17 April 2015

Hollowcore and Schöck innovation benefits PFI Extra Care scheme

Schöck and Hollowcore innovation: Case Study PFI Extra Care complex at Knowsley, Merseyside. Bluebell Park Extra Care Facility built on the site of the former Wingate Towers flats contractor Bullocks Construction designed by PRP Architects for Knowsley Housing Trust Bluebell Park Extra Care Facility homes benefits from speedier build time by using off-site manufacturing that[…]

  • 17 April 2015

16 April 2015

Space Air partnership with Barclaycard for flexible payment system

Space Air partnership with Barclaycard for flexible payment system Space Air flexible payment system By using Barclaycard Merchant Services (BMS) we can process transactions to any value with a limit of £100,000,000. This limit is determined by the credit limit you have negotiated with your credit provider. Get more from your card & save more[…]

  • 16 April 2015

15 April 2015

Traditional cast iron style rainwater system used as period feature

Berewood Village’s new homes have been fitted with Brett Martin’s Cascade cast iron style rainwater systems The new homes have been built near Waterlooville in Hampshire, where a ‘garden city’ will eventually reside. When completed, the new Berewood Village will consist of over 2,000 homes, two new schools and two pubs, as well as office[…]

  • 15 April 2015

15 April 2015

MDF panels used to create 3D feature wall designs

Medite Premier MDF panels were used to bring the contemporary designs to life Signbox, an architectural sign specialist, was contracted to construct several feature wall designs for UBM. The feature walls have been installed at the entrance to each floor of the media company’s new headquarters, which are located in Blackfriars, London. The decorative walls[…]

  • 15 April 2015

15 April 2015

Schöck thermal bridging solution at Canada Water Library

New Canada Water Library Schöck thermal bridging solution at Canada Water Library – 3,165 sq m library partly overhangs the lake and in style resembles an inverted pyramid Led by Southwark Council and BL Canada Quays Ltd, the Canada Water regeneration programme is a key part of the new town centre for Rotherhithe in London[…]

  • 15 April 2015

14 April 2015

Crown Paints renews support for pioneering Youth Zone Programme

Blackburn Youth Zone Programme Crown Paints has renewed its support for Blackburn Youth Zone At the heart of the charity’s work is Blackburn Youth Zone, providing a positively-charged environment to transform the prospects for eight to 18 years old in the area. open 365 days a year, seven days a week offers up to 20[…]

  • 14 April 2015

14 April 2015

New Sarnafil Self Adhered membrane cuts installation time

Sarnafil G410 FSA self adhered hot air weldable roof membrane combines all the traditional and proven advantages of a Sarnafil membrane with fast and easy installation thanks to a strong self adhered attachment method instant adhesion means time and money can be saved by all parties – installers, specifiers and building owners quick turnaround and[…]

  • 14 April 2015

13 April 2015

Thermal bridging solution for new Velux HQ building in Austria

CASE STUDY Schöck Isokorb for new Velux Headquarters   Schöck Isokorb proves ideal for Velux Headquarters The industrial landscape leading out through the north eastern outskirts of Vienna is, perhaps surprisingly, a seemingly endless accumulation of dull unimaginative commercial buildings.   Endless that is until you reach Wolkersdorf, some twelve miles away, where attention is drawn immediately[…]

  • 13 April 2015

13 April 2015

How Schock versatile solutions were an Olympic winner

CASE STUDY: Schock Isokorb for the Olympic Village and Aquatics Centre The Olympic Village Schock Isokorb for the Olympic Aquatics Centre Of the many amenities in The Olympic Village, by far the largest usage is for apartments, of which there are around 3000 units.  The Village consists of 11 blocks, each block comprising between six[…]

  • 13 April 2015

13 April 2015

REHAU support for the Glass and Glazing Federation

GGF WELCOMES REHAU INTO MEMBERSHIP Irene Smith and Gareth Jone from REHAU Gareth Jones, REHAU Marketing and Technical Director: “We are pleased to have joined the GGF and are keen to get involved in many areas of shared interest. In the industry the REHAU brand stands for unbeatable performance and technical excellence and being part[…]

  • 13 April 2015