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New Construction Design Management regulations

 Technical background article   HBXLsays that since the new Construction Design Management regulations came into force, not enough builders are taking the new legislation seriously.

News from HBXL ( 1 May 2008)

New rental deal for HBXL building software

Builders can now get hold of three of the UK's best building software packages from HBXL for under GBP3 a day.

News from HBXL (26 March 2008)

HBXL solution to new waste management law

 Technical background article   HBXL, the building software specialist company, believe that builders not wanting to fall foul of the law need to put systems in place now that will help them plan for this.

News from HBXL ( 6 March 2008)

CALA gears up to the challenge

CALA Homes has made a number of key appointments to enable it to achieve its 5-year plan to become the premium quality medium-sized housebuilding company in the UK.

News from CALA Finance (15 February 2008)

Unlock hidden value in your plant and equipment

 User application article   Victory Leasing and Finance can assist your company to find the most suitable funder to purchase your equipment assets and lease them back, releasing new capital.

News from Victory Leasing & Finance ( 7 February 2008)

Crucial new health and safety software

HBXL's Health and Safety Xpert software includes a number of brand new features that will help builders across the country produce the necessary health and safety paperwork for every job.

News from HBXL ( 5 February 2008)

Measuring temperature and relative humidity

Following success of their range of low cost miniature USB data loggers, Signatrol have added the SL54USB temperature and relative humidity version.

News from Signatrol (21 January 2008)

HBXL launches ground-breaking x-connex technology

X-connex, new data sharing technology, links HBXL's PlansXpress, EstimatorXpress and Health and Safety Xpert software packages into one easy to use process.

News from HBXL (10 January 2008)

EstimatorXpress keeps builders on top of prices

With the majority of manufacturers expected to put up material prices by 10% in the New Year, builders are being advised to factor this into any new estimates and quotes.

News from HBXL (13 December 2007)

HBXL cements market leadership at iTSHOWCASE 2007

HBXL, the country's leading building software company, has scooped two top awards at this year's iTSHOWCASE Awards.

News from HBXL (23 November 2007)

CALA Finance backs new housebuilding award

Edinburgh based CALA Finance is supporting excellence in the Scottish housebuilding industry through sponsorship at the inaugural Scottish Home Awards.

News from CALA Finance (22 November 2007)

Asset finance made easy

 Technical background article   Victory are an independent company specialising in providing all types of finance for the acquisition of plant and equipment in the construction/plant hire industry.

News from Victory Leasing & Finance ( 8 November 2007)

Self builders cost plans better than builders

 Technical background article   HBXL survey shows more self builders correctly guessed the cost to build a house when presented with a set of drawings than professional builders.

News from HBXL (31 October 2007)

Costing plans too difficult for most builders

HBXL survey shows less than 50% of professional builders correctly guessed the cost to build a house when presented with a set of professional drawings.

News from HBXL (23 October 2007)

Xtra factor revealed at Interbuild Show

Set by HBXL, the building software specialists, builders who visit the company's two stands will be able to test their building skills on the Xtrafactor on-screen challenge and could win GBP200 cash.

News from HBXL (15 October 2007)

QuoteMaster now tackles Net Price Agreements

Estimation's QuoteMaster quotation management module for building services contractors now incorporates advanced tools for managing Net Price Agreements.

News from Estimation (24 September 2007)

CALA and Barnardos - a successful partnership

 User application article   CALA Homes and Barnardo Developments today cemented a winning partnership as they celebrated the sell-out of two of the premier developer's high profile developments.

News from CALA Finance (21 September 2007)

CALA Finance backs GBP12 million development

 User application article   CALA Finance has backed a GBP12m development by central Scotland developers MCA Homes in East Kilbride.

News from CALA Finance (12 September 2007)

CIA keeps an eye on builders books

Construction Industry Accounts (CIA), the HXBXL software, has been designed specifically for builders, being compliant with the new 2007 CIS Scheme.

News from HBXL ( 6 September 2007)

Exeter show gives local builders the X Factor

Builders looking to give their business the X factor are being advised to visit the forthcoming Self Build and Design show at the Westpoint Exhibition Centre in Exeter.

News from HBXL ( 5 September 2007)

New workbooks give builders the X-Factor

HBXL, the building software specialist company, has added 43 new extra estimating calculators (or Workbooks as HBXL call them) to its award winning EstimatorXpress v.7 estimating software.

News from HBXL (10 August 2007)

HBXL exhibiting its range of software products

There are a number of exhibitions coming up where HBXL will be exhibiting its range of software products including EstimatorXpress, Health and Safety Xpert and PlansXpress.

News from HBXL (29 June 2007)

Making drawing building plans seriously simple

HBXL, the building software specialists, launch PlansXpress, a CAD based software package that will make drawing building plans seriously simple.

News from HBXL ( 1 June 2007)

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