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CIOB say skills shortage despite the recession

Chartered Institute of Building's annual skills survey show that the industry is suffering from a skills shortage despite the recession and subsequent downturn in construction demand.

News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB], Jun 23, 2010

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TRA on 'Sustainability of timber'

Jeremy English of the Trussed Rafter Association takes a closer look at the environmental sustainability of timber.

News from Trussed Rafter Association, Jun 23, 2010

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Environment Agency announces appointment

The Environment Agency has announced Ed Mitchell as new director of Environment and Business.

News from Environment Agency, Jun 18, 2010

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WRAP launches engineering design guide and tool

WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) has launched 'Designing out Waste: a design team guide for civil engineering', available to download for free.

News from Waste and Resources Action Programme, Jun 18, 2010

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Home improvement is highlighted at NHIC Awards

Energy efficiency, cost savings, safety, training and skills, are among the key issues highlighted by the National Home Improvement Council's 2010 Annual Awards scheme.

News from National Home Improvement Council [NHIC], Jun 15, 2010

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NHIC Awards focus on housing modernisations

A major category in this year's NHIC awards scheme is for a housing association modernisation project that shows innovation of significant benefit to the community.

News from National Home Improvement Council [NHIC], Jun 15, 2010

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Certass sponsors NHIC award for glazing excellence

For the second year running, Certass is sponsoring a major category in the National Home Improvement Council's (NHIC) annual awards scheme.

News from National Home Improvement Council [NHIC], Jun 15, 2010

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Trustmark's skills and training category for NHIC

Raising standards in skills and training is the main focus of a new Trustmark- sponsored category in this year's National Home Improvement Council's (NHIC) awards scheme.

News from National Home Improvement Council [NHIC], Jun 15, 2010

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Carbon monoxide category in NHIC Awards scheme

A major category in this year's National Home Improvement Council's (NHIC) awards will further highlight the problems surrounding carbon monoxide.

News from National Home Improvement Council [NHIC], Jun 15, 2010

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Small land sites could meet housing demand

'Housing Futures: Our Homes and Communities', a new research report from the FMB, shows that reusing small empty sites could more than meet UK housing demand without building on green field land.

News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB), Jun 14, 2010

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4D construction industry training facility

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) reports that the ACT-UK Simulation Centre is being launched in Coventry as the UK's first virtual reality training facility for the construction industry.

News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB], Jun 3, 2010

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HVCA launches fire and smoke damper guide

HVCA Publications, the publishing division of the Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association, has launched a Guide to Good Practice for the Installation of Fire and Smoke Dampers (DW/145).

News from Heating and Ventilating Contractors Association, May 14, 2010

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British Fire Consortium offers kitchen safety

Wet Chemical portable fire extinguishers have been specified and installed at The Crown Hotel, in the historic town of Stamford, by Newflame Fire Equipment, a member of the British Fire Consortium.

News from British Fire Consortium, May 14, 2010

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Proskills scheme for in-house training

Proskills has launched its Train the Trainer scheme in Northern Ireland enabling in-house trainers in the process and manufacturing sector to be fully recognised and accredited.

News from Proskills, May 13, 2010

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NICEIC Direct's new Spring Catalogue available now

NICEIC has announces the launch of its Spring Catalogue containing more than 120 pages of products, certification tools, contractor offers, and information on electrical and gas training courses.

News from NICEIC, May 12, 2010

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NICEIC launches Solar PV course

NICEIC has announced details of its Solar Photovoltaic (PV) course, developed to support its Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) for Installers.

News from NICEIC, May 7, 2010

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Passive Fire Protection safety seminars

The Passive Fire Protection Federation (PFPF) has announced a series of seminars on built in fire protection, to be held at venues around the UK.

News from Passive Fire Protection Federation, May 7, 2010

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BFC warns of danger from fire extinguishers

The British Fire Consortium, the UK's largest fire trade association, has warned of the serious danger presented to technicians when servicing extinguishers with degraded plastic heads.

News from British Fire Consortium, May 6, 2010

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FENSA details on Revised Building Regs

FENSA urges installers to get ready for the Revised Building Regs which take effect from October 2010.

News from FENSA, May 4, 2010

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London leads house building recovery

House building recovery gains pace in UK's largest regions with London and the Midlands leading the way, according to latest quarterly figures from NHBC.

News from NHBC, May 4, 2010

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TRA members top performance in roofing sector

TRA explain why building contractors and consultants should choose members of the Trussed Rafter Association when buying prefabricated trussed timber rafters.

News from Trussed Rafter Association, May 3, 2010

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BCF sats supply shortages impact coatings industry

British Coatings Federation (BCF) reports that demand from the Far East and production constraints on global raw material suppliers is causing concern to paint and powder coatings UK manufacturers.

News from British Coatings Federation, Apr 30, 2010

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BWF holds passive fire protection seminar

Recent seminars and workshops on fire doors and components have given the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) insight into the lack of understanding in fire doors and passive fire protection.

News from British Woodworking Federation, Apr 28, 2010

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BMA welcomes Global Water Security report

The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has welcomed report which says that the UK must take a lead in tackling its water footprint and managing its water resources sustainably.

News from Bathroom Manufacturers Association, Apr 27, 2010

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Spectra Displays launches Surtitle LED System

Spectra Displays has launched the Surtitles LED System, helping music theatres to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).

News from Spectra Displays, Apr 27, 2010

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