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Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk
Take a look at the full version of the latest weekly Buildingtalk Newsletter emailed to industry subscribers.
Our video of the week looks at why we should be visiting Ecobuild next month.
Plus a couple of exhibitors set out their stalls with a spotlight on LED quality and new BIM software for designers of timber frames.
News that building detached homes is up 24% and now higher than even during boom in 2007 so a reminder to self-builders and housing developers that it is a good time to visit the Homebuilding andamp; Renovating Show, also on in March.- and see the latest Black Millwork fenestration there too.
G-Smatt Glass for 2014 Seoul Lantern Festival
Interesting new products include biomass boilers;G-Smatt Glass LEDs built into insulating structures and in-roof PV – all of which generate income.
Plus the latest Admin App for field-based trades.
We also look at ways the industry can tackle the skills gap with new ideas on training opportunities plus BM Trada offer timber visual strength grading courses.
Construction is predicted to grow 5.3% in 2015 and 17.8% by 2018 but will the election hinder prospects? Also, what are the key policy priorities that could impact our industry? Let me have your comments and they will form part of a Buildingtalk feature that I will be emailing to our politicians.
Finally, if you have favourite building or landmark, send a photo and a comment to Saint-Gobain – and you could win a great prize!
10 year high for detached homes built – 24% up andamp; more than during boom in 2007
Construction to grow 5.3% in 2015 and 17.8% by 2018 but will the election hinder prospects?
Well done Building Lives skills Academy helping young people into construction
Building industry UK government 2015-2020 action – FMB key policy priorities
UK economy fastest growth since 2007 – up 2.6% in 2014 from 1.7% in 2013
Survey of 10k Trade professionals shows that white van man is a romantic
Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire is pleased to be exhibiting at the Specifi Mechanical Services events once again in 2025.
Posted in Air Conditioning, Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Exhibitions and Conferences, Facility Management & Building Services, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
A specialist carpentry sub-contractor covering housing sites across a large swathe of the Home Counties has come to value CaberDek from the West Fraser range for a variety of reasons: not least because the high quality panel product doesn’t destroy his operatives’ electric saws!
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Case Studies, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Roofs, Timber Buildings and Timber Products, Wooden products
Jane Elvins, Specification and Business Development Manager at GEZE UK, delves into the role of access control systems in enhancing building safety…
Posted in Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Doors, Facility Management & Building Services, Health & Safety, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Security and Fire Protection
It’s that time again – FIT Show is back! You could be forgiven for thinking there won’t be much new to see when FIT Show returns to the NEC from 29 April – 1 May. Wrong!
Posted in Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Exhibitions and Conferences, Information Technology, Innovations & New Products, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Seminars, Training