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Guest feature: Devil's advocate is an architect's greatest ally

While architects strive to deliver great buildings, technical services manager Steve Cleminson at single-ply roofing specialists SIG Design & Technology explores how bringing in experts from the outset can avoid compromising the vision down the line. read more on 'Guest feature: Devil's advocate is an architect's greatest ally' ...
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Video: TalkBack: Paul Finch, Chair of CABE

Part 1 of this interview with Paul Finch takes a look at CABE (the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment), its achievements to date and Finch's plans for its future. view clip of 'TalkBack: Paul Finch, Chair of CABE' ...
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A building that feels good: Wellcome Trust, Gibbs Building

In this exclusive extract from Buildings That Feel Good by Ziona Strelitz, we study some of the notable aspects of the Wellcome Trust's Gibbs Building. read more of 'A building that feels good: Wellcome Trust, Gibbs Building' ...
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Video: A guide to structural inspection

Understanding buildings – why they stand up and why some fall down – can be a never-ending and fascinating study, as well as a valuable professional skill. But if you're called upon to undertake a structural survey or inspection, how exactly should you go about approaching the task? How do you analyse the assortment of information you collate? view clip on 'A guide to structural inspection' ...
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School report on zero carbon: not by 2016

The Zero Carbon Task Force has concluded that the challenges are too great to achieve the government's 2016 target for zero-carbon schools. Industry experts BSRIA analyse the impact. read more of 'School report on zero carbon: not by 2016' ...
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Video: The drive towards low-carbon construction

The introduction of the Climate Change Act 2008 has committed the UK to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to 80% of 1990 levels by 2050, while the Carbon Reduction Commitment introduced a statutory carbon emission trading scheme for organisations consuming above a certain level of energy. view clip of 'Video: The drive towards low-carbon construction' ...
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An introduction to Letter Contracts

In this exclusive extract from A guide to letter contracts for very small projects, surveys and reports. Second edition by Roland Phillips, we introduce Letter Contracts, and what you should bear in mind when choosing to use one. read more on 'An introduction to Letter Contracts' ...
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Advising clients on the appropriate form of building contracts

In some procurement contexts, the choice of contract may be determined by external factors, such as requirements of the funder. However it is frequently the case that where the architect provides full professional services, it may be his or her duty to consult with and advise the employer as to the form of contract to be used. read more on 'Advising clients on the appropriate form of building contracts' ...
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NBS and the structural Eurocodes

Structural Engineer subscribers are seeking assurance that NBS is keeping pace with the Eurocodes. This article strikes the NBS formwork and assesses our current position. read more on 'NBS and the structural Eurocodes' ...