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Manufacturing PMI at decade high as growth of output,...

The upturn in the UK manufacturing sector gained further momentum at the end of the...

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Chancellor must honour Green Homes Grant applications

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has already expressed its frustrations...

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VANDERSANDEN PUBLISHES FIRST SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

Brick manufacturer takes the lead in the sustainable transformation of the building...

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Companies see a route out of crisis

The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s...

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New planning law enables unused commercial buildings to...

New rules allowing commercial premises to be converted into homes have come into...

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AkzoNobel Powder Coatings brings sustainability to life...

- With the irreversible shift towards sustainability architects, property owners,...

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Ofgem approves Radbot for ECO

Vestemi’s smart heating control, Radbot, has now been approved by energy regulator,...

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VANDERSANDEN LAUNCHES NEW RIBA ACCREDITED CPD ON...

Brick Basics is a new RIBA accredited CPD from brick manufacturer Vandersanden, the...

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Government faces growing criticism over green scheme...

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has described the Government’s decision to...

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Flagship green homes scheme scrapped by Government

The Government’s Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme, launched last year in a fanfare...

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Safer Solutions: MechSlip achieves BBA accreditation

MechSlip, the innovative brick slip cladding system developed by Ibstock Kevington...

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Bridging Finance Used to Purchase Properties on Tight...

The bridging finance industry has grown significantly in recent years - and with an...

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Secured lending back to regular volume levels

Brokers and finance providers were delighted to announce this month that the industry...

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How the leisure industry will re-open with hygiene in...

The whole country is overwhelmingly excited about the re-opening of gyms and other...

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The most sought after home renovations during covid-19

Being stuck at home during the pandemic has not been easy. With repeated lockdowns,...

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