ScreedBoard flooring gets nominated
Highly regarded for its outstanding sound and underfloor heating performance, ScreedBoard has been nominated in the Housebuilder Product Awards 2014, its manufacturer Cellecta says.
Call for Brick Awards 2014
Once again, the search is underway to find the best brickwork in action for the 2014 Brick Awards, organised by the Brick Development Association. The awards demonstrate just what brick can achieve, the BDA says. Last year’s Supreme Winner was the Ortus, a learning facility in London with Barratt Developments winning the Volume House Building Award for the third consecutive year.
Vortice helps scheme hit energy efficiency targets
Vortice's HR400M heat recovery systems have been installed at Maryland, a development of houses and apartments by Kebell Homes set within the Woburn Estate in Bedfordshire, close to Woburn Safari Park.
Makita wins health and safety award
Power tool manufacturer Makita says that its AVT – Anti Vibration Technology – which protects operators of heavy duty hammer drills and breakers from hand arm vibration risks, has been recognised by the most prestigious Health & Safety award in the tool hire industry, presented by Speedy Integrated Services.
Mumford and Wood gets BBA-BWF compliance
Timber window manufacturer Mumford & Wood has claimed a U-value of 1.1 for its Conservation box sash.
Knauf Comfortboard benefits ecohouse
Comfortboard, the energy saving plasterboard developed by Knauf, is now being tested at Nottingham University as part of the Mark Group EcoHouse, a showcase of energy efficiency and innovation, Knauf says.
Kingspan TEK for zero carbon development
The Kingspan TEK Building System has been installed as part of the walls and roofs of 185 new properties in South Gloucestershire, helping to form one of the UK’s largest zero carbon developments.
Groundspeed record
Delays to utility and groundwork activity can have a major impact on the timeliness of schemes. Kevin Stanley speaks to the utility and groundworks companies that promise not to hold work up
Open season
Now that Part L 2013 is in effect, Tim Palmer looks at the windows and doors that can help housebuilders reach the necessary carbon and fabric energy targets. But while following regulations is a must, achieving that "wow factor" is still important
Hard hat software
The housebuilding industry is not known for being at the cutting edge of technology. But companies are increasingly making use of software systems to help with their marketing, build completions and general running of projects. Chris Windle finds out more
