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Building Regulations revised to improve energy efficiency

Aug. 1, 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 …

Investment in infrastructure required for housing boost

Aug. 1, 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 improve…

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July 1, 2004

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Breathing exercises

July 1, 2004

If a house can’t breathe, problems lie ahead. Andrew Leech looks at why ventilation, particularly in the roof, demands careful consideration