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The latest building industry news

21 October 2014

Affordable homes constructed as part of andpound;900,000 contract

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Secured by Design scheme allows for easy access for disabled people The properties, which will be managed by local housing association, Aspire Housing, are situated on the site of a former public house which had been demolished after being deemed derelict and unsafe for further use. Designed by architect, Ellis Hillman, each house adheres to[…]

  • 21 October 2014

20 October 2014

Complying with ESOS breakfast forum taking place in Stoke

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Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme mandatory for organisations The government announced its plans for ESOS earlier this year, which is mandatory for organisations across the UK that meet the qualification criteria. The forum will provide information on the details of the scheme, with presentations given by Jo Scully, ESOS Project Manager at the Environment Agency, Michael[…]

  • 20 October 2014

20 October 2014

Resource-efficient construction: How to save energy onsite

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As the energy consumption varies entirely from build to build, it is sometimes difficult to constitute how construction sites can use energy efficiently. While suppliers have been working hard to ensure more carbon-free materials can be utilised – for example cement manufacturer Novacem has been working on a new form of cement that takes in[…]

  • 20 October 2014

09 October 2014

Construction output is 26% below pre-recession figures

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A new report from construction procurement company, Scape, has revealed that construction output is 26% below where it should be following the recession and 3% below pre-recession levels in Q3 this year. Slow public sector growth despite progress Analysis of ONS and Scape data highlighted a lack of growth in the private sector, with output[…]

  • 09 October 2014

08 October 2014

Corporate Social Responsibility Review updated for customers

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The CSR Review examines issues facing the industry at present and reviews how Saint-Gobain aims to tackle these challenges and provide skills and training in the future. The introduction of an advisory panel, comprising customers, NGOs, charities and sustainability experts, as well as figures from WWF, Shelter and Balfour Beatty offering advice and guidance, has[…]

  • 08 October 2014

06 October 2014

Will offshore wind be the key to UK self-sustaining energy?

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Does Offshore Wind Power Work? Howard Chapman| Managing Editor, Buildingtalk UK is the world leader in offshore wind, with more capacity in operation than the rest of the world combined Offshore wind provides thousands of employment opportunities across the country UK has enough wind to power the whole country 3 times over Offshire Wind Works[…]

  • 06 October 2014

01 October 2014

Energy and Climate Change team deliver demonstrations at new academy

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Members of DECC observed demonstrations and installations of internal and external wall insulation, including systems from British Gypsum, Celotex, Isover and Weber. The Saint-Gobain Technical Academies are designed to address the skills shortage within the construction industry and improve the existing housing stock by providing technical training and providing advice on building solutions. Tutors work[…]

  • 01 October 2014

01 October 2014

Energy & Climate Change team deliver demonstrations at new academy

Posted on by KoruEditor

Members of DECC observed demonstrations and installations of internal and external wall insulation, including systems from British Gypsum, Celotex, Isover and Weber. The Saint-Gobain Technical Academies are designed to address the skills shortage within the construction industry and improve the existing housing stock by providing technical training and providing advice on building solutions. Tutors work[…]

  • 01 October 2014

29 September 2014

Buildingtalk supports BOUNCE BACK charity to help ex-offenders into work

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BOUNCE BACK runs training courses for offenders in custody in HMP Brixton and other partner prisons, developing skills and qualifications in painting andamp; decorating in preparation for employment on release. BOUNCE BACK provides ex-offenders continued training plus work experience and employment opportunities in its own painting andamp; decorating Social Enterprise, offering a vital first step[…]

  • 29 September 2014

26 September 2014

Warnings about deafness & tinnitus caused by excessive noise on building sites

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Use the link above to access the complete Johnson Law infographic on Industrial Deafness and Tinnitus David Johnson from Johnson Law “If a job consistently exposes employees to noise levels of 80dB or more, then they are at risk of developing industrial deafness or tinnitus”. Although call centres, night clubs, bars and factories are among[…]

  • 26 September 2014