16 April 2015

New Pimplico development features JB Antislip timber decking

Case Study: One Church Square, Pimlico in London Architect Peter Davis and Partners for Wates Construction Antislip timber decking for Moreton Street development in Pimplico, London Development at One Church Square, Pimlico in London, built on a brownfield site within a conservation area, includes of 39 apartments designed around a central courtyard, with a glass[…]

16 April 2015

xVent hinged rooflights offer fire safety at Glasgow’s Theatre Royal

Case Study: Theatre Royal, Glasgow £11.5m project   Theatre Royal extension features Glazing Vision’s xVent hinged rooflights The Theatre Royal extension features Glazing Vision’s xVent hinged rooflights, which provide smoke ventilation as well as enhanced lighting. Designed to improve theatre experience, social space has been created for visitors to congregate and consists of a new[…]

16 April 2015

Schöck role in world’s largest passive house project

BAHNSTADT CASE STUDY – The world’s largest passive house complex A new residential quarter built to passive house standards is emerging in Heidelberg. ‘Bahnstadt is a model for intergenerational living and working that meets the highest energy standards. Photograph: Schöck Bauteile GmbH When completed in 2022, ‘Bahnstadt’ will be the world’s largest passive house residential[…]

14 April 2015

Eco self-build, structural challenges and the latest Election report

BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter Plus subscribe for free for the weekly online Buildingtalk newsletter Read this weeks complete Buildingtalk Newsletter Glenigan report on UK Election How will the UK General Election impact construction? Having survived the recession, the construction industry is now healthy but getting a little nervous[…]

09 April 2015

Crown Paints offer ‘Effective Paint Specification’ CPD seminar

Crown Paints brings ‘Effective Paint Specification’ CPD to Leeds and Manchester The Crown Paints seminars: Manchester – Wednesday, April 15, 10:00 until 11:00 at the Ramada Manchester Salford Quays, Trafford Road Leeds – on Thursday, April 16, 15:45 until 16:45 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Wellington Street Book through the Crown Paints’ Specification Team services[…]

09 April 2015

Life-safety equipment for Matalan’s new HQ

C-TEC’s life-safety equipment has been installed to provide those using Matalan’s new HQ with protection Matalan’s new Headquarters have been built on Knowsley Industrial Park in the place of a former Petrolite site. Comprising distribution and storage facilities as well as office space, the head office has been fitted with life-safety equipment from C-TEC. Call[…]

08 April 2015

New paint products added to Purdy’s range

L-R: Purdy’s new Revolution Frame, Power Lock Extension Pole and Marathon Sleeve The Revolution Frame has an open design to allow for smooth roller action. This feature has been included to simplify the application and cleaning processes, preventing water and paint from sitting inside the frame. The Revolution Frame can be used in conjunction with[…]

08 April 2015

Installing single ply roofing with ‘how to’ video guides

Protan’s ‘how to’ video series is now live The collection includes nine videos which each demonstrate how to install different elements of single ply roofing. Designed to offer step-by-step guidance to areas that have the potential to be problematic, the videos cover tasks such as flashing an edge or parapet. They also show how to[…]

07 April 2015

New edition of ‘SuDS + Permeable Paving Today’ guide

New edition of ‘SuDS + Permeable Paving Today’ guide from Interpave SUDS + PERMEABLE PAVING TODAY New Guide from Interpave Reviews of latest government measures for implementation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) New Government requirements from April 2015 Now a planning issue Urban design opportunities Bringing water to landscaping The latest SuDS measures offer new[…]