Outrageous parties replete with champagne baths were standard fare at Hillersdon House in the late 19th century. Now one of Devon's greatest treasures is on the market - and in need of refurbishing. Anna Tyzack explores the house that gave

John Galsworthy's muchloved home is on the market.

Readymade family houses in the West Country.

The very best that money can buy for not much money at all.

Terry de Gunzburg - the makeup artist who gave the world Touche Eclat - shows Elspeth Thompson around her lightreflecting Provençal farmhouse.

D-Tec - part of AD Group - launched a new version of its award-winning FireVu VSD (Video Smoke Detection) system to offer both CCTV-based smoke and flame detection, at International Firex.

With a fresh new look and extended product ranges, Schneider Electric's GET catalogue offers hundreds of innovative electrical solutions, as well as enhanced technical information.

Weatherite Building Services have recently completed a comprehensive upgrade of the heating facilities at two schools for Worcestershire County Council.

Construction consultancy McBains Cooper will help defy nature, gravity and conventional design in a prestigious airline lounge development and construction projects at London's Heathrow Airport.

Apache pipe clamps by Ellis, the plumbing products division of market leading electrical cable and pipe fixing manufacturer, Ellis Patents, have been used throughout Burnley College's new campus.

Recent news that EU member states have approved a plan to ban low and standard efficiency circulating pumps from 2013 has been warmly welcomed by Wilo here in the UK. The plan also states that from 2015, only very high

When faced with replacing an ageing pump, engineers often install a like-for-like replacement, even though this can mean missing out on more energy efficient technology. Concerns often relate to the cost and disruption of selecting alternative equipment. The scale of

James Hall and Company is the regional distribution centre for SPAR operations in the north of England and runs a chain of 90 fully-owned stores, with a further 350-plus outlets operated by franchisees.

The glittering awards ceremony took place at the Hilton Hotel, Coventry on 14 May with guests travelling from far and wide to see who would receive these prestigious awards.

SummitSkills, the Sector Skills Council for building services engineering has launched a UK-wide initiative to find people passionate about their work to fill the role of ambassadors for the sector.

April 30, 2009