Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Home Improvement Council",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Industry coalition calls for a cut in VAT from
Federation of Master Builders (FMB), which we summarised at the time by saying "Broad coalition of organisations has been formed calling on the Government to cut VAT from 17.5 per cent to five per cent for all building repair and maintenance
work".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release 25 year cavity wall guarantee to householders from
National Insulation Association: "Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency searching for most innovative project that has successfully encouraged the take-up of insulation measures in existing housing".
In September 2006, we covered the news from Aico
concerning its RadioLINK wireless interconnect technology
- take a look at Special Aico fire safety protection for the deaf
which says: "Cannock Chase Council has standardised on Aico Deaf Alarms utilising the unique RadioLINK wireless interconnect technology to meet the special needs of tenants with hearing difficulties".
Take a look also at the news release from National Home Improvement Council [NHIC], NHIC housing renovation firmly in the spotlight,
as well as 2006 Home Improvement Annual Awards from National Home Improvement Council [NHIC],
and NHIC calls for more water conservation in the home from National Home Improvement Council [NHIC].
See also:
NHIC pressure on energy and carbon emissions
(January 2006)
NHIC to increase pressure on saving energy and reducing carbon emissions from homes
NHIC highlights housing shortcomings in budget
(December 2005)
NHIC says Chancellor has overlooked is the massive contribution which can be made by bringing back into use millions of non-decent homes around the UK
Housing efficeincy needs government help
(September 2005)
NHIC say UK private sector housing efficeincy needs a government shot in the arm
NHIC on Government consumer protection scheme
(July 2005)
National Home Improvement Council says government consumer protection scheme should also take into account vat changes
NHIC) criticises tax based on home improvements
(July 2005)
National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) criticises moves to raise council tax based on home improvements
Existing housing stock to help first time buyers
(May 2005)
The National Home Improvement Council is confident that a high percentage of the Government's recently proposed new housing requirements can be easily met by the existing housing stock
NHIC launch prestigious Annual Awards brochure
(April 2005)
The National Home Improvement Council has launched its prestigious 2005 Annual Awards brochure covering 12 popular categories
Many private sector homes are a disgrace
(April 2005)
Many private sector homes are a real disgrace says national home improvement council
Private housing falling behind in 'decent homes'
(March 2005)
NHIC says English private housing stock is falling behind in 'decent homes' refurbishment
NHIC backs construction election agenda
(March 2005)
The National Home Improvement Council backs construction election agenda and underlines special commitments
Greater sustainability in home improvements
(March 2005)
Sustainable renovation and improvements to both private and social sector homes are being urged by the National Home Improvement Council
NHIC 2004 Annual Awards Scheme Submissions
(November 2004)
NHIC 2004 Annual Awards Scheme has received its highest number of submissions for over a decade
VAT Coalition Views Aired At NHIC House Of Lords
(July 2004)
A special NHIC lunch at the House of Lords provided an appropriate platform to further enhance the aims of the Federation of Master Builders' coalition for reducing VAT on certain building activities