• 22 January 2014

  • 22 January 2014

21 January 2014

Land banks help in house build boom + new video promo service

Howard Chapman, Buildingtalk Editor, writes… UK house sales are at their highest for 6 years, according to RICs, and new house building also booming, with Bovis Homes reporting a 77% growth, and Barratt house sales and profits are up.  However, some politicians say ‘hoarding’ via land banks is holding back building. But major house builders[…]

  • 21 January 2014

  • 21 January 2014

  • 21 January 2014

  • 21 January 2014

  • 21 January 2014

21 January 2014

Timber strength grading courses launched for industry employees

The dates for the softwood training and refresher courses are as follows:• 3rd to 7th February• 28th April to 2nd May• 6th to 7th February• 1st to 2nd May The additional Hardwood VSG training course dates are as follows:• 16th to 18th July• 26th to 28th November For more details, visit www/bmtrada.com/technical/training or to book a place, phone 01494 569725 or[…]

  • 21 January 2014

  • 21 January 2014

21 January 2014

Low energy and Passivhaus windows and doors showcasing at Ecobuild

Amongst the range is Fix-O-Round technology from Internorm, made to offer a continuous connection for the glazing with the window frame, whilst providing improved stability, thermal insulation, soundproofing, burglary protection and a greater lifespan.  SOLAR glass, a specialist thermal coating used for triple glazed windows will be displayed, designed for maximising the amount of potential[…]

  • 21 January 2014