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18th August 2011

The latest products and innovations for House Builders and Developers. Keeping you up to date with important news within the industry.
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RICS SUPPORTS GOVERNMENT'S POSITION ON PLANNING
RICS has welcomed the Government's draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as a significant step forward in enabling the growth the UK requires. RICS believes delivering sustainable economic growth is in everyone’s interest, whether it be badly needed employment or equally important affordable housing..... read more   Website
SPECFLUE ANNOUNCES THE ECO ICID TWIN WALL CHIMNEY
Following a glut of low quality European and Chinese flue systems entering the UK market, Specflue, one of the UK’s leading providers of stove and flue products is delighted to announce the new Eco ICID Twin Wall Chimney Flue. With 25mm of high density rockwool insulation which maintains the flue gas temperature, maximises efficiency, improves flue draught on start up and reduces condensation, the ICID twin wall is genuinely made to the highest standards..... read more
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FIRST BASE DELIVERS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT FOR BARKING AND DAGENHAM COUNCIL
Anne Mews, a new affordable housing scheme in Barking town centre has recently completed ahead of the King William Street Quarter masterplan. Delivered by urban regeneration company First Base, in partnership with Allford Hall Monaghan Morris and Maccreanor Lavington Architects for Barking and Dagenham Council, the scheme is among the first new social housing in the borough for 25 years. First Base worked with contractor Mansell to deploy modern construction methods, ensuring the on-budget delivery of high quality homes..... read more
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KITCHENAID INTRODUCES GAS HOBS WITH IXELIUM™
KitchenAid specialises in combining visually striking products with quality construction and leading technology, which is why the introduction of its iXelium™ hobs is so special. Far from just looking great, the iXelium™ 90cm KHPI 9050 and 75cm KHPI 7550 gas hobs offer excellent endurance. Aesthetically and technologically, the new KitchenAid hobs offer consumers excellent versatility. The hobs have five burners, including a powerful professional double crown burner and a wok adaptor for stir-fry dishes and fast cooking..... read more
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LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR THEIR COMMUNITY
Apprentice construction workers laid the first bricks of a new £2.2 million housing scheme in their home neighbourhood of Shiregreen, in Sheffield, marking the beginning of a sheltered housing scheme which will benefit them and their families in future years. Apprentice bricklayer Ryan Petch, aged 17, and 19-year-old apprentice joiner Connor Bamford, who works for builder Frank Haslam Milan (FHM), will launch the construction of Sanctuary Housing’s Sicey Pavilion Apartments – a development for the over 55s...... read more
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GARDENERS’ ANSWER TIME
Essential planning information for flat green roof systems for gardens, terraces, walkways and parking areas is given in the latest brochure from Delta Membrane Systems. This 32 page publication covers a wide range of subjects, including how users need to observe a variety of regulations applying to the various construction systems available. Other topics include the type of herbaceous cover that is actually chosen, and the configuration of the waterproofing and the materials used...... read more
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REDUCTION IN ROAD NOISE THANKS TO VENTROLLA
Hampshire homeowner Gerry Dodd has reduced noise pollution and the costs of running his house after deciding to restore his sash windows to their former glory. Renovating the seven sash windows using the unique Ventrolla Perimeter Sealing System (VPSS), instead of replacing, would preserve the Victorian building’s character, whilst reducing heat loss, saving money and helping to reduce noise. Mr Dodd said: “The road is generally quite busy but the rush hours were particularly bad, and at times the noise in the front two bedrooms was unbearable. The new acoustic glass has made such a difference and I don’t notice the traffic at all now.”.... read more
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