15 January 2015

New Schueco Excellence Awards for Design and Innovation 2015

Schueco Excellence Awards for 2015 New Schueco Excellence Awards for Design and Innovation for 2015 Launched in 2014 to celebrate the very best in UK building design, the Schueco Excellence Awards for Design and Innovation will be presented at a special lunchtime event to be held in June at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea. winning[…]

  • 15 January 2015

15 January 2015

MCRMA offer snow load guidance for metal cladding

MCRMA’s ‘Guidance for Snow Loading on Cladding’ is available for all those involved in the cladding specification process to read Heavy snow has the capacity to cause damage to buildings but a resistance to snow loading can be established if the roof cladding and supporting structure are specified correctly. MCRMA’s ‘Guidance for Snow Loading on[…]

  • 15 January 2015

14 January 2015

High-speed doors from sara aim to help warehouses run smoothly

sara LBS’ high-speed doors are able to operate quickly and smoothly with its MCC Vector Frequency Control system With a MCC Vector Frequency Control System, sara LBS’ Sprint Range of high-speed doors are able to open in speeds of up to 3.2m/s. To improve thermal insulation and reduce energy consumption, the doors will only remain[…]

  • 14 January 2015

12 January 2015

Alumasc’s innovative easy-to-apply Traditional Brick Slip system

Alumasc’s Traditional Brick Slip is a patented durable, lightweight system that uses a preformed template mesh to assist speedy and accurate installation, achieving a premium quality and uniform result. It is easy-to-apply, with minimal site handling required. Traditional brick slips can be cut on site to accommodate detailing requirements and are highly resistant to impact[…]

  • 12 January 2015

12 January 2015

Security door from Abloy approved by LPCB

The new Abloy Door provides access control and security Fire rated to standards BS 479 Part 22 and EN 1634-1:2000, the Abloy security door has been manufactured with an EL160 Mechanical Lock Case with automatic deadlocking and a Lever Handle Set. The door-set has also been constructed with a Panic Bar and Protec2 Euro Profile[…]

  • 12 January 2015

09 January 2015

Aperam stainless steel solutions at ARCHITECT@WORK

Aperam will be showcasing the UGINOX® range of high-grade stainless steels for roof and facade, in particular new ferritic grades which have greatly reduced materials costs. ARCHITECT@WORK are specially tailored contact days with a focus on innovation for architects, interior designers and other specifiers. This is time-efficient exhibition which provides an opportunity to meet an[…]

  • 09 January 2015

09 January 2015

Contemporary add-ons for composite doors

Door-Stop’s new hardware suites for composite doors will be released throughout January 2015 Door-Stop is launching four new contemporary hardware suites for its composite doors, which will be available from January 2015. The new furniture will include Long Bar and Bow handles, ascetically suitable for modern properties, and Classic round central doorknobs, which have been[…]

  • 09 January 2015

07 January 2015

Kingspan OPTIM-R provides insulation for seaside farmhouse

This Cornish cottage was built with Kingspan OPTIM-R Insulation specified for use within the roof terrace At 40mm thick, Kingspan’s OPTIM-R Balcony & Terrace System uses vacuum technology to achieve a thermal conductivity of 0.007 W/m-K. The systems, which all hold LABC System Approval, include OPTIM-R Flex infill panels, which can be cut to fill[…]

  • 07 January 2015

07 January 2015

Ecobuild launch for new window and door systems from Senior

Senior to launch the SF52 and Pure systems at Ecobuild SF52 system fully compatible with Senior’s portfolio of windows and doors offers visual consistency helps projects achieve uniformed appearance The system is capable of holding double or triple glazed units ranging from 24mm to 50mm in thickness via the use of various gaskets and thermal[…]

  • 07 January 2015

06 January 2015

Crown Paints obtains TV sponsorship deal

Crown Paints will feature daily on the station’s 10pm bulletin from January 1st, 2015. The agreement, struck by the UK paint manufacturer, signifies a key investment in the company’s Trade brands. Fictitious painters and decorators will appear in recognisable Sky Sports News HQ graphics, as part of Crown Paints’ new sponsorship deal with the broadcasters.[…]

  • 06 January 2015