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School heating controls on LonWorks network

 User application article   Southroyd Primary School in Pudsey, West Yorkshire new heating control and automation system keeps staff and pupils comfortable while using as little energy as possible.

News from LonMark UK (16 May 2008)

Civils 2008 goes underground

Civils, the UK's largest exhibition and conference for the civil engineering industry, and the British Tunnelling Society announce the creation of a new Underground Space Zone at Civils 2008.

News from Civils (16 May 2008)

Over 100,000 visitors to Grand Designs Live

Over 102,000 visitors flocked to Grand Designs Live London, the multi-award winning consumer exhibition for homes, gardens, design and innovation.

News from Grand Designs Live (16 May 2008)

Constructing Insights for Construction Industry

Constructing Insights, developed by Onsite Insights in partnership with Constructing Excellence will provide construction companies across UK with opportunities to visit award-winning companies.

News from Onsite Insights (14 May 2008)

Hilary Benn says UK sustainability leader

 Technical background article   Speaking at the Think 08, Hilary Benn, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs outlined his strategy to address energy consumption in existing stock.

News from Think (12 May 2008)

Major players sign up for Civils 2008

Major names representing all aspects of the UK's civil engineering industry have already booked stands at Civils 2008 at Earls Court, London

News from Civils ( 9 May 2008)

Arup unveils new green design strategy

 Technical background article   Arup ambitious design strategy aims to encourage greater development of truly sustainable buildings at Think 08.

News from Think ( 8 May 2008)

Growth in PVC-U vertical sliders

 Technical background article   The PVC-U Vertical Slider Industry UK and Ireland 2006-2009 Market and Forecasts report highlights the development and growth of the PVC-U vertical slider.

News from Michael Rigby Associates ( 8 May 2008)

PVC-U window replacement market

 Technical background article   Forecast Report shows second-time PVC-U window replacement is still a market in waiting - but the waiting is nearly over.

News from Michael Rigby Associates ( 8 May 2008)

More than 500 exhibitors at Grand Designs Live

Grand Designs Live London, for all those interested in stylish living and contemporary design, hosted by Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud at London's ExCeL.

News from Grand Designs Live (30 April 2008)

Architects enter Emirates Glass LEAF Awards

Hundreds of leading and up-and-coming architects from all over the world are currently submitting entries for the prestigious Emirates Glass LEAF Awards 2008

News from LEAF Awards 2007 (30 April 2008)

Seek professional support says Interbuild

 Technical background article   Following recent story about a builder who took drastic action by demolishing his handiwork after non-payment, Interbuild is calling on tradesmen to seek professional support.

News from Interbuild - The Building Show (28 April 2008)

Further speakers announced for Think 08

More big name speakers to debate on sustainability in the built environment.

News from Think (28 April 2008)

Think 08 debates energy

Think 08 will stir up the sustainable energy debate with 'Re-thinking Energy', a roundtable discussion which tackles the issues around energy use in the built environment.

News from Think (24 April 2008)

National Homebuilding and Renovating Show success

Despite the continuing gloom about conditions in the housing market, The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show was the 'best show yet' with record number of high quality visitors.

News from National Homebuilding & Renovating Show (24 April 2008)

Support sought for construction apprentices

National Construction College urges businesses to support construction apprentices.

News from National Construction College (24 April 2008)

New structure for qualifications for industry

Nick Gooderson, Head of Standards at ConstructionSkills explains how the new Construction Qualification Strategy will help develop a highly-trained workforce.

News from ConstructionSkills (23 April 2008)

Academy Class digital media training centre

Academy Class is an authorized training provider for Adobe, Autodesk, Apple and Quark.

News from Academy Class (18 April 2008)

Flooring industry gets behind Floorstyle 08

New exhibitors signing up in recent weeks include Kahrs, Elka, Interior Leather Surfaces, Marlborough Trading, V4 Wood Flooring and Grant Westfield.

News from Floorstyle 2008 (14 April 2008)

Roofing innovations at Interbuild

Roofing is raising its profile at Interbuild 2008, with National Federation of Roofing Contractors supporting the show for the second consecutive year.

News from Interbuild - The Building Show ( 7 April 2008)

Top speakers and demos confirmed for Floorstyle 08

Floorstyle 08 is attracting a line-up of high profile seminar speakers and demonstrations for its launch show, this summer.

News from The Tile & Stone Show 2008 ( 1 April 2008)

The Tile and Stone Show attracts top speakers

The Tile and Stone Show 08 has attracted a line-up of high profile speakers who will host seminars at this summer's show.

News from The Tile & Stone Show 2008 ( 1 April 2008)

Eco Homes Show helps build homes for 21st century

The Eco Homes Show at the NEC. for new green building products and services and how they can be cost-effectively integrated into new building projects.

News from National Homebuilding & Renovating Show ( 1 April 2008)

HandV09 goes live

At the website, exhibitors and visitors can now find out the key facts and figures on the show, and also check out testimonials from a collection of the 130 plus exhibitors who took part in HandV07.

News from H&V07 Exhibition (31 March 2008)

Driving sustainability and creating new leaders

Training company Re-Think has launched a revolutionary new change programme aimed at driving sustainability and creating new leaders within organisations.

News from Re-Think (19 March 2008)

Grand Designs Live London 2008 celebrity line up

Naomi Cleaver, Diarmuid Gavin, Jason Bradbury and Matt James - confirmed to join Kevin McCloud at Grand Designs Live London 2008.

News from Grand Designs Live (19 March 2008)

Interbuild sets out sustainability stall

Interbuild announces its sustainability agenda for the 2008 show.

News from Interbuild - The Building Show (14 March 2008)

CECA and NCC team up to boost businesses

The National Construction College has launched a new management course in partnership with the Civil Engineering Contractors Association.

News from National Construction College (13 March 2008)

Show stopping features at Grand Designs Live

Grand Designs Live London has grown in size to span nine days and accommodate new and interactive show features.

News from Grand Designs Live (10 March 2008)

Floorstyle 08 events line-up for launch show

Running alongside The Tile and Stone Show, the exhibition's itinerary will include a live 'Test the Experts' floor laying challenge, a three-day seminar programme and a host of practical events.

News from Floorstyle 2008 ( 5 March 2008)

Expert advice and inspiration on a grand scale

Qualified specialists on hand to offer advice at the Grand Designs Live London 'Information Hub'

News from Grand Designs Live ( 5 March 2008)

Value of student work experience accreditation

 Technical background article   Leading construction businesses recognise the value of student work experience accreditation.

News from National Council for Work Experience ( 5 March 2008)

The Surface Design Show opens

The only event where architects, interior designers and building specifiers can get close to hundreds of inspirational interior and external surface products.

News from Surface Design Show ( 4 March 2008)

New offsite technical talk - modular matters

Advantage Offsite, in collaboration with Mtech Group, have launched a new series of dedicated Offsite Construction Technical Talk seminars for 2008.

News from Mtech Training ( 4 March 2008)

Free show tickets for trade professionals

The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the NEC in April is offering free tickets to trade professionals, giving them and their clients complimentary entry to the Show.

News from National Homebuilding & Renovating Show (25 February 2008)

Grand Designs Live now 9 days in London 2008

Grand Designs Live London returns to ExCeL London for a fourth year and promises to be bigger and better than ever.

News from Grand Designs Live (20 February 2008)

Success stories for 2008 National Training Awards

2008 National Training Awards are seeking stories of how training has transformed businesses in the construction sector.

News from National Training Awards (19 February 2008)

Wyko 'Energy Savings in Buildings' master class

Wyko will be sharing its expertise with a master class entitled Energy Savings in Buildings at Sustainable Development 2008.  Brochure available  

News from Wyko, an Eriks Company (15 February 2008)

Interbuild on Timber Show sudden cancellation

Interbuild have negotiated a special arrangement for exhibitors that had already signed-up and made a financial commitment to the Timber Show.

News from Interbuild - The Building Show (13 February 2008)

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