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29 April 2015

Rainwater system manufacturer offers its support to merchant partner

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Alutec intends to honour its long-standing relationship with Huws Gray by supporting its birthday celebrations. Alutec supplies its aluminium rainwater systems to Huws Gray Charitable donations To mark its milestone anniversary, Huws Gray will donate a total of £25,000 to six children’s hospices located throughout its branch network. The merchant will continue to support the[…]

  • 29 April 2015

28 April 2015

PVC-U windows are key element for Glasgow renovation

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The 60 year old bakery has stood empty since 2012, and has been chosen by the civil engineering and ground works specialist as its new Glasgow headquarters. REHAU PVC-U windows are a key element of Deans Engineering’s new headquarters Perfect Glazing was chosen to assist with the refurbishment on the basis of recommendation and the[…]

  • 28 April 2015

28 April 2015

Hot-dip galvanizing specialist to construct new facility

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The hot-dip galvanizing specialist, which has been based in Saffron Walden since the mid-70s, currently employs 41 people and is scheduled to relocate early in 2016. The plant will be contructed with industry-leading technology and sustainable practices in mind, including integrated rainwater collection and storage systems. Business as usual The new facility is part of[…]

  • 28 April 2015

27 April 2015

CDM 2015: What are the changes and how might they affect you?

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Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 came into force earlier this month, bringing a series of changes to the way in which construction clients, consultants and contractors conduct health and safety procedures across the construction industry. Under the new legislation, clients both[…]

  • 27 April 2015

24 April 2015

Steadmans welcome new construction industry CDM Regulations

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Construction (Design and Management) Regulations Applying to all building and construction work, from concept to completion, the latest Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (known as the CDM Regulations) cover overseeing health, safety & welfare in the industry. The focus of new CDM Regulations is shifting to all building and construction work regardless of project size,.and[…]

  • 24 April 2015

21 April 2015

Vacuum insulation panel achieves BDA certification

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Kingspan’s OPTIM-R vacuum insulation panel has achieved BDA certification Products that have been granted a BDA Agrément are confirmed to be fit for purpose. The certification also ensures that the products under its umbrella are recognised by professional bodies, such as the LABC and the NHBC. The Kingspan OPTIM-R: BDA approved Before the certificate was[…]

  • 21 April 2015

21 April 2015

Gypsum fibreboards achieve Environmental Product Declaration

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Fermacell has achieved an EPD for its gypsum fibreboards What is an EPD? Independently verified, an Environmental Product Document (EPD) relays information about different products and their environmental impact. Around 450 EPDs are currently published, containing information on a variety of products from 150 different companies. They can be viewed in the international EPD system.[…]

  • 21 April 2015

21 April 2015

Re-roofing tips, consumer law changes, plus latest Election poll

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BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter Plus subscribe for free for the weekly online Buildingtalk newsletter Read this weeks complete Buildingtalk Newsletter Construction industry opinion survey UK Election chaos, getting re-roofing right, consumer law changes + new products and projects The latest construction industry opinion survey conducted by UK Construction[…]

  • 21 April 2015

20 April 2015

How will the General Election affect construction contractors?

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15% of the UK’s workforce now considered to be self-employed How will the General Election affect construction contractors? David Cameron, leader of the Conservatives, has repeatedly stated that his party are “the party of small businesses” and, unsurprisingly, all of the other major parties have been quick to declare their ongoing support to the growing[…]

  • 20 April 2015

20 April 2015

Impact on industry now Consumer Rights Act is implemented

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“Be Prepared” advises GGF New Consumer Rights Act introduces a range of new rights for consumers when it comes into force on 1 October 2015 including a 30-day time period to return faulty goods and replacement rights for faulty digital content. Consumer Rights Act granted Royal Assent and became law on 26 March 2015 Streamlines[…]

  • 20 April 2015