CONTENTS 06.19
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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
4-8 INDUSTRY NEWS
10 HOUSEBUILDER NEWS
12-16 COMMENT
18-20 NEW DEVELOPMENTS
22-24 CASE STUDY
PRODUCTS:
Appointments & News .......................................26 Building Fabric ......................................................26-34 Finance & Insurance............................................34-38 Groundworks.........................................................40 Heating, Ventilation & Services.......................39-44 Interiors ...................................................................45-50
Landscaping & External Works........................49 Plant & Workwear.................................................50 Structural Elements.............................................50
Classified & Directory ..............................................51
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COMMENT CLOSING THE GAP ON PERFORMANCE Dr Gavin Dunn, chief executive of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) looks at continued problems around the performance gap between homes’ design and how they actually perform once built.
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CASE STUDY BACK TO THE FUTURE Jack Wooler spoke to David Cross of Coda Architects, who are behind the back-to-back ‘Sky- House’ concept for the new town of Waverley.
BUILDING FABRIC ACOUSTIC GLASS – A SOUND INVESTMENT? Tom Wright of George Barnsdale explains the differences between various grades of acoustic glass, and provides some examples where increased investment can be worth it.
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FINANCE AND INSURANCE LENDING IS FIT AND WELL – HOW ARE YOU? Stephen O’Brien of Wolsey explores the role of SMEs housebuilders in meeting the Government’s housing targets, and how specialist lenders can aid this process.
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THE INDUSTRY ADVOCATE TAKING POOR WORKMANSHIP SERIOUSLY Brian Berry, chief executive of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), says a mandatory licensing scheme could tackle the rising trend of homeowners reporting serious defects in new build homes.
HEATING, VENTILATION & SERVICES A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Jordan Lilford of Vent-Axia explains the recent developments and challenges that the Government’s Clean Air strategy presents housebuilders, and looks at the solutions – including filtration.
INTERIORS ONE STEP AHEAD Lee Hunt of Canal Architectural explains how housebuilders and specifiers can get one step ahead with the latest staircase trends.
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