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contents august/september 2011 Safety at height


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John Boyle, director at Eurosafe Solutions, looks at what specifiers need to be aware of to minimise the risks and ensure the safety of workers on roofs and external façades.


VMC – a growing solution


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Volumetric modular construction (VMC) has a number of benefits for clients and contractors, both commercial and environmental. Graham Cleland, sales and commercial director for Unite Modular Solutions Ltd, looks at the innovative construction concept.


High-tech to low-tech


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The construction and thermal management of buildings still consumes the most energy, far exceeding manufacturing, air traffic or cars. But it is contemporary architecture that is called upon to provide answers by producing intelligent designs, which confront the challenges of the


future – saving energy, reducing CO2 emissions and preserving resources. With a new-build office for its Dutch subsidiary at Nijverdal, Holland, Solarlux is already meeting these requirements with an innovative downsizing concept.


News Bytes Industry News Planning & Design


CAD & Design; Finance & Insurance Construction Accessories & Regulations


Commercial Vehicles; Industry Standards & Regulations; Plant, Tools & Equipment; Workplace Accessories


Groundworks


Drainage, Groundworks & Sewage Treatment; Earth Moving Structural Elements


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Basement & Loft Conversions; Bricks & Blocks; Building Products; Ceilings, Walls & Floors; MMC; Modular Buildings; Roofing; Solar Shading; Thermal Insulation; Timber Frames; Water & Damp Proofing


External Fixtures 13 – 15


Doors, Windows & Conservatories; Glass & Glazing; Rainwater Products; Roof Tiles & Cladding


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Services


Air Conditioning & Ventilation; Gas & Electricity; Heating (Including UFH); Plumbing


Interior Finishes 17 – 22


Bathrooms & Washrooms; Coatings, Paints & Finishes; Fires & Decorative Radiators; Flooring; Furniture & Interior Décor; Interior Doors; Interior Glass; Kitchens & Catering; Lifts & Disabled Access; Lighting; Safety & Fire Protection; Smart Home Technology; Stairs & Staircases


Landscaping & External Works 22 – 23


Access Control; Decorative Products; External Lighting; External Surfaces & Finishes; Fencing & Gates; Garden Equipment; Outdoor Buildings & Furniture; Pools & Spas; Stonework & Masonry


Eco 23


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