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12 May 2015

Consumer rights at the centre of discussion at GGF meeting

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Featuring updates and presentations from the GGF Technical and Marketing staff, the meeting focused mainly on the impact of the new Consumer Rights Act, introduced in March 2015, to be implemented in October this year. Evander Glazing & Locks and Hazlemere Windows (pictured) were presented membership certificates. Mark Hanson, of Ultraframe and Chairman of the[…]

  • 12 May 2015

11 May 2015

Seminar programme unveiled for the Build Show

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UK Construction Week will take place between 6-11 October – with the trade only days from 6-8 October) and will feature 1,000 exhibitors and an expected audience of 55,000 visitors. The Build Show will take place during the first three days of UK Construction Week at the Birmingham NEC. The Build Show seminar programme is[…]

  • 11 May 2015

11 May 2015

New CPD discusses compliance with Water Regulations Advisory Scheme

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Many of Hansgrohe’s products, such as its Raindance Select hand shower head, demonstrate compliance with WRAS The Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) is a certification mark that shows a certain product meets the requirements of the 1999 water regulations. WRAS covers all plumbing systems, water fittings and water equipment from the public water supply: this[…]

  • 11 May 2015

11 May 2015

CPD presentations for effective acoustic solutions

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The CPD presentations cover a broad range of topics, including; how modern architecture and building design affects sound transmission; how sound transmits itself within a building; how it is important to implement correct acoustic design from the outset and how the current minimum building standards are not effective enough for tenants/occupiers. The presentations have been[…]

  • 11 May 2015

08 May 2015

Saint-Gobain tackles skin cancer for Sun Awareness Week

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Skin cancer (malignant melanoma) is the fifth most common cancer in the UK. With diagnosis rates increasing faster than any of the current top ten cancers in the UK, those who work outdoors, such as builders and construction workers, are at even greater risk of developing the disease. Sun Awareness Week will be held between[…]

  • 08 May 2015

06 May 2015

Waterproof and concrete solutions at Evolving Concrete

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Evolving Concrete will be held in response to industry demand for an event targeting specifiers, contractors, consultants and architects. Sika will have a strong presence at the show taking place on the 6th and 7th May. Sika’s stand (V3) has been designed to intrigue visitors – a ‘concrete’ box constructed of MDF coated in Sikalastic[…]

  • 06 May 2015

06 May 2015

BM TRADA present fire door seminar at FIREX

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Visitors to FIREX International, held in ExCel London’s South Gallery, will have the opportunity to attend the free seminar, which will provide delegates with an excellent overview of fire door design, manufacture, testing, installation and certification. Fire Doors Explained – Understanding the essentials The seminar will cover a range of topics, including: Anatomy of fire[…]

  • 06 May 2015

05 May 2015

Eight construction world records

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World’s tallest dam: Completed in 2014, China’s Jinping-I Dam stands at 305 metres tall and 568 metres long.   Construction records have been continuously made and broken in recent years as architects, engineers and developers push the boundaries of the industry to create some awe-inspiring structures. Here are eight world records that have set the[…]

  • 05 May 2015

05 May 2015

Counter Terror Expo successful for GGF

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The Counter Terror Expo was held between the 21st-22nd April at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in London. It featured over 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest counter terror technology and solutions. The Counter Terror Expo was held over two days at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in London. James Lee, Head of GGF Group Marketing and Communications[…]

  • 05 May 2015

30 April 2015

Seminar programme for UK Construction Week announced

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The full schedule has been announced on UK Construction Week’s website. The expected audience of 55,00 visitors will be able to view discussions, debates and knowledge sharing from 1,000 exhibitors at the event. Each of the nine sessions will take place over the trade only days between 6-8 October. They will consist of an hour-long[…]

  • 30 April 2015