Archive for June, 2011
Aylesbury TodayHousing trust boss 'truly sorry' over mum's repair sagaAylesbury TodayA boss at the Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust (VAHT) said he was 'truly sorry' over the issues Teresa Smith faced at her home in Rosebery Road, Ast…
EarthTechlingTiny Refresh House Shows Big Green IdeasEarthTechlingRefresh House (created in collaboration with Herv Wijaya and Ardi Rianbono, and which was a finalist in the competition) combines standard green building concepts like recycled materials…
Rain Director® gravity feed systemBuilders Merchants JournalRainWaterHarvesting.co.uk has improved the green credentials of rainwater harvesting with the introduction of its Rain Director gravity feed system. This flexible, energy-conscious management…
EarthTechlingSolar Power Sprinkler Tied To RainwaterEarthTechlingThe Solar Sprinkler concept by Alex Cashmore of the University of South Australia is a case in point: a solar-powered sprinkler system that couples with your rainwater harvesting tank. Th…
Build Center supports World Vision at world's largest flower showlets-do-diy LtdLeading national builders' merchant, Build Center, is supporting the World Vision UK charity show garden at the 2011 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show by supplying
Builders Merchants JournalCase Study: Domestic Rainwater Harvesting SystemBuilders Merchants JournalTo support up to a 50% saving on mains water usage, a South Yorkshire property has installed a retrofit rainwater harvesting system. Stormbreaker, the r…
Builders Merchants JournalBuildbase takes superbike to Housing showBuilders Merchants JournalBuilders merchant brand Buildbase borrowed a 1000cc superbike from the Buildbase BMW Superbike team to feature as the stand showpiece at the Institute of Housi…
Builders Merchants JournalJewson boss heads for the hillsBuilders Merchants JournalPeter Hindle MBE, managing director of builders merchant Jewson has cycled through the French Alps for charity. Hindle, who once represented Great Britain at cycling, co…
Wait-and-see approach to GreeceIrish IndependentInsulation-maker Kingspan also fared reasonably well, edging 1.16pc, or 8 cent higher to €7. Davy Stockbrokers raised its price target for the company's shares to €9.60. Irish Life & Permanent…
Broader base raises Kingspan's 'true value' 70pcIrish IndependentCavan-based insulation maker Kingspan has a "sounder, broader" business than before the recession, according to Davy Stockbrokers, which maintains that its true valu…