New terms, (design and construction of student accommodation)

Article Abstract:

Design and build contractors are expecitng to profit from the increase in higher education students expected during the 1990s. The anticipated 400,000 new students will require five billion pounds worth of accommodation at universities and colleges. Contractors are offering set price design and build contracts to universities. The accommodation has to have a low unit price but costs of use are often more important to the client than capital cost.

Universities and colleges, Design and construction, Buildings and facilities, Student housing

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Laboratory assistance

Article Abstract:

Taywood Engineering is a research and testing company specialising in projects for the construction industry. It is adept at obtaining European Community funding for research and undertakes four or five European funded projects annually. Taywood has studied the long-term stability of burried cincrete and has developed a mouldable, lightweight imitation stone. The stone is suitable for internal use and has an indefinite lifespan.

Research, Construction industry, Taywood Engineering Ltd.

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Raising the roofs

Article Abstract:

The new Labour party intends to base housing as the basis for economic revival. Labour's housing and construction spokesman, Nick Raynsford, is interested in expanding the social housing programme, stimulating the private housing market, and helping the private rented sector. A housing programme needs roughly 100,000 new homes annually, according to most experts.

Residential Buildings, Residential Building Construction, Housing Programs, Administration of Housing Programs, Residential construction, Housing, Social policy, Labour Party (United Kingdom), Housing policy, Raynsford, Nick

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