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Output in the Construction Industry, September and Q3 2012
Released: 09 November 2012 Download PDF Contents Headline Figures (constant (2005) prices, seasonally adjusted) Introduction Changes since the forecast used in Q3 2012 Gross Domestic Product Preliminary Estimate Output in the Construction Industry Background notes Statistical contacts Headline Figures (constant (2005) prices, seasonally adjusted) The estimated total volume of construction output in…
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EU gender ruling – could your insurance premiums rise?
A quarter of Britons are unaware of the upcoming EU gender ruling banning insurers from taking gender into account when calculating premiums, according to research from the AA. The ruling from the European Court of Justice comes into effect on 21 December and is likely to affect car insurance premiums,…
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Quick-Step wins gold at the House Beautiful Awards
Quick-Step is celebrating after beating the competition and winning the top accolade in the Best Flooring category at the House Beautiful awards 2012, held at London’s prestigious Science Museum. Winning the gold award for the sophisticated range of Eligna and Perspective Wide laminate planks that have inspired designers and homeowners…
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Wagner Meters Adds New Infrared Thermometer
Wagner Meters Adds New Infrared Thermometer to Rapid RH® Line-Up The new Infrared Thermometer from Wagner Meters provides one more vital piece of information for flooring installers working over concrete slabs. As every professional flooring installer knows, accuracy is critical for durable flooring installation. While ideal conditions cannot always be…
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Unaware Of The PAYE Shake-Up?
Quarter Of Small Businesses Unaware Of PAYE Shake-Up A quarter of small firms are oblivious to major upcoming changes to the pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) system which will alter their payroll reporting duties to HMRC, a survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has found. Designed to simplify and modernise the…
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Confidence Knocked In Third Quarter
SME Confidence Knocked In Third Quarter Falling domestic and export orders and contracting production levels for SMEs in the three months to October knocked business confidence in the UK, a report by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has found. Its Quarterly SME Trends Survey shows that domestic orders fell…
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Scottish Angel Investments Increase By 26 Per Cent For Start-Ups
Early stage companies in Scotland have benefited from a 26 per cent increase in business angel investments in the first nine months of 2012, figures from Linc Scotland have revealed. Private investors channelled £15.6 million to firms during this period, a jump from £12.4 million in the previous year. Linc…
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The Floor Inspectors Educational Guild
The Flooring Inspectors’ Educational Guild is a Non-Profit Corporation registered in the State of South Carolina subject to all laws and tax codes. Each year thousands of dollars are spent on claims. Some are justified, and some are not justified. Many claims are not diagnosed correctly or there is confusion…
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Get the walnut look with UK Flooring Direct – walnut laminate flooring
The beautiful and expensive look of real walnut flooring is a lot more achievable thanks to Series Elite 10mm American Black Walnut laminate planks from UK Flooring Direct. Homeowners and fitters alike will appreciate the stunning aesthetics and attractive price point of this laminate flooring, which features elegant colour variations…
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Reap the rewards of becoming a Quick-Step Master Installer
Quick-Step Master Installer Fitters who have completed the comprehensive courses offered by the Quick-Step Academy are reaping the rewards of being registered with one of the premier flooring companies in the world at a time when homeowners are demanding only the best tradesmen. Places on the Academy’s courses are filling…
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Let them sing with Silento acoustic flooring
Music and performing arts students at the City of Bath College can sing, dance and act without disrupting their fellow pupils now that Silento acoustic flooring from Itec Contract Floors has been installed in the dedicated drama centre. Fitted by Peter James Flooring and distributed by Baileys of Bristol, 200m2…
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WACKER STRENGTHENS ITS PRESENCE IN THE MIDDLE AND SOUTH AMERICAN GROWTH REGION
Wacker Chemie AG is strategically expanding its presence in the Middle and South American growth region. Consequently, the Munich-based chemical company is extending its existing technical center in São Paulo, Brazil, and creating a new technical center in Mexico City, Mexico. At the same time, the Group’s international training center…
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New porcelain protection with Fila PD15 – flooring maintenance range
Surface-care specialist, Fila has introduced a second new protector to its flooring maintenance range – Fila PD15. The new high performance product is developed for the treatment of ‘lappato’ or semi-polished porcelain tiles. It provides permanent protection against stains and dirt, without altering the distinct finish or forming a surface…
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Polyflor at The Royal Oldham Hospital
Polyflor, the UK’s leading manufacturer of commercial and residential vinyl flooring is delighted to announce that around 10,000m2 of its flooring has recently been installed in the new Women and Children’s Unit at The Royal Oldham Hospital. The Pearlazzo PUR range in a variety of different colours has been installed…
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HIRST FOOTWEAR IS DICKIES 2012 UK DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR
Hirst Footwear based in Oldham has scooped the top award at this year’s UK Distributor of the Year awards for world-renowned workwear manufacturers, Dickies. UK Worker of the Year is now in its third year of seeking out, rewarding and promoting excellence in the British workforce. Leading distributors for Dickies…
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New licensee to use Välinge’s mechanical locking systems granted
The Chinese wood flooring producer Dong Ning Sui Yang Wood Land Yuan Tong Wood Co., Ltd. has signed a license for use of Välinge’s mechanical locking systems. The flooring producer Yuan Tong Wood, located in the north east corner of China, Heilongjiang Province, has signed a license for use of…
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Howe Green has The Wintergarden covered
UK manufacturer Howe Green has supplied its high quality 5000 and 7500 Series stainless steel access covers for The Wintergarden, Bluewater’s newly re-designed food village. Having undergone a multi-million pound redevelopment, The Wintergarden re-opened to shoppers this month with a new 3,900 sq ft restaurant served by seven big brand…
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Mapei gain OHSAS 18001 Certification
Mapei is thrilled to announce that its UK Halesowen manufacturing facility has received OHSAS 18001 certification. The international Occupational Health and Safety Management System specification, which assists in recognising, controlling and minimising health and safety risks in the workplace, is designed to be compatible with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001,…
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Kährs wood floor complements eclectic interior at St Nicholas’ Church
Kährs Oak Hampshire wood flooring has been installed at St Nicholas’ Church in the centre of Nottingham. The stunning 272m² installation forms part of an extensive refurbishment project, designed by Mark Stewart, which included re-ordering of the entire church interior. Kährs one-strip wood flooring was installed over under-floor heating throughout…
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BAL adhesives used in award-winning museum
The world-famous Beamish Museum in County Durham now offers visitors a taste of the past from a coal-fired fish-and-chip shop. The latest addition to the museum’s Pit Village is Davy’s Fried Fish Shop, which was tiled with the help of BAL adhesives and grouts. The shop, the star of an…
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Balta Group presents innovations at Domotex Middle East Istanbul
Trendsetter Balta Group presents innovations at Domotex Middle East Istanbul Domo Floorcoverings introduces a variety of new carpets Domo Floorcoverings is a leading company in the production of polypropylene and polyamide floorcoverings. Besides wall-to-wall carpet, Domo Floorcoverings is also offering residential carpet tiles and non-woven products. Domo Floorcoverings will present a new…
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WACKER Presents a Novel Dispersion for Fire Protection Coatings
WACKER Presents a Novel Dispersion for Fire Protection Coatings and a Silicone Resin Emulsion for Heat-Resistant Coatings At the European Coatings Show (ECS) in Nuremberg from March 19 to 21, 2013, the Munich-based WACKER Group presents the novel polymer dispersion VINNAPAS® LL 3112 as an innovative binder for intumescent…
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Gerflor’s brand new innovative design flooring – makes all the difference for commercial spaces!
Today’s architects, designers and clients are looking for modern, stylish designs from floor coverings manufacturers when furnishing premises such as hotels, leisure complexes or retail outlets. Gerflor’s research into customer’s requirements has resulted in the launch of a new range of Creation luxury vinyl tiles and planks. This modern product offering includes…
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Bright Idea from COBA Europe Entrance Matting
COBA Europe’s newly introduced ‘Plan’ range of custom-made entrance matting is proving a popular addition to its expanding commercial matting and flooring collection, no more so than the bright and breezy eco-friendly Plan.b option. The high quality and very stylish Plan.b comprises durable nylon brushes (available in a huge array…
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SIKABOND CHOSEN FOR NEPTUNE’S FLAGSHIP SHOWROOM
Neptune, the furniture wholesaler has specified SikaBond AT-80 for its Swindon head office and showroom. The unique elastic hybrid adhesive, which has been developed to achieve full surface bonding on all timber floors, has been used to help install elegant oak flooring in Neptune’s new office and showroom. Due to…
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