Author: bt-editor

30 September 2014

UV resistant and SuDS compliant surfacing laid at swimming pool entrance

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The surfacing system was applied as a two component UV stable polyurethane resin alongside the Quartz Parallel aggregate, being mixed with a drill and paddle before being added to the coloured aggregate in a high capacity forced action mixer. Once the aggregate was fully coated with resin, the blended material was discharged from the mixer[…]

30 September 2014

UK energy solution, building site noise dangers and fighting false alarms

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UK energy solution, building site noise dangers andamp; fighting false alarms Offshore Wind Works poster campaign starts in UK Travelling on the London Underground regularly and couldn’t help noticing a massive poster campaign telling us that ‘Offshore Wind Works’ and is the key to self-sustaining energy in the UK. We are already the world leader[…]

30 September 2014

Composite panels, flashings and gutters supplied to testing specialists

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The building materials supplier delivered in excess of 5,600 square metres of AS35 100mm composite panels in goosewing grey and ocean blue colours and 100 square metres of triple skin rooflights. TIS also utilised approximately 2,300 linear metres of flashings, including ridge, barge and trimline gutters, alongside 112 linear metres of zed purlins which were[…]

29 September 2014

Buildingtalk supports BOUNCE BACK charity to help ex-offenders into work

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BOUNCE BACK runs training courses for offenders in custody in HMP Brixton and other partner prisons, developing skills and qualifications in painting andamp; decorating in preparation for employment on release. BOUNCE BACK provides ex-offenders continued training plus work experience and employment opportunities in its own painting andamp; decorating Social Enterprise, offering a vital first step[…]

26 September 2014

Warnings about deafness and tinnitus caused by excessive noise on building sites

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Use the link above to access the complete Johnson Law infographic on Industrial Deafness and Tinnitus David Johnson from Johnson Law ñIf a job consistently exposes employees to noise levels of 80dB or more, then they are at risk of developing industrial deafness or tinnitusî. Although call centres, night clubs, bars and factories are among[…]

22 September 2014

Ecological Solutions range of paints and coatings used at new building

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The products have contributed to the centre achieving a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating after the 12 month decoration programme was carried out by main contractor Allenbuild, with Acrylic Durable Matt and Covaplus Vinyl Matt being used. The Ecological Solutions range covers 14 products that all carry the EU Ecolabel accreditation, meaning their environmental credentials have been[…]

22 September 2014

Gas Inspector’s course leader recognised for gas safety training

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Mr Fell was presented with The Welding Institute’s Distinguished Service Award at King’s College, Cambridge, in appraisal of his service to the course, which has been running annually since 1980. The Welding Institute is an independent research and technology organisation specialising in engineering, materials and joining technologies, with the awards taking place on a yearly[…]