CONTENTS 12.17
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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
04-11 INDUSTRY NEWS
10 EVENTS & AWARDS
13 INDUSTRY MOVERS
14-15 COMMENT
18-20 NEW DEVELOPMENTS
21-23 CASE STUDY
24 PRODUCT FOCUS
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PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR SUPPLEMENT
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COMMENT REFORMING THE CITB Brian Berry says that the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) still has a key role to play, but changes are necessary to make it fit for purpose, going forward.
FEATURES:
NEWS FEATURE WHY BUILD BATHROOMS OFFSITE? James Stephens, managing director of Offsite Solutions, looks at why more developers are moving bathroom construction offsite, particularly in London.
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DOORS, WINDOWS & ACCESSORIES FENESTRATION WITHOUT THE FRUSTRATION John Whalley of Nationwide Windows & Doors discusses the latest fenestration trends in new builds.
FLOORS & FLOOR COVERINGS THE VINYL FRONTIER Jason Pethard of Forbo Flooring Systems discusses the rise of vinyl specifications and the benefits of partnering with a reputable flooring manufacturer.
PRODUCTS:
Air Conditioning & Ventilation ........................23 Appointments & News .......................................23 Bathrooms & Wetrooms.....................................23-25 Building Products & Services ...........................25-27 Cladding & Facades.............................................28 Doors, Windows & Conservatories.................28-32 Finance & Insurance............................................32-35 Floors & Floor Coverings....................................33-34 Glass & Glazing......................................................35 Groundworks & Sewage Treatment...............35 Heating & Renewable Energy..........................35-38
Insulation ................................................................38 Interiors ...................................................................38 Kitchens & Appliances........................................38 Products of the Year Supplement ......................39-44 Landscaping & External Finishes....................45 Lighting & Electrical ............................................45 Smoke & Fire Protection ....................................45 Stairs, Balustrades & Balconies........................45-49 Water & Damp Proofing.....................................49
Classified & Directory ..............................................50-51
HEATING & RENEWABLE ENERGY IT’S HEATING UP Andrew White of Metropolitan Infrastructure explains the growing need for energy efficient heating solutions, such as district heating.
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NEW DEVELOPMENTS CLT STANDS TALL ON DALSTON LANE Located in the London borough of Hackney and standing at 33.8 metres at its highest point, Dalston Lane is one of the tallest structures yet built in timber worldwide.
STAIRS, BALUSTRADES & BALCONIES STEP UP YOUR DEVELOPMENT Nick Rackham of Complete Stair Systems explains why housebuilders and developers should invest in custom-made staircases, and how to do so on a budget.
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