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Planning reforms will reduce the carbon footprint
Technical background article Federation of Master Builders welcomes Government's Planning White Paper, saying they will help first time buyers and those wanting to reduce the carbon footprint of their homes.
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (22 May 2007)
Smarter working solution to traffic and pollution
Technical background article Penultimate day of Work Wise Week focused upon the transport aspects of new smarter working practices.
News from Work Wise UK (22 May 2007)
Developers welcome 'positive' planning reforms
Technical background article British Property Federation welcomes planning reforms outlined in Government planning white paper.
News from British Property Federation (22 May 2007)
National work from home day
Ihotdesk, a leading IT outsourcing services, has closed its physical offices for the day to take part in National Work From Home Day.
News from Work Wise UK (21 May 2007)
Forton Bank Consulting and home working
User application article Home working revolution is made possible through intelligent use of technology.
News from Work Wise UK (21 May 2007)
National work from home day
Technical background article Millions of workers around the UK will be experiencing the benefits of working from their home on the second annual National Work from Home Day.
News from Work Wise UK (18 May 2007)
Making Gordon Brown eco-towns vision a reality
Technical background article DTI Global Watch Mission led by CIRIA produced a report "Towards Zero Carbon Homes" which illustrates other Northern European countries' approach to the design and construction of low carbon homes. Brochure available
News from CIRIA (18 May 2007)
UK leads with Clinton-style green office scheme
Technical background article British Property Federation calls on the Mayor of London to embrace an industry-led initiative to reduce the carbon footprint of offices.
News from British Property Federation (18 May 2007)
Invision UK expands technology view at CEDIA show
User application article Leading home technology distributor Invision UK increases its show floor space yet again to give major brands full attention.
News from CEDIA (18 May 2007)
Creating a smarter working britain
Technical background article Annual Work Wise UK Summit discussed and debated progressing the campaign for the wider adoption of new smarter working practices.
News from Work Wise UK (17 May 2007)
Seminars on new CDM Regulations
The Scottish Building Federation educates industry on new health and safety measures in construction.
News from Scottish Building (17 May 2007)
Trussed rafters for student accommodation projects
User application article Harlow Timber Systems, a member of the Trussed Rafter Association, has undertaken the design, manufacture and supply of the roof structures of five different student accommodation buildings.
News from Trussed Rafter Association (16 May 2007)
FMB launch search for top apprentices in UK
Federation of Master Builders begins its hunt for apprentices who have already made their name in the construction industry.
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (15 May 2007)
David Cameron u-turn on CDM Regulations
Technical background article Conservative leader David Cameron has done a u-turn on his opposition to regulations that could play a key role in improving health and safety in the construction industry.
News from Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (14 May 2007)
Sir Digby Jones warning at start of Work Wise Week
Technical background article Sir Digby Jones, UK skills envoy and former director general of the CBI, speaking at the Work Wise UK Summit at the QEII Conference Centre, marking the start of Work Wise Week.
News from Work Wise UK (14 May 2007)
People to benefit from new green open spaces
National Regeneration Agency, English Partnerships, has placed around 200 hectares of land under the management of the Land Restoration Trust.
News from Land Restoration Trust (10 May 2007)
Speakers at the Work Wise UK Summit announced
The Work Wise UK Summit, chaired by Declan Curry, business presenter for BBC Breakfast, will discuss and debate how we create a smarter working Britain.
News from Work Wise UK (10 May 2007)
ACE welcomes new chairman of ODA
Association for Consultancy and Engineering welcomes John Armitt as new chairman of Olympic Delivery Authority.
News from Association for Consultancy and Engineering (10 May 2007)
Scottish Building and Monitor build for future
New Project Management courses at different levels to suit existing skills, giving managers the chance to achieve an internationally recognised qualification,
News from Scottish Building (10 May 2007)
Experience ground breaking VR simulation training
Three free taster courses, run by the Advanced Construction Technologies centre, ACT-UK, give an in-depth flavour of the innovative VR simulation training.
News from ACT UK (10 May 2007)
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