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精东影视Galliford Try picked for Edgbaston cricket stadium
Contractor selected as preferred bidder on 拢24m redevelopment scheme, while also winning a place on HCA framework to build affordable housing
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FeaturesFinally, they鈥檝e 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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精东影视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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精东影视Government launches boiler scrappage scheme
Householders to get 拢400 towards new energy-efficient boiler if old boiler G-rated or worse
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精东影视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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精东影视Tornado Tower named Best Tall 精东影视 in Middle East
Qatar's 52-storey tower featuring 6000 glazed panels wins award from the Council of Tall 精东影视s and Urban Habitat
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精东影视Birds' feathers hold key to breakthrough in construction materials
Biomimetics could adapt gripping power of feather shaft
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FeaturesOpen-plan flats: Opening up
There鈥檚 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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精东影视More powerful photovoltaic system hits UK market
Solyndra system is claimed to produce 20% more electricity than other technology
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精东影视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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精东影视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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精东影视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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精东影视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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精东影视British Library boasts one of UK's most airtight buildings
The 拢26m Additional Storage 精东影视 in West Yorkshire also features high-tech storage and fire prevention systems
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精东影视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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精东影视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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精东影视Sheffield's tallest tower will take six months to clad
拢40m scheme designed by architects Conran & Partners will use around 6,000m2 of Wicona unitised curtain walling
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FeaturesLasting impressions: why they won Sustainable Project of the Year
What set the two winners of 精东影视鈥檚 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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精东影视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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FeaturesFatal refurb: addressing refurbishment鈥檚 poor safety record
Refurbishment is an increasingly popular alternative to new build, but what can be done about its particularly poor safety record?