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11 December 2008

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  Design opportunities through CDM

  Just over a year ago, the updated and revised CDM Regulations came into force. The aim of the change was to provide more clarification and detail, leaving less room for debate. In this NBS Learning Channels programme, we look at whether they’ve been a success and following on from that how designers can use the regulations as a springboard to achieve better, more innovative and safer designs. read more on Design Opportunities through CDM ...

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  2008 changes to the Scottish Technical Handbooks

  Although quoted as “minor changes and corrections”, there are some areas worth looking into further in the revised edition of the Technical Handbooks. These are not just spelling corrections and format changes, some do indeed change the technical content of the guidance. read more on '2008 changes to the Scottish Technical Handbooks' ...

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  Eco-minimalism: value for money ways of making buildings energy efficient

  In this exclusive extract from Eco-minimalism: the Antidote to Eco-Bling by Howard Liddell, we introduce a few basic ways to build in energy efficiency. read more on 'Eco-minimalism: value for money ways of making buildings energy efficient' ...

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  The mail must get through

  The mail must go through a lot before it actually gets through – first the postal sorting system, then the postal route, and finally the letter box! Fortunately there are Standards to help all this happen without a hitch. We have a look at the application of Standards to an important aspect of daily life. read more on 'Nanotechnology in construction' ...

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  Classic case law: teaching tort

  This article delves into a few classic construction-related legal cases. Many of these cases involve negligence - intentional or accidental - and thus come under the law of tort. In this exclusive extract from NBS Shortcuts, we introduce the concept of duty of care. read more on 'Classic Case Law: Teaching tort' ...

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  Cements - standards, third party certification, and chromium (VI)

  Cements in the UK aren’t as complex as they could be, but they are a lot more sophisticated than they used to be. We look at these highly engineered products. read more on 'Cements - standards, third party certification, and chromium (VI)' ...

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  Underfloor heating: the cover up

  As underfloor heating grows in popularity, more and more people are finding that installing finishes over this form of heating is not quite the problem they thought it would be. Indeed, with a little careful consideration and the right advice, most conventional finishes can be utilized. read more on 'Underfloor heating: the cover up' ...