14 January 2014

Get cracking with fracking, latest job vacancies, plus build a home for The Simpsons

Howard Chapman, Buildingtalk Editor, writes… Get cracking with fracking is the message from the UK Prime Minister this week as an energy supply crisis looms.  After years of dithering, including by Ed Miliband when he was Energy Minister, we are facing the prospect of power shortages. So tax incentives to councils are part of a[…]

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13 January 2014

Resort bathroom collection to be launched at KBB 2014 includes new Hygiene+

The company will also be showcasing recent additions at the event, such as freestanding and built in baths, pale wood and white gloss cabinets, low pressure taps, mixers and bath fillers, illuminated mirrors, shower enclosures and porcelain tiles and slabs. Meet RAK at KBB Birmingham 2014, 2nd – 5th March, on Stand E80

  • 13 January 2014

13 January 2014

Changing Places Toilet desirable under Building Regulations Document M

The electrical services require appropriate protection, in line with current regulations, to power the hoist, height-adjustable equipment, a shower and hand drier Research shows that even today, too many buildings are difficult to access for adults with impairments – 54% of shops, 34% of hospitals, 23% of bars and restaurants – and 17% of people[…]

  • 13 January 2014

13 January 2014

Construction companies lose revenue through corruption and fraud

The risk analysis agency Kroll recently revealed that 70% of companies worldwide were the victims of lost revenue caused by fraud. With the research conducted in the summer of 2013, the figures show an up-to-date snapshot of where the business world is at the moment as regards fraud and corruption.  Analysis agency Kroll revealed that[…]

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  • 13 January 2014