Author: KoruEditor

09 July 2015

Polycarbonate glazing system specified for Jaguar Land Rover

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Project requirements Reducing the energy needed for lighting and cooling was paramount for both the machinery plant and assembly hall at the Jaguar Land Rover plant. The new Jaguar Land Rover Engine Manufacturing Centre is based in Wolverhampton Considering this, the project required a thermally efficient architectural glazing system, which could minimise energy demand. The[…]

09 July 2015

UK Roofing Awards celebrates tenth anniversary

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Hosted by BBC’s Louise Minchin and NFRC CEO Ray Horwood at the Hilton London Metropole, the ceremony recognised excellence in roofing, as well as individuals and organisations that go above and beyond the call of duty. Lakesmere also won the Vertical Cladding/Rainscreen award for the National Graphene Institute, Manchester To mark the tenth anniversary of[…]

08 July 2015

Cordless saw system offers greater independence and precision

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The latest addition to Festool’s ‘Unplugged’ range has been launched. The HKC 55 is a new compound mitre saw system, which has been designed to produce precise, clean cuts at an optimum speed. Fitted with a 5.2 Ah battery pack and brushless EC-TEC motor, the HKC 55 requires no power cables to operate. It offers[…]

08 July 2015

WIKA Instruments announced as latest exhibitor at HVAC 2015

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WIKA Instruments manufactures mechanical, mechatronic and electronic instruments for the measurement of pressure, temperature and level in heating and ventilation systems. HVAC 2015 is part of UK Construction Week, which will take place this October Its products are used to design boilers, gas thermal units, air conditioning systems, heat pumps and ventilation systems. It will[…]

08 July 2015

Roofing system specified for historic apartment block refurbishment

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Hampton Court and Richmond Court are two historic apartment blocks, located in Birmingham. They have recently undergone a £2.9m refurbishment for the city’s council. As part of the project, the buildings’ old roofs were stripped back for structural assessment to determine whether a World War II bombing had caused any lasting damage. After the results[…]

08 July 2015

Wallpaper selection made simple at Dulux Decorator Centre stores

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In each of Dulux Decorator Centre’s 188 British stores, a specialist area has been added to highlight the latest innovations in wallpaper design. Dulux Decorator Centre’s in-store wallpaper areas have been designed to help customers choose the right wallpaper for their homes Featuring a free sample service and help with matching paints, the areas have[…]

08 July 2015

Roofline products website re-launches supporting lifetime guarantee

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MyFreefoam supports a variety of new functions, including: Streamlined user experience Easy to use intuitive navigation Clearly defined areas for each user group Accessibility for mobiles and tablets Freefoam Guarantee scheme The site has been designed for users to capitalise on the benefits of its Freefoam Guarantee scheme. Lifetime guarantee wherever, whenever Stockists of the[…]

08 July 2015

Smoke and ventilation system specified for iconic Electric House redevelopment

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Crest Nicholson Homes has undertaken the redevelopment of the Electric House, an iconic Grade II Listed building, which is located in the heart of Bristol. SE Controls’ smoke and ventilation solution will play an integral role in protecting the new Electric House building The historic building, which sits at six-storeys tall, is being converted into[…]

08 July 2015

Vinyl flooring recycler provides free bacon butties for roadshow attendees

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Founded by floor manufacturers Polyflor and Altro in 2009 to divert waste material from landfill, Recofloor has 63 drop-off sites throughout the UK and Ireland – accepting post-installation vinyl flooring off-cuts and uplifted vinyl flooring. ‘Bacon Butty’ roadshow Contract fitter Richard Malloy with Michelle Brewer of Recofloor at the Dublin Recofloor Bacon Butty event Customers[…]