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Construction sector and economy need home improvement VAT cut now more than ever

Figures released today from the Office of National Statistics estimate that construction output fell by 0.5 per cent in the last quarter of 2011 compared to Q3, driven by volume reductions in five out of the nine sectors.

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Private finance vital in meeting future infrastructure needs

In its response to the Treasury’s PFI Review, the Construction Products Association has emphasised the essential role that private finance must play in providing future infrastructure and other public sector assets, especially given the constraints on public sector spending over the coming years.

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The eighth issue of ‘Housebuilding and RMI Forecasts Bulletin Great Britain’ now available.

The eighth issue of the “Housebuilding and RMI Forecasts Bulletin Great Britain” is now available providing a quarterly review of the domestic construction sector including new housebuild and RMI.

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CFTS survey reveals confusion about FLT ‘Thorough Examinations’

Survey reveals that 93% of owners “make wrong assumptions” over what is covered by Thorough Examination

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Invest in showrooms

The start of a new year is always a good time to take a step back and reflect on the highs and lows of the previous one, whilst evaluating any new opportunities to take advantage of moving forwards.  With this in mind, Andrew Story looks at the market for kitchen furniture and advises merchants as to how investing in a well-sedigned, engaging showroom can develop their kitchen business.

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Dunlop: 80% of tradesmen use, or plan to use smartphones to help them work

Dunlop Adhesives, the specialist manufacturer of adhesives, grouts, finishing and ancillary products, has released results of a survey that quizzed tradesmen on their use of smartphones at work.

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Baxi welcomes DECC confirmation of FiT phase 2 deadline

Baxi, the heating and hot water solutions provider for the specification sector, has welcomed the news that the Department of Energy and Climate Change will publish its Phase 2 consultation on Feed-in Tariffs (FiTs) on February 9th 2012.

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Wall-hung offers great opportunity for merchants to up-sell

Mention wall-hung sanitaryware and most people think of glam spa bathrooms and chic boutique hotels. However, it is also increasingly finding its way into the domestic world of family bathrooms. Victoria Willis tells PBM that with both its contemporary styling and uncompromising functionality, wall-hung can be a great opportunity for merchants to up-sell to their customers.

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Fit for purpose

CSD Associates’ Ashley Evans starts the new year by asserting how the most effective layout for your business can rarely be delivered ‘off the peg’.

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Construction sector faces further uncertainty

The face of the construction industry is set to change, according to the latest CITB-ConstructionSkills five year forecast. The report reveals that output in construction is expected to fall by 3% during 2012 – and a further 45,000 skilled workers and tradesmen will be lost as economic uncertainty continues.

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