http://www.contractjournal.comen-gbThu, 15 May 2008 10:26:00 GMThttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/05/15/59151/housebuilders-call-for-clarity-on-eco-targets.htmlhttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/05/15/59151/housebuilders-call-for-clarity-on-eco-targets.htmlConfused housebuilders want a moratorium on changes to sustainability regulations after research revealed up to 80% of new homes will fail to meet zero-carbon targets. Thu, 15 May 2008 10:26:00 GMThttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/05/12/59087/task-force-tells-government-zero-carbon-definition-must-change.htmlhttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/05/12/59087/task-force-tells-government-zero-carbon-definition-must-change.htmlThe government must change the definition of zero carbon to allow off-site renewable energy if it is to meet its own housing targets, new research has found.Mon, 12 May 2008 14:19:00 GMThttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/05/07/59001/rising-steel-prices-to-stabilise-by-year-end.htmlhttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/05/07/59001/rising-steel-prices-to-stabilise-by-year-end.htmlSoaring steel prices could soften by the end of the year according to analysts.Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/05/07/59006/marks-and-spencer-appoints-bre-to-become-carbon-neutral.htmlhttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/05/07/59006/marks-and-spencer-appoints-bre-to-become-carbon-neutral.html Marks and Spencer has appointed the BRE to help with its ambitious plans to become carbon neutral. The retailer has entered into a five-year partnership...Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/04/30/58847/building-up-the-case-for-brickwork.htmlhttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/04/30/58847/building-up-the-case-for-brickwork.htmlBrick Development Association director Michael Driver says it's time to set the record straight on brickwork as a choice of cladding.Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/04/30/58843/gateshead-housing-refurbishes-tyne-wear-homes-with-brick-cladding.htmlhttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/04/30/58843/gateshead-housing-refurbishes-tyne-wear-homes-with-brick-cladding.htmlGateshead Housing is using Novabrik, a dry-built, brick-cladding system to refurbish and upgrade more than 400 homes across the Tyne & Wear area. Contract Journal reports.Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/04/23/58734/green-groups-fear-backlash-from-economic-downturn.htmlhttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/04/23/58734/green-groups-fear-backlash-from-economic-downturn.htmlFears that sustainable initiatives will be sacrificed as contractors tighten their belts. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/04/23/58666/conder-structures-record-profit-of-2.1m.htmlhttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/04/23/58666/conder-structures-record-profit-of-2.1m.htmlConder Structures’ business has been realigned towards more complicated beam-and-column work, says Jason Henman, who recently took over as managing director.Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/04/21/58697/oregon-timber-records-19.5m-turnover.htmlhttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/04/21/58697/oregon-timber-records-19.5m-turnover.htmlBorders-based house frame manufacturer Oregon Timber has predicted 2008 will be a “big test” despite booking a record annual turnover of £19.5m.Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:51:00 GMThttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/04/18/58687/cemex-given-ok-to-use-green-fuel-at-cement-plant.htmlhttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2008/04/18/58687/cemex-given-ok-to-use-green-fuel-at-cement-plant.htmlCemex has been granted permission by cement industry regulator, the Environment Agency (EA), to use a waste-derived fuel, Climafuel, to part-replace fossil fuels at its Barrington cement plant in Cambridgeshire. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:47:00 GMT