All Building articles in TrustMark Supplement May 2006
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FeaturesTalking shop
At the first of a regular series of round table discussions with trustmark, representatives from the consumer protection sector had their say on how the initiative could benefit the most vulnerable - and we were there to listen in.
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FeaturesHere's how it works …
now you know what trustmark does, but how is it organised, who are the approved scheme operators, and how do you go about getting involved? read on and all your questions will be answered …
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FeaturesIn safe hands
It's all very well talking the talk, but does being trustmark registered actually mean anything when it comes to carrying out the work? We visited three homes that have recently undergone major works to get the views of the client and contractor. and As the following pages show, there are ...
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FeaturesDoing the groundwork
Too busy to get involved in trustmark? as The story of the British Association of Landscape Industries shows, trade bodies and their members may already be some way to achieving trustmark status without even realising it
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FeaturesDistance learning
Wherever you go in the world, it seems the difficulty of finding, and hanging on to, a reliable builder is an all-too-familiar experience. But can we learn from other countries' efforts to regulate their building industries? Let's see …
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FeaturesThe new converts
Suzanne and Steve Lazarus wanted to convert the loft of their north London home into a bedroom but were apprehensive after two botched jobs at their property. so they called in a TrustMark builder and here's what happened …
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FeaturesStandard bearer
he may not have a construction background but ian livsey is passionate about stamping out cowboy builders. the man in charge of the trustmark initiative reveals how it will be done.
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FeaturesAll together now
trustmark has the potential to pull local anti-cowboy initiatives together and strengthen consumer confidence, says Paul Ramsden, Deputy Chief Executive of the Trading Standards Institute and trustmark board member