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FTA: Heathrow consultation welcomed

Technical background article Freight Transport Association welcomes Government's consultation on the expansion at Heathrow

News from Freight Transport Association (23 November 2007)

Management and leadership training for builders

Building products businesses are being urged by Proskills to apply for management and leadership training for their staff.

News from Proskills (22 November 2007)

Boris Johnson calls for more housing in London

Technical background article Speaking at NHBC's Annual Lunch, Boris Johnson MP, Conservative candidate for Mayor of London, outlined his vision for housing in London in his keynote speech.

News from NHBC (22 November 2007)

Researching incentives for green homes

Technical background article Oxford University and the Federation of Master Builders to research incentives for green homes.

News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (22 November 2007)

BEAMA endorses 'Teaching Homes to be Green' report

Technical background article BEAMA director Dr Howard Porter fully endorses the Green Alliance's new report - 'Teaching homes to be green - Smart homes and the environment'.

News from BEAMA (22 November 2007)

'Green Homes Service' needs financial incentives

Technical background article Green Homes Service needs more than just information if we are to create greener homes and meet the Government's target to reduce carbon emissions, says the Federation of Master Builders.

News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (21 November 2007)

Construction Manager of the Year at Conference

CIOB conferences on the management of heritage and conservation projects.

News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (20 November 2007)

CIOB and Croner join forces

New partnership between the Chartered Institute of Building and Croner will see CIOB Members given access to Croner's expertise at a discounted rate.

News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (20 November 2007)

FMB State of Trade results: Quarter three 2007

Technical background article Nearly half (48%) of builders are reporting difficulties with recruiting labour, says Federation of Master Builders in its latest survey of members.

News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (20 November 2007)

Response to the Housing and Regeneration Bill

Technical background article What about the existing homes, asks the Federation of Master Builders in its response to the Government's Housing and Regeneration Bill

News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (20 November 2007)

Training for sustainable drainage goes nation-wide

Following a successful SUDS training programme, CIRIA (in partnership with Sustainable Drainage Associates) has added a number of new training venues around the UK and Ireland for 2008. Brochure available

News from CIRIA (20 November 2007)

What has happened to skills and training asks FMB

Technical background article Failure to address the need to invest in skills and training has been criticised by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in its response to the Scottish Budget - 2007 Spending Review.

News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (19 November 2007)

Bovis Lend Lease UK responds to Climate Change

Leading construction company, Bovis Lend Lease UK, unveiled a set of industry-first targets that will fundamentally revolutionise its approach to sustainability.

News from Bovis Lend Lease Pharmaceutical Europe (16 November 2007)

Top award for structural engineering excellence

Buro Happold and Engineers Haskins Robinson Waters received top award for the ground-breaking design of the Savill Building at the Structural Awards 2007.

News from Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) (16 November 2007)

Striking new lightning protection

Seminars for ATLAS members designed to make the transition to the new standard as easy as possible.

News from ATLAS (16 November 2007)

ATAC announces new Membership Manager

Neil Peacock has been appointed Membership Manager of the Asbestos Testing and Consulting (ATAC) Division of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA).

News from ARCA (16 November 2007)

FMB Apprentice of the Year 2007

Apprentice of the Year 2007 crowned at this year's 'Master Builder of the Year Awards', organised by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (15 November 2007)

FMB backs UK call to reduce VAT on green goods

Technical background article The Federation of Master Builders supporting initiative from UK and France to reduce VAT on certain environmentally friendly goods across the European Union.