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  • Thames Gateway

    12 Dec 2007

    The Construction Centre highlights concerns over Thames Gateway regeneration project
    Plans for the huge regeneration project in the Thames Gateway area received a mixed response last week. The project...

  • WRAP OSC Report

    27 Nov 2007

    The Construction Centre.co.uk supports WRAP’s Off Site Construction Report
    Following a report issued earlier this month by WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) regarding off site...

  • Fire Safety

    19 Nov 2007

    The Construction Centre.co.uk supports calls for Building Regulations review covering fire safety
    With two large commercial building fires within the space of two weeks, The Construction Centre has today announced...

  • Zero Carbon Non Domestic Buildings

    06 Nov 2007

    The Construction Centre.co.uk Supports Zero Carbon Plans for Non Domestic Buildings
    The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has this week announced its intention to lead a project for the Department for...

  • New Health and Safety Report

    30 Oct 2007

    The Construction Centre.co.uk supports HSE and IoD report; Leading Health and Safety at Work
    Following the release of new guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Institute of Directors...

  • Diesel Particulate Filters

    16 Oct 2007

    The Construction Centre.co.uk calls for Further Investigation into Diesel Particulate Filters for Site...
    The Construction Centre.co.uk announced today its support of the Construction Plant Hire Association’s (CPA) lobby to...

  • Zero Carbon Tax Breaks

    10 Oct 2007

    Gordon Brown’s Zero Carbon Tax Breaks don’t go far enough, says UK online Building Directory; The...
    Gordon Brown’s announcement in May this year that new carbon zero homes would be exempt from stamp duty was...

  • Housing Shortages

    03 Oct 2007

    The Construction Centre.co.uk Voices Concern over Shortage of UK Homes
    The Construction Centre.co.uk today highlighted its concern over the reduction in the development of new build homes...

  • Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Draft Bill

    30 Aug 2007

    The Construction Centre.co.uk supports Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Draft Bill
    The Construction Centre today announced its support of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions (RES) Bill and...

  • Crane Safety

    20 Aug 2007

    The Construction Centre supports Crane Safety following Strategic Forum Summit
    Following the recent flurry of accidents and deaths relating to crane collapses, The Construction Centre announced...

  • FMB Lobby Planning White Paper

    25 Jul 2007

    The Construction Centre.co.uk supports Federation of Master Builders lobby on Planning White Paper
    The Construction Centre today announced its support of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) lobby against the...

  • Cement Shortages

    17 Jul 2007

    The Construction Centre.co.uk comments on UK cement shortages
    The last quarter has seen widespread reporting on the UK’s cement supply chain, highlighting severe shortages which...

  • Site Waste Management Plans

    20 Jun 2007

    The Construction Centre.co.uk helps promote the use of sustainable materials for UK Site Waste...
    The Construction Centre.co.uk today highlighted its extensive database for architects and contractors to find...

  • Carbon Challenge

    11 Jun 2007

    The Construction Centre.co.uk helps promote Carbon Challenge plans
    The Construction Centre today announced its support of the Government’s Carbon Challenge plans, which aims to create...

  • Planning White Paper

    31 May 2007

    Response to Planning White Paper from The Construction Centre.co.uk
    Following the release of the Planning White Paper by Communities Secretary, Ruth Kelly on Monday last week, The...

  • Smoking Ban Laws

    21 May 2007

    The Construction Centre sees rise in searches as UK responds to new smoking ban laws
    The Construction Centre today announced that searches on its website for signage and smoking shelters have increased...

  • Skills Shortage

    15 May 2007

    The Construction Centre.co.uk seeks to help reduce the UK building industry skills shortage
    The Construction Centre today issued concern for the UK building industry, which is currently seeing continued...

  • Code for Sustainable Homes

    07 May 2007

    The Construction Centre expresses concern over UK sustainability targets
    The Construction Centre today joined many building industry commentators in suggesting that the Governments targets...

  • Air Conditioning

    30 Apr 2007

    The Construction Centre.co.uk predicts UK air conditioning sales will heat up over the summer
    The Construction Centre today issued a warning to businesses to be prepared for the hot summer temperatures expected....