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Contents April/May 2012
Special Report: Tunnelling into the next century 8 - 9
The largest addition to the South East rail network in 50 years, Crossrail is the biggest engineering project in Europe and forms a major part of the Mayor’s Transport Strategy. When it opens in 2018, Crossrail will connect 37 stations, eight new sub-surface stations, including Heathrow airport and Maidenhead in the west, through new twin-bore 21km tunnels to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the East. Total funding envelope available to deliver Crossrail is £14.8 billion.
Fire door performance & compliance 18 - 19
Complying with the different demands of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, European Standards and Codes of Practice as well as the Equality Act, means that great attention is needed when specifying the correct door hardware. Here Wayne Lysaght-Mason at IronmongeryDirect advises how the right ironmongery and instal- lation is crucial for fire and escape doors to perform correctly.
Burning issues 22 - 23
Matt Beckenham, marketing manager at Stovax, offers helpful advice when choosing the right stove or fire for your self build.
Designing balustrades: safety & style
29 - 30
Nick Haughton, marketing manager at Sapphire Balustrades, explains the importance of thinking beyond the aesthetics when it comes to designing a residential balustrade project.
A sustainable future 33 - 34
Back in December 2008, Kevin and Kim purchased Sugar Loaf Farm. The property needed upgrading, and in early 2009 they turned their attention to how best to improve it. “ We started a long journey, with the aim to make things better from an aesthetic, environmental and social perspective” says Kevin.
News Bytes Industry News Planning & Design
CAD & Design; Finance & Insurance Groundworks
Drainage, Groundworks & Sewage Treatment; Earth Moving
Structural Elements
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
Cover image supplied by Sapphire Balustrades, see pages 29 - 30 for further information
Insulation
Air Conditioning & Ventilation; Gas & Electricity; Heating (Including UFH); Plumbing
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Doors, Windows & Conservatories; Glass & Glazing; Rainwater Products; Roof Tiles & Cladding
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Roof, Cavity Wall, Thermal Acoustic, Polystyrene, Wool. Heating, Ventilation & Services
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11 Interiors 24 - 30
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
Disabled Products & Services Safety & Security
Access Control, Smoke & Fire Protection, Alarms, CCTV Surveillance, Bollards, Barriers, Perimeter Security.
Landscaping & External Works 31 - 34
Access Control; Decorative Products; External Lighting; External Surfaces & Finishes; Fencing & Gates; Garden Equipment; Outdoor Buildings & Furniture; Pools & Spas; Stonework & Masonry
Eco & Green 31 - 34 31
Platform Lifts, Induction Loops, Ramps etc compliant with the DDA Discrimination Act
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