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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
4-10 INDUSTRY NEWS
11 INDUSTRY MOVERS
12-14 COMMENT
15-17 NEW DEVELOPMENTS
19-22 CASE STUDY
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DOORS, WINDOWS & GLAZING SUPPLEMENT
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COMMENT PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE: THUMBS UP (IN PRINCIPLE) Brian Berry of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) explores the advantages of the new ‘Permission in Principle’ route to planning permission.
FEATURES:
DESIGN & SOFTWARE BIM FOR OFFSITE: WHAT’S STOPPING YOU? Robert Clark of Fusion Building Systems explains the opportunities presented by BIM.
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FLOORS & FLOOR COVERINGS ON-TREND SOLUTIONS Decorative vinyls and LVTs are pushing new technical and aesthetic boundaries so that both customers and contractors benefit, according to Nav Dhillon of Gerflor.
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LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL FINISHES FIRST THINGS FIRST Duncan Andrews of Sureset explains the impact a driveway surface can have on kerb appeal, exploring the pros and cons of different surfacing materials.
PRODUCTS:
Appointments & News .......................................23-24 Bathrooms & Wetrooms.....................................24 Building Products & Services ...........................24-25 Cladding & External Finishes ...........................25-26 Doors, Windows & Glazing................................27-36 Finance & Insurance............................................38 Floors & Floor Coverings....................................38-42 Heating & Renewable Energy..........................41 Insulation ................................................................42
Interiors ...................................................................42 Kitchens...................................................................42 Landscaping & External Finishes....................42-45 Rainwater & Greywater Products ...................44-48 Social Housing ......................................................49-50 Ventilation and Air Conditioning ...................50
Classified & Directory ..............................................51
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RAINWATER & GREYWATER PRODUCTS MEDAL TO THE METAL The Metal Gutter Manufacturers Association puts the case for why, when looking for a rainwater system that really performs and stands the test of time, metal systems should be the first choice.
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CASE STUDY CUT TO THE CHASE A new community in Nottinghamshire is to be unlocked with the creation of a large access road for this major scheme from Keepmoat Homes. Andrew Mason, divisional chairman, explained to Jack Wooler how the housebuilder’s contribution to infrastructure funds helped them kick-start a 985-home new district which goes under the name of Chase Farm.
SOCIAL HOUSING EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE KITCHEN SINK FOR SOCIAL HOUSING Social housing is experiencing a revolution, and local councils and housing associations are looking for kitchen suppliers that will offer up-to-date, long-lasting solutions without comprising on quality. Neil McDonald of Moores offers his advice.
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