Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Local Authority",
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 BMF looks to build on success in 2008 from
Builders Merchants Federation [BMF], which we summarised at the time by saying "Launch of their latest initiative, the BMF Environmental Code, means they can now offer members the tools to report their environmental performance".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Toilet products for larger scale projects from
Polypipe Terrain: "Polypipe's Celmac brand offers a full range of Commercial Thermoset seats and covers specifically designed for use on both new and refurbishment projects".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Elfin Kitchens
concerning its M-150-Fov-K range of kitchens
- take a look at Elfin kitchen includes 37 litre fan assisted oven
which says: "Elfin Kitchens can meet local authority guidelines for housing with multiple occupancy, providing an excellent kitchen solution to landlords throughout the UK".
Take a look also at the news release from Ecophon, Floating 'rafts' refine dance studio acoustics,
as well as Urban Logistics Conference from FTA from Freight Transport Association,
and Eco friendly Monopole offers significant savings from Imerys Roof Tiles.
See also:
Sandtoft to form part of sustainability showcase
(January 2008)
Sandtoft has recently made the switch to using 100% green electricity from renewable sources such as wind farms and hydroelectric plants at all its sites
System-built homes becoming more widely accepted
(January 2008)
WeberHaus is latest German manufacturer to enter the UK and Irish markets, with a system that is likely to further increase the popularity of self-built homes
Sandtoft local authority re-roofing scheme
(January 2008)
Sandtoft has been chosen to act as key supplier to a major local authority project
Plansearch for homeowners and buyers peace of mind
(January 2008)
Plansearch and Plansearch Plus reports provide a wealth of information on planning applications, larger planning decisions, telecoms masts and footpaths within a wide radius of the property
Monodraught creating brighter future at school
(January 2008)
Monodraught Windcatcher success in educational establishments, especially sports halls, where air quality and a constant supply of fresh, re-oxygenated air is absolutely vital
Ener-g green power for South Africa
(January 2008)
Up to 1,900 homes in a South African city are set to plug into 'green' electricity generated by sustainable power technology from Ener-g in conjunction with their Energy Systems
Pastels colours for student accommodation
(January 2008)
Building services expert Ian Williams has just completed the five-week project to paint the outside of the Talybont South halls of residence
SUDS workshop report and industry debate document
(December 2007)
Free SUDS workshop report and industry debate document is now available from CIRIA
Regeneration more than building homes
(December 2007)
It should be remembered that regeneration is about more than just building homes, says EC Harris
C3S bespoke re-locatable unit makes a difference
(December 2007)
Specialist accommodation manufacturer C3S provides solutions by adapting homes using a C3S bespoke re-locatable units
David Ball advises car park contractors worldwide
(December 2007)
David Ball talks about the problems of bridge and car park repairs because building contractors still under-estimate the benefits of using waterproof concrete for above ground structures
Substandard sanitary pipework installations
(December 2007)
APHC report that since the launch of competent persons schemes which cover sanitary pipework, it shows that some sanitary pipework installations are falling below building regulations' standards
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
Bauclad transforms Luton skyline
(December 2007)
Every balcony on Luton Borough Council's ten high rise residential tower blocks now re-finished with colourful Bauclad panels
Balfour Beatty sponsorship of London Youth Games
(November 2007)
Balfour Beatty plc, announce a six year title association with Europe's largest annual young people's multi-games competition, The London Youth Games
GBP4 billion for local transport improvements
(November 2007)
The Freight Transport Association welcomes Government's announcement of package of funding of more than GBP4 billion to improve local transport up to 2011
Hetas teams up with Trading Standards
(November 2007)
Hetas, operator 'Competent Person's Scheme' for installers of wood and solid fuel burning appliances, supports pursuit of unregistered installers who undertake work
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
BMF Members Day delivers real business benefits
(November 2007)
190 delegates from the merchant industry attended BMF Members Day dedicated to supplying members with a wealth of knowledge and information
First anniversary of merger
(October 2007)
First anniversary of the merger of the Affinity Homes Group and William Sutton Group that created Affinity Sutton marked by completion of 50,000th home
FPB urges members to oppose new tax burden
(October 2007)
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is petitioning the Chancellor, Alistair Darling, to ease the tax burden following his announcements in the Pre-Budget Report
Seminar on 'waste' soil from construction
(October 2007)
STATS next in a series of highly popular half-day seminars is Sustainable Remedial Solutions: Treatment, Re-use and Disposal of 'Waste' Soil
Spectus revamps Specifiers Guide
(October 2007)
Spectus Window Systems has revamped its Specifiers Guide, which gives architects, specifiers, building contractors, fabricators and installers details on regulations, technical performance and design
CIOB joins Building Control Alliance
(October 2007)
BCA has appointed the Chartered Institute of Building to formally sit alongside the four organisations that represent and deliver the current building control system
Nu-loc case study: Southport Community Centre
(September 2007)
Architects MBNA specified Nu-lok Roofing at the planning stage, in order to meet with the need for a traditional looking building
Ian Williams new general manager for London
(September 2007)
Property service specialist Ian Williams has employed Charlotte Bent to lead its work with housing association, local authority and commercial clients in the London area
Tenant empowerment comes with costs
(September 2007)
Further steps to generate greater resident involvement in the running of housing association properties could prove bureaucratic and costly warned Affinity Sutton
Leading green energy awards calls for 2008 entries
(September 2007)
The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy are seeking entries from inspirational and innovative schemes in the UK that use renewable energy, or reduce energy demand, at a local level
Conference on timber in the built environment
(September 2007)
Major one-day conference looking at the use of timber in the built environment, and in particular the positive role timber can play in improving the sustainability of buildings
movemanSKG installs platform lift at chapel
(August 2007)
Prestige from movemanSKG's extensive range is also popular with hotels, pubs and other public venues
New flood risk management network
(August 2007)
LANDFORM (Local Authority Network for Drainage and Flood Risk Management) has been launched to deliver improved communication and knowledge-sharing about flood risk and surface water management
New business development manager for Eurocell
(August 2007)
New Business Development Manager will create opportunities within the public sector and new build areas for Eurocell Building Plastics
Workforce safety with Sterk Scaffold System
(August 2007)
Paint-ability has brought its operation bang up-to-date by investing in a Triangular Bridge scaffold system from Sterk Systems
Deaf Alerter get Health and Safety Accreditation
(August 2007)
Deaf Alerter plc been awarded certification to the Contractor Health and Safety assessment scheme (CHAS) which means that it meets stringent Health and Safety compliance standards