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Bats, trees and green roofs for debate
Sustainability is on the agenda at the Property Care Association's Autumn conference, with a look at 'green' roofs, bats and the building industry, and the importance of native trees.
News from Property Care Association (20 August 2007)
Big Lottery Fund multi-million enviro fix
Technical background article Over GBP27.6 million from the Fund's Changing Spaces programme is being shared by two national organisations to seed nation-wide environmental initiatives.
News from Heritage Lottery Fund (20 August 2007)
CEDIA educates at Interbuild
Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association will be promoting the concept of the smart home at Interbuild.
News from CEDIA (20 August 2007)
TRA updates literature
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) has recently updated its literature with a new image demonstrating that the association is moving forward.
News from Trussed Rafter Association (17 August 2007)
Future has to be 'green' says construction
Technical background article 'The Green Perspective' report by the CIOB reveals that over 94% of construction professionals believe that 'green' building is the future for the construction industry.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (16 August 2007)
WWA goes straight to the heart of its campaign
Wood Window Alliance unveils distinctive brandmark which will identify its members' products as meeting independently audited quality standards.
News from Wood Window Alliance (16 August 2007)
Conference organised by Women in Plumbing Group
IPHE free one-day conference, organised by the Women in Plumbing Group, will focus on training and career progression - the conference is open to men and women, members and non-members.
News from Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (15 August 2007)
National Property Developers Association launched
The National Property Developers Association gets up and running.
News from National Property Developers Association (15 August 2007)
CIRIA delivering successful training courses
CIRIA are launching a wider range of courses incorporating a range of topics from their best selling titles. Brochure available
News from CIRIA (10 August 2007)
Institute of Roofing gain CSCS professional status
The Institute of Roofing was successful in its bid for professional status regarding the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Management Card.
News from Institute of Roofing (10 August 2007)
Extra Rates on small businesses slammed by the FMB
Technical background article Federation of Master Builders (FMB) added its weight to lobby against recommendation by MPs that local authorities be given power to levy unlimited supplementary business rates.
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) ( 9 August 2007)
Fire Safety Legislation now includes fire stopping
Technical background article New Fire Safety Legislation now requires many building owners, managers and facility managers to ensure that any work carried out within their premises must include fire stopping when appropriate.
News from Passive Fire Protection Federation ( 8 August 2007)
Civic Trust Awards - deadline nears
Entry details for the 49th Civic Trust Awards are now available via the organisation's website.
News from Civic Trust ( 8 August 2007)
Virtual reality construction training centre
Work is to start on the UK's first virtual reality construction management training centre in the heart of Coventry, West Midlands.
News from ACT UK ( 6 August 2007)
PropFM Returns to Total Workplace Management 2007
PropFM programme will include the integration between the estates, IT and human resources functions within a business.
News from British Institute of Facilities Management [BIFM] ( 3 August 2007)
IStructE announce Structural Awards 2007 shortlist
Established in 1968, the annual Structural Awards have seen a record number of entries for the second year in a row.
News from Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) ( 3 August 2007)
NAPIT enters bid to take over from CORGI
NAPIT announce it will be entering the bid to take over the Gas Safety Registration Scheme from Corgi, the current national watchdog for gas safety.
News from NAPIT ( 3 August 2007)
Wave form roof sculpted by TRA member
User application article Dover Trussed Roof Company undertook design and fabrication of series of gently curving timber trusses to create wave form roof atop an apartment building.
News from Trussed Rafter Association ( 2 August 2007)
Smarter working practices now more widely adopted
Technical background article Tomorrow's Leaders, study commissioned by City and Guilds and the Institute of Leadership and Management, reveals that 73 per cent of managers have flexible working in their organisation.
News from Work Wise UK ( 1 August 2007)
Sharp rise in construction industry deaths
Technical background article Institution of Occupational Safety and Health calls for action from industry and government following a sharp rise in construction industry deaths to the highest level for five years.
News from Institution of Occupational Safety and Health ( 1 August 2007)
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