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Pipe insulation
Groundbreaker Systems has launched the Shalloduct, a pipe insulation system which can be used to protect water pipes from freezing in situations where a minimum trench depth of 750mm cannot be achieved.
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Threshold drainage system
ACO Technologies has launched ACO DoorWay Drain, a new threshold-level drain system
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Timer switches
Hager has launched a yearly time switch that can be retrofitted and offers a simple way of saving energy through the electricity distribution board.
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Breathable plaster
A breathable plaster that the manufacturer claims offers a long-term solution against wet walls and damp has been launched in the UK
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Gloss paint
Crown Trade has launched Next Generation Gloss, a gloss paint system developed to comply with phase two of the European Paint Directive 2004/42/EC regarding Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions.
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High-efficiency boiler system
Alpha Heating Innovation’s FlowSmart package has now been added to BRE’s SAP Appendix Q, which allows the energy performance of new technologies and advanced versions of existing technologies to be evaluated for inclusion in SAP assessments
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High-pressure laminates
Polyrey’s has launched the Wooden Spirit range of high-pressure laminates which can be used for applications such as wall panelling, shelving and counter tops
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NewsCamden mixed-use scheme: The grass is always greener
A London architect has got planning permission for a £1m development of four homes and office space in Camden, north London
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No mortgage for first-time buyers
The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association said 56% of brokers could not find a suitable mortgage for first-time buyers at the end of 2008
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Housing starts to plummet more
Housing starts could fall to levels Britain hasn’t seen since the Second World War, a report claims
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CommentRumours of Dubai’s demise…
The UK and US press have been making themselves feel better by trashing Dubai
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Golden opportunities
I have lived and worked in the Middle East, especially in Saudi Arabia, over the past 25 years and never regretted a minute of it. Some of my friends have been there for more than 30 years.
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Rethinking Britain
Historically the construction industry has been used as either a brake or an accelerator for the UK economy – subject to the whims of the party in power
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Not-so-lucky dip
As a bricklayer with 24 years’ experience in the subcontracting game, it is with some relief that my son and I no longer subcontract
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FeaturesBoris’ brain: Sir Simon Milton interview
As the London mayor’s chief of staff and planning guru, Sir Simon Milton has a lot on his plate: skirmishes over Crossrail, affordable homes targets, improving design quality, the recession … Still, at least his boss is a laugh
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CommentPayment times: 10 days seems a lifetime away
The government says its suppliers will be paid within 10 days, but it still has an awful lot of work to do to stamp out payment abuse in the public sector
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CommentThe reader: Tony's booklist
Here’s my personal selection of handy reference books to help you solve those legal conundrums that my columns don’t cover
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Do well at schools: How to win BSF work
If you want to come out at the top of the class in the competition for Building Schools for the Future work, now’s the time to pull your socks up
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NewsBack to nature
A former industrial site in Bury is to undergo a £3.8m transformation into a park and cycling area