Personal view
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Architects at the Chetwood Associates architectural practice in England like to specify wood for windows and cladding in preference to polyvinyl chloride (PVC). They dislike using PVC products unless restricted by costs because they like the look, feel and cost of wood. The practice has a policy of pursuing environmentally-friendly design solutions wherever possible. Some architects were not aware of the material diversity between UPVC, PVC-u, MuPVC and modified PVC-u when asked.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1997
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Aggregates Advisory Service now operating
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The UK Department of the Environment's Aggregate Advisory Service (AAS) began a twelve-month trial operation on Jan. 2, 1997. Its purpose is to promote improved aggregate production processes whilst adopting efficient recycling methods to reduce waste. The AAS will compile industry guides, literature lists and other pamphlets. It intends to communicate its findings on aggregate usage to all interested parties.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1997
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1999 architects' fees survey
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A survey by Mirza and Nacey Research shows that architects' fees average around 55 pounds sterling an hour, similar to a television producer or a physiotherapist. The survey of more than 300 practices reveals that the total fee income for the profession amounted to 1.7 billion pounds sterling in 1999, up 30% from 1.2 billion pounds sterling in 1998.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1999
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