Building product manufacturers meet to discuss sustainability strategy
Posted: 05 December 2007Jewson sets up the Green Procurement Group to look at ways of reducing waste.
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Osborne invests £8 per tonne in reducing its carbon footprint
Posted: 05 December 2007Osborne has set up and structured a 'carbon offset fund' to invest in and research more sustainable working practices.
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Lafarge ups onsite activity at Kent works
Posted: 05 December 2007Lafarge is due to increase onsite work at its proposed new cement works at Snodland, Kent, after beginning the final design, costing feasibility and contractor...
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Cemex gets the go-ahead to double tyre use
Posted: 05 December 2007The Environment Agency (EA) has granted Cemex a permit to double the use of tyres as part-replacement for coal at its Rugby Works.
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QPA calls for holistic approach to sustainable construction
Posted: 30 November 2007 The Quarry Products Association (QPA) has called on the government to broaden its focus on sustainability in construction to include materials supply.
In its response to the department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform’s (BERR) draft strategy for sustainable construction, which closes for consultation today (30th November), the trade body welcomed the “joined up approach” to improving sustainability.
However, it said the omission of any mention of need for a steady and adequate supply of minerals needed to be addressed.
The QPA cited the progress the minerals industry had made in terms of sustainability, including the improvements it has made in health and safety performance which compare favourably with targets in the draft strategy. It also pointed out the aggregates sector was already working closely with conservation organisations, an idea that forms part of another recommendation.
QPA’s director general Simon van der Byl said: “The q
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New guidance for steel work
Posted: 28 November 2007 New guidance has been developed to improve information flow in steel construction projects. Allocation of Design Responsibilities in Constructional...
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SWMPs still not on the agenda
Posted: 28 November 2007Construction businesses may be increasingly aware of site waste management plans (SWMPs), but they are still not putting them into practice, according to...
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Specification focus: Drylining tests the water
Posted: 21 November 2007As construction continues to move away from wet trades, the drylining sector is taking the initiative, offering the opportunity to increase speed of construction and improve the technical performance of buildings. James Stagg reports.
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Specification focus: Drywalling: Making an impact
Posted: 21 November 2007John Jordan, divisional bid manager at fit-out specialist ISG, details the variables influencing the specification of drywalling.
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Specification focus: Drywall: Seeing is believing
Posted: 21 November 2007Seeing is believing Drywall systems are now an integral part of most modern buildings, and at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre traditional gypsum...
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Barratt Development's Mark Clare to lead UK-GBC task force on zero carbon homes
Posted: 21 November 2007Barratt Developments chief executive, Mark Clare, has been appointed chair of the UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) task group on zero carbon homes.
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Concrete associations move closer to consolidation
Posted: 21 November 2007Major players hope single body will improve the industry's influence in Westminster.
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Recognition for NFRC fixing method
Posted: 21 November 2007The National House Building Council (NHBC) is set to formally recognise the zonal fixing method launched last year by the National Federation of Roofing...
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Panel manufacturers hit back at recycling claims
Posted: 14 November 2007Insulated panel manufacturers have hit back at accusations that there are insufficient facilities available for the recycling of panels containing a blown insulation core.
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BASF launches Smart new mix
Posted: 14 November 2007BASF has developed a ‘Smart Dynamic Construction’ concept that enhances the performance of S4 and S5 ready mix concretes.
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CSCS approves UKTFA's training programme
Posted: 14 November 2007The Constructor Skills Certification Scheme has recognised the UK Timber Frame Association’s (UKTFA) erector training and certification scheme as a route to obtaining a CSCS card.
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Kingspan makes specialist offsite division
Posted: 07 November 2007Kingspan has positioned itself as a modern methods of construction specialist with the creation of its offsite division, offering both timber and steel-based...
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HC may integrate Hanson business
Posted: 07 November 2007HeidelbergCement (HC) is considering integrating Hanson UK's cement, aggregate and ready-mix businesses into one management structure following its £8bn...
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BPF welcomes Merton revision
Posted: 07 November 2007The proposed revision of the Merton Rule has been welcomed by the British Property Federation (BPF), which has praised the "greater flexibility" with regard...
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Uncertainty clouds disposal of panels containing HCFCs
Posted: 07 November 2007Lack of facilities means panels containing ozone depleting substances are being scrapped.
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