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Howard Chapman, Buildingtalk Editor, writes
UK house sales are at their highest for 6 years, according to RICs, and new house building also booming, with Bovis Homes reporting a 77% growth, and Barratt house sales and profits are up. However, some politicians say hoarding’ via land banks is holding back building. But major house builders contend that strategic acquisition of land during the recession has enabled them to react quickly when the market began to lift. What do you think? Have your say via Twitter here.
Take a look at how videos can engage and help promote your company and products. The link below shows how Constructv makes it easy to create promo videos.
We also feature an article from the latest ABC D magazine showing how retailers can cut refrigeration energy bills by 40%. Or you can use this link to read the January ABC&D online or sign-up to get a free copy delivered to your door every month.
Finally, it seems the UK Government plan to cut their £1.3b fund that was helping tackle fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions from homes. Do send your comments on this and we’ll include them in the next Buildingtalk newsletter.
Altro Wood™ adhesive-free flooring is helping to create a homely, welcoming and safe environment for residents at The Lawns, a family-run care home in Gloucester.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Case Studies, Floors, Health & Safety, Interiors, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Timber Buildings and Timber Products, Wooden products
Newton Waterproofing has performed an extensive project at the London School of Economics – find out more about it in this piece.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Case Studies, Concrete, Cement, Admixtures, Damp & Waterproofing, Floors, Membranes, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
Building services professionals nationwide will once again have the opportunity to take part in a series of virtual CPD courses, focusing on key construction industry topics, from REHAU.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Pipes, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency
A former tram station in Bristol has become the first building in the UK to benefit from large scale R32 air conditioning, from Mitsubishi Electric.
Posted in Air Conditioning, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Services, Case Studies, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency