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Building Regulations revised to improve energy efficiency

1 Aug 2004

Part L of the Building Regulations is to be revised again in a bid by government to reduce the energy consumption of buildings by a quarter. Along with Part L (Conservation of fuel and power), Part F (Ventilation) will also be updated to ensure airtight b

Investment in infrastructure required for housing boost

1 Aug 2004

[MMC-IMG=792-A=Left] Housebuilders are warning that the amount of money chancellor Gordon Brown has allocated in his spending review for infrastructure improvements is inadequate if he wants to see a boost in new housing.

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1 Jul 2004

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