Re-roofing tips, consumer law changes, plus latest Election poll

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UK Election chaos, getting re-roofing right, consumer law changes + new products and projects

The latest construction industry opinion survey conducted by UK Construction Week shows that though the Tories are top, a big majority say the needs of the construction industry have been ignored by the key political parties.

We also offer a round-up of General Election promises and how they could affect construction contractors.

But just as construction business start-ups begin to outstrip closures for the first time in 4 years, many now fear that post-Election chaos and compromises will jeopardise this progress.

What do you think? Do Email me your comments and I will include them in our Buildingtalk Election Blog that begins next week.

Feature articles

• tips on safe and legal domestic re-roofing
• how condensation andamp; mould can be avoided in different design situations
• how the biggest shake up of consumer law for a generation will affect the glass andamp; glazing industry and building products

Video of the Week

• final video from Pilkington in their interesting series on how float glass is made.

Product News

• glazing frame for rooflights and canopies with pitches as low as 5¡
• fabric ductwork system that saves HVAC costs
• new fasteners for Mandamp;E contractors.

Project Stories

• thermal break benefits for PFI projects
• special rooflight solution for motorway services
• access for all via wheelchair platform lift at Yorks railway museum

Update on Construction Industry Events

UK Construction Week

6-8 October at NEC Birmingham

• Plant andamp; Machinery Live will showcase the latest lifting, handling, demolition and earth moving products on the market at UK Construction Week
• HVAC 2015 will showcase whats new for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning sector at UK Construction Week

Vision London

2 – 3 June at Olympia

• Technology Talks offered alongside the Vision London exhibition, is a free-to-attend seminar focusing on the use of technology across the Built Environment.

Top Tweets

• MTW Research says timber frame construction will grow by 3% in 2015
• General election is making planning permission for new sites harder, which is holding back housebuilding
• New South Quay Plaza in London will be UKs tallest residential tower at 68 storey 722ft (220m)
• New guidance on safety nets used to catch people falling off structures under construction
• Can Tories increase supply of affordable housing? Will Maggies magic dust work?

And finally.

The building industry Must help stop slaughter of cyclists under HGVs says a report in last nights Evening Standard.

Retweet here to support UK Contractors Group, New London Architecture, and others who highlight action that can save lives now.