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May 2012 – COWBOYS CHEER CHANCELLOR
THE Chancellor, George Osborne, disappointingly shrugged off a specific call in his recent Budget. With one measure he could have kick-started the economy, stimulated the housing market, created thousands of jobs, supplemented tax revenue, increased environmental awareness, and given a big lift to the ailing construction industry. 
Flooring NVQs for 1,000 fitters
Richard Catt, chief executive officer of the Contract Flooring Association, reveals the reasons for extensive changes to the training courses offered
News Flash
Contract seen as ‘big opportunity’ for UFH
THE UK underfloor heating (UFH) market, made up of water and electric systems, was worth around £78m at manufacturers selling prices (MSP) in 2011 (compared with £81m in 2007), says a new survey by AMA Research.
AMA believes that the private commercial market, which is largely untouched by UFH (especially the office and leisure sectors), offers good growth potential for manufacturers and suppliers.
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Help and Advice
Pencil in a way to prove it’s not your fault
Consultant John Roberts discusses chipboard subfloors and explains how fitters can ensure they are not blamed in the event of failure due to faulty materials.
AN increasing number of new properties have floating chipboard subfloors. Chipboard is rarely acclimatised to the conditions of the room before fitting, and in some cases is laid before the roof is on. Builders see this as a ‘safety feature’.
Buyers guide
Muck raking
Entrance matting plays a key role in keeping dirt out of buildings. Here we feature some of the major suppliers in this market sector, including:
Coba Europe has unveiled a selection of competitively priced aluminium systems to its specialist entrance matting range aimed at flooring contractors and specifiers.
Known as the ‘plan range’, it offers a choice of primary and secondary matting designs that are
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Invista helps to preserve history
THE refurbishment of the historical Schönhausen Palace in Berlin (one of the few Berlin palaces that survived World War Two) has incorporated red carpet made from INVISTA Antron carpet fibre.
Covering the entrance hall and grand staircase, the carpet was selected by The Foundation for Prussian Palaces and Gardens after consultation with architects Winfried Brenne.
Contractor Fußbodenstudio Form und Farbe GmbH of Ziltendorf was
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Installation of the Month
NICF fitting team makes the catwalk
A TOP team of fitters from the NICF (National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers) was invited to install a catwalk carpet for London Fashion Week earlier this year. This premier fashion event attracts worldwide interest.
