CONTENTS 04.21
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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
4-5 INDUSTRY NEWS
6-12 COMMENT
14-18 CASE STUDY
24-26
THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE
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CASE STUDY A GREAT FINISH AT WEMBLEY An award-winning new development, Chesterfield House in north west London, has been completed, bringing new public realm as well as regeneration to a neglected part of the locality. Damien Sharkey, managing director of Hub Group, explains the project’s features to Jack Wooler.
COMMENT A TOUGH OUTLOOK FOR SME FIRMS Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) takes a look at the challenges facing smaller builders in another difficult year, and also at what the Government needs to do to in order to help out.
FEATURES: 10 45
COMMENT HAS THE CHURCH FOUND A SOLUTION TO THE HOUSING SHORTAGE? Patrick Mooney, housing consultant and news editor of Housing, Management & Maintenance discusses the recent moves by the Church of England to unlock its land for housing developments.
HEATING, VENTILATION & SERVICES TAKING A FAR SIGHTED VIEW Nick Gander and Rod Davies of Energy Carbon discuss why they believe the Government is missing a trick with its Future Homes Standard, namely to promote the benefits of ‘far infrared’ radiation.
BUILDING FABRIC TAKE IT TO THE BRIDGE Simon Hill of Schöck explains the complexities around balcony design detailing to avoid thermal bridges, and why it must incorporate efficient thermal insulation.
PRODUCTS:
Appointments & News .......................................22-28 Building Fabric ......................................................28-37 Finance & Insurance............................................38-44 Groundworks.........................................................39-43 Heating, Ventilation & Services.......................40-50 Insulation ................................................................39-41
Interiors ...................................................................48-57 Landscaping & External Works........................57-61 Plant & Workwear.................................................57 Structural Elements.............................................61-66
Classified & Directory ..............................................67
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INTERIORS KITCHENS FOR A NEW ERA Tim Spann of Keller Kitchens takes a look at how kitchen designs might change in the wake of the pandemic.
LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS WHY CHOOSE COMPOSITE DECKING? Felicity Hodgkinson of Ecodek explores the benefits Wood polymer composite decking can offer to developers and home buyers alike.
STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS THE VERSATILITY OF TIMBER Scott McAndrew of ITW discusses why timber is not only sustainable, but can also offer flexibility as well as crucial fire safety.
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