Flood resilient new towns, Ecobuild previews + Teapot House for sale
We are expecting recriminations to rise as flood waters recede. However, what we really need is positive solutions to increasingly challenging weather patterns. Ed Milliband announced Labour plans for flood resilient new towns and garden cities around London. Let us know your ideas or if you have a new product that will make a difference.
I was at the Saint-Gobain Innovation Centre in London last week for the latest briefing about Ecobuild 2014 which is on 3-4th March at ExCel in London. Launched a decade ago, Ecobuild brings the industry together to see the latest products that are helping create a sustainable built environment. It is also an opportunity to network and hear from industry experts, ministers and VIPs. Here is a link to more details.
Buildingtalk has already previewed a number of products at Ecobuild including a new UK hybrid solar panel; thermally efficient windows; energy efficient boilers; and automatic air vent systems. If you are exhibiting at the show and have something new do send us the details via [email protected]
Housebuilding continues to boost the UK construction output with private sector housebuilding up 5% in Dec, up 21.6% from year earlier. However, if want a real bargain, check out the photo of the Teapot House that is up for sale for just £10,000.
The MCRMA, the industry association dedicated to the metal cladding and roofing sector, is to hold a members’ technical conference in September.
Posted in Aluminium Products, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Cladding, Curtain Walling, Exhibitions and Conferences, Facades, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Roofs, Seminars, Steel and Structural Frames, WallsExperienced ventilation expert Tom Hemming has been appointed by Vortice as National Sales Manager for Electrical Wholesale and Merchants.
Posted in Air Conditioning, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Facility Management & Building Services, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Recruitment, Retrofit & RenovationSWA member Govette Windows has been manufacturing steel windows, doors (and more) from its factory for almost 30 years.
Posted in Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Doors, Glass, Glazing, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Steel and Structural Frames, WindowsRoof Maker, the manufacturer of world-class rooflights, has given hard to reach spaces a lease of life following the launch of a new electric-powered rooflight.
Posted in Aluminium Products, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Building Systems, Glass, Glazing, Innovations & New Products, Lighting, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Roofs, Windows