30 July 2015

Heavy commercial sheet vinyl flooring installed at nature reserve

Designed by East Yorkshire based Salt Architects, the new visitor centre opened in April 2015. The centre attracts visitors coming to see the 200,000 seabirds who nest in the towering half cliffs every year. Around 240 square metres of Expona Flow heavy commercial sheet vinyl flooring was installed in Honey Beige throughout the visitor centre’s[…]

29 July 2015

Doorsets designed for the education sector

The new range is made up of 22 door types which each have an associated ironmongery pack to perform an individual function. Ahmarra has targeted its new Education Range of doorsets at schools, colleges, universities and academies After consulting with architects, contractors and schools and conducting research on the education sector, Ahmarra selected cost-effective and[…]

29 July 2015

Decothane Ultra specified for non-disruptive waterproofing solution

Decothane Ultra was specified after it was discovered that the original rock asphalt roof and balcony of the NHS Trust HQ was in poor condition and desperate need of repair. Decothane Ultra is a liquid applied roofing membrane An initial survey by Sika Liquid Plastics assessed the condition of the failing roof, which was allowing[…]

28 July 2015

Architectural rainwater systems manufacturer joins MGMA

Alu-cast Enterprises was formed over 10 years ago. As an Irish-based supplier of architectural rainwater systems, it operates from a purpose-built 20,000 square foot manufacturing plant in Kanturk, Cork. The company holds the largest range of aluminium and cast iron gutters, downpipes and hoppers in Ireland – all available in the full range of RAL[…]

28 July 2015

Handmade yellow bricks launched for use in building projects

The three new blends – Woodstock Weathered, Wellacre Antique and Marlborough Mellow – have been developed to add variation to its range of warm reds and orange hues, which are often associated with historic brickworks. Woodstock Weathered The Woodstock Weathered bricks have been developed with light to medium tones, making them suitable for the refurbishment[…]

28 July 2015

Tackling overheating in homes: Perceived heat and humidity

Michelle Sharp, Group Communications Manager at Zehnder Group UK There are three major factors that are causing an increase in overheating in homes: Zero Carbon energy efficiency agendas, Climate Change and Increased Urbanisation. The Urban Heat Island effect Keeping residential dwellings ‘comfortable’ for occupants is a fine balancing act; in cities, keeping them cooler is[…]

28 July 2015

Urban retreat for the homeless wins FAKRO architect competition

The Dagenham-based architecture student gained recognition for his innovative use of the brief, drawing attention to the plight of over 6500 who sleep rough on London’s streets.   ‘Homes for the Homeless’ The design sought to offer an urban retreat for those without shelter through the use of hanging pods. The pods use blind walls[…]

28 July 2015

Data loggers specified to monitor Building Management Systems

SDC South West Energy Centre recommended Tinytag data loggers to South Devon College. Designed to measure temperatures, the data loggers were specified so the college can ensure that the temperatures within its buildings comply with specific guidelines. Monitoring Building Management Systems Tinytag data loggers have been designed to provide accurate information about current room temperatures[…]

28 July 2015

Schueco gains Investors in People Champion status

The new award comes just six months after Schueco achieved IiP Gold Accreditation, which recognised its investment in managing people and related HR issues. Schueco is the only company in the façades, windows and doors sector to have achieved the double award in the South of England region. During its assessment, the company recorded an[…]

28 July 2015

Live-Zone demonstrations announced for Timber Expo

BM TRADA will showcase its timber and fire expertise to a wider audience in the show’s expanded 100 square metre ‘Live-Zone’. Timber strength testing The stand will feature a fully functioning timber strength testing demonstration model, which tests the strength of various pieces of timber and helps to demonstrate failure modes of timber beams based[…]