19 August 2015

Hand safety promoted at health and security exhibition

The exhibition has been designed to bring health, safety and security companies from across the world together. A number of new, innovative and leading health and safety products will be on display for the benefit of the show’s visitors. TraffiGlove’s red gloves are suitable for lower cut risk tasks, whilst its green gloves provide a[…]

18 August 2015

Safer cycling, live bomb test, prefab solutions and world’s biggest biomass

BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter and subscribe the Buildingtalk newsletter Whats new in building – read the latest Buildingtalk Newsletter CEMEX safer lorry – new Mercedes-Benz Econic truck Safer cycling with new trucks Living in London, I see at first hand the dangers of cycling and the death toll[…]

18 August 2015

Cyclist safety first with new construction industry lorries

New Mercedes-Benz Econic truck CEMEX safer lorry – new Mercedes-Benz Econic truck Living in London, I see at first hand how dangerous cycling is and the death toll is rising. Heavy goods vehicles make up just 4 per cent of Londons traffic, but are involved in around half of cyclist fatalities in the city. A[…]

18 August 2015

Integrated approach to access control at HEandFE 2015

Among its range of products on display will be ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio wireless locking solution, which is designed to upgrade technically locked doors and wirelessly connect them – online or offline – to new or existing access control systems, with minimum modification to doors and premises. Visitors to the ASSA ABLOY/Gallagher stand will experience the[…]

17 August 2015

Construction businesses are leading the way on energy efficiency

GUEST BLOG: Phil Foster, CEO of Love Energy Savings looks at how construction businesses across the UK are helping the environment and their own bank accounts through sourcing more sustainable materials to be used during construction and switching their business energy tariffs. Businesses Leading the Way on Energy Efficiency Energy prices are continuing to rise[…]

14 August 2015

Life-safety systems on display at Safety and Security Amsterdam

The life-safety systems manufacturer will be showcasing its XPF addressable fire panel, which is powered by its new CAST protocol. C-TEC’s product range will be on display at Safety andamp; Security Amsterdam in September C-TEC’S new conventional fire alarm system solution, which boasts EN54-13 compliance, will also be on display, alongside its ZFP touchscreen-controlled 1-8[…]

13 August 2015

Online portal launched for heating, plumbing and drainage industry

Officially launched on 10th June, the Knowledge Centre provides a platform for Wavin to communicate directly with plumbers, engineers, ground workers and specifiers. The Knowledge Centre has been designed for the heating, plumbing and drainage industry The blog will focus on the Wavin brand and it’s two product brands, Hep2O and OSMA. It will be[…]

13 August 2015

Harvey Group acquisition to ‘transform the renewable energy sector’

The Harvey Group has over 30 years’ experience in the design, installation and maintenance of building services, with a turnover of £30m and employing over 80 staff. Solmatix Renewables was founded by Richard and Norah-Anne Bell in 2008, and has since grown to achieve a turnover of £6m, with 30 staff operating from its Nutt’s[…]

13 August 2015

General plastics company named Britain’s best small business

The Red Ribbon Awards are celebrating the achievements of British family run and owned businesses. The Hill family’s company has been named Britain’s Best Small Business GB Plastics, a Freefoam customer for over a decade, celebrates its 25th Anniversary this year, and has grown into a network of six branches in Shrewsbury, Walsall, Banbury, Ketting[…]