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New 'Scambuster' teams need extra support

Technical background article Federation of Master Builders is supporting the Government's new 'scambuster' initiative and has called upon them to do more to wage war on the rogue builders.

News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) ( 6 February 2008)

British Airways is Tier One Partner at London 2012

The airline is the latest Tier One Partner of the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, with British Airways now becoming the official airline partner.

News from London 2012 Games ( 6 February 2008)

GGF launches Middle East Region

GGF invited to help draft a single United Arabs Emirates standard for the glass and glazing industry and help establish a networking Forum for glass companies in the region.

News from Glass and Glazing Federation ( 6 February 2008)

Encapsulation of asbestos containing materials

Technical background article ARCA issues new guidance on encapsulation of asbestos containing materials.

News from ARCA ( 6 February 2008)

Concern over increasing global competition

Technical background article Increasing global competition is key concern for Europe's construction industry leaders says CIOB

News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] ( 5 February 2008)

Industry coalition calls for a cut in VAT

Technical background article Broad coalition of organisations has been formed calling on the Government to cut VAT from 17.5 per cent to five per cent for all building repair and maintenance work.

News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) ( 5 February 2008)

Non-compliance with London Low Emission Zone

Technical background article The Freight Transport Association is concerned that as many as 10,000 vehicles working in and around London may not yet be compliant with the new Low Emission Zone scheme.

News from Freight Transport Association ( 1 February 2008)

FMB slams Government on construction policies

Technical background article Federation of Master Builders slams decision by Government to downgrade the ministerial rank of the construction minister from Minister of State, to Parliamentary Under Secretary of State.

News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) ( 1 February 2008)

WWA to investment in trade advertising campaign

The Wood Window Alliance announced plans for 2008 after first member's meeting of 2008 in Birmingham.

News from Wood Window Alliance (31 January 2008)

Show tax content on road fuel bills says FTA

Technical background article FTA says that the Governmen increase in fuel duty on 1 April should be scrapped and that users should be absolutely clear on the extent of the tax which they are already paying.

News from Freight Transport Association (31 January 2008)

Great speakers attract plumbers to APHC event

HSE Director makes keynote address on controversial Gas Registration Scheme.

News from Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (29 January 2008)

Corporate manslaughter - FTA compliance guide

Technical background article Freight Transport Association has published a new compliance guide explaining the offence, as well as offering guidance to help ensure that safety obligations for transport operators are being met.

News from Freight Transport Association (29 January 2008)

NHBC on appointment of new Housing Minister

Technical background article NHBC welcome appointment of Caroline Flint MP as Housing Minister, with a continued seat at Cabinet, underlining the Government's commitment to keeping housing on the political agenda.

News from NHBC (29 January 2008)

New conditions of storage from FTA

Technical background article Specimen conditions provide both the customer and the company with a clear, concise and understandable document giving guidance whilst goods are being stored/warehoused.

News from Freight Transport Association (29 January 2008)

'Flame Retardants 2008' conference

'Flame Retardants 2008' is the 13th Annual Conference with an international standing organized jointly by the British Plastics Federation and Interscience Communications

News from British Plastics Federation (25 January 2008)

Wood Window Alliance members make most of Ecobuild

WWA members BSW Accoya , Nordan UK , Rationel Windows (UK), JELD-WEN UK , Mumford and Wood and Janex UK to exhibit free of charge in the Window Box feature.