New ANC guide sets the direction in sound measurement of rooms
14/07/2020 The Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) has produced a new document, offering guidance on the appropriate methods of measuring sound within a building. A working party of ANC members has produced the technical note ‘Measurement of Sound Levels in Buildings’ which is available for free download from the Association’s website. The new guide draws […]
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BMF Back in the Office
08/06/2020 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been working extensively with the Builders Merchants Federation to help them support their members through the crisis. We’ve developed regular video briefings from CEO John Newcomb, assisted in creating an online information hub relevant to the industry and produced press releases at a […]
Acoustics in the news
05/06/2020 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR Great coverage for our client the Association of Noise Consultants, on the work of its members in addressing acoustics, ventilation and overheating: https://www.buildingengineer.org.uk/insight/open-and-shut-case
Innsbruck’s sights and culture just a click away
22/05/2020 COVID-19 has put pause on travel to date but, if Innsbruck is one of your must-dos for 2020, then the latest technology is in place to bring the stunning destination in a digital format to you, in the comfort of your own home. Innsbruck Virtual Reality makes it possible to take a personalised journey […]
Construction trade body welcomes COVID-19 plans
22/05/2020 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR A trade body has welcomed the phased route map approach announced by the Scottish Government to ease lockdown restrictions. According to the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), the plans set out by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon yesterday (21 May) will enable its members to gear-up to meet demand when construction works are […]
Thousands of construction jobs protected after trade credit guarantee announced
13/05/2020 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR A leading construction trade body says thousands of jobs have been protected after the Government pledged to protect Trade Credit Insurance. The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) says the decision by Government announced today (13 May) to guarantee business-to-business transactions will ensure confidence in the construction industry supply chain. Construction is one […]
BFM welcomes Chancellor’s new furlough plans
13/05/2020 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR The British Furniture Manufacturers has welcomed the government’s new furlough scheme announcement. The trade body says the extended scheme will help protect the sector’s investment in its workforce and prevent significant redundancies. Nick Garratt, BFM’s MD said: “Over recent years shortage of skills has been one of the challenges our industry […]
Noise in the News
12/05/2020 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR A good start to the day with preview feature on BBC News online, ahead of a broadcast later today on Radio One’s Newsbeat. Featuring Dan Saunders, chair of our client the Association of Noise Consultants, it’s all about noise during the lockdown. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-52579586
Trade bodies monitor construction supplies to iron out demand and production
04/05/2020 Leaders in the construction sector are joining forces to ensure confidence in the multi-billion-pound building products supply chain, to meet increasing demand in the re-opening period. The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) is working with the Construction Products Association (CPA) to monitor the manufacturing and distribution of their respective members, in order to meet the […]
