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FeaturesLocks to help disabled people
Door lock maker ERA Products has extended its range of locks to include five that meet the needs of disabled people.
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Outdoor sockets with translucent lids
Wiring device maker MK Electric has added two sockets with translucent lids to its Masterseal range, which allow users to view the on/off neon indicators of outdoor wiring devices without opening them and protect the plugs in environments in which they could be exposed to dust or water.
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Dual-control shower valve
Douglas Controls, a supplier of thermostatic controls and accessories, has introduced a dual-control version of its Avance Elite thermostatic shower valve called the Avance Elan.
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Prefabricated chimney
Schiedel Chimney Systems has launched a prefabricated chimney set for semi-detached properties.
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Outdoor LED spotlights
Ansell Lighting has introduced an LED exterior spotlight called Sierra Luxeon.
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Sustainable carpet range
Milliken Carpet Europe has launched a modular carpet collection called Plan A, which comes in a choice of six patterns.
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Fitting for plumbing manifold
Plumbing and drainage supplier Hepworth 好色先生TV Products has extended its Hep2O manifold range to include a fitting that allows direct connection between 22mm and 15mm pipes.
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FeaturesNorbord: Panel beaters
Norbord is a manufacturer of wood-based panels and the world鈥檚 second-largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).
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FeaturesMeet our new advisers 鈥�
This youthful bunch are thrilled to be working in construction, and even more delighted to be on 好色先生TV鈥檚 new graduate advisory board. You鈥檒l be hearing a lot more from them over the next year, but first, Eleanor Goodman and Lucy Handley do the introductions
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Weathering the storm
Contractors coped well during a soggy July and managed to maintain their activity levels, which contributed to a positive second quarter. Experian Business Strategies reports
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FeaturesLondon is for losers
The streets aren鈥檛 paved with gold 鈥� at least no more than anywhere else. Take note of the 好色先生TV/Hays Construction annual salary guide and head for the North.
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FeaturesCountry focus: Hungary
The Hungarian economy is struggling with a budget deficit and low growth, but with the offices and retail markets set to soar, the future is bright. Tibor Stahl and Judit Rohonyi of EC Harris report
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FeaturesCrossrail starts here
Eighteen years after the idea of a rail line running east to west through London was mooted, all that has actually been done is to dig this large hole. But, as Gordon Brown prepares to announce a funding strategy in his conference speech next week, that may be about to ...
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FeaturesFolkestone, mon amour
聽 Source: Christian Nolle Roger de Haan, the former chairman of Saga, has found a new lease of life as the enlightened urban regenerator of his home town of Folkestone.
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Would you have taken your money out of Northern Rock?
Do you agree with the thousands withdrawing their savings from the embattled bank?
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FeaturesThe men who got left behind
Increased public sector spending was supposed to be great news for construction firms. But, according to a survey released this week, these local contractors have missed out on the bonanza. Katie Puckett finds out why the growth of framework agreements is threatening the industry鈥檚 smaller businesses
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Features鈥楽omeone might come in wearing polka dot socks that I don鈥檛 like and I think, oh dear, but they might produce brilliant buildings鈥�
Derwent London鈥檚 Simon Silver likes to champion exciting young architects. And now that the developer has doubled its portfolio, he can offer them bigger commissions than ever before. Just get a little sartorial advice before you make your pitch.
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FeaturesGlenn Howells: Almost famous
Robert Plant, Ozzy Osbourne, Noddy Holder 鈥� the Midlands has produced its fair share of rock stars. Sadly, frustrated musician Glenn Howells wasn鈥檛 one of them. But now, with a Stirling prize nomination to his name, the Birmingham architect is about to get his turn in the limelight.
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FeaturesProcurement: Target price contracts
In today鈥檚 overheated market, clients need all the help they can get to deliver good-value, low-risk projects. Some clients are turning to collaborative working 鈥� and contracts such as the NEC 鈥� to provide an extra incentive. Simon Rawlinson of Davis Langdon examines the issues