Preconstruction Publications
Help with the Planning Permission Process
A brief planning application guide to getting through the planning process has been produced by The Timbertecs Planning Consultancy Team. Posted by Benfield ATT Group
Remedial Treatment for Insect Pests in Houses
Find out what pests are found in houses and what remedial treatments are required to get rid of the pests that would otherwise attack timber and the fabric of a building. Posted by TRADA Technology Ltd
Specifying Green Environmental Building Materials
This interactive guide assists designers when specifying green environmental building materials. Posted by Stephen George & Partners LLP
Eco House Renovation Using Eco Friendly Building Materials
The Eco-House Manual helps you specify eco friendly building materials for house renovation in order to minimise the environmental footprint of your house Posted by Nigel Griffiths
Advice on Winning Tenders
The publication 'Build Lean. Transforming construction using Lean Thinking' provides essential advice on winning tenders Posted by CIRIA
Water Regulations Guide from WRAS
The Water Regulations Guide is the successor to the popular Water Supply Byelaws Guide and includes the full text of the new Regulations and Scottish Byelaws, the DETR (DEFRA) guidance clauses and water industry recommendations and interpretations Posted by Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS)
Reduce carbon footprint through the design process
A structured, systematic design process will ensure that the operational carbon created by the facility is reduced. Posted by British Standards Institution
Wind turbines. Conformity testing and certification
There is a certification system for wind turbines (WT) that comprises both type certification and certification of wind turbine projects installed on land or off-shore. Posted by British Standards Institution
Explaining the Code for Sustainable Homes
The Code for Sustainable Homes Guide is an easy to follow explanation of the Code with case study examples of how to make the most of the Code for Sustainable Homes. Posted by Sheffield Insulation Group plc
Non-traditional houses
It is estimated that there are between 1 and 1.5 million non-traditional houses in the UK. This unique literature gives details of over 450 non-traditional house types. Posted by The Concrete Society
