Building Industry News - April 2010

Bathrooms and showers 'a popular bank holiday project'

Published: 29/04/2010 13:22:46

" British homeowners are hoping to make improvements to their bathroom and shower areas this May Day, a new study has found.

Research by the New West End Company also revealed 48 per cent of p... "

Many people are planning to upgrade their bathrooms and showers this bank holiday weekend, new research has suggested.

Green and sustainable buildings are vital, expert says

Published: 29/04/2010 11:39:51

" Green and sustainable buildings are an important part of tackling energy-efficiency issues in Britain.

This is the opinion of Simon McWhirter, campaign director of the Great British Refurb C... "

Making sure homes in Britain are green and sustainable buildings is important, one specialist has claimed.

Cladding work planned for £70,000 swimming pool upgrade

Published: 29/04/2010 11:12:28

" Cladding materials are to be used in a large-scale repair operation on a swimming pool in Nairn, Scotland.

Accor... "

A swimming pool will receive cladding work as part of a £70,000 repair operation.

Heating materials 'need to be installed by professionals'

Published: 28/04/2010 09:43:48

" Heating materials and systems need to be deployed by a professional, one expert has claimed.

Chief executive at t... "

Those looking to install new heating materials systems, such as a boiler, need to make sure they pay an expert for the job, according to one specialist.

Sound insulation 'becoming more popular'

Published: 27/04/2010 17:21:59

" Sound insulation is something more and more homeowners are considering for their properties, particularly those wh... "

People are increasingly turning towards sound insulation in their homes to combat inner-city noise, it has been suggested.

Businesses 'will benefit' from green and sustainable buildings

Published: 27/04/2010 15:08:36

" Green and sustainable building regulations and targets are going to have a positive impact for businesses that wo... "

Firms that provide services in the green and sustainable building industry will benefit from zero-carbon targets set by the government, it has been suggested.

Boiler scrappage scheme 'is a great idea'

Published: 27/04/2010 15:05:50

" Scotland's boiler scrappage scheme is an excellent way for the country's government to encourage people to consider their impact on the environment.

This is the opinion of Blane Judd, chief... "

Encouraging people to become more energy-efficient through financial incentives is an excellent idea, one expert has stated.