Author: KoruEditor

30 June 2015

Collaborative working awarded with BS 11000 certification

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Initially introduced to provide a framework for collaborative business relationships, BS 11000 encourages companies to develop interactions with other organisations. Prater has always encouraged collaborative working with its supply chain It places an emphasis on maximising the benefits for all parties involved. BS 11000 certification for Prater Having constantly worked to encourage collaborative working with[…]

30 June 2015

Reynaers CS 86 aluminium doors and window system upgraded

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A modification to CS 86 now allows for the exterior installation of glazing panels, thus avoiding the need to transport glass through buildings. The development also allows the use of larger and heavier glazed panels, including triple glazing up to 500kg. A modification to CS 86 allows glazing panels to be installed on the outside.[…]

30 June 2015

Roofing products donated to fire-damaged dog rescue home

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The fire started in Dawsmere Kennels’ reception area; it tragically resulted in the loss of three rescue dogs. Thanks to Icopal’s generous roofing products donation, Dawsmere Kennels is one step closer to getting back on its feet Since the devastation, local businesses and customers have joined together to help the charity re-build the damaged area.[…]

30 June 2015

Bauder specified for Hackney residence waterproofing solution

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Bauder was specified for the project to improve the aesthetics and functionality of the podium deck, whilst also ensuring the building was watertight. The client’s main priority for the podium deck was for it to be free draining so that there was no standing water. After exploring various waterproofing solutions, Bauder’s cold liquid applied systems[…]

30 June 2015

Knauf products specified for Wienerberger e4 brick house concept

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The first Wienerberger e4 brick house was recently launched at BRE’s Innovation Park. The e4 brick house concept:   Aims to create an archetype for future UK housing Developed in conjunction with ARUP to address need for affordable, sustainable homes Based on four fundamental principles of economy, energy, environment and emotion Provides homeowners with flexibility[…]

29 June 2015

Why Big Data is a big opportunity for the construction industry

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Demystifying Big Data and exploring the opportunities in construction It is estimated that in the UK, better use of Big Data could add £216 billion to the UK economy between 2012 and 2017*.  That’s equivalent to 22% of the UK net debt, or more than the 2011 defence, NHS and education budgets combined! With statistics[…]

29 June 2015

Tracker workflow management for energy and compliance sector

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Tracker has been developed to manage daily workloads, appointment scheduling, key documents and data in a property-centric manner to support Green Deal and ECO activity for GDAOs, GDPs, GDAs and GDIs.  The Standard and Professional versions of Tracker can be found on the Stroma website. A key feature of Tracker is the connectivity from field[…]

29 June 2015

Stormshield range protects Belfast residence from the elements

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The house had cracks emerging in the exterior paintwork as a result of the inadequate water-based product originally applied, leaving the building materials vulnerable to damage and decay. The house had cracks emerging in the paintwork which left the building vulnerable to decay. The Stormshield range Rainbow Decorators used Johnstone’s Alkali Resisting Primer to prevent[…]

29 June 2015

Touch-screen controlled fire panel offers protection to luxury hotel

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The grand Gotham Hotel was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, a celebrated Victorian architect. It has recently undergone a multi-million pound renovation to accommodate 60 bedrooms and four luxury suites. Gotham Hotel has benefited from the installation of C-TEC’s touch-screen controlled ZFP fire panels Two of C-TEC’s four-loop ZFP addressable fire panels have been fitted[…]