Building Systems

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24 July 2015

SBD-compliant aluminium windows and doors offer optimum security

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In 2014, the Government announced the October 2015 timeframe to deliver a simplified system for setting standards in the design and construction of new homes. SBD-accredited glazing products Reynaers at Home’s ranges of window, door and sliding doors systems have achieved the desirable Secured by Design ’Police Preferred Specification’, ensuring that these systems fall within[…]

  • 24 July 2015

21 July 2015

Practical timber training courses programme extended

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The courses build on the success of its training sessions, which were introduced in 2014; these attracted a wide range of delegates, including contractors, merchants and timber workers. The new programme includes two level of training – introductory and intermediate – and covers a wide range of timber subjects. Training on the road For the[…]

  • 21 July 2015

13 July 2015

Timber deck board range achieves CE Marking

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The CE Mark will apply to the Lincolnshire-based company’s products, including JB Standard, JB CitiDeck and JB AntislipPlus, after completing training with TRADA for its C16 deck boards. The company had already achieved the CE Mark for its C24 decking. Mark of quality Christian Brash and Chris Watson CE Marking is mandatory for any product[…]

  • 13 July 2015

30 June 2015

Prestigious names added to Timber Expo line-up

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A range of industry leaders have signed up to exhibit at the show including: Koopers, an integrated producer of carbon compounds and treated wood products; Val-U Therm, a closed-panel building system manufacturer; and glulam specialist, HESS Timber EcoCurves, a manufacturer of glulam timber arches has also signed up, along with British Gypsum and roof deck[…]

  • 30 June 2015

19 June 2015

Specialist hot-dip galvanizing treatment partnership for 25 years

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South West Galvanizers (part of Wedge Group Galvanizing) South West Galvanizers Celebrating 25 years of specialist hot-dip galvanizing treatment partnership between South West Galvanizers and SJ Andrew & Sons.   As Steel Stockholders & Industrial Supplies Stockists, SJ Andrew & Sons provides raw materials to a number of customers across Cornwall and surrounding areas for a diverse[…]

  • 19 June 2015

18 June 2015

NorDan announces new consumer brand for the UK

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NorDan has partnered with former distributors CG Facades to create the first branch of NorDan Scandic, in Exeter, which will focus on London and the South England and Wales marketplace. CG Facades has been in partnership with NorDan UK for three years. Craig Greenwood, owner of CG Facades, said: “I was delighted when NorDan suggested[…]

  • 18 June 2015

17 June 2015

Galvanizing firm selected for EasyLift Manhole Covers

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Working alongside the firm for more than five years, the plant has galvanized steel which forms the frames of the innovative manhole covers. These are shallow in depth and can be designed to offer an easylift drain installation and removal system. East Anglian Galvanizing is part of Wedge Group Galvanizing. The system not only saves[…]

  • 17 June 2015

17 June 2015

Timber sliding doorsets specified for thermal performance

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Marazin House is a block of two-bedroom flats in Woodford. Interior of Marazine House, featuring NorDan timber sliding doors. Designed to optimise the use of space on a constrained site using a digitally fabricated timber structure. Forms neat transition between neighbouring homes. Achieves an energy performance of Level 4 from the Code for Sustainable Homes.[…]

  • 17 June 2015

16 June 2015

Structural Timber Awards set to maximise industry exposure

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The judging process has commenced, with submissions from participants including: Wiehag will be just one of the many companies considered for an award. ARH Arup B & K Structures Engenuiti Fordingbridge HESS Timber Kingspan Insulation Morgan Sindall Prewett Bizley Architects Ramboll UK SIG RoofSpace Stora Enso Wiehag The winners will be announced at the awards[…]

  • 16 June 2015

08 June 2015

Solid Wood Solutions goes back-to-back with Fabric First

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Solid Wood Solutions moves to London venue DATE: 16 September 2015 VENUE: Inmarsat Conference Centre, 99 City Road, London EC1Y 1AX TIME: 9.00am – 5.00pm   Solid Wood Solutions Solid wood is defined as heavy structural timber elements made up by bonding timber lamellas together to form units with known structural characteristics. There are two[…]

  • 08 June 2015