Author: KoruEditor

08 July 2015

New handbook offers step-by-step guidance to staircase construction

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Simply Stairs offers guidance on the design and construction of timber staircases Simply Stairs provides a detailed step-by-step guide through all aspects of the design and construction of a range of timber staircases from start to finish. The book both describes and demonstrates every technique, skill and project, and features a ‘Rise & Going Calculator’[…]

07 July 2015

High performance aluminium windows unveiled by Aluprof

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The MB Slimline has been designed to offer high thermal performance in addition to a visually pleasing aesthetic. U-Values of below 1.00 are achievable, as the system accepts both double and triple glazing options coupled with aluminium profiles, which use wide polyamide thermal break.  A range of profiles are available, including high inertia ratings and slim, deep[…]

07 July 2015

Construction companies benefit from new Executive Search & Selection service

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Specialising in the recruitment of senior management personnel within the UK’s construction and property markets, AndersExecutive will be led and managed by Phil Laycock. Phil Laycock has been appointed as AndersExecutive’s Divisional Manager With more than 20 years of experience in the professional staffing sector, Mr Laycock has a strength for sourcing senior professionals at[…]

07 July 2015

Innovative Domus Radial Duct System recognised as best product

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Domus Radial Polypipe has been recognised at the Housebuilder Product Awards for three consecutive years. Domus Radial won the award for its innovative design that delivers increased air flow whilst offering an easy installation process and quiet whole house system. The product is specifically designed for use with whole house centralised ventilation appliances, including Mechanical[…]

07 July 2015

Flame-retardant paint used by Colour Service team in vibrant makeover

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After partnering with social housing providers, Incommunities Group, Crown Paints has used its specification and colour expertise to improve Kennedy House’s communal areas. The high rise block, which is located in Keighley, West Yorkshire, was lacking a bright and welcoming environment. By using its Crown Trade Timonox paint, Crown Paints was able to cater to[…]

07 July 2015

Olympic sports flooring installed at University of St Andrews

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A total of 600m2 Taraflex Sport M Comfort was specified to replace the existing 2mm vinyl and lino floor. The sports flooring has been developed as a durable, high performance flooring solution which offers easy installation and maintenance. Taraflex flooring has been used in every summer Olympics since 1976, and is versatile enough to be[…]

06 July 2015

Capital Safety acquires dropped objects specialist Python

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Capital Safety’s products include harnesses, lanyards, self-retracting lifelines and engineered systems and rescue devices sold globally through its DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands. Its portfolio will now expand to include Python Safety’s range of specialist tool drop prevention equipment. Falling objects are a leading cause of injury in the workplace. Figures from DROPS, the Dropped Objects[…]

06 July 2015

Is offsite construction the solution to the housing shortage?

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During May 2015, there were 14,392 homes registered with the National Housing Building Council – a 9% increase on last year’s figures. However, it is still predicted that a total of 250,000 homes must be delivered each year in order to solve the UK’s housing crisis. Shortage of labour supply The most significant barriers to[…]

06 July 2015

Influential broadcasters announced to host UK Construction Week

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Influential broadcast journalists John Humphreys, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Steph McGovern will play an important role in steering the conversation and tackling the key issues facing the industry through a comprehensive content schedule of high profile debates, panel discussions, CPD seminars and practical workshops. Introducing UK Construction Week’s hosts John Humphreys will take to the stage[…]

06 July 2015

Unobtrusive edging solution for artificial grass

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Atlas has been developed to offer an unobtrusive, natural solution to artificial grass installation without clunky wooden edges. • Equipped with a 20mm shelf to allow for ‘carpet gluing’• Supplied in 1 metre lengths and 1.6mm thick • Galvanised base steel with heavy duty brown powdered coating Launched last year at Saltex 2014, EverEdge Atlas has been designed as[…]