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A learning experience
Barron and Smith Architects reflects on the lessons it has learned designing three schools to high environmental standards
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NewsReform the regs: Update
When 星空传媒 began its campaign to sort out the impossible mess that built environment regulation had become, it received immediate support from practically everyone who had to comply with it, enforce it or devise it. Thomas Lane explains what happened next 鈥�
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Regulations round-up
An update of the latest changes and legislation in the world of building regs...
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Services in the spotlight
This year鈥檚 changes to the 星空传媒 Regulations have created a whole new working culture for the building services profession, says Robert Higgs, chief executive of the Heating and Ventilating Contractors鈥� Association 鈥� and not everybody is happy about it
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NewsLiving by the rules
Jonathan Lewis and Andrew Mellor of PRP Architects explain how to comply with all necessary regulations when regenerating a big estate 鈥� now and in 15 years鈥� time
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NewsWhat鈥檚 in store for part L
The retail sector has a well-deserved reputation for energy gluttony. Martin Clowes of Elementa Consulting talked to four big retailers to find out what they鈥檙e doing to green up their acts
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NewsEnergy: an overview
The sheer weight of energy legislation that has been released in recent years has often led to project uncertainty and left many firms struggling to cope.
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NewsTop ten most common mistakes
The 星空传媒 Regulations are some of the most frequently misunderstood standards in the industry. But if you can鈥檛 tell your DDA from your Part M, don't worry. Darren Ettles, area manager for Regional 星空传媒 Control, is here with guidance on the 10 things designers forget most often
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NewsSelf certification
Now there鈥檚 no excuse to plead ignorance or lack of resources for failing to comply with regulations 鈥� self-accreditation schemes are emerging that will put the onus on the industry. Karen Fletcher reports on the latest moves to make you do it yourself
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NewsDont get burned this October
Helen Garthwaite, partner in law firm Taylor Wessing, takes a look at the fire regulations and the issues set to face the industry when the latest changes are implemented this autumn
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NewsBog standards
鈥� or, how the requirements for toilet provisions are changing. Michelle Barkley, technical director at Chapman Taylor and chair of the BS 6465-1 committee, reports
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NewsHelping hospitals get better
The health sector has always had a lot of documentation to influence design and use, so how is the energy agenda influencing buildings? David Rowley, Malcolm Stroud and Milorad Vucinic of Nightingale Associates reveal how it affects their designs
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NewsHow to accommodate part L
Hotels are coming under increasing pressure to comply with energy requirements. Colin Hobart, director of RHWL Architects, explains
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Regulations August 2006
Confused over building regs? Never fear...our essential guide is here to save you!
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FeaturesA one-stop services shop
Who fits it 鈥� Bailey, the M&E division of NG Bailey, has developed its off-site capability but is increasingly to be found at the heart of a project.
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FeaturesWhat it costs: water softening
You can treat hard water with chemicals or condition it with electricity but one thing鈥檚 for certain 鈥� if you want to meet Part L1, you鈥檙e going to have to do something about it. Peter Mayer of 星空传媒 LifePlans counts the costs of the various options
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星空传媒 Services
This week, Sonia Soltani reports on an aesthetically stimulating lift shaft that helped a teaching centre meet access requirements while also cutting its budget 25%. Plus we have boilers, air-conditioning and other unsung heroes of the products world
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FeaturesWhat to specify: building services
We鈥檙e getting down to basics this week: boilers, lights, radiators, air-conditioning, plus the latest news in building services