ECO-FRIENDLY REFURBISHMENT
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The vast majority of buildings are consuming energy at higher rates each year due to our increased use of electronics and increased comfort levels required by occupants leading to heating systems being turned up a degree or two. The reduction in our current use of energy by lifestyle changes would have a huge impact without the need for major expenditure. Ecomerchant offer an extensive range of products and advice to help you achieve an eco-friendly refurbishment. More. Website. Full Article. |
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HICKTON SETS THE STANDARDS AT LEISUREZONE
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Hickton has provided Clerk of Works Services on the new £25m state of the art Harlow Leisurezone. The development gives the town its first ever combined wet and dry sporting facility on one site. The building has a 25m x 8 lane swimming pool, changing facilities, crèche/nursery, along with on-site catering and bars. The Leisurezone has already been listed as a training facility for elite athletes in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics. More. Website.
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CONCRETE RENOVATION - GET UP-TO-DATE ....
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A brand new CD-ROM containing audio-visual programmes and advice notes, describing and illustrating the essential considerations needed for resolving the problems of ailing concrete, has just been introduced by the CRA. Request your FREE-OF-CHARGE copy (or memory stick) now by emailing: publications@cra.org.uk Concrete repair work demands specialist know-how and technical capability. All full CRA members must demonstrate a proven track record, proven capability, compliance with the CRA codes of practice, its training scheme and BS EN 9000. More. Website. E-mail.
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CARING ABOUT CONSTRUCTION
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A new campus aiming to achieve ‘very good’ environmental ratings is taking that grading through to its construction techniques. West Cheshire College has commissioned two new campuses, at Ellesmere Port and Chester, at a cost of £65m, aimed at providing high quality facilities to improve vocational opportunities. Being built by BAM Construction, the core of the Ellesmere Port build has been created using large format structural insulated panels (SIPs), manufactured, supplied and installed by McVeigh Insulations. More. Website. |
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GUIDE TO CODE'S SUR1 - LIMITING SURFACE WATER RUN-OFF
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Kingspan Water has written a Guide on the Code for Sustainable Homes’ provision to limit surface water run-off in new developments. A lack of awareness of this area of the Code known as SUR1, could get an otherwise excellent development rated Level Zero. Andy Thompson, Kingspan Water’s GB Sector Development Manager, says: “SUR1 states that rainwater harvesting needs to be one of the first options considered if the ground conditions require it, to reduce surface water run-off […]”. More. Website. Guide. |
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TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES GIVE NEW LIFE TO AN OLD FAVOURITE
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Kier North Tyneside Ltd has been appointed to undertake restoration work on a North East coastline icon. The contractor has been tasked with making Whitley Bay’s Spanish City Dome structurally sound, weather proofing and re-roofing it and restoring its original bright white colour. Wherever possible, Kier North Tyneside is employing authentic methods and materials to reinstate the Dome to its former glory, working closely with both the Council’s Historic Buildings Officer and English Heritage. More. Website.
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