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21 September 2015
24 August 2015
New Vortice product improvements impact on indoor air quality
Heat recovery units Vortice new HR250 Neti heat recovery unit Recent research suggests that there are four key areas which are of greatest importance to architects, specifiers and developers: high thermal efficiency low noise emissions low specific fan power ease of installation These features were all built into the design of both new MVHR units[…]
18 August 2015
Vapour permeable membrane upgraded with integral sealing tapes
The vapour permeable membrane has undergone rigorous testing with BRE to show that it can be used in all UK regions when laps are sealed. The addition of integral sealing tapes intends to greatly increase the ease and speed of installation, whilst reducing the combined cost of underlay and tape in comparison to purchasing them[…]
12 August 2015
Combined smoke and natural ventilation system for prestigious development
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
Combined smoke & natural ventilation system for prestigious development
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[…]
06 August 2015
Composite panels specified for malt whisky distillery
Isle of Harris Distillers has raised £12m to finance the construction of its malt whisky distillery in Tarbet, Harris and the maturation warehouses. It plans to begin production in early autumn. Steadmans provided over 1,700m of its 30mm thick AS35 composite panels, in juniper green, for the warehouses. This consisted of almost 980m for the[…]
04 August 2015
Effective ventilation explored in new Learning Guide
If a building is not ventilated effectively, its fabric can deteriorate and its inhabitants can be at risk of Toxic Home Syndrome. NTG’s Learning Guides aim to ‘Educate to Inspire through Lifelong Learning’ The Ventilation Learning Guide has been developed to train and educate kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry workers on the best use of[…]
29 July 2015
Decothane Ultra specified for non-disruptive waterproofing solution
Decothane Ultra was specified after it was discovered that the original rock asphalt roof and balcony of the NHS Trust HQ was in poor condition and desperate need of repair. Decothane Ultra is a liquid applied roofing membrane An initial survey by Sika Liquid Plastics assessed the condition of the failing roof, which was allowing[…]
23 July 2015
Mineral tiles & ceiling and suspension systems specified for new hospital complex
The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is currently the largest hospital building project in Europe. Taking a total of five years to build, the hospital is expected to treat 750,000 patients – including 110,000 A&E patients – a year. The Glasgow complex is divided into a children’s hospital and a larger adult’s hospital, comprising 30 operating[…]
23 July 2015
Mineral tiles and ceiling and suspension systems specified for new hospital complex
The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is currently the largest hospital building project in Europe. Taking a total of five years to build, the hospital is expected to treat 750,000 patients – including 110,000 Aandamp;E patients – a year. The Glasgow complex is divided into a children’s hospital and a larger adult’s hospital, comprising 30 operating[…]
