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Versatile, Environmentally Friendly Decking Material

Two Australian companies have developed outdoor decking materials with the attractive appearance of wood but with the simplicity and versatility of paving blocks. The products known as ModDeck and Easydeck are modular de...

2 Oct 2003

Hydro Polymers Tackling The Poor Environmental Image Of PVC

With Greenpeace working hard to increase public awareness of the dangers of PVC, Hydro Polymers, a UK PVC manufacturer, is moving to tackle the material’s environmental problems. Their moves include launching new p...

2 Oct 2003

Energy Efficiency Guide For House Builders

The latest guide from the Energy Saving Trust (EST) examines new housing energy efficiency specifications. The guide, Energy Efficiency in New Housing, is aimed at building professionals in England, Scotland and Wales. ...

1 Oct 2003

Home Building and Renovating Show

The national home building and renovating show is to be held at the NEC in Birmingham from the 4th to the 7th of March 2004. Exhibitor enquiries are welcome. It is the UK’s biggest self-build event with 300 exhi...

1 Oct 2003

First 1600 Homes To Be Built By Housing Partnership

Housing Partnership, the joint unit formed by the Housing Corporation and national regeneration agency, English Partnerships, has announced plans for the construction of 1600 affordable homes in some of England’s k...

30 Sep 2003

Institute Becomes Green Construction Benchmark

The Zuckerman Institute for Connective Environmental Research (ZICER) is a new environmental research institute located at the University of East Anglia (UEA). Located within UEA's School of Environmental Sciences, t...

30 Sep 2003

Sustainability in PFI Construction

The Construction Industry Environment Forum (CIEF) is will be holding a series of seminars to examine increasing sustainability in PFI (Private Finance Initiative) construction projects. The seminars will be held in E...

29 Sep 2003

New Panels Eliminate Secondary Steelwork

Kingspan Insulated Panels has added LongSpanTM to its range of insulated panels. Designed to increase build speed and quality while reducing life cycle costs, the new panels can span up to 8.2m in width without the need ...

29 Sep 2003

Portakabin Open Days and Free Seminars

Portakabin, Europe's leading provider of modular and portable buildings, is having an open day to coincide with the 15th anniversary celebrations of their presence in the North-East. The open days are being held at t...

26 Sep 2003

New Eye-Catching Sink From Reginox

Sink specialist, Reginox UK has added a new model to its RegiLux range of stainless steel sinks, the RL 204S. The simple but eye-catching sink is ideal for modern kitchens where stylish design at an affordable price i...

26 Sep 2003

New Code For Door Repairs and Maintenance

The latest Code of Practice issued by the Door and Shutter Manufacturers’ Association (DSMA) identifies best practice techniques for the repair and maintenance of industrial, commercial and fire resisting doors and...

25 Sep 2003

Sustainable Housing Report Writing Tool

Sustainability Works is a powerful online tool to help housing providers meet the challenge of environmental responsibility and sustainable development. The free site was developed in association with leading housing ...

25 Sep 2003

Sustainable Building Seminar and Fair

A 2-day seminar and fair is being held this weekend in Ireland at the ECOS centre in Ballymena. The event is supported by NIHE, NHBC, Department of Finance and Personnel Northern Ireland, The Federation of Housing Associ...

23 Sep 2003

Building Industry Wants Women

The Construction Industry Training Board has launched a campaign to promote the building industry to women. Known as “Women Building London”, the campaign is designed to encourage more women to join the Londo...

23 Sep 2003

Home Buyers Turning To The Web For Help

Although it is less than two years old www.new-homes.co.uk last month saw more than 10,000 new visitors and established itself as the UK’s leading website for new homes. The site features more than 80% of all ne...

23 Sep 2003