Howard Chapman, Buildingtalk Editor, writes
We begin with the Buildingtalk review of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement. This includes links to full reports from Glenigan, FMB and the GGF plus useful comments from right across the industry. Turner & Townsend quipped that after several years of flirting’ the Chancellor has at last fallen in love with fracking and is showering shale drillers with tax breaks. But I’m sure Jamie Oliver would have approved of the extra £150m going into school kitchens.
We also have a report from Dr Paul Toyne, Director of Sustainability at Balfour Beatty on the Government’s Infrastructure Carbon Review of planned reduction by 24m tonnes.
Some excellent case studies this week check-out the links for the full stories and brochure downloads. New products include a new eco-alternative to MDF, MFC, and laminate boards; and a new windows and doors app for contractors and installers.
Other industry news: Berkeley are now building more houses than before the recession; JCB are creating 2,500 jobs with a £150m expansion; and timber frame is set to boost the house building market next year.
And finally, it’s good to see everyone is working hard to make Christmas a good one. Kidde are making make sure Santa is safe when he visits your home; and in response to poor customer service 2,000 years ago, Travelodge are offering any Mary and Joseph a free hotel room this Christmas.
TOP 10 STORIES
Buildingtalk round-up of industry reaction to UK Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Industry response to Government plans to reduce carbon in infrastructure
Janisol Arte Renovation Window by Schueco exhibiting in 2014
Local builders database launched with over 20,000 contacts
Fast Track Interior product brochure launched by SAS International
New waterproof Sealwise replacement for MDF, MFC, laminate boards and plasterboard
HDPE pipework used in construction of rainwater harvesting system
Geogrid specification complicated by two test methods
Pipe protection systems designed for preventing burst pipes
New HomeFrame windows and doors visualisation app for contractors and installers
LATEST STORIES AND CASE STUDIES
Bauder Total Roofing System and SOLfixx Plus used on Welsh Abbey site
Maxwood’s washroom products chosen for contemporary London apartments
Housing Association benefits from Kidde CO alarm 10 year replacement cycle
REHAU Passivhaus GENEO Windows chosen for residential development
Coloured Stainless Steel Sheet available from Blackburn Metals
Gas consumption reduced by more than two thirds at Knauf offices
Northcot wins award for Best use of Brick at 2013 Build it Awards
Kährs dual certified FSC-Fairtrade wood floor shortlisted for award
MMA Rapid Cure Flexible System chosen for healing cracks at car park
Prefabricated single ply roofing system designed to increase profits
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