Bob the Builder
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The image of the UK construction industry will receive a much needed boost during April 1999 when a new children's television series is launched called Bob the Builder. The main character is a builder called Bob who loves his job and is willing to save wildlife and the environment in the process of his everyday work. The television series is the work of HIT Entertainment, which expects Bob the Builder to be a big hit with children under the age of 5, with lots of merchandising possibilities.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1999
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Surviving a stumping chance
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The Edgbaston area of Birmingham, England, houses many of the city's construction industry companies and is represented in parliament by Conservative MP Dame Jill Knight, who is retiring at the next election. Many among Edgbaston's construction community are undecided about their political affiliations, with the majority believing that little separates the two main parties. Generally, white-collar professionals support the Conservatives while site workers have Labour tendencies.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1997
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Street wise: a light, tented internal street at the heart of Dearne Valley college helps create a relaxed learning environment
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The new Dearne Valley college in South Yorkshire takes advantage of the natural slope of the site, comprising parallel blocks linked by a central street, allowing for future expansion. The central street has glazed walls and acts as an informal circulation area. It uses natural materials, including stone paving and exposed yellow brick. The teflon coated tensile roof is stretched over a structure of expressed steel.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1996
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