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Second chapter on float glass production – float bath andamp; annealing Pilkington float glass line in the UK This time, Mike Woodhead, line manager at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, talks us through the process at the heart of float glass production, the bath of molten tin on which the glass spreads out to form a[…]
AIA to be cut from andpound;500k to just andpound;25k Cct now to secure capital equipment Acting now will allow for lead times of several months on large andamp; complex investments such as air conditioning systems, which could include R22 replacement, before the valuable AIA tax break is ‘slashed’ next year. ñUse it or lose itî[…]
The Pyramid of Death The Pyramid of Death Proposed by Thomas Wilson in 1829, the Primrose Hill mausoleum was designed to tackle London’s lack of burial space. Approximately 120 metres tall, the Egyptian-style pyramid would have been able to house 5 million corpses. To Wilson’s disappointment, public opinion stopped the project from going ahead. Authorities[…]
The Rufford has been redecorated with Johnstone’s Covaplus Vinyl Matt As part of its agreement with Marston’s, Johnstone’s provides project advice and products for all of the refurbishment work carried out by the brewery on its 1,700 sites. For instance, The Rufford pub, which is located in Mansfield, has recently benefited from a refurbishment thanks[…]
EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) verification confirmed for Johnstone’s Trade Acrylic Satin, Professional Gloss and Aqua Water Based Gloss products. Johnstone’s Trade receives BRE Global EPD verification certificate What is EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) verification? standardised way of assessing the full environmental impact of a product through its lifespan from raw materials and manufacturing to application,[…]
Youthbuild UK address the issues of youth unemployment and construction industry skills gap with Building Pathways event Building Pathways event sponsored by Toolstation Youthbuild UK held a Building Pathways event recently and young people spoke about how their lives had been transformed by opportunities to work in the construction industry’ Encourage younger generation into the[…]
GUEST BLOG Chris Hall, Chief Executive, BRUFMA British Rigid Urethane Foam Manufacturers Association (BRUFMA) THE 2015 BUDGET – WHERE WAS BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY? Nearly five years ago the coalition government outlined their plans to lead the greenest government ever but the latest 2015 budget did not mention climate change and has been a disappointment and[…]
Novus’ team have used Passivhaus design principles to achieve the required energy efficiency The new dwelling is a residential property, which has been designed by a local architect as a home for himself and his family. It incorporates two buildings, with one accommodating the family’s bedrooms and bathrooms and the other housing their living area[…]
IKO has been shortlisted in the UK Roofing Awards’ Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Category for 2015 The company has been recognised for its work with contractor Tower Asphalt on a series of 1960s three-storey housing blocks. It has been shortlisted in the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Category alongside Tower Asphalt. IKO has also contributed to[…]
A building contractor’s guide to the tax year A building contractor’s guide to the tax year There is no doubt that self-employment is on the rise and with a record 15% of people in the UK now working for themselves, it’s difficult to deny the benefits that come with taking matters into your own hands[…]
