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DEMOLISHING BATTERSEA POWER STATION BETTER THAN RENOVATING IT,REPORT CLAIMS Written on February 20th, 2012 The white chimneys and the solid brick base of Battersea Power Station are a familiar sight to every Londoner. However, decades after becoming unused, the landmark is facing an uncertain future. Click here to read more

PLANNING COMMITTEE TO DECIDE ON EARL’S COURT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Written on February 16th, 2012 The BDA has been informed of plans for the development of over 800 homes in Seagrave Road Earl’s Court London Click here to read more

HISTORIC BRICK BUILDING IN BRISTOL UP FOR SALE Written on February 13th, 2012 The BDA has been informed that a historic red-brick building in Bristol, which at various times in its long history has hosted a cinema, a comedy club, a pub and a chapel, has been put up for sale for £350,000. Click here to read more

BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION AT ECO BUILD Written on February 10th, 2012 Actively demonstrating its long-term commitment to sustainability on Stand N1450 K, the Brick Development Association (BDA) is keen to promote the virtues of building with brick and to dispel any common misconceptions including cost, durability and environmental issues. Click here to read more

MASONARY ARCH BRIDGE MASTERCLASS Written on February 9th, 2012 Masonry arch bridges represent the highest percentage of UK and European bridge stock, most of which are now over 100 years old. The rapidly increasing traffic demands, ageing bridge infrastructure and constantly reducing maintenance budgets put increasing pressure on bridge owners, assessing engineers, infrastructure managers, contractors to make use of limited resources and ensure that bridges remain in service for the longest possible time. Click here to read more

UK GOVERNMENT ON TRACK TO RELEASE LAND FOR 100,000 NEW HOMES Written on February 9th, 2012 Local councils which provide sites for home construction or ensure that empty property is brought back into use will be eligible for £432m in cash bonuses, part of the second phase of the New Homes Bonus project. Click here to read more

BUILDING CENTRE NEW APP FOR FREE Written on February 8th, 2012 The BDA is keen to publicise the new Building Centre App which offers a wealth of industry knowledge straight from your pocket, this will allow all our members to gain information on events held at the building centre in an accessible way. Click here to read more

BUY-T0-LET PROPERTY REMAINS ISLAND OF STABILITY FOR INVESTORS Written on February 6th, 2012 Over the ten years leading up to 2010, the average annual return from residential property was 7.1%, compared to the less modest 0.8% for shares, 3% for gilts and 3.7% for commercial property. Click here to read more

BDA SHORTLISTED FOR BRICK SUSTAINABILITY BROCHURE Written on February 6th, 2012 We are pleased to announce that the Brick Development Associations: Sustainability Brochure: ‘Brick: Building a Sustainable Resource for the Future,’ has been shortlisted in sector three: Business & Society, Governance at the Sustain Awards 2012. Click here to read more

NEW BRICK PUBLIC FACILITIES TO BE BUILT IN STAMFORD Written on February 2nd, 2012 New public facilities are to be built in a park in Stamford, Lincolnshire, after the £50K plans were approved by South Kesteven District Council. Click here to read more