CONTENTS 10.19
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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
4-5 INDUSTRY NEWS
6 COMMENT
8 NEW DEVELOPMENTS
10-14 CASE STUDY
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THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE
THE INDUSTRY ADVOCATE SURVEY ONCE MORE REVEALS THE BARRIERS TO BUILDING Brian Berry, chief executive of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), walks readers through the results of its annual House Builders’ Survey, which has once again highlighted land, planning and finance as the main barriers to SMEs achieving the housebuilding sector’s goals.
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CASE STUDY THE KEY TO HOUSING WORKERS A 264-home project for key workers at the University of Cambridge has been completed by architects Stanton Williams. Jack Wooler spoke to the practice’s Gavin Henderson on how the space between buildings has been utilised to embed the community into the site.
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BUILDING FABRIC - BALCONIES CAN MMC REDUCE FIRE RISK IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS? Mary McCollum of Sapphire Balustrades explains how the quality control possible through Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) can reduce fire risk in buildings – particularly when installing balconies.
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GROUNDWORKS - SEWAGE TREATMENT & WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AHEAD – RAIN OR SHINE Oliver Collins of ACO Water Management explains why implementing an effective surface water management system is integral to delivering long lasting value for any new residential development.
PRODUCTS:
Appointments & News .......................................18-22 Building Fabric ......................................................22-33 Finance & Insurance............................................34 Groundworks.........................................................34-38 Insulation ................................................................38-41 Interiors ...................................................................42-47
Landscaping & External Finishes....................46 Planning and Design ..........................................46 Plant & Workwear.................................................48 Structural Elements.............................................48
Classified & Directory ..............................................51
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THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE THE CASE FOR INSTALLING SUDS In the second article in our series looking at tackling the impacts of climate change, Chris Hodson of Interpave argues that it is becoming clear that SuDS is a critical measure to tackle increased flooding incidents, while well- designed, multifunctional systems can also cost projects less.
INSULATION URBANISATION AND NOISE Ben Hancock of Oscar Acoustics explores how housebuilders and developers can prevent noise from ruining occupants’ health as our cities grow larger.
INTERIORS - BATHROOMS & SHOWERS THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SENSORY SPACE Awareness of mental and physical wellbeing has never been greater, yet many still struggle to find the time, freedom and sanctuary necessary to recover from the stresses of everyday life. Drawing on content from a new white paper, Sophie Weston of Geberit explores the role housebuilders have to play in sensory bathroom design.
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