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'Construction in China' at next ECI Conference

User application article Construction in China, Middle East Oil investment, Global Construction Safety - just some of the issues to be explored at the next ECI Conference.

News from European Construction Institute (19 December 2005)

TRADA takes timber frame on the road

TRADA Technology , through its specialist frameCHECK service, is taking timber frame on the road with a new training course entitled 'The A-Z of Timber Frame'.

News from TRADA Technology ( 2 December 2005)

Positive component identification technology

UFP Technologies, a leading manufacturer of custom engineered packaging materials, introduces its new PNP technology for positive component identification.

News from UFP Technologies ( 1 December 2005)

TRADA and BRE enter information agreement

TRADA Technology and BRE Bookshop have entered an information exchange agreement to ensure that output from research projects is more widely circulated.

News from TRADA Technology (14 November 2005)

'Folded plate' roof entry wins student prize

The TRADA Timber Engineering 2005 Award has been won by Roger Knipe of Queens University, Belfast.

News from TRADA Technology ( 3 November 2005)

Major Report on the Olympic Games Construction

AMA Research published a brand new, 90+ page report and 35 slide presentation reviewing the current and planned New Build, Refurbishment and Legacy activity for the Olympic Games in 2012.

News from AMA Research ( 2 November 2005)

Builders and Plumbers Merchants Market Report

AMA Research have published a comprehensive review of the UK Builders and Plumbers Merchants Market.

News from AMA Research ( 2 November 2005)

Major Report on the Electrical Accessories Market

AMA Research have published the sixth edition of the Electrical Accessories Report.

News from AMA Research ( 2 November 2005)

Major Report on the Wall Cladding Market

AMA Research has published their latest review of the UK Wall Cladding Market.

News from AMA Research ( 2 November 2005)

Architects, Engineers and QS fees on the rise.

Technical background article Data from the latest 2006 edition of Mirza and Nacey's Fees Surveys shows that average fees have increased amongst construction professionals over the last five years.

News from Mirza & Nacey Research (24 October 2005)

Plumbers blaze trail for building and construction

Business research specialist, B2B International, runs a twice-yearly Shower Brand Preference Monitor.

News from B2B International (17 October 2005)

Lloyd Instruments test plywood CE marking

Material testing equipment from Lloyd Instruments to allow bending elasticity and bonding strength to be evaluated to the required standards.

News from Lloyd Instruments (11 October 2005)

TRADA and FIRA support Working with Wood

TRADA and its sister organisation FIRA, the Furniture Industry Research Association, will manage a full programme of seminars throughout the Working with Wood exhibition at the NEC

News from TRADA Technology (22 September 2005)

Rieker Electronics new rugged inclinometers

Rieker Electronics introduces a new line of rugged inclinometers (or tilt indicators).

News from Rieker Instrument (21 September 2005)

Guide to London Olympics Construction Projects

Construct UK are offering a free copy of this essential guide to with all new subscriptions registered before 30 November 2005

News from Construct UK (12 September 2005)

TRADA on wood-based panels for structural use

Technical background article TRADA Technology new Wood Information Sheet, Specifying wood-based panels for structural use, to assist sellers, buyers and specifiers to understand new requirements.

News from TRADA Technology ( 5 September 2005)

TRADA update on wood preservation

TRADA Technology has revised its Wood Information Sheet, 'Wood preservation - chemicals and processes' which outlines the treatments in use today and their methods of application.