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Calls for lower VAT for green homes

Technical background article Federation of Master Builders urges Cameron to adopt lower VAT for green homes.

News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (14 September 2007)

First female President of IStructE takes office

Sarah Buck, of BSW Consulting (Exeter), will become the Institution of Structural Engineers' 88th and first female president in its century year.

News from Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) (14 September 2007)

NHBC launches CDM awareness course

NHBC has developed a new course, "CDM Awareness", which examines the roles and responsibilities of each duty holder under the new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007.

News from NHBC (14 September 2007)

HSE risk warning to construction workers

Technical background article Nearly one in three construction refurbishment sites inspected put the lives of workers at risk warns Stephen Williams, HSE Head of Construction.

News from Health and Safety Executive (12 September 2007)

Low voltage switch and fusegear devices guide

New, comprehensive, guide to low voltage switch and fusegear devices just published by BEAMA's installation sector members is now available online.

News from BEAMA Energy (11 September 2007)

IPHE carbon monoxide awareness campaign

As part of Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering's Carbon Monoxide Awareness campaign they will be hosting a free National Seminar and Exhibition: 'Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer'.

News from Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (11 September 2007)

FMB President signs up to new member benefits

FMB's President Geoff Lister is newest FMB member to join the employee benefits scheme, Template, having signed up his company Greenwood Estate and Property Management .

News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (11 September 2007)

Smoking ban vindicated says IOSH

Technical background article IOSH described the announcement of a 17% drop in heart attack admissions since the Scottish smoking ban was introduced as "the best news on public health all year".

News from Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (11 September 2007)

Advance your fire safety knowledge

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) publishes its latest technical publication, Guide to the advanced fire safety engineering of structures.

News from Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) (11 September 2007)

Trust helps building industry students

Edinburgh and District Master Builders' Charitable Trust is making funds available to allow students who wish to join the industry to realise their full potential.

News from Scottish Building Federation ( 7 September 2007)

Prime Minister opens first BSF school

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has opened the first brand new school built under Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme.

News from Partnerships for Schools ( 7 September 2007)

IStructE elects first Technician grade members

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) launched the technician grade of membership earlier this year, and has now elected its first Technician members.

News from Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) ( 6 September 2007)

NHBC Alternative Remediation Techniques course

NHBC is re-running its highly successful Alternative Remediation Techniques course to help builders identify potentially cost-effective alternatives to dig and dump.

News from NHBC ( 6 September 2007)

NHBC trying to keep cutomers satisfied

NHBC has launched a new seminar targeting its work in customer satisfaction with a focus on the HBF annual customer satisfaction survey, delivered by NHBC, and its own customer satisfaction survey.

News from NHBC ( 5 September 2007)

Construction firms up for national award

Bovis Lend Lease and WC1's Arup have been announced as finalists in the first ever IMechE Engineering the Future Award category in the 2007 National Business Awards, sponsored by Orange.

News from Bovis Lend Lease Pharmaceutical Europe ( 4 September 2007)

New flood risk management network

Technical background article 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. Brochure available

News from CIRIA (30 August 2007)

Homes of today must be made green says FMB

Technical background article Homes of today must be made green for the needs of tomorrow - says Federation of Master Builders in backing calls to relax planning regulations to promote microgeneration.

News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (30 August 2007)

Lack of management skills cause workplace bullying

Technical background article New research released by the Ban Bullying At Work campaign reveals that two thirds (66%) of managers believe that lack of management skills is the major factor contributing to bullying.

News from Chartered Management Institute (27 August 2007)

BCF statistics show some good results

Technical background article British Coatings Federation latest figures show useful increases in UK sales of decorative paints and industrial coatings.