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Green Roof Congress details unveiled at Ecobuild
CIRIA is to unveil details of the World Green Roof Congress as exhibitors at this year's Ecobuild exhibition in London. Brochure available
News from CIRIA (23 January 2008)
CIOB calls for Innovation and Research entries
Two weeks left to submit entries for this year's Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) International Innovation and Research Awards.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (23 January 2008)
Incomplete advice could risk even more homes
Technical background article Trade association for the plumbing and heating industry is warning that even more homes could be affected by potential failings in their hot water systems than the 3.5 million suggested by Coroner.
News from Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (21 January 2008)
Credit squeeze is hitting building work warns FMB
Technical background article Number of client enquiries for all types of building work has fallen to its lowest level since 2005, with 40% of builders reporting a drop in enquiries.
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (21 January 2008)
WRAP project at largest Scottish brownfield site
User application article Ravenscraig site is WRAP's latest trailblazer project, which will look at the benefits of using quality compost within the regeneration of this brownfield site.
News from WRAP (18 January 2008)
Cuts in payments to suppliers condemned by FMB
Technical background article Taylor Wimpey and Barratt's decision to cut payments to their subcontractors and suppliers by as much as 5% is nothing short of scandalous, says the Federation of Master Builders.
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (18 January 2008)
NHBC CDM Co-ordinator course
NHBC running three-day course to help Planning Supervisors come to grips with new regulations and make the transition to the new CDM Co-ordinator role.
News from NHBC (18 January 2008)
Car traffic will swamp supply chain says FTA
Technical background article Latest Government figures showing a remorseless increase in traffic levels confirm FTA's own research, which forecasts unacceptable congestion on the UK's primary trade routes.
News from Freight Transport Association (18 January 2008)
CIRIA backs International summit for water sector
Leading providers of flood risk management and drainage guidance, CIRIA has announced that it will be supporting The Water and Environmental Exchange international summit in 2008. Brochure available
News from CIRIA (16 January 2008)
Structural Awards 2008 opens for entries
Organised annually by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Awards recognise excellence in structural engineering design and showcase projects that lead the industry's development.
News from Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) (16 January 2008)
Guidance for Eurocode 5 now available
Technical background article IStructE and TRADA publish Manual for design of timber building structures to Eurocode 5
News from Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) (14 January 2008)
MPs support the FMB call for cut in VAT
Technical background article Cross party group of MPs is supporting the call from the Federation of Master Builders to cut VAT for all maintenance and home improvement work.
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (11 January 2008)
New dates for CEEQUAL Assessor training courses
CEEQUAL is an awards scheme assessing the environmental quality of civil engineering projects. Brochure available
News from CIRIA (11 January 2008)
Principles and practice of project management
Publication announce of ninth edition of Dennis Lock's exposition of the principles and practice of project management.
News from Gower Publishing (10 January 2008)
Restore cuts in HSE funding says FMB
Technical background article Government funding for HSE needs to be increased if the escalation in the number of construction deaths, which has risen from 60 to 77, is to be reversed warns Federation of Master Builders.
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) ( 9 January 2008)
NHBC Building for Tomorrow
NHBC Building for Tomorrow seminars to focus on theme of sustainability
News from NHBC ( 9 January 2008)
Launch of London Freight Plan
Technical background article Freight Transport Association welcome launch of TfL's eagerly awaited London Freight Plan, to build on industry best practice, improve deliveries and further reduce environmental impacts.
News from Freight Transport Association ( 9 January 2008)
Federation of Master Builders on fuel poverty
Technical background article Government must tackle Britain's growing fuel poverty, demands the Federation of Master Builders.
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) ( 8 January 2008)
HSE acts to curb rise in construction site deaths
Technical background article HSE Head of Construction Stephen Williams outlines HSE major 'Falls and Trips inspection initiative' after major rise in number of deaths on construction sites
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 8 January 2008)
Cables head to give keynote speech in India
Chief Executive of the British Approvals Service for Cables Dr Jeremy Hodge is a keynote speaker at a prestigious cable conference being staged in Mumbai.
News from BASEC ( 7 January 2008)
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