News: June 2010
24/06/2010
Average productivity per employee improved during recession
Construction industry productivity improved during recession according to Glenigan survey.
24/06/2010
Construction skills in recession
CIOB survey results show industry is suffering from skills shortage.
24/06/2010
Minister announces full review of waste policy at Futuresource 2010
New secretary of state for the environment Caroline Spelman chooses the event to give her first keynote address to the industry.
24/06/2010
The cuts we really should be talking about, says CAT report
New report says Britain could cut greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2030, creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs and regaining energy security.
24/06/2010
Powerminster Gleeson Services achieves RoSPA award
Powerminster Gleeson Services celebrates winning the prestigious President’s Medal.
24/06/2010
DHF crackdown on incorrect CE marking of locks
Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) action leads to withdrawal of CE certification of a Chinese lock that wrongly carried the CE mark.
15/06/2010
Emergency Budget must look beyond short-term fix
Construction Products Association urges Chancellor to focus future public spending on achieving cost-effective solutions and longer-term growth.
15/06/2010
Association launches guide to low-carbon domestic refurbishment
CPA’s publication tackles energy-efficient refurbishment of domestic buildings.
15/06/2010
WNDC launches pioneering manual for design codes
Detailed manual provides developers with clear guidelines.
15/06/2010
UK’s largest housing association streamlines procurement process
Wakefield and District Housing (WDH) is to implement a new e-procurement system.
15/06/2010
Gas Safety Trust sponsors safe installation category at awards
Carbon monoxide is subject of new category in National Home Improvement Council’s Annual Awards scheme 2010.
15/06/2010
Be prepared for new Part L
Tougher air tightness targets and more tests under new Part L, advises Chiltern Dynamics.
15/06/2010
Apollo acquires responsive maintenance company
The Apollo Group moves to offer integrated property services across the UK.
09/06/2010
New homes and community facilities take shape at Athletes' Village
The new homes and community facilities in the Athletes’ Village are taking shape two years after construction work began.
09/06/2010
CEMARS approved under CRC
Organisations participating in the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme now have more ways to showcase their commitment to cutting carbon emissions.
09/06/2010
Roaring success for Fire Safety seminar proves need for education
The reaction to its first seminar has proved the need for further regional sessions, says the Passive Fire Protection Federation (PFPF).
09/06/2010
Cautious welcome for government approach to training
SummitSkills chief, Keith Marshall, offers a cautious welcome to the coalition government’s approach to technology training.
09/06/2010
New standards to help manage flood risk
Lantra Sector Skills Council develops new National Occupation Standards in flood risk management.
09/06/2010
Kingspan sets benchmark for design
Benchmark is the new architectural business launched by Kingspan.
09/06/2010
LCBP closure causes concern
Dimplex warns that the closure of the LCBP could mean that renewables targets are not met.
03/06/2010
Economy top of Cameron’s agenda
David Cameron delivers his first major speech as Prime Minister addressing the first priority of his government – transforming the economy.
03/06/2010
Home building levels increase UK-wide
New home registration levels are on the rise across the whole of the UK, according to NHBC.
03/06/2010
BEAMA voices concerns over LCBP closure
In wake of LCBP closure, clear statement is needed on the RHI, says BEAMA.
03/06/2010
Lend Lease to support Transformation Trust
Property company becomes the Trust’s latest founding partner.
03/06/2010
Industry urges coherent approach from government
Baxi Group convenes post-Election debate to unite industry in demands for future energy and housing policy.
03/06/2010
Renewable energy partnership Vent Axia and Daikin sign supply agreement
Vent-Axia and Daikin UK have established a supply agreement to deliver renewable energy heat pump systems.
03/06/2010
Award-winning service
BG Controls awarded ‘Best Service & Maintenance Provider’ at Building Controls Industry Awards 2010.
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