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Wetherby invests in EWI training

Wetherby Building Systems, the UK’s leading provider of external wall insulation...

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New straw bales housing scheme officially opened

A development of four affordable ‘straw bale’ Hastoe homes in High Ongar,...

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Hopkins Homes is first to adopt carbon buster blocks

Masonry products manufacturer, Lignacite, has partnered with Hopkins Homes to provide...

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NHBC new home registrations rise 25%

New home registrations in the UK have risen by 25% for the year up to and including...

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New Ibstock app matches customer needs

Ibstock Brick, the UK’s largest brickmaker, has unveiled a bespoke iPad and...

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William Anelay project wins RIBA Sterling Prize

Astley Castle in Warwickshire, a venue recently restored by York-based building...

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Clad tidings for residents

A refurbishment programme carried out by Newham Council has seen the improvement of...

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Bank of England to keep close watch on Help to Buy...

The Chancellor has asked the Bank of England to take a bigger role in ensuring his...

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The STA builds a future for structural timber

The Structural Timber Association (STA) has called on the UK housebuilding industry...

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The simple way to bring a designer touch to a bathroom...

Talk of wetrooms being troublesome to install, difficult to maintain and prone to...

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Miller Homes builds for the future with Knauf...

Miller Homes has specified Knauf Insulation’s Supafil glass mineral wool and...

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EWI at the heart of UK's biggest ECO scheme

Wetherby Building Systems, the leading provider of external wall insulation (EWI)...

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NEW GLIDING DOORS FROM BLACK MILLWORK LET THE OUTSIDE...

Black Millwork has extended its impressive product portfolio to include a new range...

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More government support for self-build surge

More people looking to start a building project, including affordable homes for their...

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Green deal helping to make homes more energy efficient

The latest research shows that Green Deal assessments are continuing to help people...

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