All articles by Stephen Kennett – Page 17
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Galliford Try picked for Edgbaston cricket stadium
Contractor selected as preferred bidder on £24m redevelopment scheme, while also winning a place on HCA framework to build affordable housing
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Finally, they’ve noticed... : Assessing Pay As You Save
Having for so long ignored the energy efficiency of existing homes, politicians have suddenly come up with a raft of schemes. The first of a three-part series looks at Pay As You Save
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BSRIA appointed to insulation and retrofit trial role
Energy Saving Trust project will monitor energy and record data on solid wall insulation and retrofit in 200 homes
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Government launches boiler scrappage scheme
Householders to get £400 towards new energy-efficient boiler if old boiler G-rated or worse
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Healey unveils plans for more 'user-friendly' sustainability code
Housing minister to update Code for Sustainable Homes in line with latest zero-carbon policy
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Tornado Tower named Best Tall ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV in Middle East
Qatar's 52-storey tower featuring 6000 glazed panels wins award from the Council of Tall ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTVs and Urban Habitat
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Birds' feathers hold key to breakthrough in construction materials
Biomimetics could adapt gripping power of feather shaft
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Open-plan flats: Opening up
There’s pent-up demand for open-plan flats, but fire safety rules make it difficult for them to get approval. Giving designers a set of templates to follow that include sprinklers and enhanced detection systems could be the answer
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More powerful photovoltaic system hits UK market
Solyndra system is claimed to produce 20% more electricity than other technology
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Netherlands nature centre makes a virtue of timber
Drost + van Veen's education centre at Oostvaarderplassen shows why wood is good as a key structural element
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ISG predicts upturn in London market
Chair of fit-out firm says there are signs of recovery in the capital but that activityin its regional businesses are likely to reduce
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Timber frame industry in 'total denial' over fire risk
After Peckham blaze, fire chiefs accuse specialists and HSE of failing to police safety on sites
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Cement industry must do more to cut CO2 emissions, says report
International Energy Agency calls for more use of alternative fuels and development of carbon capture technologies
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British Library boasts one of UK's most airtight buildings
The £26m Additional Storage ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV in West Yorkshire also features high-tech storage and fire prevention systems
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All homes to be fitted with smart meters
Government unveils long-awaited plan to help households cut their energy bills and carbon emissions
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Minister wants to scrap import taxes on green goods
Move would boost manufacture and installation of low-carbon products such as wind turbines
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Sheffield's tallest tower will take six months to clad
£40m scheme designed by architects Conran & Partners will use around 6,000m2 of Wicona unitised curtain walling
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Lasting impressions: why they won Sustainable Project of the Year
What set the two winners of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV’s Sustainable Project of the Year awards apart from the rest of the crowd? Stephen Kennett asked the judges to explain their verdict
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Energy limits set for new homes
The government has announced the minimum standard for the energy efficiency of zero-carbon homes
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Fatal refurb: addressing refurbishment’s poor safety record
Refurbishment is an increasingly popular alternative to new build, but what can be done about its particularly poor safety record?