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Energy Performance Certificates and Home Information Packs - Green Findings

Average four bedroom homes are getting an 'E' energy rating, according to a survey from the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Home Information Packs (HIPs). New information six weeks after th...

12 Sep 2007

Construction Workers 'Don't Take The Risk Warns HSE'

"Nearly 1 in 3 construction refurbishment sites inspected put the lives of workers at risk", Stephen Williams, HSE Head of Construction said today. This startling figure comes after The Health and Safety Executive (H...

12 Sep 2007

Social Housing Landlords Receive New Guidance on Tackling Nuisance Neighbours

Social housing landlords today received new guidance to help them measure their success in tackling anti-social behaviour. A toolkit, developed by HouseMark and the Social Landlords' Crime and Nuisance Group (SLCNG) for ...

12 Sep 2007

Residential Gate Installers and Suppliers Turn to DHF to Ensure they Keep to the Safety Rules

Manufacturers and installers of powered residential gates are turning to the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) for help in keeping on the right side of the law. The DHF has formed a specialist division - the Reside...

12 Sep 2007

Themes for 2008-10 IGP Programme are Announced

The themes for the 2008-10 Innovation and Good Practice (IGP) programme are announced today. Aimed to tackle diverse and complicated issues such as climate change and community cohesion, the IGP will fund new thinking in...

12 Sep 2007

Three of the Most Energy Efficient Contemporary Houses Available in the Scottish Highlands

Leading property consultants, CKD Galbraith, have been instructed to handle the sale of three of the most energy efficient contemporary houses available at Relugas in the Scottish Highlands. Registered Super ‘E...

12 Sep 2007

Boost for Health and Safety on Farms

A farmer nearly fell through a roof this week while demonstrating the dangers of working at height. The staged reconstruction was one of six scenarios shown to farmers at a safety workshop designed specifically for w...

12 Sep 2007

Completion of its Third Historic Greenhouse Design Project Announced by Solar Innovations

Solar Innovations, a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial greenhouses, conservatories, sunrooms, folding glass walls and more, is proud to announce the completion of its third historic greenhouse design proj...

12 Sep 2007

First Completely Eco-Friendly Center Introduced by New Child Care Concept

After more than a year of research and planning, this week FIO360 (pronounced fee-oh) announces plans to open its first totally eco-friendly child care center in Atlanta by February 2008. The announcement comes amid a fl...

12 Sep 2007

Entries for the Housing Corporations's 2008 Gold Award Competition

Entries to the Housing Corporation’s prestigious Gold Award for Excellence 2008 are invited from today when the exciting competition opens for its latest round. Now in its third year, the popular competition for hous...

11 Sep 2007

NHS Trust Hospitals Warned by HSE that they have a Duty to Ensure the Safety of Patients from Falls from Windows

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has reminded NHS Trust hospitals of their responsibility to ensure the health and safety of patients especially from the dangers of falling from windows. The warning comes after t...

11 Sep 2007

Careful Introduction Needed for Biopolymers Says WRAP

New ‘green’ biopolymer plastics need to be introduced with care if potential environmental benefits are to be maximised, WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) consumer research has shown. The research has fou...

11 Sep 2007

Calls for Action on Economy Issued by Home Builders

Brian Catalde, president of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), issued the following statement today from the association’s Fall Board of Directors meeting in Seattle. The statement follows the release of A...

11 Sep 2007

Martinson-Nicholls New Speed Heat and Electric Danfoss Heating Systems

Martinson-Nicholls new Speed Heat and Electric Danfoss Heated Floor Systems are designed to go under carpet or floor matting to warm floors and dry tracked-in moisture. Using only 12 watts per square foot, the heated flo...

11 Sep 2007

ReliableRemodeler Announces Their Latest Survey Results

Continuing with a series of surveys researching homeowner attitudes towards green building practices, ReliableRemodeler.com announces their latest survey results. While homeowners claim that green building is becoming mo...

11 Sep 2007