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24 June 2015

Events feedback, security myths and construction culture shift

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BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter and subscribe the Buildingtalk newsletter Whats new in building – read the latest Buildingtalk Newsletter The latest round-up of industry news begins with a report from Brixton prison about an exciting project to help reduce crime and provide one solution to the acute construction[…]

24 June 2015

Knauf is ‘supplier of choice’ at Green Deal and ECO Awards

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Steve Duke, Sales Director – Refurbishment & Contracting at Knauf Insulation, commented: ñWinning this award is a real testament to all the hard work that is carried out by our teams across the company. We truly understand the importance of upholding strong relationships with our customers and as such we are constantly investing significant effort[…]

22 June 2015

New vans, dodgy wood, fast-track housing + win Ashes tickets

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BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter and subscribe the Buildingtalk newsletter Whats new in building – read the latest Buildingtalk Newsletter The latest round-up of industry news includes the dream of a modular-built Sky City, fast-track housing proposals, construction industry honours, and movable walls at the iconic Battersea Power Station[…]

22 June 2015

Stroma achieve double at National Green Deal and ECO Awards

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Stroma’s success marks the culmination of a dedicated investment and development programme in the past 12 months – encompassing software and scheme improvements, in addition to enhancing internal infrastructure and customer support systems. Data andamp; Software Category Stroma’s in-house development team is unique in the provision of software backed by the industry throughout the rest[…]

19 June 2015

NFRC revised edition of the Householder’s Guide to Flat Roofing

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Front cover of the latest version of the Householder’s Guide to Flat Roofing THE HOUSEHOLDER’S GUIDE TO FLAT ROOFING Working in conjunction with the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) and Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA), the National Federation of Roofing Contractors has published a revised edition of the Householder’s Guide to Flat Roofing. The[…]

19 June 2015

40 tradespeople help transform temporary housing service in Bristol

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Bristol Complex Needs facility Run and managed by Places for People Individual Support, the facility offers temporary support and housing for 22 single homeless men with a range of support needs. provide accommodation and social/psychological support as they make the transition towards independent living Places for People Property Maintenance, Novus Property Solutions and Keepmoat help[…]

19 June 2015

Berkeley Group lead record house builders earnings growth

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GUEST BLOG Fiona Cincotta, a senior market analyst at www.finspreads.com reviews house builders continued strong earnings performance following the Berkeley Group announcement of record results. Berkeley Group earnings growth Berkeley Group posted higher than expected earnings on Wednesday. It reported pre-tax profits of andpound;539.7 million for the year through to April, significantly higher than the[…]

18 June 2015

Safety checklist: essential safety equipment for construction sites

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Working on a construction site is one of the more dangerous lines of work, and hence, certain strict guidelines must be followed to protect construction workers from potential hazards. Safety Checklist Construction companies generally have to follow the rules and regulations put forward by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for[…]

18 June 2015

Flooring manufacturers sign up for Surface and Materials show

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Among the latest exhibitors is the Reclaimed Flooring Company of Clerkenwell, which will be highlighting its visually appealing ranges of vintage, antique and reclaimed floor coverings, developed for both period refurbishments and modern projects. The Surface and Materials show is part of UK Construction Week at the Birmingham NEC. Wooden flooring manufacturer and distributor Maxzara[…]