Author: bt-editor

29 October 2014

House inspiring a new generation into a career in construction

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Sustainable homes that use, reuse, recycle Nottingham HOUSE H.O.U.S.E stands for Home Optimising the Use of Solar Energy. Nottingham H.O.U.S.E embraces a cradle-to-cradle practical approach to use, reuse, recycle ideals. Designed as a starter home for a family of two adults and one child, it explores the concept of the family home as a sustainable[…]

29 October 2014

Gebrik insulating brick cladding system awarded BBA Certificate

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Off-site construction Gebrik Insulating Brick Cladding System from Aquarian Cladding Systems is the only off-site manufactured, insulating brick cladding system to be backed by a BBA Certificate. In addition to the certification for use onto clay and concrete masonry buildings, which has been held for over 10 years, the new product sheet covers the use[…]

29 October 2014

DIY house for andpound;50K, life after EU exit, and the latest Buildingtalk Newsletter

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Round-up of latest from the building industry Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk The weekly Buildingtalk Newsletter was emailed to industry subscribers yesterday – take a look at the full version and subscribe for free here. Or you can follow us via Twitter. Harmer Drainage catalogue launch at the Ice Bar in London The latest Buildingtalk[…]

29 October 2014

DIY house for £50K, life after EU exit, and the latest Buildingtalk Newsletter

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Round-up of latest from the building industry Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk The weekly Buildingtalk Newsletter was emailed to industry subscribers yesterday – take a look at the full version and subscribe for free here. Or you can follow us via Twitter. Harmer Drainage catalogue launch at the Ice Bar in London The latest Buildingtalk[…]

28 October 2014

Kingspan Kooltherm rainscreen board for mass spectrometry HQ

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Facade insulation for the new Waters Corporation mass spectrometry headquarters in Wilmslow includes 20,000 m2 of Kooltherm K15 Rainscreen Board Waters Corporation consolidated 4 existing sites in the local area to create the new 19,753 m2 facility largest single site globally committed to the support and development of mass spectrometry systems set in 37 acre[…]

28 October 2014

Rack and Pinion door closers added to ASSA ABLOY range

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The new DC1110A and DC140A Rack and Pinion door closers are suitable for use on both light and heavy weight doors, are non-handed and can be mounted on the hinge or non-hinge side of the door. The new door closers are suitable for use on light and heavyweight doors Auto adjustment for temperature The door[…]

28 October 2014

Fire alarm control panels and repeater units enhance safety at hospital

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Pyrotec Systems Ltd specified Kentec fire control panels and repeater units to replace the old addressable fire alarm control panels, due to their ability to be incorporated alongside the building’s existing field devices. Nine of the Kentec Syncro analogue addressable fire control panels and six repeater units will provide the network with a complete building[…]

28 October 2014

PVC-U roofline, rainwater and cladding guarantee popular with consumers

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The introduction of the 50 year Lifetime Guarantee on white PVC-U and PVC-UE roofline, rainwater and cladding products has helped Freefoam stockists and Registered Installers gain a significant selling point over competitors. The extended warranty is giving installers the opportunity to gain more orders and Freefoam has seen the number of guaranteed registrations rise over[…]

27 October 2014

Do watered down energy efficiency targets mean a lost opportunity?

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Lost opportunity of a generation Making the world a better place doesnt happen overnight. It takes ambition and time – lots of time. Yesterday, the European Council watered down the European Unions energy efficiency targets for 2030 to 27%. Overnight we lost 16 years. And we lost our ambition. Barry Lynham, Group Director of Strategy[…]

24 October 2014

Cool evening at the launch of the latest Harmer floor drain range

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Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk After a presentation of the latest HARMER Floor Drain products and the new comprehensive catalogue, we were offered us an opportunity to experience a taste of the famous Swedish Ice Hotel in JukkasjŠrvi and drink cocktails surrounded by amazing ice sculptures in the exclusive sub-zero Ice Bar at this London[…]