Latest Building Industry News from specifinder.com - powered by The Building Centre http://www.specifinder.com/building_industry_news.asp en-gb Copyright 2009 The Building Centre. All Rights Reserved. http://www.specifinder.com/images/feed_logo.gif http://www.specifinder.com/building_industry_news.asp Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:02:47 GMT 20 http://www.specifinder.com/news/flooring/19656659/Carpets-make-a-big-comeback--.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/flooring/19656659/Carpets-make-a-big-comeback--.html Wall-to-wall carpets are back in vogue, according to a leading interior designer. Added on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:38:48 GMT Flooring Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19658089/Construction-sector-lifted-by-new-work.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19658089/Construction-sector-lifted-by-new-work.html Good news for the construction sector as official statistics show new work picked up in the last quarter of 2009. Added on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:38:48 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/cladding/19658095/Olympic-Stadium-reaches-full-height.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/cladding/19658095/Olympic-Stadium-reaches-full-height.html The Olympic Stadium, the centrepiece of the 2012 Games, has now reached full height. Added on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:38:48 GMT Cladding Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19652323/Poor-insulation-costs-£500m.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19652323/Poor-insulation-costs-£500m.html Poor insulation cost British homeowners £500 million last year, according to the government. Added on Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:05:48 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/cladding/19652325/Cladding-set-for-big-role-in-future-buildings.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/cladding/19652325/Cladding-set-for-big-role-in-future-buildings.html Cladding materials will play an important role in the future of architecture, according to one expert. Added on Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:05:48 GMT Cladding Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/heating/19650009/Boiler-scrappage-helps-55,000-homeowners.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/heating/19650009/Boiler-scrappage-helps-55,000-homeowners.html Almost 55,000 people have taken advantage of the government's boiler scrappage scheme. Added on Fri, 5 Mar 2010 09:40:58 GMT Heating Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19647848/Construction-sector-shows-signs-of-stability.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19647848/Construction-sector-shows-signs-of-stability.html Construction firms still face a tough trading environment but things may be improving according to a new survey. Added on Fri, 5 Mar 2010 09:40:58 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/heating/19647854/New-boilers-could-power-green-homes.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/heating/19647854/New-boilers-could-power-green-homes.html New boilers set to be unveiled today could power the green homes of the future. Added on Fri, 5 Mar 2010 09:40:58 GMT Heating Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19642665/Sustainable-building-event-kicks-off-in-London.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19642665/Sustainable-building-event-kicks-off-in-London.html Ecobuild 2010, a leading sustainable building event, gets underway in London this week. Added on Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:17:14 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19642672/Solar-panels-cut-bills-for-logistics-firm.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19642672/Solar-panels-cut-bills-for-logistics-firm.html Solar panels cut bills for logistics firm Added on Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:17:14 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19640173/New-US-embassy-embraces-green-and-sustainable-building.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19640173/New-US-embassy-embraces-green-and-sustainable-building.html The £1 billion US embassy planned for central London will embrace green and sustainable building practices. Added on Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:17:14 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/heating/19639954/Boiler-scheme-needs-more-cash.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/heating/19639954/Boiler-scheme-needs-more-cash.html The government needs to provide more financial support to help people pay for new boilers. Added on Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:17:14 GMT Heating Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/cladding/19639959/Cladding-work-completed-at-Olympic-broadcast-centre-.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/cladding/19639959/Cladding-work-completed-at-Olympic-broadcast-centre-.html Cladding work has been completed on the walls and roof of the Olympic broadcast centre. Added on Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:17:14 GMT Cladding Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/flooring/19640182/Carpet-industry-to-set-25%-recycling-target.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/flooring/19640182/Carpet-industry-to-set-25%-recycling-target.html Carpet manufacturers and retailers are considering signing up to a 25 per cent recycling target. Added on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:49:46 GMT Flooring Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/cladding/19638339/Construction-industry-warns-against-spending-cuts.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/cladding/19638339/Construction-industry-warns-against-spending-cuts.html The construction industry is concerned that public spending cuts could threaten the recovery. Added on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:49:46 GMT Cladding Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19634175/VAT-cut-would-provide-construction-boost-.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19634175/VAT-cut-would-provide-construction-boost-.html A cut in VAT on home improvements would provide the construction sector with a welcome boost. Added on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:03:54 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/flooring/19634180/Property-makeovers-less-about-a-quick-sale.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/flooring/19634180/Property-makeovers-less-about-a-quick-sale.html Property makeovers are now more about creating a home than facilitating a quick sale. Added on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:03:54 GMT Flooring Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19634187/Home-automation-to-cut-electricity-bills.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19634187/Home-automation-to-cut-electricity-bills.html Home automation could go hand-in-hand with green and sustainable building. Added on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:03:54 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19634245/Lower-costs-key-to-solar-panel-breakthrough.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19634245/Lower-costs-key-to-solar-panel-breakthrough.html Encouraging homeowners to embrace micro-generation will require lower costs, according to an industry expert. Added on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:03:54 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19632427/Conservatives-propose-planning-shake-up.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19632427/Conservatives-propose-planning-shake-up.html England's planning system would be set for a revamp if the Conservatives form the next government. Added on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:03:54 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19632441/Research-could-mean-cheaper-solar-panels.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19632441/Research-could-mean-cheaper-solar-panels.html New research could lead to cheaper solar panels. Added on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:03:54 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19625221/Local-authorities-must-help-get-sustainable-building-projects-off-the-ground.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19625221/Local-authorities-must-help-get-sustainable-building-projects-off-the-ground.html The Green Building Council is calling on councils to play a key role in promoting community-level sustainable and green building projects. Added on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:35:45 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19620386/Training-courses-to-promote-sustainable-building-products-arranged.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19620386/Training-courses-to-promote-sustainable-building-products-arranged.html The BMF is to hold a series of training courses across the country in March aimed at promoting the benefits of green and sustainable building products. Added on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:30:25 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/drainage/19623264/Sustainable-drainage-project-for-Banbury-school.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/drainage/19623264/Sustainable-drainage-project-for-Banbury-school.html An Oxforshire school hopes that sustainable drainage will reduce flood risk and environmental impact. Added on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:30:25 GMT Drainage Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19617555/Green-building-funds-from-government.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19617555/Green-building-funds-from-government.html 600 green homes are to be built as part of the UK's biggest ever sustainable building programme. Added on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:30:25 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/heating/19615322/Wales-offers-boiler-scrappage-to-over-60s.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/heating/19615322/Wales-offers-boiler-scrappage-to-over-60s.html The Welsh Assembly Government is providing £2.5 million for boiler scrappage for older people in the coming year. Added on Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:33:20 GMT Heating Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/bathrooms/19612604/Bathroom-suites-set-for-DIY-boom.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/bathrooms/19612604/Bathroom-suites-set-for-DIY-boom.html Bathrooms will be a growth area for DIY this year, according to a leading retail analyst. Added on Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:51:42 GMT Showers and Bathroom Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/heating/19600208/Boiler-scrappage-comes-to-Scotland.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/heating/19600208/Boiler-scrappage-comes-to-Scotland.html Boiler scrappage will be extended to Scottish homes, the devolved government has confirmed. Added on Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:59:13 GMT Heating Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/bathrooms/19600219/Showers-to-help-curb-energy-wastage-.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/bathrooms/19600219/Showers-to-help-curb-energy-wastage-.html Showers could play an important role in helping to reduce energy demand. Added on Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:59:13 GMT Showers and Bathroom Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19605591/Scottish-Parliament-needs-green-building-lesson.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19605591/Scottish-Parliament-needs-green-building-lesson.html The Scottish Parliament building is in need of a lesson in green and sustainable building, according to a leading expert. Added on Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:59:13 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19602529/Green-and-sustainable-building-a-concern-for-investors.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19602529/Green-and-sustainable-building-a-concern-for-investors.html Property investors will need to give greater consideration to green and sustainable building. Added on Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:59:13 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19602536/Sustainability-constructions-biggest-challenge.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19602536/Sustainability-constructions-biggest-challenge.html Embracing sustainability is the biggest challenge facing the construction industry, according to the chief executive of Lend Lease. Added on Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:59:13 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/heating/19611239/Heat-pumps-could-produce-30%-of-Britains-renewable-heat.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/heating/19611239/Heat-pumps-could-produce-30%-of-Britains-renewable-heat.html Heat pumps could make a significant contribution to Britain's heating needs, according to a government expert. Added on Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:59:13 GMT Heating Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/bathrooms/19605595/Water-damage-claims-spike.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/bathrooms/19605595/Water-damage-claims-spike.html Bathrooms and kitchens face a higher risk of flood damage from burst pipes. Added on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:59:01 GMT Showers and Bathroom Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19606963/Demand-for-solar-panels-spikes.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19606963/Demand-for-solar-panels-spikes.html Inquiries about solar panels have spiked since the announcement of feed-in tariffs. Added on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:26:13 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19606967/Solar-panels-to-cut-Glastonburys-carbon-footprint.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19606967/Solar-panels-to-cut-Glastonburys-carbon-footprint.html Micro-generation will significantly cut the carbon footprint of Britain's biggest music festival. Added on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:26:13 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19591589/Green-makeover-for-Worcester-Library-.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19591589/Green-makeover-for-Worcester-Library-.html Worcester Library is to get a green makeover with plans to secure a BREEAM rating of "excellent". Added on Thu, 4 Feb 2010 17:55:21 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19595054/Boom-for-rooftop-wind-turbines-and-solar-panels.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19595054/Boom-for-rooftop-wind-turbines-and-solar-panels.html Manufacturers of rooftop wind turbines and solar panels could be in for a spike in demand. Added on Thu, 4 Feb 2010 17:55:21 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19595060/Encouraging-signs-for-construction-sector.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19595060/Encouraging-signs-for-construction-sector.html The construction sector is set for a slow recovery but there have been some encouraging signs this week. Added on Thu, 4 Feb 2010 17:55:21 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19595529/Green-and-sustainable-building-worth-£2-6bn-to-UK-economy.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19595529/Green-and-sustainable-building-worth-£2-6bn-to-UK-economy.html Environmentally-sound building could provide a £2.6 billion boost to the British economy, according to a new report. Added on Thu, 4 Feb 2010 17:55:21 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19597896/Sustainable-building-may-need-new-incentives.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19597896/Sustainable-building-may-need-new-incentives.html House builders may need new incentives to encourage the use of green and sustainable building practices. Added on Thu, 4 Feb 2010 17:55:21 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19597907/Solar-panels-and-insulation-grants-for-green-communities.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19597907/Solar-panels-and-insulation-grants-for-green-communities.html The government has issued £500,000 grants to 12 communities across Britain to help pay for the retrofitting of green technology. Added on Thu, 4 Feb 2010 17:55:21 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19597916/Feed-in-tariffs-to-create-300-green-jobs.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19597916/Feed-in-tariffs-to-create-300-green-jobs.html The feed-in tariffs confirmed this week will lead to the creation of 300 new jobs. Added on Thu, 4 Feb 2010 17:55:21 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/cladding/19591594/Cladding-to-seal-Velodrome-by-the-summer.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/cladding/19591594/Cladding-to-seal-Velodrome-by-the-summer.html The Olympic Velodrome is on track and will be watertight by the summer. Added on Thu, 4 Feb 2010 17:55:21 GMT Cladding Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19589819/Construction-set-for-slow-recovery.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/green/19589819/Construction-set-for-slow-recovery.html Britain's construction sector is set for a slow recovery, according to a recent report. Added on Tue, 2 Feb 2010 09:24:45 GMT Green and Sustainable Building http://www.specifinder.com/news/heating/19589825/Ground-source-heat-pumps-get-feed-in-tariffs.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/heating/19589825/Ground-source-heat-pumps-get-feed-in-tariffs.html Feed-in tariffs are to be extended to renewable heating, the government has said. Added on Tue, 2 Feb 2010 09:24:45 GMT Heating Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/flooring/19587530/Flooring-outlook-improves.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/flooring/19587530/Flooring-outlook-improves.html The outlook for some flooring companies is slowly improving. Added on Mon, 1 Feb 2010 12:50:34 GMT Flooring Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/cladding/19587475/Birmingham-New-Street-praised-for-ingenious-cladding.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/cladding/19587475/Birmingham-New-Street-praised-for-ingenious-cladding.html The stainless steel mirror cladding at Birmingham New Street station has been praised by the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE). Added on Mon, 1 Feb 2010 12:50:34 GMT Cladding Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/heating/19582316/Boiler-scrappage-can-be-first-step-to-energy-efficiency.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/heating/19582316/Boiler-scrappage-can-be-first-step-to-energy-efficiency.html A new boiler could be an important step towards a more energy-efficient home. Added on Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:58:38 GMT Heating Materials http://www.specifinder.com/news/heating/19582325/Radiators-and-boilers-dominate-January-spending.html http://www.specifinder.com/news/heating/19582325/Radiators-and-boilers-dominate-January-spending.html Radiators and boilers have been more popular than new bathrooms among homeowners this month. Added on Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:58:38 GMT Heating Materials