Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material used primarily as fire-proofing and insulation in most buildings erected or renovated between the 1950s and 1980s, though any building erected before the year 2000 could contain some form of asbestos.
If left undisturbed, asbestos is harmless. It is only when moved or damaged that fibres are released into the air. Unfortunately, to the untrained eye, it’s not easy to spot. It can be found in a number of places, including:
Ceiling and floor tiles
Insulating boards
Pipe insulation
Cement roof sheeting
Spray-coating
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The 2011 Carbon Show
The 2011 Carbon Show will be taking place at the Business Design Centre in London on 20th-21st October!
What exactly is the Carbon Show?
As per the offcial site “The event is a must-attend event for professionals looking to become more energy efficient and for organisations who offer low carbon products, services and solutions”. Whether you’re a professional tradesperson looking to expand your skills, or a homeowner seeking to improve energy-efficiency in your household – this is the show for you!
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Women and Manual Trades (WAMT) is offering a one-day introductory course in tiling on 15th October 2011. This intro course will show you the basics of tiling a wall, and includes hands-on practice. If you’re considering entering the trades, or bettering your skills – why not check it out?
This one-day course takes place at the WAMT office in London - and runs from 10am – 4pm. You can find details on how to register here.
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The Grand Designs Live show is taking place 7th-9th October in Birmingham at the NEC!
Whether you’re an expert looking to learn new skills and techniques, or if you’re a beginner, looking for expert answers or inspiration - this is the show for you!
You can even book a 30- minute 1-on-1 consultation with an expert – free of charge!
This year’s show is more exciting than ever! Some of the highlights include:
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The 2011 National Home Improvement show will be taking place 30th Sept – 2nd Oct in London at Earl’s Court.
With more than 300 exhibitors, there’s something for everyone!
Confirmed exhibitors include:
- Hampshire Garden Furniture Company
- Eco Green Renovations Eco Home Zone
- AVS Europe
- And many more!
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The Decorex International Love Design show is taking place 25th-28th September at The Royal Hospital Chelsea, in London! What is it? The Decorex International show is a place for professional designers and decorators to come together to share and discover new design ideas.
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Be 100% Design Show
The 2011 Be 100% Design show will be taking place 22-25 September at Earl’s Court, London!
Show highlights and features include :
- Designers from around the globe
- Kitchen + Bath
- Textiles and Surface Design
- Lighting
- Demos and seminars
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Oikodomophobia?
A recent study has revealed that nearly 5 million men in Britain suffer from it. What exactly is “it”? Oikodomophobia is the fear of tradespeople!
The primary cause for concern amongst sufferers is intimidation and lack of knowledge (confusing lingo, inability to assess the “fairness” of a quote, etc…). Thankfully, MyHammer is there to help!
At MyHammer, you can browse profiles and qualifications, ask questions and check out other postings in order to gain a better understanding of appropriate costs – taking the fear out of finding the right tradesperson for your job!
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The 2011 Construction Diversity Expo will be taking place at the Guildhall in London on 12th September! The expo aims to do just as the name suggests – promote diversity in the construction and building sector. The Expo includes two events: a conference and an exhibition.
The conference runs from 10am – 2pm. This year’s conference speakers include: Andy Walder, Director, CITB-ConstuctionSkills and Suzannah Nichol MBE, Chief Executive, National Specialist Contractors’ Council (NSCC). You can see a full list of speakers here.
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The 2011 SelfBuild and Design Show will take place 10-11 September at the Westpoint Arena in Exeter!
The Selfbuild and Design Show aims to provide a “hands-on” experience for those new to the world of the trades who are interested in home improvement and design tasks – and will also help you to determine what is safe for you to undertake and when to call in an established tradesman!
Events include an exhibition and on-site seminars.
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