The Construction Products Association has welcomed the appointment of Paul Morrell as the government's first Chief Construction Adviser (CCA).
Read More »BMJ focuses on change, sustainability and self-build
This month's BMJ features Wolseley's huge investment in the self-build house, a look at how Derby merchants Clower & Sons are embracing change and an interview with Jo Wild about the prospects for Ecomerchant as part of the Burdens family.
Read More »Zero-carbon price blow for brick and block building
It may be more expensive than first thought to build houses to levels 4 and 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes when using traditional building materials, according to a new report.
Read More »Brett urges education on driveway issues
Householders have no idea that they may require planning permission to pave over their driveways, according to new research commissioned by Brett Landscaping.
Read More »Housing starts rise 27%
According to the National Housebuilding Council's latest figures, 9,163 new homes were started in October, the highest number since July 2008.
Read More »Chief construction adviser appointed
Quantity surveyor Paul Morrell is expected to be announced as chief construction adviser this week, according to Building.
Read More »New homes to be built without central heating
A new housing project in Northern Ireland will include homes that are so energy efficient they will have no need for central heating.
Read More »Travis Perkins add new kitchen showroom
Builders merchant Travis Perkins has expanded its branch in Leatherhead with a kitchen showroom from sister company Benchmarx.
Read More »Jewson and Graham show customers how to crack the code
Builders merchant Jewson and sister plumbers merchant Graham are to deliver a series of roadshows under their Greenworks sustainable building solutions brand. The events will highlight the Code for Sustainable Homes.
Read More »Aggregate and cement sales reflect continued building slump
Sales of cement, aggregates and ready mixed concrete fell including significantly year-on-year in the three months to September, according to the Mineral Products Association.
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