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Energy efficiency is a key agenda for the Fabric First Academy
On January 15, 2014 by adminTremco illbruck has become a founding partner in the establishment of the Fabric First Academy, a new industry body aimed at promoting the energy efficiency of the building envelope. The company has joined a number of timber frame specialists and suppliers of insulation to ensure maximum energy efficiency and performance on building functions, in addition
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PVC-U products to be showcased at Ecobuild 2014 for Heritage display
On January 13, 2014 by adminSwish Building Products is showcasing its PVC-U Tudor Board and SuperDeep 170 guttering system at Ecobuild 2014 to prove that modern materials can work alongside traditional design.The company will be featuring a heritage display at stand N1110/11 to enable visitors to learn of the benefits of specifying and installing PVC-U products with spires and finials,
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Construction industry is being targeted by tax authorities
On January 13, 2014 by adminEQUE2 has advised industry workers to read through HMRC’s Guide to the Construction Industry Scheme to ensure that their company is in line with construction tax laws. Recent research carried out by contracting sector specialists NoPalaver, has revealed that HMRC’s entire yield from construction tax in 2012-13 was £78.9 million, up 18% on the previous
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Infrastructure company is creating 200 jobs in North Warwickshire
On January 11, 2014 by adminStaff at Energetics regional office and depot at Coleshill received a visit from Conservative MP Dan Byles, to discuss the company’s growth after receiving £38m of debt and equity financing from affiliates of Macquarie Group. The Coleshill site currently employs more than 30 people, with that number set to expand over the next five years
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Noise reduction product praised for its sound proofing abilities
On January 9, 2014 by adminPilkington United Kingdom Limited Pilkington Optiphon has been praised by the Quiet Mark, the Noise Abatement Society Charitable Foundation, for its ability to minimise noise levels. The product consists of acoustic laminated glass and PVB (PolyVinylButyral) interlayer, enabling noise reductions in buildings without compromising on light transmittance or impact performance. Optiphon can be used alongside