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Code for Sustainable Homes

On 13 December 2006, the Code for Sustainable Homes - a new national standard for sustainable design and construction of new homes was launched. By integrating elements of this voluntary Code into new homes and obtai...

15 Dec 2006

Eco Warning Challenge to Housing Sector

Places for People, a leading UK eco-developer, has warned that new government guidelines to improve the environmental performance of new-build homes must be applied to all existing housing if the industry is to tackle th...

15 Dec 2006

CERAM Throws Light On Building Access Regs

Experts at CERAM are able to throw light on new building regulations concerned with access to buildings. One of the many building regulations that architects and specifiers need to comply with is Part M, which is par...

15 Dec 2006

Baggeridge Acquisition by Wienerberger Referred to UK Competition Comission

The Boards of Wienerberger AG and Baggeridge Brick PLC have noted the announcement by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) that it intends to refer the proposed acquisition of Baggeridge by Wienerberger to the UK Competition...

14 Dec 2006

Lafarge Announces Plan to Sell Roofing Activity to PAI Partners

The Board of Directors of Lafarge, which met on 3 December 2006, considered that the offer of PAI partners for the Roofing activity is the best solution for the group, its shareholders, for the industrial future and the ...

14 Dec 2006

RIBA Welcomes Final Version of the Code for Sustainable Homes

The RIBA has welcomed the final version of the Code for Sustainable Homes, which was published by the Department for Communities and Local Government this morning. Responding to the publication of the Code, RIBA...

14 Dec 2006

Communities Benefit When They Build With Brick

A university study finds that adoption of masonry ordinances, which are local zoning requirements that specify a certain percentage of clay brick and masonry as the primary exterior building material, increase the value ...

14 Dec 2006

Yorkshire Leads The Way In Building A Sustainable Future

Yorkshire Forward has become the first Regional Development Agency (RDA) to adopt a target for the use of recycled materials in construction projects. The initiative launched by the RDA in conjunction with Recycling ...

14 Dec 2006

Newly Updated Plans for Weardale's Eco-Friendly Community Receive's Stamp of Approval

Newly updated plans for a proposed Renewable Energy Village in Weardale, County Durham, have been endorsed by the Weardale Task Force. The regeneration project is expected to create at least 350 jobs at the former Lafarg...

14 Dec 2006

RIBA has Forged a Partnership with the Academy for Sustainable Communities

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has forged a partnership with the Academy for Sustainable Communities (ASC) to raise awareness of the sustainable communities agenda. The RIBA has signed up to a Joint Com...

13 Dec 2006

UK Plans To Provide Affordable New Homes For First Time Buyers

First time buyers who are struggling to get a foot on the property ladder received good news today (Tuesday 12 December) as the Government agency leading the rejuvenation of communities across England announced the next ...

13 Dec 2006

Exporting Excellence Awarded To BuildDirect

BuildDirect has been named as one of the winners of the prestigious British Columbia Export Awards. The company was recognized as one of the top 24 exporters in B.C. and the top exporter in the Professional and Services ...

13 Dec 2006

This Season's Top 5 Decorative Concrete Services Revealed

With today's decorative concrete options it's no wonder that concrete has evolved in such a tremendous way. Custom colors, unique textures and exquisite patterns have transformed yesterday's plain, gray concr...

13 Dec 2006

Chiller Optimise Paired With Plastic Cooling Tower

With maintenance and energy costs going through the roof, building owners and operators are taking a long-term perspective on HVAC cost of ownership. This, in turn, has caused HVAC system OEMs and distributors to take a ...

13 Dec 2006

Canal Freight Revival Offered by New London Wharf

British Waterways, Transport for London and Powerday plc are urging west London businesses to consider transporting waste by barge on the Grand Union Canal. The move follows the completion of a new wharf at Old Oak Sidin...

13 Dec 2006