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30 January 2014
First European edition of the classic ‘Building Construction Illustrated’ guide
European Building Construction Illustrated By Francis DK Ching & Mark Mulville, Published by Wiley, January 2014, £34.99 Paperback, ISBN: 9781119953173 For nearly four decades, the US publication Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. This new European edition provides an overview of the mainstream construction methods used in Europe.[…]
29 January 2014
Green Deal scheme is dividing opinion in window glazing industry
The number of window installations carried out included one taking place using Green Deal finance up to December 2013, and a total of 24 double glazing measures installed with Cashback in England and Wales. The GGF is continuing its campaign to Cut the VAT on energy efficient windows and home improvements, repair and maintenance work.
29 January 2014
Brickwork construction publication launched by the BDA
The mortar chapter explores recommended strengths and specification of movement joints, in addition to construction methodologies with illustrated diagrams showing correct and incorrect application methods and technical guidance. Freestanding and retaining walls are covered, with advice on which bricks to select for erecting stacks, such as frost resistant F2 and S2 or engineering bricks, and[…]
28 January 2014
70% rise in contracts how to make the most of growth in 2014
Howard Chapman, Buildingtalk Editor, writes Balfour Beatty offer advice on how to make the most of a year now promising growth and opportunity. The exhibition season kicks off next month with Build It LIVE: UK offering products, seminars and advice on building or renovating individual homes. Ken Livingstone and Kevin McCloud will be speaking at[…]
28 January 2014
Ford Transit Custom 270 van given away for Toolstation’s birthday
Dave said, I can’t believe 2014 has started off with such an exciting prize from Toolstation. I’ve never won anything before so it is like a dream come true to have a brand new van which I can use for both work and home projects and with some great features, I can’t wait to start[…]
