More Focus 鈥� Page 280
-
Features
Structured cabling
Structured cabling specialist Connectix Cabling Systems has added a compact wall-mounted cabinet to its range of networking cabinets.
-
Features
Network cable
Emitex has launched a double-sheathed UTP Cat 5E cable, which it says can be used outdoors or in underground ducting, even in partially flooded areas.
-
Features
Structural design software
Bentley has released version 11.3 of the RAM Structural System 鈥� its modelling, analysis and design software for structural engineers.
-
Features
Online guidance
The RICS has teamed up with content management system provider, Jadu, to relaunch isurv.
-
Features
Tracking devices
Wavetrend Technologies has launched Global Eyes, a tracking system that monitors people and assets using a range of communication technologies to give real-time visibility and intelligence on their location, condition and status.
-
FeaturesRapid site surveys
Infoterra has launched the GeoStore service to enable property developers and designers to carry out initial and rapid site surveys from their desks.
-
FeaturesSound with vision: Spiritel
Spiritel was founded in 1989 as a specialist supplier and installer of voice and data systems with particular focus on the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors.
-
FeaturesIntegrated Environmental Solutions: Get with the program
Integrated Environmental Solutions was set up in 1994 but its roots go back to the seventies energy crisis when Don McLean, its founder and current managing director, started his PhD in the detailed computer simulation of renewable energy devices.
-
FeaturesCost model: Laboratories
Laboratories are probably the most demanding buildings that it is possible to build. Here, Simon Rawlinson of Davis Langdon examines the factors that their designers have to take into account, from the need to attract world-class talent to energy efficiency
-
FeaturesZaha's challenge
The abandonment of Zaha Hadid鈥檚 Architecture Foundation HQ in London was a disappointment for design connoisseurs, but what does it tell us about the ambition of the British construction industry?聽
-
FeaturesWhere next?
Britain鈥檚 regional builders have suddenly become irresistibly attractive purchases for major contractors across Europe. Tom Bill finds out why.
-
FeaturesThe incredible hull
Ralph Erskine鈥檚 Ark is one of London鈥檚 most striking landmarks, but it has lain dormant for most of its short existence. Now developer Landid and an architect called DN-A have enacted an extraordinary genetic mutation. Martin Spring saw the result
-
FeaturesSports quiz: Return of the Six Nations rugby shirt challenge
Can the English bring the reigning French champions to their Waterloo? Predict the results of that and the weekend's other matches and you could win a rugby shirt of the team of your choice.France v EnglandFrance's team, the reigning champions, have been on fine form this tournament. Even Jonny Wilkinson ...
-
FeaturesThe A-G of energy certificates
The government鈥檚 dithering over energy labelling has made understanding how it works seem like an arduous ascent. With just seven weeks until its introduction for non-housing, Thomas Lane helps you begin the climb
-
FeaturesPredict the FA Cup winners and win a football shirt
This Barnsley fan will be travelling to Liverpool at the weekend hoping for a FA Cup upset. If he entered our prediction quiz he could win back his football shirt
-
FeaturesSports quiz results - Barnsley!
Did anyone except Sport Billy see the upset at Anfield coming on Saturday? Didn鈥檛 think so鈥�
-
-
FeaturesThe house with four gardens
Each window of David Mikhail鈥檚 latest house overlooks a landscape with its own unique character
-
Features
Lead times November 2007-February 2008
For the first time since the construction boom began, lead times seem to be returning to normal, says Brian Moone of Mace.
-
FeaturesThe squeeze
They are culling their supply chains and demanding cash from those that are left, but are main contractors really as bad as the big bad wolf? Roxane McMeeken listens to both sides of the argument