Industry news 2009
27 November 2009
Acoustic testing for UK schools to be compulsory
Deaf charity welcomes UK Government plan to require testing for new schools built under Building Schools for the Future
27 November 2009
Schools not meeting acoustic standards
Deafness society calls for statutory requirements for acoustics after up to 40% of schools say their building are below par
27 November 2009
What exactly does 'passive fire protection' mean to you?
The dictionary will tell you that the word ‘passive’ can be used to define something as submissive, inactive, lethargic and several other somewhat derogatory terms that one would not wish to associate with the important need to protect a building against the hazards of fire.
27 November 2009
Scheme to cut bills by €700
The Irish Government starts scheme to give Irish householders access to grants for improving insulation.
10 February 2009
Insulation scheme for Ireland
How to cut heating bills, reduce carbon emissions and create thousands of jobs in the construction sector in the process?
