Flood resilient new towns, Ecobuild previews + Teapot House for sale
We are expecting recriminations to rise as flood waters recede. However, what we really need is positive solutions to increasingly challenging weather patterns. Ed Milliband announced Labour plans for flood resilient new towns and garden cities around London. Let us know your ideas or if you have a new product that will make a difference.
I was at the Saint-Gobain Innovation Centre in London last week for the latest briefing about Ecobuild 2014 which is on 3-4th March at ExCel in London. Launched a decade ago, Ecobuild brings the industry together to see the latest products that are helping create a sustainable built environment. It is also an opportunity to network and hear from industry experts, ministers and VIPs. Here is a link to more details.
Buildingtalk has already previewed a number of products at Ecobuild including a new UK hybrid solar panel; thermally efficient windows; energy efficient boilers; and automatic air vent systems. If you are exhibiting at the show and have something new do send us the details via news@buildingtalk.com
Housebuilding continues to boost the UK construction output with private sector housebuilding up 5% in Dec, up 21.6% from year earlier. However, if want a real bargain, check out the photo of the Teapot House that is up for sale for just £10,000.
TOP 10 STORIES
1] Ecobuild 2014 for all the latest in sustainable construction
2] Flood protection systems offer resilience to high pressures of water
3] Roofing membrane purifies harmful NOx particles and cuts air pollution
4] Audit checks crucial when taking on new subcontractors for projects
5] New legislation looming for visual alarm devices
6] Kitchen price comparison website owners become a sponsor of iKBBI
7] Big stadiums and open spaces need big remedies for effective waste management
8] Rapid Mat enables immediate tiling and reduced application time
9] Timber machine accurately measures large amounts of material
10] Polyethylene membrane designed for tile and natural stone applications
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Inside the Saint-Gobain Innovation Centre in London
LATEST PROJECTS AND OTHER STORIES
1] Photovoltaic and green roof systems supplied for school redevelopment
2] Window range installed as part of energy saving measures scheme
3] Paint and woodcare specifications made easy with Dulux Creator tool
4] Pivot roof windows with bespoke flashings supplied to Highland cabins
5] Wireless lock door system installed at German Olympic training centre
6] Guttering and Flushjoint Downpipe fitted at housing development
7] Linear shower system designed to offer water tight solution
8] Secondary glazing with high performance seals installed at offices
9] Roofing materials donated to Pilsdon for Fix that Hut campaign
10] BIM objects for Polar Vision frameless glazed partitioning
TWEETS OF THE WEEK
