16 February 2015

Electrical tools and equipment available from Stroma Store

Stroma Store has been created to supply installers with electrical tools and equipment that is guaranteed to keep them safe Stroma Store stocks two products which have been branded and approved by Stroma Certification. The company has tested the products to ensure that they are able to perform to industry-specified standards and allow electricians to[…]

  • 16 February 2015

  • 12 February 2015

12 February 2015

Hot melt and mastic asphalt factory certified as environmentally friendly

IKO’s new hot melt and mastic asphalt factory has gained ISO 14001 accreditation with its products being certified to BES 6001 IKO opened its factory at Grangemill Quarry in September 2014 after investing £1.5 million into making the new facility as environmentally friendly as possible. The company is now focusing on recycling raw materials, condensing[…]

  • 12 February 2015

11 February 2015

GGF engages with MPs to improve energy efficiency schemes

Ed Balls MP visited Anglian Home Improvements’ branch in West Yorkshire where he was met by Branch Manager, Mark Allen, and the GGF’s Deputy Chief Executive, Giles Wilson In the run up to the General Election, the GGF plans to engage with MPs who have GGF Members in their constituencies. With the Election scheduled to[…]

  • 11 February 2015

11 February 2015

Healthcare Colour Book released by Crown Paints

Crown Paints has created its Healthcare Colour Book to show how colour can be used to improve hospital and healthcare environments The company’s Healthcare Colour Book is 48 pages long and has been made up of visual features that are accompanied by written information and guidance. The booklet includes information on the relationship between colour[…]

  • 11 February 2015

10 February 2015

Historic hall restored by Novus Property Solutions

A team of 20 technicians from Novus Property Solutions are working on the £900,000 restoration of Keele Hall The team has carried out roofing works, stone repairs and repointing to chimneys on Keele Hall whilst also working on the restoring its gutters. The Grade II listed building, which is part of Keele University, has historical[…]

  • 10 February 2015

10 February 2015

Membranes for pitched roofs released to meet new standards

IKO’s Rubershield PRO EXTRA is part of the range that has been released to meet the new wind-uplift standard The Rubershield breathable membranes, which have been designed for pitched roofs, are being released in February before the new legislation has been enforced. The Rubershield ECO, ECO EXTRA, PRO and PRO EXTRA have all been BBA[…]

  • 10 February 2015

10 February 2015

Online CPDs, BIM objects, safe site working + latest Buildingtalk Newsletter

Round-up of latest construction industry news Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Take a look at the full version of the latest weekly Buildingtalk Newsletter Subscribe for free here Follow us via Twitter Women in Construction The latest Buildingtalk Newsletter highlights how more women in construction can help bridge the skills gap that threatens the completion[…]

  • 10 February 2015

09 February 2015

Third party certification scheme for electrical installers

Stroma Certification’s third party certification scheme has been designed to help electrical installers develop their businesses Stroma Certification’s introduction of a third party scheme gives electricians the chance to contribute to upholding standards within the industry. The scheme gives electricians the responsibility for completing installation checks, a job that was previously carried out by Building[…]

  • 09 February 2015

06 February 2015

Prater opens new office in Wales

Prater has moved its employees to its new Chepstow branch, which is located in Wales The new headquarters has been formed from the company’s existing offices from Bristol and Newport. The new office has been built to accommodate the company’s design, estimating, operational and procurement services under one roof. With having its technical, operational and[…]

  • 06 February 2015