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Visqueen's ultimate RadonBlok delivers superior...

Visqueen, the leading manufacturer of gas protection and waterproofing membranes,...

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Brokenshire opens major new brick factory

Ibstock Brick, the UK’s largest brick manufacturer, yesterday (28 June 2018)...

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Government announces measures to accelerate unsafe...

The government has announced measures to speed up the process of removing...

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CIH calls on government to suspend right to buy

Figures released today by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government...

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W20 screen and doorsets complete kitchen extension

The inherent strength and slim sightlines characteristic of W20 steel sections have...

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Minister confirms social housing investment boost

A multi-billion pound boost to social housing across England has been confirmed by...

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Housebuilders must belong to New Homes Ombudsman

A cross-party group of Parliamentarians has set out proposals for a New Homes...

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Planning absent from top table in 83% of councils in...

The planning function has been relegated to lower positions in the corporate...

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British Gypsum launches industry first Secured by...

British Gypsum is pleased to announce the launch of its new Secured by Design (SBD)...

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Construction struggles continue as new work dips to a...

The value of new construction contracts in May reached £4.5 billion, a decrease of...

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Minister publishes consultation on banning combustible...

A consultation on banning the use of combustible materials on the external walls of...

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New quartz surfaces are the perfect match

The trend for hyper-realism in quartz worktops makes the latest additions to the ...

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e-Series to the rescue for Contour Homes

When Contour Homes was looking for a new chiller due to ongoing problems with its...

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Increased building materials volumes keep housebuilders...

With the UK in the grip of a housing crisis, the government has naturally focused...

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Securefast provides the latest multi-suite locking...

When the developers of Exeter’s Queen Street student accommodation block were...

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