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Gearing up for Green Deal – render and EWI

The government’s flagship environmental ‘Green Deal’ policy is finally set to launch this autumn and doubtless there will be those sighing a fanfare of...

WEBER.APP for Apple and Androids

Following the launch of the weber.app, originally designed for iPhone and iPad users, Saint-Gobain Weber has further developed the software...

Feature – Protecting our heritage

When the ConstructionSkills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Heritage Skills Cards were introduced two years ago, many specialist contractors saw a chance to certify long standing...

Market analysis – Prospects deteriorate for construction

  With the double-dip recession deepening, the prospects for the construction industry have deteriorated, writes Milja Keijonen, economist at the Construction Products Association. In the beginning...

Viewpoint September 2012 – Skills for Green advantage

Greenworks – the skills to diversify and gain the green advantage The Climate Change 
Act has set a target of 
reducing the UK’s carbon 
emissions...

Voice of the Industry – September 2012 – If you pay peanuts

If you 
pay peanuts… We all know how it ends, so why does construction persist in thinking it’s a good way of working? Ask any specialist...

Editor’s blog – Don’t miss an opportunity

Last month the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) published a report on the home insulation market and said that the Government needs to improve...

Take inspiration from Saint-Gobain Weber

Saint-Gobain Weber has introduced the first volume of its Inspirational 
Render Guide. Created for architects, designers, house developers and contractors, the new guide features many...

Fabric first approach can deliver real sustainable homes

The holy grail of sustainable construction, namely reduced thermal conductivity with relatively small and simple changes to construction methods at little or no extra...

Bespoke Drywall completes world’s largest Lacoste store

Lacoste, the iconic French sportswear brand, opened its largest store in the world inLondonduring the summer. The 600 sq m three-floor flagship store onBrompton...