http://www.constructaquote.com/79/section.aspx/448/Inflation News en-GB Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:46:15 GMT Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:46:15 GMT Cuyahoga Website Framework 60 http://www.constructaquote.com/79/section.aspx/1963/protects-against-tenancy-fraud Lettings agents and landlords are being warned about a new scam where fraudsters set up fake tenancy agreements in blocks of flats in order to steal the real occupants' identities. Jos Davies Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:21:00 GMT News /UserFiles/Image/property-fraud75.jpg http://www.constructaquote.com/79/section.aspx/1962/Google-boost-for-retailers-in-Wales Google UK has announced a new collaboration with the Welsh Government in a program to help retailers in Wales improve their web presence. Jos Davies Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:39:00 GMT News /UserFiles/Image/googleplus1.jpg http://www.constructaquote.com/79/section.aspx/1958/Londons-tallest-building In today’s tough economic times some might see this as a tad vulgar others say it’s presenting a new regeneration opportunity to what’s traditionally been the less prosperous side of the Thames. Jos Davies Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:38:00 GMT News /UserFiles/Image/shard-building-london75.jpg http://www.constructaquote.com/79/section.aspx/1955/Builders-upskill-for-boom-in-East-of-England Construction in the east of England is set to have a higher growth rate than the rest of the UK over the next five years, according to figures released by the Construction Skills Network (CSN). Jos Davies Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:06:00 GMT News /UserFiles/Image/happy-construction-worker75.jpg http://www.constructaquote.com/79/section.aspx/1953/Get-ready-for-flooding Between 1.7 million and 3.6 million people are expected to be without the capital investment needed to lessen the threat and potential damage flooding presents to their property. Jos Davies Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:44:00 GMT News /UserFiles/Image/floods-uk75.jpg http://www.constructaquote.com/79/section.aspx/1949/Win-for-Wales-from-Wind Good news for Wales this week as a new contract for wind turbines was awarded to the renewable based engineering firm, Maby Bridge, based in Chepstow, Monmouthshire. Jos Davies Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:49:00 GMT News /UserFiles/Image/img-energy75.jpg http://www.constructaquote.com/79/section.aspx/1948/Battersea-Power-Station-Up-for-Sale An iconic London landmark, the Battersea Power Station, is now up for sale after Real Estate Opportunities the Irish developers were forced by investors after admitting they couldn’t repay over £502 million of debt on the project. Jos Davies Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:29:00 GMT News /UserFiles/Image/battersea-power-station75.jpg http://www.constructaquote.com/79/section.aspx/1947/web-sites-close-in-freedom-protest Attempts to legislate against online piracy and copyright infringement in the US have triggered an angry response from some of the world’s largest web portals and services. Jos Davies Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:54:00 GMT News /UserFiles/Image/pirate-75.jpg http://www.constructaquote.com/79/section.aspx/1946/The-higher-they-build Research that has show that the building of skyscrapers is directly related to financial crashes. Jos Davies Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:53:00 GMT News /UserFiles/Image/dubai-75x65.jpg http://www.constructaquote.com/79/section.aspx/1945/Green-Deal-is-a-good-deal-for-jobs-and-skills It is hoped the new policy will allow many households to become energy efficient, which will lead to less consumption and a save in money. Jos Davies Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:38:00 GMT News /UserFiles/Image/solar-panels75.jpg http://www.constructaquote.com/79/section.aspx/1944/Builders-hit-hard-by-extra-VAT The Federation of Master Builders’ latest survey of trades has found that more than one in five small building firms say they’ve had to cut jobs as a direct result of last year’s increase in VAT to 20%. Jos Davies Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:58:00 GMT News /UserFiles/Image/builder-sad75.jpg http://www.constructaquote.com/79/section.aspx/1943/Whiplash-claims-need-scrutiny-say-MPs A growing number of whiplash claims is why car insurance premiums are rising, according to a report conducted by MPs. Jos Davies Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:42:00 GMT News /UserFiles/Image/whiplash-75.jpg http://www.constructaquote.com/79/section.aspx/1942/new-zealand-looking-for-construction-workers Christchurch, New Zealand was devastated by two major earthquakes last year and is now planning a huge rebuilding programme and will need skilled tradesmen to deliver the project. Jos Davies Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:17:00 GMT News /UserFiles/Image/construction-new-zealand75.jpg http://www.constructaquote.com/79/section.aspx/1941/A-new-kind-of-letting-agency The letting agency landscape is changing as social enterprise based agencies are popping up across the UK. Jos Davies Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:05:00 GMT News /UserFiles/Image/letting agency-75.jpg http://www.constructaquote.com/79/section.aspx/1940/building-regulation-oversight-in-wales Wales will use the new responsibility to prioritise the sustainability agenda and making new homes more energy efficient. Jos Davies Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:44:00 GMT News /UserFiles/Image/architects-surveyor75.jpg