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DEFRA seems to have bottled out of introducing Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) compulsory legislation before the General Election see comments from Hydro International.
Here’s a link to an interesting ABC&D magazine article explaining why stormwater management is so important. However, with the NHBC reporting a 4% jump in new UK home registrations in April, no one wants to be accused of inhibiting this growth.
In another move to combat the national housing shortage, the Government is allowing developers to convert offices into homes without the need for planning permission. What else would help to build more home?
Events news includes details of a free one day training event for roofing contractors; and Buildingtalk will be at the FIT (Fabricators and Installer Trade Show) next week. Email me via news@buildingtalk.com if you are exhibiting and have something new that I shouldn’t miss.
And finally, some interesting UK statistics:
FIT Show, the UK’s leading event for the window, door, flat glass, hardware, and roofing industries, is excited to announce the launch of a brand new Marketplace feature at its upcoming 2025 event (Birmingham NEC, 29 April – 1 May).
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EJOT Colorfast fasteners have been used extensively in the construction of eight new high-specification warehousing and logistics buildings at the Urban 8 Logistics Park in King’s Norton, Birmingham.
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A detailed contract to restore an iconic Art Deco building in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter was carried out by Steel Window Association member, The Window Repair Company (Northwest) Limited.
Posted in Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Case Studies, Glass, Glazing, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Steel and Structural Frames, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency, Windows
Gilberts Blackpool is continuing to build on its reputation as a pioneer with the unveiling of ThermaAstute™ – the most extensive range of thermally sensitive diffusers in the market.
Posted in Air Conditioning, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Facility Management & Building Services, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Innovations & New Products, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency