Housing – Page 290
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Lighting control
MK Electric has enhanced its Aspect DSC lighting control system with the launch of a two-channel version.
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Heating controllers
Dimplex has developed a rotary radio frequency controller and receiver for controlling electric heating appliances in the home, thereby minimising energy waste.
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Cable management
Mita Cable Management Specialists has introduced two new ranges of cable management systems to complement its existing product range.
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CCTV cameras
Dallmeier has launched the DesignCams range of CCTV cameras, which are available with more than 50 finishes, ranging from stone and wood-effect, to animal print and carbon fibre.
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Housing slump leads EP to lower housing targets
The government’s regeneration agency is to lower its housing targets in the light of the current housing slump.
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Planning applications: June 2008
Applications have risen by some 180 projects in London and the South-east over the past month
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Court beckons for Cotswoldgate bosses
The former directors of Cotswoldgate moved a step closer to facing legal action for wrongful trading after the administrator of the collapsed housebuilder confirmed to creditors his intention to liquidate the company.
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Pidgley defends £31m bonus
Tony Pidgley, Berkeley Group’s chief executive, has defended his decision to award himself a £31m bonus amid one of the housebuilding sector’s worst fortnights in recent years.
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Chase Norton forced to sack 107 after financial troubles
Chase Norton Construction has made 107 of its 123 staff redundant after falling into administration last week.
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Call to protect homeowners from sale-and-leaseback hard sell
CIH demands government regulation to prevent targeting of vulnerable homeowners, alongside mortgage rescue scheme
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How Sir Howard Bernstein plans to regenerate Blackpool
The new chair of ReBlackpool talks to Chloe Stothart about reviving the fortunes of the seaside resort
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UK homes target needs more local sensitivity
Report says target for 3 million homes is unsophisticated enough to meet local economic challenges
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Barratt shares jump on bank deal
Housebuilder close to refinancing deal as it confirms 1,200 jobs will go
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London mayor plans 50,000 affordable homes
Boris Johnson scraps London-wide 50% affordable housing target in favour of individual targets for different boroughs
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Housing Corporation promotes free low-energy light bulb offer
Corporation writes to housing associations to encourage participation in scheme giving away free bulbs to tenants
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NHF slams LibDem plan to buy up unsold homes
National Housing Federation objects that most privately built housing would not meet social housing standards
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Interserve group to build £200m Thames Gateway water scheme
Contractors named to build east London desalination plant accused of being a pollutant
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Redrow slashes more jobs and closes two offices
Housebuilder responds to market collapse as reservations fall 55% over past six months
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Bovis Homes cuts workforce by 40%
Housebuilder announces more job cuts as completions fall 35% in first half of year
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Selected councils to offer one-stop housing advice
Minister names first wave of 12 local authorities to receive £350,000 to develop an integrated housing advice service