In from the cold
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Lightweight cold-formed steel could be the housing material of the future. It is currently used in the UK for purlins and rails, metal decking, wall partitions and cladding support systems. Only a a handful of houses in the UK are built using cold-formed steel. Its advantages: are a high strength-to-weight ratio, which makes it capable of providing long spans; it does not rot when galvanised; it has a life expectancy of up to 1,000 years; it can be prefabricated into panels and quickly erected, saving time by up to 20%; and it is cheaper.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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Just the job
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Hints on interview techniques for building industry graduates are presented. Candidates are advised to take care with the initial application form and be smartly dressed for the job interview, which should be approached with enthusiasm and a basic knowledge of the company and its specialities. Employers interviewing graduates are primarily seeking people with the potential to make future managers.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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Ticking away
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Most housing associations, given until 2004 to meet a list of criteria requiring compliance with the law, are frustrated with the Housing Corporation that allocates funds. Often described as too bureaucratic and too expensive, the Housing Corporation is attempting to make compliance easier for registered social landlords.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 2001
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