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Innovative line-up for Ecobuild Print E-mail
Thursday, 25 February 2010 00:00

Since its launch in 2005 Ecobuild has established itself as the biggest event in the world for sustainable design, construction and the built environment. During that time it has roughly doubled in size every year.

The 2010 event will take place at Earls Court from 2-4 March. As usual it will feature a number of innovations: for instance, for the first time it will have a Fringe mounting a number of events peripheral to the main exhibition and conference.

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The list of conference speakers is also innovative, with industry figures joining the debate with politicians, environmental campaigners, scientists and some less predictable personalities – such as the Bishop of Liverpool and impressionist Alastair McGowan.

Ecobuild strives to reflect the preoccupations of the sector it serves – championing the emerging green construction movement at its start, engaging and encouraging debate and discussion and now seeking out and highlighting the continuing opportunities for sustainable construction.

Ecobuild is also the definitive source of information for specifiers across UK construction and beyond: 34,617 visitors attended last year.

Click the ecobuild button on the left for selected exhibitor profiles

Last Updated on Monday, 01 February 2010 15:33
 
Sectors businesses say banks are stalling growth Print E-mail
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 16:14

BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION SMES PREDICT PROFITS IN 2010 DESPITE TOUGH ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, FINDS QBE SURVEY 

Key points

  • 68% say banks are holding back lending and delaying the development of business initiatives
  • 63% forecast maintained or increased sales turnover in 2010
  • 53% of building and construction SMEs are now better placed to make the most of an upturn than 12 months ago
Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 February 2010 16:20
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Apprenticeships.....Whats in it for employers? Print E-mail
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 10:46

Wirral Partnership Homes (WPH) are one of the largest employers of construction apprentices in the Wirral area and currently employ a total of 20 construction apprentices. In the past 5 years, WPH’s apprentice section has received 25 awards. Most recently with Glass Apprentice Paul Harvey taking top honour at the Proskills Annual Apprenticeship Awards 2009 as winner of the Proskills UK Advanced Apprentice of the Year award. This is a second major success for WPH at the Proskills UK Awards, after Andrew Ghader was announced as the winner of the Apprentice of the Year award at the first Proskills Apprenticeship Awards in 2007.

 Here Chris Boynton looks at apprenticeships and what’s in it for employers

Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 February 2010 10:51
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Ibstock launches new birtley brochure Print E-mail
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 10:36

Construction National Housing Ibstock_pic1Designed to showcase the originality and traditional characteristics of its popular range of bricks, the new Birtley brochure from Ibstock is packed full of inspirational and creative designs to help housebuilders and developers create desirable and distinctive buildings.

With an extensive and varied range of coloured facing bricks, Ibstock’s Birtley factory produces all bricks in 65mm & 73mm format, in both standard and bespoke blends to meet the specific requirements of any project.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 February 2010 15:27
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Bolton company fined after builder falls to death Print E-mail
Tuesday, 02 February 2010 10:44

Construction National Housing Kennedy_ladderA Bolton house-building company has today been fined £7,500 after one of its workers fell to his death.
 
DC Kennedy Homes Ltd was prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after Ian Smith, 64, was killed when he fell from an unstable ladder.

Manchester Crown Court heard that Mr Smith was working on a project to build six new semi-detached houses in Dale Gardens, on Easedale Road in Bolton, on 19 December 2007 when he fell five metres to the ground.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 February 2010 11:22
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KONE Design signalization series wins prestigious GOOD DESIGN award Print E-mail
Monday, 01 February 2010 15:35

Construction National Housing KONE_Good_Design_LogoKONE Corporation, Press Release, January 28, 2009

KONE has been awarded a 2009 GOOD DESIGN award for its sleek KONE Design Signalization series. The company is still the only elevator and escalator company to have ever received a GOOD DESIGN award in 60 years. Founded in 1950, GOOD DESIGN is renowned as one of the most recognized design awards program in the world. The awards are given by The Chicago Athenaeum and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies to highlight the best new designs and design innovations for products and graphics which were made between 2007 and 2009.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 February 2010 10:53
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Naysmith Rejoins CALA Homes to Head North East Business Print E-mail
Monday, 01 February 2010 15:20

Construction National Housing MIKE_NAISMITH012Naysmith Rejoins CALA Homes to Head North East Business

 Mike Naysmith has rejoined CALA Homes as Regional Director for Grampian and Tayside within CALA Homes (East) Ltd.

 Naysmith is back with the firm after four years at Taylor Wimpey, latterly as Managing Director for the North of Scotland.

 Delighted be at the helm of CALA in the North East, which is on site at developments in Aberdeen, Inverurie and Dundee, Naysmith said: “The quality of CALA’s product is second to none and the culture here is one many companies aspire to. It’s great to be back.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 February 2010 10:56
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Indivo lifters help Leeds kitchens reach new heights Print E-mail
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 11:22

Construction National Housing Indivo_picIndivo kitchen lifters from Pressalit Care have been fitted to kitchens in the award winning Leeds Independent Living Project (ILP). The project, which is led by Leeds City Council with Jack Lunn (Construction) Ltd as main contractor, is providing 74 new purpose-built properties on 40 sites across the city, increasing opportunities for more than 340 people with a learning disability or mental health need to take greater control of their lives.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 February 2010 15:34
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Awarding organisation EAL calls for a more joined up approach to apprenticeships Print E-mail
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 10:41

On the first day of National Apprentice Week (1 February 2010), EAL (EMTA Awards Limited), the leading awarding organisation for the building services and engineering sector, has called on the Government to adopt a more joined up approach to apprenticeships. This move follows the proliferation of new ideas and incentives that have been introduced over the last year.

 “Whilst we wholeheartedly support the rationale behind these ideas, the Government is neglecting what’s feasible for employers,” said EAL’s Managing Director, Ann Watson. “We are calling for two clear policies on apprenticeships: first, practical support for employers with tangible financial incentives, and second, for apprenticeships to be overseen by one Government department.”

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Lovell selected for £10.5 million Homes for Islington Decent Homes framework Print E-mail
Tuesday, 02 February 2010 10:52

Construction National Housing Generic_Lovell_refurbishment_shotAffordable housing and housing regeneration specialist Lovell has been selected by Homes for Islington (HFI) as a contractor partner for its £10.5 million Street Properties Decent Homes Framework.

The company is one of three firms to have been appointed to carry out the major housing refurbishment scheme which will see around 700 properties in the London Borough of Islington upgraded over the next three years.

Work will include the refurbishment and replacement of kitchens and bathrooms, along with external improvements.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 February 2010 11:17
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Northumbria University appoints team to support the building sector Print E-mail
Monday, 01 February 2010 15:56

Northumbria University appoints team to support the building sector

Northumbria University has appointed a new team to assist regional and national businesses within the property and construction sector.

Following Northumbria’s successful funding from the Higher Education Funding Council, the School of the Built Environment is expanding its employer engagement activity by the appointment of Colin Davidson and Luke Bryant.

The new team will focus on building the excellent track record that the School has developed in assisting regional and national businesses within the sector, incorporating a range of consultancy and staff development.

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Official recognition for workers memorial day in the UK Print E-mail
Monday, 01 February 2010 15:28


  The UK will officially recognise Workers Memorial Day to commemorate thousands of people who have died, been seriously injured or made ill through their work, Yvette Cooper announced today.
  
This follows the Government’s consultation in July to explore options for official recognition of the day, which gained widespread support.

This year, the UK will join the many other countries around the world that officially recognise the Day on 28 April, the International Day of Action for Safety and Health at Work.  Formal recognition will reinforce the significance of the Day and raise awareness of the number of people who are killed, disabled, injured or made unwell through their work.

Last Updated on Monday, 01 February 2010 15:33
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Dog training ready for advances Print E-mail
Friday, 22 January 2010 12:20

Although the security dog sector is not recognised as a specialist sector by the Security Industry Authority, its practitioners must maintain the standards set at Level 2 by that body and move forward. It is not mandatory; it is for those who wish to advance.

Now the British Standard is in place, the National Training Inspectorate for Professional Dog Users has moved on to advanced dog handling at Level 3: for example the stand off, building search, suspect search etc – all ‘off-lead’.

 

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Last Updated on Monday, 25 January 2010 11:25
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