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New research reveals benefits of solid wall insulation

The Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA) has welcomed the initial results...

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Growing interest in hemp and straw construction prompts...

Following two recent reports on natural crop-based building materials by the BRE...

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Government must slash refurb VAT to boost economy by...

A VAT reduction on housing renovation and repair could boost the UK economy by more...

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Improved fire door service for contractors

Builders’ merchants are stepping up their game by undertaking extensive fire...

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Kingston Heights scoops top accolade at 2014 Climate...

A pioneering mixed-used development in Surrey has just secured the prestigious...

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Polypipe heat recovery system used in farmhouse...

Polypipe Ventilation’s Silavent Green Line HRX2 Mechanical Ventilation with...

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British Gypsum offers a helping hand with new HomeSpec...

Plaster and drylining manufacturer, British Gypsum, has extended its portfolio of...

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JELD-WEN launches first 3D video

JELD-WEN, the UK’s leading manufacturer of timber windows and doors, has...

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CLT is the sustainable multi-storey solution

Speed, strength and sustainability - the key benefits of cross laminated timber (CLT)...

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Reynaers at Home says energy efficiency shouldn’t...

Reynaers at Home has launched a controversial advertising campaign with the strapline...

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New lending fund gives green light for rental sector...

Landlords and tenants are now able to access a new lending fund to improve the energy...

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DECC to launch RHI Roadshow at Ecobuild

With the hotly anticipated domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) due to be launched...

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New homes create new communities

Over 200 new affordable homes will be built in Peterborough by early 2015 as part of...

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Strong demand as new East Village homes become...

Get Living London’s 100th private rental home has now been snapped up in...

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Unique marketing suite installed on roof of Battersea...

Battersea Power Station Development Company (“BPSDC”) has announced the...

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