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High energy bills heighten consumer appetite for green homes
New research from SmartNewHomes shows that concern over rising energy bills has prompted a surge in interest in energy efficient measures among home buyers.
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- March 01 2012
- Market Data & Reports
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Professional Heating and Plumbing Installer Magazine December 2011
The following products and services generated the most enquiries in PHPI’s December issue and were collated to appear in the February issue of PBM.
+ Read more- February 24 2012
- In Demand
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Professional Builder Magazine December 2011
The following products and services generated the most enquiries in PB’s December issue and were collated to appear in the February issue of PBM.
+ Read more- February 24 2012
- In Demand
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On with the show
CSD Associates’ Ashley Evans describes a project for a large mixed merchant that had a successful P&H1 department with only very basic bathroom display facilities, which the P&H Manager wanted to improve significantly.
+ Read more- February 23 2012
- Merchandising
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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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- February 13 2012
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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.
+ Read more- February 13 2012
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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.
+ Read more- February 02 2012
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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
+ Read more- February 01 2012
- Legislation
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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.
+ Read more- February 01 2012
- Merchandising
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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.
+ Read more- January 31 2012
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