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SPAB Building Performance Survey: research into heat loss, air leakage and moisture

The SPAB (Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) Building Performance Survey looks at various aspects of building performance in older, traditionally constructed properties before and after energy efficiency refurbishment. The survey began in 2011 and...

David Wilson Homes builds stronger links between local skills and businesses

David Wilson Homes is supporting local skills and business in Leicestershire by using locally sourced materials for a feature wall at its Abbots View development in Coalville. The granite wall, which stands at the front of the development, was commissioned by the...

CIC 2017 Inclusive Environment Award shortlist announced

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has announced the shortlist for the 2017 Inclusive Environment (CIC-IE) Award, the winner of which will be announced at private reception on 25 October 2017. This annual “award of awards”, now in its second year, celebrates...

New build garden wins national award for biodiversity

A show home garden in the village of Long Itchington, Warwickshire from leading housebuilder David Wilson Homes has won an award for its biodiversity. Scooping the ‘Temporary Award’ in the Big Biodiversity Challenge Awards, the garden, which has been created in...

Office Partition Systems are safe and sound with CRL

Glass partitions are an ideal way of creating an open-plan ambience within office buildings, but often have the problem of poor sound insulation which can be a real issue in busy buildings where quiet areas are necessary. The Office Partition XL from CRL can...