31 October 2014

Fossil fuel consumption to be reduced with new plantroom

The plantroom is being built in an effort to reduce fossil fuel consumption The glazing systems designer and manufacturer has been granted planning permission from Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council to build a plantroom at its Denaby base which will house a biomass boiler, buffer tanks and a chipper unit. Over 100 tonnes of waste timber[…]

  • 31 October 2014

31 October 2014

Floor-to-ceiling glass assists in BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating

High performance glass supplied by Saint-Gobain for 10 Wellington Place building in Leeds Saint-Gobain high performance glass High performance glass supplied by Saint-Gobain gives the building its striking form through the impressive floor-to-ceiling glazing that provides occupiers and visitors with an unrivalled platform through which to overlook the city skyline and is key to promoting[…]

  • 31 October 2014

31 October 2014

Floor-to-ceiling glass assists in BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating

High performance glass supplied by Saint-Gobain for 10 Wellington Place building in Leeds Saint-Gobain high performance glass High performance glass supplied by Saint-Gobain gives the building its striking form through the impressive floor-to-ceiling glazing that provides occupiers and visitors with an unrivalled platform through which to overlook the city skyline and is key to promoting[…]

  • 31 October 2014

29 October 2014

Window, door and kitchen furniture from Newco is responsibly sourced

The company manufactures windows, doors and kitchen furniture Based in east London, Newco works alongside contractors, councils, public sector bodies, housing associations and developers to design, manufacture and install PVCu windows, doors and kitchens. The company helps local disabled and disadvantaged people back into the workplace, offering training and guidance to its employees to build[…]

  • 29 October 2014

28 October 2014

Window and door contractor gains APSE approval

Louise McMillan of APSE presents Billy Semple with their approved supplier certificate on a recent visit to the CMS Innovation Hub Window, door and external envelope contractor CMS has secured approved supplier status with APSE (the Association for Public Service Excellence), opening the way for further expansion in the local authority sector nationally. Linking up[…]

  • 28 October 2014

23 October 2014

FENSA says installers must provide IBG for no CPS Registration

Insurance Backed Guarantees FENSA warns window installers that without an Insurance Backed Guarantees (IBGs) they will have no CPS registration The system set up by FENSA and its Approved Insurance Providers means automatic notification of installations from FENSA to the insurance company automatic issuing of the IBG policies direct from the insurance company to the[…]

  • 23 October 2014

22 October 2014

Fire rated insulating glass units available from M5 Glass Centre

M5 Glass Centre has started production of fire rated insulating glass units Fire rated insulating glass units M5 Glass began production of fire rated insulating glass units after completion of testing with Pilkington’s and engaging with their external production auditors, to ensure the correct standards of production were being followed and fully supported by Pilkington’s[…]

  • 22 October 2014

13 October 2014

Energy efficient windows fitted as part of andpound;200,000 investment

The work was carried out over a six week period after architects JP Associates specified bespoke frames which were manufactured in Scandinavia and finished with a blue coating. Novus staff removed and fitted the windows from the exterior of the category A listed building using mobile elevated working platforms to manage the weight of the[…]

  • 13 October 2014

13 October 2014

Energy efficient windows fitted as part of £200,000 investment

The work was carried out over a six week period after architects JP Associates specified bespoke frames which were manufactured in Scandinavia and finished with a blue coating. Novus staff removed and fitted the windows from the exterior of the category A listed building using mobile elevated working platforms to manage the weight of the[…]

  • 13 October 2014

13 October 2014

Energy efficient windows fitted as part of £200,000 investment

The work was carried out over a six week period after architects JP Associates specified bespoke frames which were manufactured in Scandinavia and finished with a blue coating. Novus staff removed and fitted the windows from the exterior of the category A listed building using mobile elevated working platforms to manage the weight of the[…]

  • 13 October 2014