Aggregates could become a political minefield

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The draft copy of the UK Department of the Environment's (DOE) 'Mineral Planning Guidance Note 6,' proposes the reduction of land-claimed aggregates from 250 million to 240 million tonnes by 2011 and maintenance of marine-claimed aggregates at 21 million tonnes. Recycled materials will be increased from 32 to 78 million tonnes. The proposals are opposed by the British Aggregate Construction Materials Industries. Critics claim that recycled aggregates consume more energy in industrial reprocessing and transport. Increased imports will result in the creation of up to 20 coastal quarries.

Supply and demand, Environmental aspects, Building materials, Aggregates (Building materials)

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Roofers pitch into training

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The new National Training Centre for Membrane Waterproofing, which has been a joint development by the British Flat Roofing Council and Basford Hall College of Further Education in Nottingham, England, will offer training on high-performance bituminous membranes and single-ply roofing. It will play a key role in raising standards in the roofing sector, and indicates the commitment of companies involved in membrane roofing to improved quality.

Study and teaching, Roofing, Bituminous, Asphalt roofing

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In memory of a great friend and industry leader

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Martin Grafton, former director-general of the National Federation of Building Trades Employers (NFBTE) (now the BEC), died in December 1991. In his long career in the building industry, he successfully increased the profile of the NFBTE, and had great organisational abilities. He possessed excellent judgement and a friendly personality, and made a very valuable contribution to the building industry.

Construction industry, Obituary, Officials and employees, Grafton, Martin

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