18 December 2014

Loctite Magna-Crete offers cost and time savings for concrete repairs

Benefits LOCTITE¬ 7257 Magna-Crete from Henkel superior performance and cost savings more durable, long lasting concrete repair cures in a fraction of the time taken by traditional methods possible to walk on Magna-Crete after just 45 minutes disruption to productivity is significantly minimised Quick and easy to apply Magna-Crete mixes like concrete and is quick[…]

  • 18 December 2014

18 December 2014

Loctite Magna-Crete offers cost & time savings for concrete repairs

Benefits LOCTITE® 7257 Magna-Crete from Henkel superior performance and cost savings more durable, long lasting concrete repair cures in a fraction of the time taken by traditional methods possible to walk on Magna-Crete after just 45 minutes disruption to productivity is significantly minimised Quick and easy to apply Magna-Crete mixes like concrete and is quick[…]

  • 18 December 2014

08 December 2014

Benoy appointed to Silvertown regeneration scheme in East London

Regeneration Benoy appointed to help transform Silvertown Benoy announces work on the iconic Silvertown area of East London. The award-winning international firm of Architects, Masterplanners, Interior and Graphic Designers, has been appointed to the Silvertown development to help build up and drive further economic investment to this historic area that was once one of the[…]

  • 08 December 2014

04 December 2014

Energy efficiency improvements is top priority for UK homeowners

YouGov poll by Saint-Gobain UK and Ireland 54% of respondents said making their homes more energy efficient was a priority for them in the next 3 to 5 years 61% were over the age of 60 – a group most at risk from the effects of fuel poverty Mark Weaver Mark Weaver, Project Director for[…]

  • 04 December 2014

20 November 2014

New infographic on the value of green alternatives to building materials

Green Alternatives Green buildings are a great alternative to conventional buildings as they are designed and constructed in a way that makes it sustainable and environmentally friendly. Although conventional buildings are very common, according to the World Green Building Council they consume approximately 30-40% of global energy, this is a particular problem for countries such[…]

  • 20 November 2014

21 October 2014

Affordable homes constructed as part of £900,000 contract

Secured by Design scheme allows for easy access for disabled people The properties, which will be managed by local housing association, Aspire Housing, are situated on the site of a former public house which had been demolished after being deemed derelict and unsafe for further use. Designed by architect, Ellis Hillman, each house adheres to[…]

  • 21 October 2014

21 October 2014

Affordable homes constructed as part of andpound;900,000 contract

Secured by Design scheme allows for easy access for disabled people The properties, which will be managed by local housing association, Aspire Housing, are situated on the site of a former public house which had been demolished after being deemed derelict and unsafe for further use. Designed by architect, Ellis Hillman, each house adheres to[…]

  • 21 October 2014

28 August 2014

Retrofit industry calls for additional government incentives

The retrofit industry is a key source of income for many construction companies – however figures from the Department for Energy and Climate Change suggest that approximately just 32,000 efficiency measures were installed in June 2014, the lowest level since April 2013. 32,000 efficiency measures were installed in June 2014, the lowest level since April[…]

  • 28 August 2014

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03 March 2014

Sustainable building at Ecobuild, new jobs for more money, and 3D accessible washrooms

Buildingtalk Editor, Howard Chapman: the best and the latest in sustainable building will be showcased at Ecobuild over the next 3 days at ExCel in London. I will be there to check out the new products, drop in on the conference arenas, take in a key seminar or two, and perhaps catch up with some[…]

  • 03 March 2014