CLG proposes new meaures to tackle dodgy construction
The department for Communities and Local Government has launched a consultation paper on measures aimed at giving local authority building control officers mor…
BRICKS QUICK
“As a timeless classic, brick is able to reinvent itself as a 21st century building material”
Pick and mix
Tim Palmer finds cement and mortar suppliers are improving the efficiency and flexibility of their products to meet housebuilders’ environmental performance ne…
FACE to FACE
We need our buildings to perform better as we prepare to operate in a low energy society
Get on board
ConstructionSkills will this month begin releasing £140 million in funding for companies’ 2007/08 training initiatives. Get your bids in early, advises head of…
Personal development
Industry consolidation is driving the growth in new businesses kick-started by entrepreneurial former employees, reports Adrian Willet, md of G&C Finance
Double vision
Ian Sutcliffe, UK chief executive of the new £6.7 billion turnover mega builder Taylor Wimpey, tells Chris Windle how he plans to see the business grow and grow
Gladedale: no immediate flotation plans
Gladedale chief David Gaffney explains the thinking behind the privately-owned firm’s £84.5 million Ben Bailey acquisition
Carbon challenge plans expanded
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