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SIGA 32 chosen for renovation of roofscape

SIGA Slate was carefully selected for the renovation of Hounds Road, a private...

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Survey reveals true cost of bidding for construction...

In 2014, as the industry began to emerge from recession, MarketingWorks, in...

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Wetherby expands into IWI market

Wetherby Building Systems, the UK’s leading provider of external wall insulation...

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Massive hidden benefits of home building revealed

Research reveals the full extent of the contribution the house building industry...

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Apeer springs into action

Apeer doors has launched a major push for Spring with an exciting new collection of...

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The home lift that fits virtually anywhere

Stiltz Lifts recently demonstrated that its domestic lifts can be fitted practically...

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Uponor launches thinnest ever UFH system

Despite the fact underfloor heating (UFH) has been identified as the top...

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Safety and comfort comes first for Brent Council

When Brent Council in Greater London sought to fit out an extra care home facility in...

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Construction starts stall but surge in approvals points...

UK construction started the year on a subdued note but a renewed surge in planning...

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Standing Seam - facades with longevity

Specifiers today are increasingly looking for hard-wearing durable products that meet...

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NBS to release BIM Toolkit at BIM Show Live

The BIM Toolkit required to complete Level 2 BIM will move into its public BETA phase...

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Driving innovation in housing supply chain

BRE is part of consortium awarded a £22m grant from the Department of Business...

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Conclusion to Housing Standards Review

BRE reviews the statement from the Secretary of State in light of its implications on...

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State of the art family home with Black Millwork

A unique self-build property with outstanding energy efficiency credentials has more...

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Safeguard’s swift response to damp gets BBA approval

After a rigorous series of tests, the British Board of Agrément (BBA) has...

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