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Stannah has published a new white paper on specifying passenger lifts and is offering those who download it an opportunity to get their hands on a new iPad Mini. Meanwhile, Schal is offering useful details for building managers on Display Energy Certificates, including how to avoid financial penalties.
Our latest project stories include the elephant in the room, standing on Northcot Bricks at the new Serpentine Gallery, as well as gold standard cables from Prysmian installed at the new Leeds arena. Check out all the latest industry news summaries below and follow the links for more useful downloads, or watch the Video of the Week from Armourcoat on polished plaster and surface finishes.
Some interesting news via the new Buildingtalk home page Twitter feed includes a CIOB survey saying corruption is rife in the construction industry; IKEA selling cut-price solar panels from China because high prices are preventing UK take-up; and Boris Johnson saying fracking is the answer to the UK trade deficit. We’d love to hear what you think – though please, keep it clean!
We have more good news too, with the UK construction output expanding for a 5th month in September, plus homebuilding is now showing the strongest growth for a decade.
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales in November were down -4.6% compared to the same month in 2023.
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AWMS have worked closely with contractors and installers on a pivotal new placemaking project, to supply a bespoke package of Wade Linear Drainage channels at London’s next up-and-coming affordable neighbourhood.
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Velstone has announced a Regional Partnership with Watford Football Club – the leading solid surface manufacturer and supplier has become the latest addition to the Championship club’s prestigious Regional Partner Programme.
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From bold façades to the smallest hardware details, the choice of metal and its finishes plays a vital role in defining a building’s identity. Strand has more…
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