All Features articles – Page 218
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Thin end of the wedge
The Cheesegrater does more than any other skyscraper to open itself up to the public, but it’s shame it merely adds to the chaos of London’s skyline
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CPD 22 2014: Introduction to acetylated engineered wood panel products
Acetylated wood panels can offer improved durability and moisture resistance compared to traditional MDF. This module, sponsored by Medite Tricoya Extreme, outlines their key advantages and uses
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International costs 2014
Economic recovery and a strong pound seem to have seen a big move for the UK in EC Harris’ annual rankings
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CPD 21 2014: Prevention of limescale
This CPD module, sponsored by Aquabion, explores the harmful consequences of limescale build-up in both domestic and industrial hot-water systems, and evaluates the available solutions
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Review: Denys Lasdun exhibition
Visitors to the new Lasdun exhibition at the Royal College of Physicians will envy the relationship between client and architect
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Expat hotspots
Global construction is set to boom over the next decade, so where are UK construction consultants most in demand?
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The Pilsdon Community: Second time lucky
When the refurbishment of a refuge for people in crisis ran into trouble, it left the community disillusioned with the building industry. But construction charity CRASH responded to its plea for help
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Time to go back to school?
When it comes to school building work, the construction industry has been tasked with doing ‘more for less’, but as the economy picks up is it time for a rethink?
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Sketch of the week: Tamil Nadu
This week’s #buildingdoodle art work is by Meredith Bowles, director at Mole architects.
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Interview: Mairi Johnson
While at the EFA, Mairi Johnson was obliged to espouse a design-averse school building programme she didn’t much care for. Now at Aecom, she is fulfilling her ambitions
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Infographic: Growth in need for school places
Projected UK population growth, following inward migration and rising fertility, will have a huge impact on the need for school places, with an overall increase of 12% in the school-age population expected between 2012 and 2024. But the data shows the impact will vary widely between English regions.
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Student digs
Despite rising tuition fees, university applications in the UK have risen to an all-time high. How is the industry is coping with the demand for student accommodation?
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Our H.O.U.S.E
Combining the benefits of high enviromental efficiency and prefabricated design and assembly, the student-designed H.O.U.S.E is setting the benchmark for regulation friendly housing
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Broadwater Farm Inclusive Campus: Down on the farm
The Broadwater Farm Inclusive Campus accommodates on one site both special educational needs and mainstream schooling and is the culmination of a radical programme of inner-city renewal
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What to specify: Regulations
This week’s regulations products include the installation of Taraflex flooring in a Stockport gym to match sports surface regulations, and ensuring that the Library of Birmingham meets watertight requirements
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CPD 19 2014: Software-as-a-service and construction
As collaboration software takes on an ever more important role this module, sponsored by 4Projects by Viewpoint, outlines the key considerations
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Tracker: July 2014
Construction activity remains consistent as the index picks up five points for the month, while the orders index sees a small incline and residential experiences a significant uptick
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CPD 18 2014: Specifying retractable seating
Retractable seating systems are tiers of seating that fold away into a space the depth of a single row. Our latest CPD module, sponsored by Audience Systems, will examine the different systems available and the key factors that specifiers should consider
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This week in 1999
As the Scottish independence debate continues, we look at the opening of the Scottish parliament in 1999
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Sketch of the week: 'Gotham city hideout'
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Warren Williams at Julian Cowie architects