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Regional housing forecast
Each quarter Standard & Poor financial consultancy DRI updates regional housing forecasts for the current year and the next for housing transactions, starts and prices – exclusively for plastics manufacturer Wavin. DRI then scores each region's housing economy, marking one star for worst performer, five stars for best. DRI uses ...
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Find faults ...
… and reduce false alarms by following this step by step guide, (courtesy of fault-finding specialists, ACT Meters).
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Homebuilders may love Eros
Marketing agency Phoenix is to launch a new sales system after successful trials with a leading homebuilder.
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See, hear, enter
Here's a selection of audio and audio/video door entry kits available to installers
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Don't get trapped!
Eurotech security systems has launched a direct mail campaign to businesses and affluent home owners warning them to be aware of the need to upgrade their security to confirmation systems. Under the title "Wise Up… Don't get trapped!" the company warns customers of the dangers of losing response ...
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Datafile
The MarketThe MonthJanuary has seen unprecedented takeover activity in the housebuilding sector and some analysts believe there may be more to come. As a result the sector's stocks have risen from the doldrums of last year. It is too early to predict if they will stay high as the Halifax ...
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Virtually what customers want
Customers of Laing Homes in South London can now choose their furniture and fittings from a virtual show suite over the internet.
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David Curry MP
In abandoning the Crow recommendations for new homes Nick Raynsford has gone some way to pleasing local authorities but in so doing he invoked the ire of the Town and Country Planning Association, writes the former Conservative minister for local government and planning.
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Crackdown on nodding dogs!
Product training for installers should be standardised to make it more effective and give it more credibility, says the industry's training forum.
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Companies form new links
VCL has joined with one of the world's largest companies as part of a $43 billion merger.
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Survey seeks community spirit
Countryside Properties is to measure graffiti, crime levels and how children get to school in a bid to measure the social impact of new communities.
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Commercial for Integer
Construction of the first commercial Integer home has been completed in Newbury, Berkshire. The Warden Integer Home boasts solar heating and low energy controls and lighting, grey water recycling, rainwater collection, and extensive network cabling enabling computers to be connected in every room. For two years it will be let ...
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Classy project
With valuable IT equipment to protect, schools put security high on the agenda. Installer, Rick Allan, describes the installation (despite a warped door) of a low-cost, stand-alone system in Cheshire
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Warning over false claims
Installers and specifiers are being duped by unscrupulous suppliers of security products, says the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB).
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On the case
A round-up of some successful application stories, of which the installers are justly proud
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Camera club
There's an enormous range of cameras for installers to choose from – here's a selection of the latest including some we've tried-and-tested.
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Risco buys Gardiner Technology
Gardiner Technology was on the verge of being sold to the Risco Group of Israel, as Security Installer went to press.
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Chubb informs business
Chubb electronic security (CES) has embarked on a major programme to inform the business community about the far reaching implications of the policy.As part of its communication programme, it has produced an information leaflet and set up a help line. It was also the main sponsor of an exhibition at ...
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Westbury launches into factory build
Space4 factory reignites timber-frame progress as industry consolidations dampen other initiatives.