Author: bt-editor

18 November 2014

Palma Vita automatic wash and dry toilet specified for school

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The WC has in-built douching and drying for maximum hygiene Fitted following advice from Lothian NHS Trust Occupational Therapist, Julie McGuire, the school specified Palma Vita to allow the child to feel like his fellow pupils when he started school. Palma Vita has built-in douching and drying so there is no need for the user[…]

17 November 2014

NHIC Awards promote carbon emission reductions in UK housing

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Howard Chapman, Buildingtalk Editor, at the NHIC Awards, talking with Nick Raynsford MP and Lester Corney from Acumen I was a guest at the National Home Improvement Council [NHIC] 2014 Annual Awards presented on 13th November by the NHIC President, The Rt Hon Nick Raynsford MP, held at the Gladstone Library in London Many years[…]

17 November 2014

Windows, doors and kitchens manufacturer exhibiting at Homes 2014

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The show revolves around asset management, maintenance, sustainability and offsite construction The windows, doors and kitchens manufacturer’s customer base across the construction industry in London and the south east region includes contractors, developers, councils, public sector bodies and housing and trade associations. This year’s show is dedicated to asset management, repairs and maintenance, retrofit, sustainability,[…]

17 November 2014

Can sustainably made bricks reduce building and demolition waste?

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Jim Matthews, third generation owner of family run brick works H.G. Matthews, offers insight into how choosing bricks which have been wood-fired, a process which dates back to the 18th century, can offer massive sustainability benefits. Sustainable brick manufacture Brick making is estimated to be between 6,000 and 10,000 years old but a booming global[…]

17 November 2014

Simeio to provide biometric access control for VandA new gallery project

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Forming part of the museum’s major overhaul programme, development works will provide a large column-free underground exhibition gallery. An open courtyard and improved entrance into the Museum will also be created at street level set within the historic facades of the Vandamp;A’s Grade I listed building. Main contractor: Wates Construction Biometric access control system Construction[…]

14 November 2014

Expanded polystyrene makers adopt ‘airpop’ name

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Airpop expanded polystyrene EPS renamed Brand name airpop¬ now replaces many names previously used across Europe including Styropor, PSE, Piepschuim and Polyfoam bringing a common European name for the material. David Emes, Chairman of the BPF EPS group: ñAirpop has been chosen because the name immediately brings to mind what the material is made of[…]

13 November 2014

Automatic window actuators for school’s smoke ventilation

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Window actuators from SE Controls were specified for use at the Holy Rosary School in Johannesburg In the event of a fire, SE Controls’ SECO stroke chain actuators, which are fire tested to EN12101-2: Annex G Standard, are activated to provide appropriate ventilation that ensures fire escape routes remain smoke free. The actuators were commissioned[…]

12 November 2014

How can the building industry help ex-offenders Bounce Back into work?

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Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Buildingtalk is supporting Bounce Back, a charity that trains people both in and out of prison and gives them the qualifications to become professional painters and decorators. When they have completed their training they join the Bounce Back Social Enterprise to continue to develop their careers. Bounce Back believe passionately[…]

12 November 2014

QandA on tax returns for 167,000 self-employed building workers

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Access the full Builder’s tax return complete infographic via the link above Heather Dore who works as a Regional Manager at Easy Accountancy answers some commonly asked questions from her self-employed clients. I am paid a mixture of cash, bank transfers and cheques. How would you recommend I record my cash income in case I[…]