Latest news releases from PR.com for The Construction Centre. http://www.pr.com/press-releases Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:45:48 -0500 http://www.pr.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.pr.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides Free Press Release Distribution, & is a unique Directory of Businesses, Products, Services, & Jobs - in all industries. Find Full Company Profiles. © 2008 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98056 The Construction Centre.co.uk today signed a petition, established by Heating and Ventilation Review, which supports the adoption of a feed in tariff for CHP owners who have surplus electricity which is sent back to the national grid. [PR.com - August 01, 2008] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/98056 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95594 The European Union (EU) announced last week that small firms in the building, catering and services industry could benefit from a VAT reduction to 5% from the current rate of 17.5%. [PR.com - July 18, 2008] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/95594 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93579 Fresh reports today revealed that the construction industry suffered further last month with purchasing activity down to its lowest point for eleven years. [PR.com - July 05, 2008] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/93579 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92055 The Construction Centre.co.uk today said that the housing crisis could get much worse. It has been no secret that housebuilders have been riding the wave of inflated house prices and now rumours are pervading the industry that banks are beginning to restrict the amount of lending against new build properties less than five years old. [PR.com - June 26, 2008] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/92055 http://www.pr.com/press-release/87545 Several reports this week that major UK housebuilders are considering job losses and the postponement of projects have revealed that the construction industry will not be immune from the effects of the global credit crunch. [PR.com - May 30, 2008] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/87545 http://www.pr.com/press-release/85454 Fresh reports released by the CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) and RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) this week seem to be compounding the belief that the credit crunch has not only affected the UK housing market but also the construction industry. [PR.com - May 16, 2008] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/85454 http://www.pr.com/press-release/78934 A survey released by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) today has shown a sharp downturn in workload growth particularly in the housing sector. [PR.com - April 03, 2008] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/78934 http://www.pr.com/press-release/78435 John Hutton is today going to call for the expansion of the UK’s nuclear industry. The speech will precede an agreement due to be signed tomorrow by Gordon Brown and the French President, Nicolas Sarkozy which will promote French reactor technology in the new power stations planned for the UK. [PR.com - March 30, 2008] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/78435 http://www.pr.com/press-release/78313 The Construction Centre.co.uk highlighted that events this week have shown just how serious the government is about the development of nuclear power in the UK. [PR.com - March 29, 2008] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/78313 http://www.pr.com/press-release/77309 The Construction Centre today released a statement in support of the proposed Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) which is set to replace the unpopular Planning Gain Supplement. [PR.com - March 22, 2008] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/77309 http://www.pr.com/press-release/76373 Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his first budget yesterday in the House of Commons. There were few surprises as Darling sought to raise taxes in order to support the likely economic downturn however it was slated by the opposition as a “bad news budget”. [PR.com - March 15, 2008] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/76373 http://www.pr.com/press-release/75363 Following the release of the Construction Skills report on the state of the building industry, The Construction Centre released a statement today about its concern for the skills shortage. [PR.com - March 08, 2008] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/75363 http://www.pr.com/press-release/74184 The Government this week published a new strategy for housing guidelines which help to accommodate the needs of the elderly and is to be woven into the existing policy; the Code for Sustainable Homes. The strategy has been hailed as the first of its kind in the world and The Construction Centre today commented on how it might affect the UK’s already new build industry. [PR.com - February 29, 2008] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/74184 http://www.pr.com/press-release/73503 Following the much publicised announcement by Laing O’Rourke to introduce random alcohol and drug testing for all employees, The Construction Centre released a statement in support of the move but suggested that companies in the industry could go further still to reduce and even eliminate site accidents. [PR.com - February 24, 2008] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/73503 http://www.pr.com/press-release/71914 The online provider for information on building products for the public and private sectors of the construction industry announced today that record visitor numbers in January indicated a very successful year ahead. [PR.com - February 22, 2008] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/71914 http://www.pr.com/press-release/70304 The UK government has stated its intention to solve the housing shortage by building 3 million new homes by 2020. This is a staggering number for the house building industry and The Construction Centre today released a statement commenting on the potential pitfalls of this bold strategy. [PR.com - February 02, 2008] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/70304 http://www.pr.com/press-release/65025 Following the release of The Pitt Review this week, on the severe flooding which hit the UK in June and July this year, The Construction Centre issued a statement fully supporting its recommendations. [PR.com - December 21, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/65025 http://www.pr.com/press-release/64186 Plans for the huge regeneration project in the Thames Gateway area received a mixed response last week. The project, which could be the largest of its kind in Europe, is set to cost around 9 billion pounds and span 40 miles along the Thames. [PR.com - December 14, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/64186 http://www.pr.com/press-release/62569 Following a report issued earlier this month by WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) regarding off site construction (OSC), The Construction Centre.co.uk today announced it was in full support of the potential cost and environmental benefits to the building industry. [PR.com - December 01, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/62569 http://www.pr.com/press-release/61188 With two large commercial building fires within the space of two weeks, The Construction Centre has today announced its support for a review of Building Regulations as recommended by the Fire Protection Association. [PR.com - November 21, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/61188 http://www.pr.com/press-release/59456 The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has this week announced its intention to lead a project for the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) researching the implications of implementing a zero carbon policy for non domestic new and existing buildings. [PR.com - November 08, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/59456 http://www.pr.com/press-release/58435 Following the release of new guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Institute of Directors (IoD) this week, The Construction Centre today released a statement fully supporting the document. The guidance has been written for directors and is designed to provide a basis for creating and implementing an effective Health and Safety strategy. [PR.com - November 01, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/58435 http://www.pr.com/press-release/56609 The Construction Centre.co.uk announced today its support of the Construction Plant Hire Association’s (CPA) lobby to revise key elements of the Best Practice Guidance, issued by the Greater London Authority, in order to help plant owners and suppliers transition to meet EU emission standards. [PR.com - October 19, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/56609 http://www.pr.com/press-release/55655 Gordon Brown’s announcement in May this year that new carbon zero homes would be exempt from stamp duty was positively received by both the public and construction industry. However, The Construction Centre.co.uk today voiced its concern that the directive to build zero carbon homes is not being achieved. [PR.com - October 12, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/55655 http://www.pr.com/press-release/50854 The Construction Centre today announced its support of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions (RES) Bill and welcomed the proposals for consistent and proportionate methods to deal with non-compliance to regulations within the building industry. The draft bill is expected to become law in April 2008 and proposes significant changes for regulators across the industry, affecting both small and large construction [PR.com - September 05, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/50854 http://www.pr.com/press-release/49373 Following the recent flurry of accidents and deaths relating to crane collapses, The Construction Centre announced its support of the Strategic Forum Summit. The summit held on 9th August, highlighted key areas and issues which needed to be addressed in order to ensure tower crane safety and reduce the current accident rate. The summit was attended by 24 industry representatives to agree to a formal set of actions which [PR.com - August 22, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/49373 http://www.pr.com/press-release/47168 Following the devastating effects of recent rainfall across Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, The Construction Centre has responded by compiling a practical and easy guide to coping with flood damage. [PR.com - August 02, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/47168 http://www.pr.com/press-release/46365 The Construction Centre today announced its support of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) lobby against the government regarding the proposals laid out in Mays planning white paper, affecting loft conversions and roof extensions. [PR.com - July 26, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/46365 http://www.pr.com/press-release/45511 The last quarter has seen widespread reporting on the UK’s cement supply chain, highlighting severe shortages which have been affecting projects around the country. [PR.com - July 21, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/45511 http://www.pr.com/press-release/44096 The Construction Centre released today its assessment of online search trends for building and construction according to its website statistics for the second quarter of 2007. The construction Centre is one of the UK’s largest and busiest directories enabling industry professionals and consumers to find thousands of products and services in one central online location. [PR.com - July 05, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/44096 http://www.pr.com/press-release/43659 Due to a rise in popularity for searches regarding specialist acoustic engineering firms a new section has been added to the Professionals directory on The Construction Centre website. [PR.com - June 30, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/43659 http://www.pr.com/press-release/42733 The Construction Centre.co.uk today highlighted its extensive database for architects and contractors to find recycled and sustainable products in order help conform to the Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) which come into effect in April 2008. [PR.com - June 22, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/42733 http://www.pr.com/press-release/41967 The Construction Centre today announced its support of the Government’s Carbon Challenge plans, which aims to create five zero carbon or near zero carbon developments throughout the UK in order to provide working examples to the building industry. The idea is to encourage house builders to implement good building practices in order to meet the 2016, CO2 emissions targets. [PR.com - June 15, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/41967 http://www.pr.com/press-release/40986 The Construction Centre today announced four new valuable additions to its website; Exhibitions & Events, University and College Courses, Building Regulations and Construction Work in a bid to help further promote careers and business in the building industry. [PR.com - June 06, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/40986 http://www.pr.com/press-release/40695 Following the release of the Planning White Paper by Communities Secretary, Ruth Kelly on Monday last week, The Construction Centre has welcomed the proposals but with a degree of caution. [PR.com - June 02, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/40695 http://www.pr.com/press-release/39592 The Construction Centre today announced that searches on its website for signage and smoking shelters have increased significantly over the last two months, as businesses prepare for the new smoking ban laws which come into effect on 1st July 2007. [PR.com - May 23, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/39592 http://www.pr.com/press-release/39102 The Construction Centre today issued concern for the UK building industry, which is currently seeing continued improvement and buoyancy in the market but which is also simultaneously experiencing a skills shortage. Many industry pundits have also highlighted their worries that despite the apparent boom, many contractors are struggling to find labour particularly for tradesmen such as plumbers, bricklayers and [PR.com - May 18, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/39102 http://www.pr.com/press-release/37456 The Construction Centre today issued a warning to businesses to be prepared for the hot summer temperatures expected. With predictions from the met office that the mean summer temperatures this year will be above long term averages and the odds of exceptionally hot periods increasing, many businesses will not have planned ahead with regards to keeping their staff cool. [PR.com - May 02, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/37456 http://www.pr.com/press-release/36772 The Construction Centre released today its assessment of online search trends for building and construction according to its website statistics for the first quarter of 2007. The construction Centre is one of the UK’s largest and busiest directories enabling industry professionals and consumers to find thousands of products and services in one central online location. [PR.com - April 25, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/36772 http://www.pr.com/press-release/35981 The Construction Centre has reviewed the provisional figures for deaths and injuries in construction which has been issued by the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) for the year 2006-2007. Indications show that there is still a long way for the UK building industry to go in order to reduce the number of fatalities every year. The report estimates that construction related deaths have risen in the last year from 64 to 79 [PR.com - April 18, 2007] The Construction Centre http://www.pr.com/press-release/35981