http://www.buildingtalk.com/indexes/categorybrowseah.html Building Regulations and Accreditation latest news on Buildingtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 Registration details for important international conference and workshop entitled 'The Woodfuel Supply Chain - Sharing Experience', organised by the Biomass Energy Centre and IEA Bioenergy. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Forestry Commission http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fes/fes336.html Giles Willson, GGF Director of Technical Affairs, discusses the new consultation on Part L of the Building Regulations, just released by CLG... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT Glass and Glazing Federation http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/gls/gls131.html BBA announce that it will now be offering full BBA Certificates for Window and Door Hardware systems rather than the Assessment Reports it has used in this product sector to date. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT British Board of Agrement http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/bhb/bhb130.html The increased focus on energy-efficient low input ventilation systems has led to an upsurge at the BBA as the manufacturers seek BBA approval. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT British Board of Agrement http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/bhb/bhb129.html Latest national statistics on timber price indices, and the latest national statistics on UK wood production and trade (provisional results), produced by Forestry Commission Mon, 19 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Forestry Commission http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fes/fes334.html Woods near to towns and cities are set to get a new lease of life, thanks to a further GBP24m cash injection from the Scottish Government. Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Forestry Commission http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fes/fes333.html Number of key actions to boost the use of biomass for renewable energy in Scotland have been announced by Environment Minister, Michael Russell. Mon, 12 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Forestry Commission http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fes/fes332.html Forestry Commission has published a revised and updated edition of its popular Field Guide to Timber Measurement. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Forestry Commission http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fes/fes330.html Forestry Commission to establish a centre for forestry and climate change to co-ordinate research into and action on forest sector's role in mitigating and adapting to climate change. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Forestry Commission http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fes/fes329.html Scientists from Forestry Commission presented papers at conference in Turkey on 'Forest Ecosystems in a Changing Environment - identifying future monitoring and research needs'. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Forestry Commission http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fes/fes328.html List of Agrement Certificates awarded by the BBA during the past three months. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT British Board of Agrement http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/bhb/bhb128.html Forestry sector and members of the public to help finalise the first national blueprint on how best to manage Scotland's national forest estate. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Forestry Commission http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fes/fes327.html The British Board of Agrement has announced that it can now offer security testing of sliding doors to the requirements of Secured by Design. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT British Board of Agrement http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/bhb/bhb127.html BBA Testing Services has been registered to undertake testing in accordance with the EU-wide Keymark Scheme for thermal insulation products. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT British Board of Agrement http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/bhb/bhb126.html European technical standards governing the production of solid biomass fuels are now available for download from the UK's Biomass Energy Centre website. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Forestry Commission http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fes/fes326.html Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development estimates it costs as much as GBP8,200 to replace each employee who is forced to retire at 65. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Age Positive Team http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/age/age102.html European technical standards governing the production of solid biomass fuels are now available for downloading from the UK's Biomass Energy Centre website. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Forestry Commission http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fes/fes325.html New booklet on how your business can benefit from flexible retirement and become more age positive. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Age Positive Team http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/age/age101.html Unprecedented levels of new investment and the ability of wood processors to fight off fierce global competition is a "major success story" for the timber industry in Scotland. Fri, 08 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Forestry Commission http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fes/fes324.html Developments in renewable energy, including woodfuel, will be discussed at this year's APF International Forest Machinery Exhibition. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Forestry Commission http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fes/fes323.html Forestry Commission publish another title in its series of publications of guidance and best practice advice on regenerating 'brownfield' land to provide public greenspace. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Forestry Commission http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fes/fes322.html BBA has introduced a new format for its Agrement Certificates, recognising that increasingly Certificates are viewed on-screen, with the need for key information early on in the document. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT British Board of Agrément http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/bhb/bhb124.html Two new Board appointments have been announced at the British Board of Agrement, with major materials industry figure Digby Harper appointed Chairman and eminent architect Lynne Sullivan a Director. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT British Board of Agrément http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/bhb/bhb125.html Answering the question: do you get as much from a Robust Details (RDL) listing as you do from an Agrement Certificate?. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT British Board of Agrément http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/bhb/bhb123.html Scottish timber transport initiatives received a double boost in the form of extra funding and a new study which aims to demonstrate the sustainability and efficiency of hauling timber. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT Forestry Commission http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fes/fes321.html Forests would form part of a future climate change agreement, says Phil Woolas, Environment Minister. Thu, 22 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT Forestry Commission http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fes/fes320.html The Forestry Commission publish the final reports for England, Scotland and Wales from its Surveys of Public Opinion of Forestry 2007. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT Forestry Commission http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fes/fes319.html New survey carried out by Forestry Commission Scotland reveals that the majority of Scots believe trees are 'good' as they help in the battle against climate change. Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT Forestry Commission http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fes/fes318.html The Forum advises Forestry Commission Scotland on forestry policy and practice in the Grampian area. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT Forestry Commission http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/fes/fes316.html