http://www.buildingtalk.com http://www.buildingtalk.com http://www.buildingtalk.com/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.buildingtalk.com http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/door-and-window-control-systems-company-benefits-from-experienced-staff/406739.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/door-and-window-control-systems-company-benefits-from-experienced-staff/406739.article As each member of its sales team has worked for the company for an average of more than six years, GEZE UK has calculated that its customers benefit from over 150 years of combined experience. The 23-strong sales team is based throughout the UK with individuals boasting in-depth knowledge of glass, manual closers, automatic operators, RWA and service. The door and window controls firm’s parent company, GEZE, also celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. Wed, 22 May 2013 23:01 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/sustainability-and-energy-efficiency-/landfill-diversion-strategy-award-for-cruk/406726.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/sustainability-and-energy-efficiency-/landfill-diversion-strategy-award-for-cruk/406726.article Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) has won the 2013 Resource Revolution Awards Landfill Diversion category. The awards honour modern waste management initiatives and recognised CRUK’s achievements in discovering new ways in which waste carpet can be used. Carpet Recycling UK has set a target of 25% landfill diversion by 2015 and saw a rise of 30% in 2012 compared to the previous year. Tue, 21 May 2013 18:44 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/building-regulations-and-accreditations-/bba-accepted-to-operate-solid-wall-cps-scheme/406679.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/building-regulations-and-accreditations-/bba-accepted-to-operate-solid-wall-cps-scheme/406679.article Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has approved the BBA application to operate a competent person self-certification (CPS) scheme for the installation of solid wall insulation, including internal, external and hybrid insulation systems. The BBA already have a number Agrément Certificates for solid wall insulation systems and means installers can self-certify that their work complies with Building Regulations. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:11 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/sustainability-and-energy-efficiency-/flooring-recycling-scheme-takes-cushioned-vinyl-off-cuts/406674.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/sustainability-and-energy-efficiency-/flooring-recycling-scheme-takes-cushioned-vinyl-off-cuts/406674.article Developed in conjunction with Axion Consulting, Forbo’s Back to the Floor flooring recycling initiative has become the first scheme in the UK to take back cushioned vinyl flooring installation off-cuts. The scheme now accepts Novilux and Novilon alongside Marmoleum, Flotex and smooth vinyl for recycling back into new Forbo products. With landfill charges escalating, the Back to the Floor scheme offers flooring contractors, installers and distributors potential cost savings and the peace ... Tue, 14 May 2013 12:03 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/sustainability-and-energy-efficiency-/report-on-passivhaus-design-and-construction-seminar-hosted-by-rehau/406649.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/sustainability-and-energy-efficiency-/report-on-passivhaus-design-and-construction-seminar-hosted-by-rehau/406649.article REHAU joined with BRE and Solar Windows to provide an insight into the requirements of Passivhaus principles and the potential benefits in terms of lower energy costs. The successful seminar was attended by representatives from local architects, surveyors, councils and health authorities from across North Wales. Thu, 9 May 2013 10:34 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/health-and-safety-/safety-inspection-for-wooden-trebuchet/406632.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/health-and-safety-/safety-inspection-for-wooden-trebuchet/406632.article TRADA Technology has carried out the annual safety inspection on a replica trebuchet belonging to Warwick Castle – the largest wooden trebuchet in the world. The 22 tonne, 18m high oak and ash siege engine was reproduced using drawings from the 13th century and is located below the South Front of the Castle. TRADA Technology’s safety inspection included monitoring fungal decay using a cherry picker to access the high level elements of the machine. Thu, 2 May 2013 19:18 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/sustainability-and-energy-efficiency-/carpet-recycling-uk-conference-focuses-on-resource/406601.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/sustainability-and-energy-efficiency-/carpet-recycling-uk-conference-focuses-on-resource/406601.article Taking place on 19 June 2013 in Birmingham, the fifth Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) Annual Conference will be focusing on carpet waste as a resource. Two new Q&A sessions have been added to this year’s Conference programme which aim to gather evidence on landfill banning of textiles. The sessions will be hosted by DEFRA and will provide the carpet sector with a direct opportunity to discuss the topic with Government representatives. The Conference will also cover the John Lewis Partnership ... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:07 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/sustainability-and-energy-efficiency-/recycled-polymers-to-encourage-uk-manufacturing/406583.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/sustainability-and-energy-efficiency-/recycled-polymers-to-encourage-uk-manufacturing/406583.article Axion Polymers is forecasting a return to UK plastic product manufacturing in the wake of rising Far Eastern costs. Increased understanding of, and changing attitudes to, sustainability issues have also been sighted as reasons for the production of plastic products returning to the UK. Recycled polymers – Axpoly PS01 and PP51 – from Axion Polymers are 100% recycled and sourced in the UK. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:53 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/building-associations-and-institutes-/ggf-report-on-success-of-fit-show/406573.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/building-associations-and-institutes-/ggf-report-on-success-of-fit-show/406573.article The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) and its group of companies including GGFi, FENSA and BFRC (British Fenestration Ratings Council) had information stands, held seminars, one to one clinics and ran competitions as part of their key support at the successful FIT Show in Telford Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:13 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/health-and-safety-/evacchair-emergency-bus-at-safety-and-health-expo/406561.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/health-and-safety-/evacchair-emergency-bus-at-safety-and-health-expo/406561.article Evac+Chair International will showcase its emergency escape equipment at the 2013 Safety and Health Expo using their own customised double-decker Emergency Bus as their display at the exhibition.This will include a wide variety of evacuation chairs such as the Air Chair and emergency solutions including ParAid Medical Ibex Tran Seat and CardiAid Automated External Defibrillator.   Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:39 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/building-regulations-and-accreditations-/profile-on-200th-bba-approved-green-deal-installer/406559.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/building-regulations-and-accreditations-/profile-on-200th-bba-approved-green-deal-installer/406559.article Robert E Lee, now approved to carry out external wall insulation projects, becomes the 200th installer to be approved by the BBA to the requirements of PAS 2030 for the installating energy efficiency measures in existing buildings. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:24 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/sustainability-and-energy-efficiency-/dismay-as-domestic-renewable-heat-incentive-delayed-again/406518.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/sustainability-and-energy-efficiency-/dismay-as-domestic-renewable-heat-incentive-delayed-again/406518.article Space Air comments on Department of Energy and Climate Change decision to delay launch of the domestic RHI scheme until Spring 2014. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:36 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/sustainability-and-energy-efficiency-/green-deal-software-from-stroma-shortlisted-for-innovation-prize/406495.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/sustainability-and-energy-efficiency-/green-deal-software-from-stroma-shortlisted-for-innovation-prize/406495.article Environment and Energy Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in energy efficiency and environmental best practice, across a wide range of sectors. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:38 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/qa-and-benchmarks-/latest-british-board-of-agrment-bba-certificates-awarded/406494.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/qa-and-benchmarks-/latest-british-board-of-agrment-bba-certificates-awarded/406494.article Jan - March 2013: Agrément Certificates, BFRC Certificates and Certificates issued against the requirements of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) awarded by the BBA. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:24 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/funding-for-training-could-be-the-lifeline-you-need/406458.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/funding-for-training-could-be-the-lifeline-you-need/406458.article Kim Bendzak, managing director of Apple Construction Training, an accredited training provider for the construction sector, explores the training grants and funds available to help give your business that much needed boost… Fri, 5 Apr 2013 13:04 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/recruitment-/will-quotas-help-more-women-enter-the-construction-industry/406247.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/recruitment-/will-quotas-help-more-women-enter-the-construction-industry/406247.article Over half of built environment professionals surveyed by CareerStructure.com stated that less than 10% of their team are female, suggesting the industry has a long way to go before proving its credentials in equality. Fri, 5 Apr 2013 10:04 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/ventilation-company-plants-trees-for-the-future/406452.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/ventilation-company-plants-trees-for-the-future/406452.article Energy efficient ventilation systems supplier, Vortice, has sponsored the planting of a number of trees at the National Forest site in Melbourne, South Derbyshire. Thu, 4 Apr 2013 19:03 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/saint-gobain-new-innovation-centre/406450.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/saint-gobain-new-innovation-centre/406450.article Video takes you inside the new Saint-Gobain Innovation Centre in London that showcases the latest solutions for a more sustainable built environment. Thu, 4 Apr 2013 14:26 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-events-/awards-/flooring-recycling-champions-honoured-at-2013-awards/406406.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-events-/awards-/flooring-recycling-champions-honoured-at-2013-awards/406406.article Celebrating the environmental commitment of its flooring recycling champions, the 2013 Recofloor awards took place in March at Edgbaston Cricket Ground. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:26 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/research-and-materials-testing-/ceram-expansion-keeps-staffordshire-at-forefront-of-construction-advances/406402.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-industry-news-/research-and-materials-testing-/ceram-expansion-keeps-staffordshire-at-forefront-of-construction-advances/406402.article Ceram is setting up a new Technology Development Group (TDG) to focus on the development of new materials, products and technologies. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:34 GMT