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    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Environmental credentials of waterproof membranes</title>
      <description>Waterproof membranes are key components of flat roofing and geoengineering projects.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Applied Market Information</category>
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      <title>Achieve compliance for three in one</title>
      <description>Innovative barrier that combines effective acoustic, fire and damp protection in line with all relevant Building Regulations has been launched by Z-Led.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Building Product Design Group</category>
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      <title>Insulation Handbook 2009</title>
      <description>New edition of the Insulation Handbook has a foreword from Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) who recognise the importance of insulation in these energy saving times.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Turret Group</category>
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      <title>BAA showcases Heathrow E terminal plans at Civils</title>
      <description>BAA has announced it will showcase its latest plans for the Heathrow East Terminal at this year's Civils exhibition, which takes place at Earls Court 2 in London from 18 to 20 November 2008. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Civils</category>
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      <title>NCC hosts 'Constructionarium'</title>
      <description>National Construction College host the fourth annual award winning 'Constructionarium', which offers vital experience of life on a construction site.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>National Construction College</category>
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      <title>ARCA members lead the way in new training.</title>
      <description>The first of three new courses have been launched by the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) to complement its existing range of courses. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tile and Stone Show08 expects record attendance</title>
      <description>With just weeks to go, the Tile and Stone Show 08 is gearing up for what promises to be a hugely successful three-day event at ExCeL, from 29 June to 1 July.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>The Tile &amp; Stone Show 2008</category>
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      <title>Experience the outer space at Interbuild!</title>
      <description>Interbuild 2008 (Sunday 26th - Thursday 30th October) is playing host to industry heavyweights in a specially created outside area at the NEC.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Interbuild - The Building Show</category>
      <link>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/inb/inb191.html</link>
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      <title>CIOB launches training programmes in China.</title>
      <description>The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is set to finalise an agreement to deliver training programmes aimed at experienced construction professionals in China.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB]</category>
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      <title>Fulfilling environmental commitment</title>
      <description>Commitment to ecological responsibility has been recognised by the attainment of an international standard at the Building Product Design Group.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Building Product Design Group</category>
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      <title>In Touch with Timber looks for Olympian heights</title>
      <description>Last week's In Touch with Timber conference held at the Queen Elizabeth Conference Centre in London was attended by more than 200 delegates from across the country </description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Timber Research and Development Association</category>
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      <title>NCC opens second temporary scaffolding centre</title>
      <description>National Construction College launch its second temporary scaffolding centre to address training shortfall.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>National Construction College</category>
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      <title>kbbreview EXPO brings out the big guns</title>
      <description>dmg World Media has re-appointed the seasoned events organiser, Liz Walker, to head up its extensive marketing campaign for kbbreview EXPO 2009 </description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>kbbreview EXPO</category>
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      <title>Homebuilding And Renovating returns to Newbury</title>
      <description>The Homebuilding and Renovating Show returns once again to the Newbury Showground on 28 and 29 June - to help homeowners improve, extend, renovate or build a house from scratch.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>National Homebuilding &amp; Renovating Show</category>
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      <title>Home studies for Scottish wanna-be plumbers</title>
      <description>Home study specialists Train4Trade Skills have launched a new blended learning plumbing course in Scotland, enabling would-be plumbers to study Scottish plumbing qualifications at their own pace.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Train4Trade Skills</category>
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      <title>Computer games technology training plumbers</title>
      <description>Would-be plumbers are being offered a revolutionary new way to train, on a blended learning course from Train4Trade Skills that uses games technology</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Train4Trade Skills</category>
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      <title>School heating controls on LonWorks network</title>
      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>LonMark UK</category>
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      <title>Civils 2008 goes underground</title>
      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Civils</category>
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      <title>Over 100,000 visitors to Grand Designs Live </title>
      <description>Over 102,000 visitors flocked to Grand Designs Live London, the multi-award winning consumer exhibition for homes, gardens, design and innovation.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Grand Designs Live</category>
      <link>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/grq/grq112.html</link>
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      <title>Constructing Insights for Construction Industry</title>
      <description>Constructing Insights, developed by Onsite Insights in partnership with Constructing Excellence will provide construction companies across UK with opportunities to visit award-winning companies. </description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Onsite Insights</category>
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      <title>Hilary Benn says UK sustainability leader</title>
      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Think</category>
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      <title>Major players sign up for Civils 2008</title>
      <description>Major names representing all aspects of the UK's civil engineering industry have already booked stands at Civils 2008 at Earls Court, London</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Civils</category>
      <link>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/cil/cil100.html</link>
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      <title>Arup unveils new green design strategy</title>
      <description>Arup ambitious design strategy aims to encourage greater development of truly sustainable buildings at Think 08.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Think</category>
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      <title>Growth in PVC-U vertical sliders </title>
      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Michael Rigby Associates</category>
      <link>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/miy/miy107.html</link>
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      <title>PVC-U window replacement market</title>
      <description>Forecast Report shows second-time PVC-U window replacement is still a market in waiting - but the waiting is nearly over.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Michael Rigby Associates</category>
      <link>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/miy/miy108.html</link>
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      <title>More than 500 exhibitors at Grand Designs Live</title>
      <description>Grand Designs Live London, for all those interested in stylish living and contemporary design, hosted by Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud at London's ExCeL.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Grand Designs Live</category>
      <link>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/grq/grq111.html</link>
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      <title>Architects enter Emirates Glass LEAF Awards</title>
      <description>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</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>LEAF Awards 2007</category>
      <link>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/lef/lef111.html</link>
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      <title>Seek professional support says Interbuild </title>
      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Interbuild - The Building Show</category>
      <link>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/inb/inb190.html</link>
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      <title>Further speakers announced for Think 08</title>
      <description>More big name speakers to debate on sustainability in the built environment.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Think</category>
      <link>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/tfv/tfv101.html</link>
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      <title>Think 08 debates energy</title>
      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Think</category>
      <link>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/tfv/tfv100.html</link>
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      <title>National Homebuilding and Renovating Show success</title>
      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>National Homebuilding &amp; Renovating Show</category>
      <link>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/nam/nam102.html</link>
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      <title>Support sought for construction apprentices</title>
      <description>National Construction College urges businesses to support construction apprentices.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>National Construction College</category>
      <link>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/nao/nao135.html</link>
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      <title>New structure for qualifications for industry</title>
      <description>Nick Gooderson, Head of Standards at ConstructionSkills explains how the new Construction Qualification Strategy will help develop a highly-trained workforce.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>ConstructionSkills</category>
      <link>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/cib/cib126.html</link>
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      <title>Academy Class digital media training centre</title>
      <description>Academy Class is an authorized training provider for Adobe, Autodesk, Apple and Quark.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Academy Class</category>
      <link>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/aiu/aiu100.html</link>
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      <title>Flooring industry gets behind Floorstyle 08</title>
      <description>New exhibitors signing up in recent weeks include Kahrs, Elka, Interior Leather Surfaces, Marlborough Trading, V4 Wood Flooring and Grant Westfield.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Floorstyle 2008</category>
      <link>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fls/fls102.html</link>
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      <title>Roofing innovations at Interbuild </title>
      <description>Roofing is raising its profile at Interbuild 2008, with National Federation of Roofing Contractors supporting the show for the second consecutive year.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Interbuild - The Building Show</category>
      <link>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/inb/inb189.html</link>
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