05 March 2015

Natural ventilation system offers environmental control to new build

The new 14-storey building has been fitted with a natural ventilation system for environmental control to help it achieve a high BREEAM rating The new complex has been built as part of the 67 acre King’s Cross Central Development. It provides 150,000 square feet of office space whilst also accommodating a swimming pool, leisure centre,[…]

  • 05 March 2015

05 March 2015

Versatile building board at National Homebuilding and Renovating Show

Cembrit’s PB Flex building board is suitable for use on curved walls and ceilings Cembrit will be exhibiting its products and services on Stand F125 at the National Homebuilding and Renovating Show. Its range of fibre cement and natural roof slates will be on display along with its Cembonit cladding board and Cemwood weather board.[…]

  • 05 March 2015

04 March 2015

Energy efficient ventilation fans at ISH Frankfurt

Vortice and its range of energy efficient ventilation fans can be found on Stand C41 in Hall 11.1 at the ISH exhibition Vortice aims to produce and provide ventilation fans that will improve domestic and commercial energy efficiency. At ISH Frankfurt, Vortice will be exhibiting its energy efficient versions of the ventilation fans that will[…]

  • 04 March 2015

04 March 2015

Social housing residents benefit from Decorating Allowance Scheme

Johnstone’s Trade has developed its Decorating Allowance Scheme to allow residents of social housing to satisfy their decorating needs and renovate their homes The Decorating Allowance Scheme was developed to give social housing residents the opportunity to decorate their homes to their tastes. After applying for the scheme, residents will receive a monetary voucher or[…]

  • 04 March 2015

02 March 2015

Free ventilation review from Greenwood Airvac

Greenwood Airvac has produced an infographic to explain the benefits of a ventilation review. Click here to open it Greenwood Airvac has designed its free ventilation review to help social housing landlords deal with unsuitable ventilation. The Ventilation Review will provide them with an effective way to deal with condensation, high humidity levels and mould.[…]

  • 02 March 2015

25 February 2015

Membrane for ventilated facade systems used in laboratory build

The new building has been designed to house the Insubria’s Science and Technology Department’s research laboratories, which are used by staff and students The new chemical-environmental laboratories have been built for the University of Insubria’s Department of Science and High Technology. A 3,000 square metre building has been constructed to accommodate the 25-30 scientific research[…]

  • 25 February 2015

25 February 2015

Below ground drainage solutions from JDP

JDP supply a range of concrete House Inspection chamber sections JDP advises that the calculation of flow rates needs to be considered when drainage pipes and fittings are being selected. The diameter and gradient of the pipework determines the capacity of the drainage system. JDP’s technical department is able to advise on the most appropriate[…]

  • 25 February 2015

25 February 2015

Wood finishes manufacturer celebrates 25th anniversary

Osmo UK is celebrating 25 years of creating eco-friendly wood finishes Steve Grimwood, Osmo UK’s Managing Director, founded the company in 1990 when he began stocking wood finishes in his garage. Osmo UK began trading from a small warehouse in 1997; within 8 years, its warehouse space had trebled in size. Now, Osmo UK dispatches[…]

  • 25 February 2015

25 February 2015

Retaining wall systems produced by AandG and Maccaferri

Acheson andamp; Glover and Maccaferri have worked together to produce retaining wall systems for the UK and Ireland Acheson andamp; Glover’s role in the agreement is to manufacture the masonry products that will be used to create the walls. These products include Anchor Vertica, Anchor Diamond and Anchor Landmark. Maccaferri will then supply its own[…]

  • 25 February 2015

25 February 2015

Retaining wall systems produced by A&G and Maccaferri

Acheson & Glover and Maccaferri have worked together to produce retaining wall systems for the UK and Ireland Acheson & Glover’s role in the agreement is to manufacture the masonry products that will be used to create the walls. These products include Anchor Vertica, Anchor Diamond and Anchor Landmark. Maccaferri will then supply its own[…]

  • 25 February 2015