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Start with the news release Basement solution to shoe-box homes from Concrete Centre, which we summarised at the time by saying "Guy Thompson, head of architecture and sustainability at The Concrete Centre, believes the provision of basements would help counter RIBA criticism of 'shameful shoe-box homes'.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Eleven IronmongeryDirect staff achieve GAI passes from Ironmongery Direct: "The IronmongeryDirect team achieved various levels of accreditation from the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI).".
 
In September 2011, we covered the news from Jewson - take a look at New-look packaging for Jewson Own Brand which says: "New packaging, which features Jewson customer Shane Wood, has been developed to clearly convey the quality of the product inside.".
 
Take a look also at the news release from Cavity Trays, Concave and convex cavity walls, as well as Sika new MaxTack water-based instant grab adhesive from Sika, and Hertfordshire Building Futures Awards 2011 from Hertfordshire County Council.
 

Latest stories...
New visual estimating makes quoting simple (September 2011)

HBXL have created the UK's first visual estimating system that will revolutionise the way builders quote for new work.

Circular Cavitray from Cavity Trays (August 2011)

The Type K Cavitray from Cavity Trays guards against damp ingress in circular openings.

Danfoss launches new air source heat pumps (August 2011)

ABC+D takes a look at Danfoss Heat Pumps' new generation of high performance air source heat pumps.

Young Builder Awards reveals judging panel (June 2011)

This years' high-profile judging panel has been announced for the Young Builder of the Year Awards.

Builder opts for Tremco illbruck i3 sealing system (May 2011)

A self-builder has adopted Tremco illbruck's i3 system to seal all openings in his oak frame property, which is under construction in the Buckinghamshire countryside.

REHAU fabricator signs Improvement Programme (May 2011)

Solar Windows will replace doors and windows in RCT properties as part of an overall programme of work to meet the Welsh Housing Quality Standard by the end of 2012.

Trussed Rafter Association explores Room in Roof (May 2011)

Nick Boulton of the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) looks at the growing trend for Room in Roof construction in new houses.

Passivent looks at Doc F and SAP criteria (May 2011)

Dennis Bates, domestic product manufacturer, Passivent explores the strict requirement of the SAP criteria and building regulation approved Document Part F, particularly in retrofit environments.

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