Author: KoruEditor

31 July 2015

HVAC industry leaders sign up to UK Construction Week

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HVAC 2015 will provide companies with the opportunity to showcase their latest products to a large, assorted audience of construction professionals. HVAC 2015 will take place as part of UK Construction Week this October So far, a number of big industry names have signed up to exhibit: WIKA Instruments, Airflow Developments and IBD Distribution are[…]

31 July 2015

CMS Window Systems backs Scottish Business Pledge

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The Scottish Business Pledge is aimed at creating lasting economic success and building sustainable business growth with fairness, equality, opportunity and innovation. CMS Window Systems’ Finance Director, Marie McGilly, is pleased her company has been named SDS Youth Employer of the Month To meet the pledge criteria, companies must provide a high standard of employment[…]

31 July 2015

Roofing membrane specified for university building installation

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Simmer-Inman Construction & Property Consultant was appointed by the University of Edinburgh after its current roof had come to the end of its natural life. It consulted with the Sarnafil Plus refurbishment team to specify Sika Sarnafil as a replacement. Minimal disruption The Joseph Black Building has benefited from the installation of Sika Sarnafil’s Membrane[…]

31 July 2015

GGF responds to cancellation of Green Deal funding

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The announcement, made by Energy and Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd, stated that Government will work with the building industry on a scheme that will provide better value for money whilst supporting the goal of insulating a million more homes over the next five years. This announcement stressed that the funding decision has no impact[…]

31 July 2015

Architectural glass feature walls offer a new design dimension

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When working on contemporary developments, architects and designers tend to consider colour, texture and light as mediums of expression. To allow for the combination these design factors, D R Services has developed its glass feature walls, which can be enhanced by LED lighting and different materials. Contemporary aesthetic D R Services’ glass feature walls are[…]

31 July 2015

Roof and façade paints offer energy savings for UK market

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Based in Denmark, the company produces roof and façade paints, which have been commended for their properties. Its ClimateCooler Catalyst has been labelled as a top 100 sustainable product, whilst its Silicone Façade paint has been used on the Kremlin and the White House on Capitol Hill. Insulation, protection and energy savings Before The ISO[…]

30 July 2015

Offsite construction contract for primary school awarded to Roan

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By 2023, an additional 880,000 school places will be required for extra pupils across the UK. Many schools are looking to expand to accommodate these pupils; modular construction methods are proving a popular choice. Offsite buildings can be built within eight weeks, with minimal disruption on site, which is ideal for an educational environment. Oughtibridge[…]

30 July 2015

Crown shortlisted for Lloyds National Business Award

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The Awards will be held at Park Lane’s Grosvenor House Hotel, London on 10 November. Based in Darwen, Lancashire, Crown has been manufacturing paint in the UK for over 200 years and currently employs more than 1,250 people. National Business Awards 2015 An all encompassing range of industries are represented in the short lists for[…]

30 July 2015

Fibre-cement cladding specified for contemporary summer house

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Designed and built by homeowners Effie and Peter Antoniou, the house comprises a double layer of brick, built up with thermalite blocks and a timber frame roof. Its structure is built upon a steel re-enforced concrete floating base. Fibre cement weatherboard Over 40m² of Cembrit Cemwood cladding was installed in light green, to achieve a[…]