Olympic Stadium reaches full height

Published: 09/03/2010 13:57:11

" An important milestone was reached this week in the construction of the Olympic Stadium.

The new arena, which will form the centrepiece of the 2012 London Games, has now reached full height.<... "

Construction sector lifted by new work

Published: 09/03/2010 13:53:09

" Construction firms are still facing a tough trading environment, but the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) provided some reasons for optimism.

Output figures for con... "

Carpets make a big comeback

Published: 08/03/2010 10:41:37

" Wall-to-wall carpets are becoming increasingly popular, according to a leading interior designer.

Homeowners are apparently gravitating towards carpets rather than timber

Poor insulation costs £500m

Published: 05/03/2010 17:27:14

" British homes could have saved £500 million last year if their homes had been better insulated.

Government figures released this morning show the massive costs of energy waste as a resul... "

Cladding set for big role in future buildings

Published: 05/03/2010 17:26:50

" Cladding has been one of the most significant areas of change in building design over the last 40 years, according to one... "

Boiler scrappage helps 55,000 homeowners

Published: 04/03/2010 13:55:31

" Close to 55,000 people have taken advantage of the government's boiler scrappage scheme, according to government figures.

The initiative is designed to encourage people with old, inefficient... "

Construction sector shows signs of stability

Published: 03/03/2010 14:04:41

" Britain's construction firms are still having a tough time as a result of the wider economic conditions, but there were some reasons to be positive this week.

An influential survey suggested... "

New boilers could power green homes

Published: 03/03/2010 13:57:24

" New boilers are set to be unveiled in Britain today, which are capable of generating heat and power at the same time.

The boilers are gas-powered like traditional domestic boilers, but can pr... "

Sustainable building event kicks off in London

Published: 01/03/2010 13:05:44

" Green and sustainable building practices will be showcased at a major trade show and exhibition in London this we... "

Solar panels cut bills for logistics firm

Published: 01/03/2010 13:04:48

" A Gloucestershire-based logistics firm says it will cut its energy bills and its carbon footprint after securing the use of a state-of-the-art sustainable building.

Howard Tenens, which provi... "

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