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12 August 2015

Cladding panels specified to protect seafront development

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The contract, worth £48.5m, comprises three towers. The landmark residential tower stands at 26 storeys high and is supported by two residential buildings at 50m and 30m high respectively. The development offers 299 private apartments and 2,800 metres squared of retail and leisure space overlooking the marina. Trespa Meteon cladding panels have been specified to[…]

  • 12 August 2015

12 August 2015

Combined smoke and natural ventilation system for prestigious development

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In Johannesburg’s Sandton business area, a new office building has been constructed. Comprising seven floors of office space, the Capital Hill development is worth over andpound;10 million. Designed by MWLF Architects, the building offers residential accommodation, as well as business facilities. It has been constructed to achieve a ‘Four Green Star’ rating from South Africa’s[…]

  • 12 August 2015

12 August 2015

Combined smoke & natural ventilation system for prestigious development

Posted on by KoruEditor

In Johannesburg’s Sandton business area, a new office building has been constructed. Comprising seven floors of office space, the Capital Hill development is worth over £10 million. Designed by MWLF Architects, the building offers residential accommodation, as well as business facilities. It has been constructed to achieve a ‘Four Green Star’ rating from South Africa’s[…]

  • 12 August 2015

12 August 2015

Passivhaus technology and its place in UK construction market

Posted on by KoruEditor

REHAU and the Passivhaus Trust As new members of the Passivhaus Trust and with a number of Passivhaus certified products in its portfolio, REHAU’s latest seminar demonstrate its ongoing commitment to the concept and its practical application in the construction sector. More than 70 delegates were at the seminar from across the Midlands and South[…]

  • 12 August 2015

12 August 2015

New rainwater system offers increased drainage capacity

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The frequency and intensity of rainfall rises every year, making it essential that rainwater drainage systems are equipped to protect the buildings they are fitted on. Offering increased drainage capacity, Brett Martin’s Deepstyle 170 rainwater system has been designed to provide effective drainage for large residential, agricultural, industrial and commercial roofs. The Deepstyle 170 rainwater[…]

  • 12 August 2015

11 August 2015

Automatic security doors meet PAS 24 standards

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The Gilgen SLX-M RC3 automatic sliding door system was assessed by UKAS approved EXOVA Warrington Fire, who translated existing test evidence to support conformity to PAS 24. Commercial security solution Commercial buildings with a high risk of break-in or attack, such as banks and jewellers, require an entrance that is both secure and welcoming to[…]

  • 11 August 2015

10 August 2015

Apprentice decorator selected for international painting contest

Posted on by KoruEditor

The WorldSkills competition occurs every two years; it is the largest vocational education and skills excellent event in the world. Competitors are selected from WorldSkills’ member countries to demonstrate their technical abilities both individually and collectively. Curtis Baker will represent the UK at the WorldSkills decorating competition in Brazil WorldSkills UK selection Curtis was one[…]

  • 10 August 2015

07 August 2015

Architectural aluminium glazing products enhance green credentials

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Working in conjunction with CF 77 bi-folding doors and CS 68 aluminium doors and windows, Reynaers’ curtain walling product CW50 has been used to maximise the amount of light and space in the property The property – named Green Acres – was constructed by Fusion Glazing; the fabricators were keen to incorporate energy efficient materials,[…]

  • 07 August 2015

07 August 2015

Waterproofing system for pipe and service penetrations

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Developed for waterproofing against ground moisture and pressurised water, KÖSTER KB-Flex 200 forms a reliable seal across an extensive range of materials. The system does not shrink or dry out, therefore remaining permanently plastic. Because of this, cables can be installed into the finished waterproofing material at a later date if necessary. For sealing around[…]

  • 07 August 2015

06 August 2015

Foiled product range extended to include fascia and soffit

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As the new additions to Swish’s Foiled Gale Grey range, fascia and soffit will join an existing portfolio cladding, architraves and window trims. The Foiled Gale Grey range has been developed to compliment contemporary woodgrain grey foiled UPVC windows. Swish Gale Grey features a foil finish that matches Anthracite Grey (RAL number 7016, Renolit 7016[…]

  • 06 August 2015