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SkillPLUMB finals at Interbuild 2009(29/09/2009)
The SkillPLUMB competition, organised by the sector skills council for building services engineering, will run across the four days of Interbuild 2009. The finals will conclude with an awards ceremony which will be held in the show’s Construction Forum Theatre between 3-4pm on the last day of the exhibition. The highest scoring plumbing competitors from regional heats across the UK will be invited to participate at the final to battle it out i... [more]
A safe and tested alternative to hot soldering(28/10/2007)
For decades, plumbers and builders have relied upon hot soldering to join pipes together. It's a process with many disadvantages including scorched skirting boards, burnt fingers, and the need for a heat permit with an obligatory two-hour stay afterwards. There is also the thorny subject of energy conservation and the growing need for the construction sector to embrace energy conserving strategies and products. Just-For-Copper is a product th... [more]
NICEIC seminars present changes to the 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations(28/09/2007)
The 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2008) is due in January next year. This contains numerous changes, many of which will affect current working practices over the next 12 months. NICEIC is presenting the latest changes to regulations which will directly affect the way construction companies work in a series of seminars throughout Interbuild 2007. The programme of seminars will help guide visitors through the transition... [more]
Space saving electrical heating(26/09/2007)
Electric heating becoming as inexpensive to run than oil or gas heating, many specifiers are turning to electric space heating. Ecolec has developed a range of standard products that are suited where wet heating systems are impractical or complex to install – in particular in flats and apartments and in older buildings where installation of a wet system is fraught with problems. They have products that are perfect for garages and conservator... [more]
tc bathrooms displays new bathroom suites at Interbuild 2007(12/09/2007)
tc bathrooms, the bathroom manufacturer and distributor, will be demonstrating its new collection at Interbuild 2007 (NEC 28 Oct – 1 Nov). The company will be unveiling three new bathroom suites including the contemporary ‘Dakota’, the cutting edge design of ‘Magna’ and the compact ‘Mini’ suite. These new designs are contained in the 2007/8 catalogue from tc bathrooms, which has just been released. The company will also be unveiling many n... [more]
Interbuild's Test The Trades challenge is back(04/09/2007)
Interbuild's Test The Trades challenge is back at the 2007 show for a second year - and this time it will run for the full five days of Interbuild, 28 October – 1 November at the NEC, Birmingham. Hitting back at skills shortage, this year Test The Trades will see teams of apprentice Builders, Floorers, Heating and Plumbing Engineers and Roofers go head-to-head for the overall prestigious Interbuild title of Britain’s Most Skilful Trade. Te... [more]
Calor presents LPG benefits at Interbuild 2006(20/05/2006)
Calor will be presenting a number of key innovations and will be giving advice and information on the benefits of using Calor LPG at Interbuild 2006. LPG is suitable for all types of commercial and domestic installations and can meet cooking, heating and hot water requirements. Living flames, controllable gas cookers and no worries about oil storage all add up to an impressive argument for a potential new purchaser. Calor’s stand will also... [more]
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