03 February 2015

Black Millwork fenestration at Homebuilding & Renovating Show

  Fenestration for new-build developments and classic renovations will be showcased on stand D179 of the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, at the Birmingham NEC, 26- 29 March. Black Millwork fenestration products at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show The Black Millwork range Incorporates a variety of timber framed, high quality aluminium and aluminium clad windows and[…]

  • 03 February 2015

03 February 2015

Black Millwork fenestration at Homebuilding and Renovating Show

Fenestration for new-build developments and classic renovations will be showcased on stand D179 of the Homebuilding andamp; Renovating Show, at the Birmingham NEC, 26- 29 March. Black Millwork fenestration products at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show The Black Millwork range Incorporates a variety of timber framed, high quality aluminium and aluminium clad windows and doors,[…]

  • 03 February 2015

02 February 2015

G-Smatt Glass with LEDs turns buildings into media screens

Turning buildings into media screens G-Smatt Glass for 2014 Seoul Lantern Festival G-Smatt Glass is thought to be the world’s first ever electronic building material capable of turning buildings into media screens that provide fun, interactive ‘architainment’ (Architectural Entertainment) space and much more. Chris Davis from Kommerling: “When used on a large scale as an[…]

  • 02 February 2015

19 January 2015

Freefoam adds to its series of coloured window trims

Freefoam is aiming to launch its new shade, Chartwell Green, in time for the Spring home improvement rush Freefoam’s new products have been manufactured using Renolit Exofol MX foil. With UV protection built in, the new window trims and matching accessories are able to reduce heat expansion, absorption and temperature. The new colour, Chartwell Green,[…]

  • 19 January 2015

16 January 2015

High-specification curtain wall and window systems installed at art college

Edinburgh’s College of Art has benefited from the installation of Senior’s SMR900 and SPW600e systems Built in the 1970s as a teaching facility for students, the Hunter Building accommodates activities such as art and design, silver smithing and jewellery and printed textiles. The systems from Senior, which were installed by Gardiner Window Services, helped to[…]

  • 16 January 2015

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

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

16 December 2014

GGF raises its profile with key visit to the Scottish Parliament

GGF raises its profile with key visit to the Scottish Parliament The visit in December to the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh included: GGF exhibition meetings with over 20 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) input at the Scottish Cross Party Group Meeting on Fuel Poverty in Traditional Buildings exclusive GGF Members lunch and tour[…]

  • 16 December 2014

15 December 2014

AGB announce hardware distributor partners for Imago door system

Imago lift&slide super-slim large span timber doors from AGB First hardware distributor partners for the Imago door system Leading Italian hardware company AGB launch the Imago Lift& Slide super-slim timber doors and announce their first hardware distributor partners for the Imago door system: B J Waller; Locks, Doors and Window Fittings; P.C. Henderson Ireland; Profast[…]

  • 15 December 2014

10 December 2014

GGF review of the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

GGF had written to the Chancellor 8 weeks before his Autumn Statement announcement to highlight the GGF campaigns and raise Members’ concerns. Nigel Rees, GGF Group Chief Executive: ñAs had been anticipated, it was good to hear the Chancellor confirm the increase in funding of £100m to support homeowners installing energy efficient measures in their[…]

  • 10 December 2014