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Whats New in Building includes riding the Solarcoaster, big house boom for the elderly, energy saving paints, overheating homes, smart phone lighting controls, Scotland Build Expo, Rio Olympic build update, plus Mad Men andamp; Architecture, and more
The UK Governments latest Solarcoaster dithering is in sharp contrast to Barack Obamas final push to provide a real legacy with his Clean Power Plan that will significantly boost renewable energy sources.
Find out why the cancellation of the Green Deal was no surprise to the GGF who say they will work with the current Government to make new policy and build a system that works.
Maybe its time to support the Building a British Solar Future campaign?
In the week that the latest ONS GDP figures show the UK economy now back to pre-crisis levels, the NHBC reported a 12% increase in house building including a big rise in new homes for elderly – read the full review.
More types of construction vehicles to be included in HGV regulations says FTA
Will construction for Rio 2016 Olympic Games be ready in time? The latest time-lapse video shows how it is taking shape.
We look at the influence of Modernism on architecture and interior design from Le Courbusierto Mad Men great infographic too!
Hinkley Nuclear plant contracts – EDF names preferred British bidders on andpound;14b project
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Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Health & Safety, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, Paints, Coatings & Finishes, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & RenovationOn Thursday 18 February, the GGF Document B Working Party held a Members-only Webinar on the GGF’s response to the Government ban of the use of Laminated Safety Glasses: Regulation 7/Statutory Instrument 1230.
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