11 September 2014

National House Building Council becomes Build Show exhibition partner

As a standard setting body and home warranty provider, NHBC currently protects over 1.6m homes across the UK with a market share of around 80%, helping to maintain and improve the quality of new builds for homebuyers. The organisation also works with registered builders to provide them with a reliable source of technical information and[…]

  • 11 September 2014

09 September 2014

RIBA Approved CPD seminar examines specification of modified screeds

The CPD will be presented at RIBA roadshows on 28th October in Crawley and 9th December in Milton Keynes, available to architects with a general knowledge of the subjects being covered. The CPD’s will be delivered by Ronacrete’s technical team who have extensive experience of the construction industry and the type of products and applications[…]

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18 August 2014

Vocational training for young people should begin in school according to Dr Blain

It is a sad indictment of the UK’s education system that it is not producing the right level of work-ready education/training for young people.  Pledges from Government ministers to restore vocational subjects to the national curriculum have all come to nothing. It could be argued that the best environment to learn and practice skills is a[…]

  • 18 August 2014

15 August 2014

National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) Annual Awards – open for entries

NHIC Annual Awards  Sponsors and Categories Bathroom Manufacturers Association – Home Improvement Journalist of the Year – To enter this category there will be a separate entry form added to the website soon. British Gas – Energy Efficiency in Local Communities Glass & Glazing Federation – Best Home Improvement Glazing Project National Federation of Roofing Contractors – Excellence in Roofing QANW –[…]

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