All ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV articles in 09 November 2012 – Page 4
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Securing the future of the industry
A highly productive workforce will be vital if Britain is to build its way out of recession. A consortium of contractors is working with government to ensure the industry has the skills to boost growth
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Flexible waterproofing systems
Alumasc Waterproofing provided the roofing solution for the HQ of pharmaceutical outsourcing company Ashfield In2Focus
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Eco roofing system
Icopal’s Noxite roofing has been chosen for the refurbishment at the Sir Thomas Rich’s school in Gloucester
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Tough decisions
John Morgan’s decision to take direct control of Morgan Sindall signifies the challenges that lie ahead for construction
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Curvy roof decking
Tata Steel structural roof decking was used at the new Maplefields school in Corby, Northamptonshire
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Standardise cost plans, not school layouts
The best schools are flexible spaces developed from a site-specific brief. Standardised layouts simply won’t work, says Richard Hyams - but standardised cost plans might …
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Corrugated sheeting
Cembrit’s Cemsix corrugated sheeting was specified in a grey colour for the roof of a new dairy complex near Nairn, Scotland
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Construction opens its doors
Major building sites around Britain open their doors to the public today as part of a plan to showcase the construction industry
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Canopies for cycles
Street furniture and cycle parking provider Falco has launched the FalcoTrustin canopy
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Insolvency protection: Reform or bust
With construction companies dropping like flies, what lessons can the UK learn from an Australian inquiry into insolvency protection?
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Treading the insulating boards
Kingspan Thermataper was used on the Pegasus Theatre project in Oxford
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Richard Blakeway: Boris' house master
GLA deputy mayor for housing Richard Blakeway on getting housebuilding moving in the capital
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Blacklisting: Where will it end?
How much damage will the unfolding blacklisting allegations inflict on contractors?
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Blackfriars: The world's largest solar-powered bridge
The £550m revamp of Blackfriars station in London includes the world’s largest solar-powered bridge - a 6,000m2 installation
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The Tracker: Awaiting orders
There was no change in the monthly activity index for September, but civil engineering orders have dropped alarmingly, according to the latest figures from Experian Economics
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Planning stats: Residential projects and approvals in October
There are more projects in October than September in all areas except for the South-west
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Glazing Vision announces BIM rooflight models
Firm claims it is one of the first glass rooflight companies to offer BIM modelling to all its clients
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Do we need airport expansion?
Advancements in global communication mean there’s less reliance on air travel for meetings etc
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Streatham Hub: How to build an ice rink above a swimming pool
Streatham Hub in south London contains not only a supermarket, apartments and a bus station, but a first-floor ice rink above a heated pool
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Welsh F1 track is Spanish folly
Will the inclemental weather of Wales really draw a crowd to a racing track?