged to keep up with other countries on stimulus
The Construction Products Association has urged the Chancellor to not cut capital spending on construction products
Meeting the Directive
The requirements for H&V products set out in the European Construction Products Directive (CPD) have been followed for many years; however recent projects are now also referring to the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) leading to some confusion. Baxter McIvor explains.
Disappointing 50 per cent cut in capital spending from Chancellor
The Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report is "disappointing" having confirmed that Government capital investment will be cut by 50 per cent over the next four years, says the Construction Products Association.
Industry prospects bleaker than forecast
The Construction Products Association is forecasting a fall in output of 16 per cent this year due to the housing slump. James Parker reports.
Reflecting the importance of contrast
The new British Standard for the measurement of LRVs (light reflectance values) has once again placed visual contrast in the spotlight. Keith Oakes looks at how BS8493 applies to the built environment.
Getting the balance right
Roy Wakeman, chairman of The Performance Window Group, discusses the opportunities still to be found within the renovation market.
Where quality and value for money stands up
Under the current economic conditions and market demand its easy to forget some of the fundamental principles required for a sustained market position and survival.
Meeting the code
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Brave new world
What does BREEAM 2008, EPCs and DECs mean for new buildings? Geoff Russell-Smith provides some possible answers.
Equality of access
Taking into account the particular access needs of people with disabilities has been on the agenda for many years. However, it has gained greater momentum in the wake of the Disability Discrimination Act. Richard Whartontalks us through compliance.
A burning issue
With fire safety a key consideration in any refurbishment project, David Spicer describes how flame retardant paints can help deliver the highest level of fire protection
Urging long-term code compliance
With the government looking to build 240,000 new homes a year by 2016, the need to minimise the environmental impact of house building looks set to become increasingly important, Phil Heath explores.
Removing the confusion surrounding building regulations
Martin Saunders underlines the argument for greater clarity of the Approved Documents that relate to cavity closers.
Civil sector turnaround on the cards for 2008
Figures suggest increased investment will lead to sustained bounce- back in output