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Many new schools and academies may look the part in terms of design and architecture, but the issue of acoustics within schools remains widely overlooked, despite the introduction of BB93, the Government standards for the acoustic design of schools......
On March 19 in Al Ain a three year project tender was announced in line with the Abu Dhabi government vision to develop an effective Environment, Health & Safety Management System for the Building and Construction Sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi which includes Al Ain, Abu Dhabi and the Western Region......
ABC&D takes a look at how the award-winning Athersley North Primary School, in Barnsley, caters for 21st Century education, yet also provides a vital area for community learning outside school hours......
Simon Jones, business development director for BOISE EWP looks at what we mean by MMC......
Queensland-based Noel Robinson Architects’ (nra) are set to revolutionise the design of the new 120 million Australian Dollars Sohar University campus in the Sultanate of Oman, which neighbours the United Arab Emirates (UAE)......
Saint-Gobain ISOVER have put together a report regarding their findings about the energy performance of two different thermal insulation systems for pitched roofs during the winter period......
The Trussed Rafter Association looks at the key considerations to designing modern timber trusses: addressing safety, economy and sustainability....
Fire Engineering Associates warns of the concealed dangers attached to the new fire safety standard......
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- BASF presents sustainable construction concepts at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi
- Homeowners harvest rain and flood water with Hanson Formpave’s Aquaflow
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- New UK research project explores use of PlayStation 3 as a business tool as credit crunch takes hold
- Recession bites, but Scotland’s electrical companies still perform strongly
- Delivery mechanisms key to Pre Budget Report measures for construction
- College Transforms Teen’s Life
- Search for developers comes to a halt at Stratford Island site
- Edelman sets the (flexible) benchmark for offices of the future
- Plans revealed for new Luton Campus
- Roman take a look at the Showering trends for 2009
- Creating the optimal bathroom space for grown ups
- Norbord discuss the UK trade of Chinese Plywood
- Lack of drug policy could lead to prosecution
- UK Should Resist Olympic Cutback Temptation
- Anti-scald survey launched to challenge apathy
- High court triumph for property developer against national bank
- The Second Annual Future Housing Event: Future Housing 2008
- Kevin McCloud to open Traditional Building Fair and guided tours of the Merchant’s House in Shepton Mallet
- Sustainable cities and the climate change challenge
- Taking our roles in the shaping of the future
- Concorde BGW defies downturn predictions and out-performs competition
- New pre-construction services agreement to be published
- BEAMA launches climate change white paper to stimulate UK manufacturing
- Clay Roofing Awards winners announced
- The benefits of engaging the supply chain
- Help is at hand to weather the crunch
- Lighting the way between east and west
- Linear and Threshold Drainage
- Act now to protect abandoned sites against uninvited guests or pay later
- Simple steps to security
- Watertight solutions to decontamination regulations
- Roof revamp for Canterbury Cathedral
- Green is key to open property market door say UK householders
- Construction industry warned of danger of metal theft
- Top contenders for Brick Award revealed
- Improving skills is key to sustainability
- Designing concrete floors
- Salisbury Market Place Renaissance: New RIBA Design Competition
- Walls to match demand for sustainability
- Sustainable Heights
- New Greenpeace report to help construction companies avoid illegal plywood
- Risk Assessment Initiative Announced by FIA
- Be ready for striking changes in lightning protection, warns North East expert
- Sustainable Project Tackles Fuel Poverty
- Studying the house that BASF built
- Glasgow 2014 and beyond
- SPANS - Exhibition: viaducts, bridges and walkways
- Architects are now exploring more user-focused design
- Don't compromise on coatings
- Struggling to find work or the right tradesman for the job?
- Saving the planet needn't cost the earth
- My house saved my children's lives
- Energy efficient measures would eliminate more fuel poverty
- Protecting our future
- Fashion goes flush with doors
- Keeping the climate stable in a growing wood window market
- Building a better future
- Planning bill vote betrays low carbon future, warns Friends of the Earth
- RIBA International Book Awards for Architecture and Construction and Interior Design 2008
- Affordable housing for highgate
- All eyes on Interplas
- Sliding the way to successful lifetime homes
- More support to erradicate cowboy builders and rogue tradesmen
- And the winners are...
- Code for Sustainable Homes Guide
- Unsustainable buildings - an investment time bomb?
- Spotlight on illumination
- Avoiding future flooding
- BCOs hold the key to insulation choices
- Brick is the top pick in RICS price probe
- Timber doors and eco-ratings
- Projects celebrate victory in Waterways Renaissance Awards 2008
- Making low carbon building a reality
- Zedfactory and MMC deliver an affordable future for low carbon volume housing
- Anelay director restores faith in the future
- Building success through technology
- Architecture for homeowners
- 'Green' energy worth £1/2bn to south west economy
- All you need to know about fuelcards
- Steel in the residential market
- Check out the charges
- Secure yet stylish
- True value comes from excellent design
- Community consultation solutions
- Modular signage, custom made signage and MCFT explained
- Turning vision into reality
- SuperSleve for Sustainable Building Center
- Solar heating review
- Hidden treasures...
- Cardboard coloured dreams
- Understandable confusion in the acoustic marketplace?
- Ecobuild extravaganza
- Eco architects - the real deal?
- The role of SUDS in flood prevention
- Pleural Plaques in the House of Lords
- RIBA Southwark Primary Schools competition winners
- Lynn McElduff is navigating her way through the restoration sector of industry
- A world first
- Sustainable steps for cement industry
- Join the green revolution
- Zero-carbon housebuilding solutions
- Women in architecture
- Levolux Helps Keep The View & Control The Light
- Designing out infection in hospitals
- Adapting to the Future with SLAM
- Having a gas
- Sustainable showcase
- Has the sun got his hat on?
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