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On the economic front, last month commercial construction came close to doubling 2013 figure according to the latest BarbourABI report. India’s biggest housing developer is to spend £3bn on UK projects and China continues invest in infrastructure.
It is also Brickies boom-time as skills shortages mean subcontractors ramp-up hourly rates. Construction wages rose 4% overall in July.
Latest products on Buildingtalk this week include a new finishing plaster from British Gypsum that means fast re-skimming without the need for pre-treatment. Also a keyless door lock from Assa Abloy with a useful attack code’ function that enhances safety.
Saint-Gobain support for Nottingham University zero carbon house
Saint-Gobain have just announced that Buildingtalk is the confirmed media partner for their next on-line industry debate. I will also be visiting the Nottingham University zero carbon house shortly a fascinating new build project that they are supporting. You can follow @Buildingtalk via Twitter for regular updates.
And finally, as we endure the last Party Conference season before the Election in the Spring with Labour already promising a brownfield first policy’ for new homes – let me have your suggestions to add to the Buildingtalk shopping trolley of proposals from the construction industry.
We will publish these in our own mini election manifesto and see what response we get from the prospective ruling class of 2015.
Nationwide Windows & Doors has devoted time, clever product design and testing at levels never previously seen to launch its next generation GRP fire door range.
Posted in Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Health & Safety, Innovations & New Products, Retrofit & Renovation, Security and Fire Protection, Windows
Data showing spiking humidity levels on construction sites are a growing concern for the sector, according to a new report from temporary power company, Aggreko.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Services, Facility Management & Building Services, Health & Safety, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Information Technology, Posts, Research & Materials Testing, Site Preparation, Thermal Imaging and Monitors
Leading housing provider Stonewater is taking full advantage of the excellent thermal efficiency of Kingspan Kooltherm K108 Cavity Board at a new affordable housing development in Dorset.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Case Studies, Insulation, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
Freefoam has strong ties with contractors, architects and specifiers, thanks to its ‘The Power of Many’ approach.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Cladding, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Roofs, Walls