Industry news

British Gas plans to accelerate smart meter rollout [30 Mar 10]

Energy supplier aims to install two million devices by 2012. ...
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Builders' body raises concerns over HCA proposals [29 Mar 10]

Size and quality standards put forward by regeneration body could make delivering new homes too expensive, warns HBF. ...
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Rented sector 'needs more government support' [29 Mar 10]

The UK's private rented sector needs "tangible government support" to meet demand for accommodation, says Arla. ...
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  • Apprentices get minimum wage rate [26 Mar 10]
  • Stamp duty move will help builders, says FMB [25 Mar 10]
  • Consultants help beyond building regulations [24 Mar 10]
  • Builders have the key to recovery [24 Mar 10]
  • Builders 'need more public support' [24 Mar 10]
  • Consumer Code for Home Builders welcomed [24 Mar 10]
  • Builders given guide to loft conversions [22 Mar 10]
  • TTGDC 'works well' with local tradesmen [22 Mar 10]
  • BPF urges builders to join Site Life campaign [16 Mar 10]
  • FMB announces apprenticeships boost [15 Mar 10]
  • HSE fines builder over unsafe scaffolding [12 Mar 10]
  • Electricians, plumbers and gardeners are bright sparks, says research [10 Mar 10]
  • Construction output 'dropped 1% in Q4' [08 Mar 10]
  • BWF membership figures "encouraging" [05 Mar 10]
  • Persimmon boosted by second half performance [03 Mar 10]
  • Construction activity contracted at "modest pace" in February [03 Mar 10]
  • British builders train African apprentices [03 Mar 10]
  • House building should be priority spending area, says BSHF [01 Mar 10]