New Developments
Housebuilders scoop four major 2008 brick awards
Housebuilders were amongst the winners in the 2008 Brick Awards run by the Brick Development Association. Apparently competition in four categories was especially fierce. Yet four clear winners emerged:...
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Scrap materials website offers an alternative to landfill
BuilderScrap is a new initiative for housebuilders and others in the construction industry. Designed by builders for builders, the online business offers an alternative to landfill for the millions of...
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Voltage management cuts electricity bills
Visitors to Interbuild 2008 last month (October) were said to be the first in the world to witness the VPhase VX1 Smart Voltage Management unit. This is a brand new technology that is set to cut electricity...
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Unique Nottingham development bucks low sales trend
Homes developer Trent Park Developments is bucking the current trend for slow sales with their award winning £50m River Crescent development, in Nottingham. In the three months since marketing of the...
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Complete solution for underfloor heating pipe placement
Opting for underfloor heating instead of traditional radiators in his conservatory has enabled Chas Smith, a retired export manager from Chippenham, to use his conservatory all year round – including...
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Solar roofing panels meet Code and planning requirements
A new addition to Solar Century’s award winning family of solar roofing materials is the C21e slate, which makes sustainable building even easier and better looking. The C21e Slate delivers the same...
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Rainwater harvesting helps reach Code level 6
With building regulations changing, and new legislation regarding sustainability...
Gas and damp barrier for brownfield sites
One solution to potentially harmful ground gases penetrating brownfield developments...
The flagship for sustainably-designed drainage
With recent focus on flooding and the increased risk that can be caused by urbanised...
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Pioneering pods to provide affordable housing solution
Pioneering pod company, Elements Europe, is soon-to-launch, timber frame affordable...
Prefabricated bathroom pods that 100% recyclable
The use of PETG Thermoplastic by Aquadream means that the basic shell of a bathroom...
30 minute-rated insulated roof lining
Internal linings specialist, British Gypsum, has a ceiling lining board that combines...
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New look shutters and screens
Hot news for interiors is an exciting collaboration between ParapanÆ and the designer...
Nature reserve inspiration for anti-slip decking
Extending to 42,000 sq ft Nottingham Science Park, which opened in early summer,...
Terracotta tile claddings on Thames-side development
View of construction on the London Thames Scaffolding eliminated from construction...
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Solar roofing panels meet Code and planning requirements
A new addition to Solar Century’s award winning family of solar roofing materials...
Complete solution for underfloor heating pipe placement
Opting for underfloor heating instead of traditional radiators in his conservatory...
Powerpanel for wet rooms
Xella Dry Lining Systems’ Fermacell Powerpanel H2O claim to be ideally suited...
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