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Taking Passivhaus to the next level at Ecobuild 2016

Wednesday, 24th February 2016

The UK Passivhaus movement has strengthened its position versus other sustainability goals in the housing sector in recent months. Jon Bootland, Chief Executive of the Passivhaus Trust, explains how increasing numbers of housebuilders are embracing the gold standard of energy... View Article

Mapei announces its 2016 ceramic, resilient and EWI training course dates

Wednesday, 24th February 2016

Mapei is pleased to announce its 2016 ceramic, resilient and EWI training course dates, which are available to view on their website. All courses are free of charge and will be held in the newly refurbished Mapei Training Centre facility... View Article

North England Build expo organisers urge SMEs to seek new opportunities

Wednesday, 24th February 2016

North England Build organisers Oliver Kinross has encouraged construction SMEs to take advantage of the government support and embark on new opportunities in 2016. With the EU Threshold in place, a number of SMEs are struggling to compete in the tendering process due... View Article

International buyers offer new export opportunities at Ecobuild’s UKTI Export Hub

Tuesday, 23rd February 2016

UK businesses have a unique opportunity to forge long-lasting and profitable partnerships with buyers and international trade advisors from a host of high-growth, high-spending overseas markets at Ecobuild, the UK’s largest show dedicated to construction and energy. The UKTI Export... View Article

BDA announces 40th anniversary Brick Awards 2016 is open for entries

Tuesday, 23rd February 2016

The Brick Development Association has announced that nominations for the 2016 Brick Awards are now open to architects, designers, building owners, developers and housebuilders, to contractors and brick manufacturers. This year’s ceremony marks the 40th anniversary of the event and will consider... View Article

Five finalists announced for Ecobuild’s Big Innovation Pitch

Thursday, 18th February 2016

Five forward-thinking companies behind ingenious products from an air-removing heating device to a water-saving tap fitting have been named as finalists in Ecobuild’s Big Innovation Pitch competition, organised in association with Marks & Spencer. Air2eau, which ‘creates water out of... View Article

Free NHBC seminars announced to help support UK housebuilders

Thursday, 18th February 2016

NHBC, the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, will be holding a further series of seminars to increase industry awareness of problems relating to external walls. The events, which are free and available to all... View Article

Zero Carbon Hub set to partner with Ecobuild to raise awareness of energy efficient buildings

Friday, 12th February 2016

The Zero Carbon Hub has been announced as an official supporter of Ecobuild. The Hub, supported by a number of industry leading experts, will provide delegates with practical advice and guidance to help them understand current building policy and develop... View Article

Wavin to debate and demonstrate water matters at Ecobuild

Friday, 12th February 2016

Wavin, the UK’s leading manufacturer of plumbing, rainwater and drainage systems will be delivering a programme of thought provoking water based debates and practical demonstrations at Ecobuild. The programme is part of the company’s Water Matters campaign and will be... View Article

Revealed: Ecobuild seminar theatre programme at Concrete and Masonry Pavilion

Wednesday, 10th February 2016

The Concrete and Masonry Pavilion at this year’s Ecobuild, will host a comprehensive seminar and event programme, providing guidance to specifiers on design and construction with concrete and masonry. The Concrete Centre has invited a wealth of industry experts to discuss some... View Article

Manchester announces largest ever partnership for MIPIM UK 2016

Tuesday, 9th February 2016

Manchester will be represented by a record delegation of 99 organisations at MIPIM UK 2016, the world’s largest international property market event. The Manchester at MIPIM Partnership will present the investment and development opportunities across Greater Manchester with the goal... View Article

BSRIA announces new CPD event: the future of low energy homes

Tuesday, 9th February 2016

Hear about what the scaling back of targets could potential mean for the industry; specifically in context of energy efficiency, performance gap and quality. And have your say on the main issues and priorities for the future. The event will... View Article

Six exemplary housing projects from across the UK competing for top planning award

Tuesday, 9th February 2016

Six housing projects will be competing for the Royal Town Planning Institute’s (RTPI) prestigious planning awards this year. A total of 61 finalists will compete in 13 categories that celebrate excellence in projects, consultancies and local authority teams. Phil Williams,... View Article

BRE announced as research and innovation partner for Ecobuild 2016

Tuesday, 9th February 2016

For the third consecutive year BRE has been selected as the official research and innovation partner of Ecobuild – the largest UK exhibition and conference for the construction and energy market, which takes place from 8-10 March at the Excel... View Article

New hub set to lead the “infrastructure revolution” debate

Tuesday, 9th February 2016

How do we deliver infrastructure which supports economic growth, is resilient to future challenges such as climate change and population growth, and is affordable? And how must our industry transform to meet these challenges and opportunities? These are the key... View Article

Pegler Yorkshire to showcase ‘control’ range at Ecobuild 2016

Monday, 8th February 2016

Pegler Yorkshire, a market-leading manufacturer of plumbing and heating products, will be exhibiting on stand E2250 at this year’s Ecobuild taking place at London’s Excel from 8th to 10thMarch 2016. Pegler Yorkshire’s will promote its range of ‘Connect & Control’ products... View Article

Zedfactory to present “groundbreaking” housing solution at Ecobuild

Friday, 5th February 2016

Industry-renowned architects and pioneers of the zero carbon agenda, Zedfactory, are set to unveil what they claim could be a groundbreaking solution to the housing shortage. The solution, which will be presented at Ecobuild 2016 held on 8-10 March at the London ExCel,... View Article

kbb Birmingham Retail and Design conference line-up announced

Thursday, 4th February 2016

An impressive line-up of kbb industry professionals are preparing to deliver a series of insightful talks at kbb Birmingham, which will take place at the NEC from 6th – 9th March 2016. The purpose-built kbb Birmingham Arena positioned at the... View Article

CEDIA Awards 2016 opens for entries

Wednesday, 3rd February 2016

CEDIA members have been waiting for the green light, and they now have it, as the Association announces that the CEDIA Awards 2016 is officially open for entries. The CEDIA Awards recognises and promotes high quality system design, installation and... View Article

Quality and satisfaction focus for Building for Tomorrow 2016 roadshows

Tuesday, 2nd February 2016

Customer satisfaction and construction quality are among the key themes to be discussed by industry experts at this year’s NHBC Building for Tomorrow roadshows. Now in their 25th year, the 2016 roadshows will focus on construction quality and customer satisfaction... View Article