Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Housing Stock",
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 Balfour Beatty acquisition of GMH from
Balfour Beatty, which we summarised at the time by saying "Balfour Beatty agrees to acquire GMH'S military PPP accommodation business in the US for USD350 million cash".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Bristol City Council housing regeneration from
Almura Building Products: "Bristol City Council to upgrade their non traditional housing stock and have turned to Almura Building Products to help them complete the project on over 1200 homes".
In January 2008, we covered the news from A M Profiles
concerning its Series 24 Polyamide Reversible windows
- take a look at Windows for Tom Collins House from AM Profiles
which says: "AM Profiles' Series 24 Polyamide Reversible windows have recently been used by Radbury of Ayr to refurbish Tom Collins House, one of Newcastle upon Tyne's most iconic buildings".
Take a look also at the news release from Sandtoft Roof Tiles, Sandtoft local authority re-roofing scheme,
as well as Solarcentury on greening existing housing stock from Solarcentury,
and New edition of Windowbase Specifiers database from Windowbase.
See also:
Step-by-Step Guide to 'Building With Cob'
(December 2007)
Adam Weismann and Katy Bryce: The first practical UK handbook about building with this eco-friendly material
Radiation exposure in UK homes
(December 2007)
Men, women and children in households in the UK are being exposed to radiation levels that are at least ten times higher than the maximum limit set in other countries
Call for renewal of towns and cities
(November 2007)
The Federation of Master Builders welcomes the main conclusion of the Callcutt Review of House Building Delivery that calls for a renewal of towns and cities
Metrotile refurbishing BISF housing stock
(November 2007)
Leading steel roofing manufacturer, Metrotile, is undertaking a wide range of projects across the UK to refurbish the now ageing BISF housing stock, built during the middle of the last century
Tackling fuel poverty in Glasgow
(November 2007)
TAC, energy management specialists, has been working in partnership with Glasgow Housing Association to produce a fuel poverty strategy and tackle the problem
Preparation is key to building and maintenance
(November 2007)
Martyn Bridges, director of marketing and technical support for Worcester, Bosch Group takes a look at what's next in the drive toward greater efficiency within the heating industry
FMB calls for housing quality not just numbers
(November 2007)
With housing now top of the political agenda, Federation of Master Builders believe it important that what we build is built to last
Insulation industry welcomes climate change bill
(October 2007)
The National Insulation Association welcomes the new improved and strengthened 'Climate Change Bill' set out by the Environment secretary, Hilary Benn
Existing communities can solve housing crisis
(October 2007)
Federation of Master Builders calls for incentives to promote small-scale new housing developments as opposed to creating large new settlements
What a difference an 'A' makes
(October 2007)
Lister Trade Frames demonstrate the benefits of upgrading a property to the highest 'A' Energy Rated windows from their Elitis range
Existing housing stock and climate change
(October 2007)
GGF highlighted work the industry was doing in energy efficiency and called for Government to stimulate demand for products with the most energy-saving potential
Website for condensation and mould control market
(October 2007)
Airtech Environmental Systems launch easy to navigate website that introduces innovative condensation, damp and mould control solutions
Insulation key to 'quality of life'
(September 2007)
Neil Marshall, Chief Executive of the NIA said 'Insulating every home in Britain will not only significantly reduce carbon emissions but also result in a better quality of life
Face lift for 1,500 homes in Merseyside
(September 2007)
Bramall Construction win contract worth upwards of GBP11m to refurbish over 1,500 homes across the Wirral in Merseyside
Interconnected smoke alarms win over tenants
(August 2007)
Bournemouth Borough Council is now using unique RadioLINK wireless interconnect smoke alarm technology from Aico to further improve tenant safety
AM Profiles secures Highlands order
(August 2007)
The Highland Council has just placed an order for 4,000 AM Profiles' Alarbond aluminium timber composite windows with fabricator and installer Norscot Joinery Limited
Defeating cold, damp, condensation and drug abuse
(August 2007)
Insulated renders, used to thermally upgrade run-down blocks of flats, are playing major role in defeating drug and anti-social behaviour, as well as curing cold, damp and condensation problems
Zero carbon homes training session
(August 2007)
Sustainable community specialists, BioRegional have held their first zero carbon homes training session
3 million new homes to be built by 2020
(July 2007)
Buildingtalk takes a look at the potential risks and benefits in new government proposals for a massive house building programme aiming to build 3 million new homes by 2020
Resident engagement in renewed agreement
(July 2007)
Tamworth Borough Council has renewed its GBP1 million property service contract with leading property service specialist Ian Williams
Consultancy services for redevelopment
(June 2007)
Bournville Village Trust's GBP24m redevelopment of Lower Shenley will have Turner and Townsend as cost consultant, turnkey project manager and management consultant
Inefficient heating systems tackled in Glasgow
(June 2007)
The problems of fuel poverty across 2,500 homes in the city are being tackled by the Glasgow Housing Association in conjunction with TAC
Regeneration transformation in London's East End
(June 2007)
Extensive refurbishment programme to improve ageing flats on the Tarling Estate in London's Tower Hamlets has benefited from innovative, premium facade systems developed by Alumasc
New Zero Carbon Homes training course at BedZED
(June 2007)
BioRegional Development Group1, are launching a new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training course within their education centre at the BedZED2 eco-village in south London
Ian Williams win major paint contract with Council
(May 2007)
Ian Williams, one of the UK's leading property service specialists, has won a major painting and repairs contract with Plymouth City Council with whom it has worked with for over 30 years
Ian Williams win major paint contract
(May 2007)
Ian Williams has won a major painting and repairs contract with Plymouth City Council with whom it has worked with for over 30 years
EC Harris reaction to Chancellor's Budget
(March 2007)
EC Harris give their reaction to various aspects of the UK Chancellor's Budget
Innovative insulation solutions from Alumasc
(March 2007)
BISF houses in the Windmill Road area of Wombwell have been refurbished, with Alumasc's M.R. Swisspan Insulated Render System
Bathroom Heaven successful Watford showroom
(March 2007)
One of the first online bathroom retailers, Bathroom Heaven, has expanded rapidly and now trades out of three retail sites including the Watford site
Mitsubishi Electric proactive stance on CO2
(February 2007)
Mitsubishi Electric announces a dramatic vision for sustainable heating and cooling
Decra does it for modular builders
(February 2007)
When modular building company C3S specified Decra roof tiles for housing trust development they appreciated they came with unique 30-year guarantee
Kier Harlow for housing and environment services
(February 2007)
Harlow Council join forces with facilities management, housing and construction specialists Kier Support Services to create a new limited company called Kier Harlow
Decra UK pioneers Secured By Design accreditation
(February 2007)
Decra has become the first roofing systems supplier in the UK to win Secured By Design certification
Ian Williams enters PFI market
(February 2007)
Working in partnership as a sub-contractor with Brent Coefficient Consortium, Ian Williams will be responsible for delivering a full facilities management service for London Borough of Brent