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Offices
Whilst the flow of new office projects remains extremely weak, market conditions have moved off the low point reached in the first half of 2009, according to Glenigan.
Retail
A rebound from the current extremely depressed levels is anticipated during 2010, according to Glenigan, as development finance becomes more widely available and the major supermarket trends press on with their capital expenditure programmes.
Industrial
Whilst excess manufacturing capacity will remain a disincentive for investment in new industrial buildings near term, the medium term outlook for 2010 and 2011 is potentially more encouraging, according to Glenigan.
Hotel and Leisure
Whilst quarterly project starts are expected to remain volatile, the hotel and lesiure sector is forecast to benefit from a 16% rise in the value of underlying project starts over the coming year, according to Glenigan.
Excellent news for the industry
It is (almost) excellent news that the latest changes to the building regulations are definitely coming into force this October.
Part L update deadline fast approaching
The HVAC industry faces significant changes in October as the latest revisions of the Approved Documents Part F (Means of Ventilation) and Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) come into force.
A chance to come together?
The impact of the new building regulations is already significant. It isn’t necessarily just the transition though; it’s the implementation of the legislation that matters - and this is already causing the industry a huge headache.
Why there is never a fire without smoke
The most significant change in fire safety legislation in England and Wales in recent decades is the introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (commonly referred to as the RRO), which came into force in October 2006.
Reduce carbon emissions with bio-liquid fuel
Out with the old and in with the new. The government wasted no time after the election making new policy statements, including the announcement of a new Energy Bill for 2010.
Early involvement is key to CDM’s effectiveness
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 were a revision of the 1994 regulations.
Building Design Partnership - Overview and Financial Analysis
Building Design Partnership (BDP) ranks as the largest interdisciplinary practice of architects, designers, engineers and urban specialists in Europe.
New! HVACR Index
The HVACR Index is an online tool analysing the top contractors and consultants in the building services sector.
Contractors
HVCA appoints head of sustainability
David Frise has been appointed to the HVCA’s new senior post of head of sustainability.
Gosport Council advertises £150m worth of R&M work
Gosport Borough Council is inviting bids for a four-lot £150 million contract covering repairs and maintenance to council-owned property and land.
Freedom Heat Pumps opens for business
Freedom Heat Pumps has opened what it claims is the only business dedicated to the technology, supplying air source heat pumps from Samsung, LG and Hitachi.
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Co-op profits up despite Somerfield integration disruption
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Funding potential could boost social housing in London
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Technology centre set to give Morrisons a cutting edge
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T. Clarke profits down 20pc but increased tendering activity lifts hopes
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Boom in solar panel installation
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Refcom Forms F-Gas committee to press industry concerns
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T Clarke aquires HVAC specialist DG Robson for £6.2m
