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Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk
Take a look at the full version of the latest weekly Buildingtalk Newsletter emailed to industry subscribers.
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Its been a good year for the building industry and the latest infographic from Quantic shows why 2015 will be even better and the demand for skilled construction professionals is set to soar.
Last month hotel, leisure and sport construction was up 35% and growth will continue with Glenigan predicting overall project starts will be up by 7.3% next year.
The Saint-Gobain debate last month indicated that many believe we can expect a number of key mega mergers in the new year as the industry restructures for long term growth.
Jewson give £150k to Macmillan Cancer Trust
And well done to all those in the industry who have supported charities throughout the year, giving their time, money, products and skills.
For example:
Catching our eye on Buildingtalks Twitter feed:
TG Escapes, the team behind Modular Classrooms, explore how it can have a positive impact in the learning environment, now children have returned to school.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Case Studies, Health & Safety, Lighting, news, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
Peri LTD, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of formwork and scaffolding, recently had Gatic CastSlot installed at its extensive multi-purpose service yard.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Case Studies, Civil Engineering, Drainage, Guttering, Soffits & Fascias, Hard Landscaping & Walkways, Landscaping, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
Staff at CMS Group are voluntarily taking part in a programme to help wildlife thrive at the company’s main manufacturing site and have been recognised for their efforts by leading UK wildness charity, the John Muir Trust.
Posted in Articles, Awards, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Facades, Site Preparation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency, Walls, Waste Management & Recycling, Windows
Contour has been talking about the recyclability of LST radiators and radiator covers when they come to the end of their lifespan and need to be replaced.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Services, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Site Preparation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency, Waste Management & Recycling