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Red tape could put small building firms off getting involved in the the Green Deal, launched yesterday, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Read More »Small building firms put off Green Deal work
GDP figures show need to build out of recession
The UK economy shrank in the last three months of 2012 according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Read More »Superglass: “We want the Green Deal to succeed”
Alex McLeod, CEO of insulation manufacturer Superglass Holdings has welcomed the launch of the Green Deal to the general public.
Read More »Britain needs to build out of recession, says FMB
The best route to take the UK out of recession is by stimulating construction to boost economic growth and tackle the housing crisis, according to the Federation of Master Builders.
Read More »Lafarge Tarmac works with Environment Agency on Commonwealth programme
Building materials supplier Lafarge Tarmac took part in the Environment Agency's Commonwealth Fellowship scheme to promote best practice and improve compliance across its network.
Read More »Naylor Industries in buy-out deal
Family-run building materials manufacturer Naylor Industries has been sold to its management.
Read More »Green Deal launches (finally)
The Coalition Government's long-heralded Green Deal energy efficiency initiative the Green Deal was launched this morning (January 28).
Read More »Insulation industry “in crisis” as job losses soar
Over 50,000 insulation installations across the UK have been cancelled due to the Government dragging its heels over energy efficiency policy.
Read More »SIG buys SR Timber
SIG Roofing & Roofline, part of the SIG Group, has bought SR Timber, a distributor of sawn roofing timber.
Read More »Industry organisations push government on green agenda
A number of industry organisations have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequor urging him to re-think the 'consequnetial improvements' policy, which was recently removed from Building regulations changes.
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