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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
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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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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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