All Lifetime costs articles – Page 3

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    Costs: Anti-bacterial surfaces

    2006-01-04T18:18:00Z

    The NHS pays £1bn a year to treat hospital-acquired infections. This may be cut by specifying anti-bacterial surfaces. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV LifePlans considers some options …

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    Costs: Industrial doors

    2005-11-30T14:40:00Z

    Industrial doors have to resist heavy traffic and hard treatment. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV LifePlans outlines the options and whole-life costs

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    Costs: Solar hot water systems

    2005-11-16T12:17:00Z

    Will the new Part L see mass uptake of solar hot water systems? Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV LifePlans looks at the specifications and their whole life costs

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    Costs: Coated steel claddings

    2005-11-02T16:23:00Z

    Coated steel cladding provides a cost-effective weathering envelope for buildings. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV LifePlans examines the specification options and their whole life costs

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    Costs: Structural steel

    2005-10-17T18:11:00Z

    If structural steel is your frame of choice, you need to think about fire protection. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV LifePlans runs through the various options and what each one will cost

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    Costs: Kitchen furniture

    2005-10-05T12:33:00Z

    Kitchen furniture needs to look good and, even more importantly, withstand a lot of wear and tear. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV LifePlans assesses the options and their whole-life costs

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    Costs: Acoustic flooring solutions

    2005-09-20T17:26:00Z

    Complaints about noise transmission in the home are on the up. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV LifePlans looks at the choice of acoustic flooring solutions and analyses their whole-life costs

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    Costs: Rainwater harvesting

    2005-09-06T14:44:00Z

    Rainwater harvesting offers a sustainable solution to water shortages in these hosepipe-banning times. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV LifePlans looks at the options and analyses the whole-life costs

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    Costs: Natural ventilation for offices

    2005-08-03T12:40:00Z

    Natural ventilation for offices not only makes financial sense but also offers a sustainable solution to environment management. Wec examine the whole-life costs

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    Costs: Prefabricated structural panels

    2005-07-14T10:26:00Z

    Prefabricated structural panels are increasingly specified as an alternative to traditional site construction. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV LifePlans considers the whole-life-cost implications

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    Costs: Lighting systems

    2005-06-30T16:23:00Z

    Good lighting design can give retailers a competitive advantage as well as being energy efficient. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV LifePlans looks at the whole-life costs of common lighting options

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    Costs: Single-ply membranes for flat roofs

    2005-06-02T16:33:00Z

    Choosing the right single-ply membrane is not simple, especially as the options are often difficult to compare. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV LifePlans looks at some of the more common choices

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    Costs: Sealant joints

    2005-05-17T15:27:00Z

    Sealant joints may be the weakest link in a facade. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV LifePlans runs through key whole-life performance and costs issues for sealant options

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    Costs: Moisture damage in timber floorings

    2005-05-06T14:57:00Z

    How much does it cost to ensure your timber flooring complies with regulations on preventing moisture damage? Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV LifePlans compares various specification options

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    Costs: Condensing gas boilers

    2005-04-15T14:38:00Z

    Condensing gas boilers have become the heating unit of choice for homes. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Performance Group considers the options and examines their whole-life values

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    Costs: Doorsets and site assembled doors

    2005-04-01T15:22:00Z

    What are the cost benefits of factory-finished doorsets compared with doors assembled on site? Peter Mayer of the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Performance Group looks at the whole-life values

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    Costs: School toilets

    2005-03-17T17:25:00Z

    Jamie Oliver is sorting out the nation’s school kitchens, but what about the toilets? Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Performance Group sums up the issues on choice of material and long-term durability

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    Costs: Stone facades

    2005-03-03T17:40:00Z

    So do you go for natural or reconstructed stone for your stone facade? Which will offer the best whole-life value? Peter Mayer of the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Performance Group breaks down the options

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    Costs: Off-site manufactures

    2005-02-18T14:45:00Z

    The government needs buildings – plenty of them, and fast. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Performance Group asks whether off-site manufacture is the best whole-life-value solution

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    Costs: Metal roofing claddings

    2005-02-03T11:46:00Z

    Metal self-supporting roofing is becoming ever more popular, and not just in the commercial and industrial sectors. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Performance Group considers the options and costs