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COMMENT: July 2008.
July 9, 2008... With projects on hold across the country, and share prices in Barratt and others looking less than healthy, it could be argued that now is not the time to be in house building or brick making. But should we heed the economic doom-mongers, or is there cause for hope amid the hardship? ...

NEWS: Swift move to help wildlife.
July 9, 2008... DEMONSTRATING its commitment to sustainable construction and assisting developers to minimise the impact of housebuilding on wildlife habitats, Ibstock has designed a range of clay homes for bats and swifts that can be incorporated into new buildings or conservation work. The new range...

NEWS: Structural glazing helps to reflect pioneering spirit.
July 9, 2008... One of the first applications of the new MX SSG structural glazing system from Technal has been used in the construction of a striking new hub for innovation at the University of Leeds. The scheme was designed by Carey Jones Architects to reflect the pioneering spirit of the university's...

NEWS: Feeling crushed at Flower Show.
July 9, 2008... Crushed Corian worktops WERE used as decorative stone for a project at the recent RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Red Rhino customer Rubble Monkey sent a crew to Mega Marble in Wembley, London, where the team were crushing the Corian worktops for three days continuously. The worktops are 90%...

NEWS: Modular curtain walling is high spot of maritime scheme.
July 9, 2008... Unitised or modular curtain walling from architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer will be used on two apartment towers that will become the high point of the groundbreaking Chatham Maritime development. The Quays is a spectacular new landmark residential project, comprising 332...