19 August 2015

Hand safety promoted at health & security exhibition

The exhibition has been designed to bring health, safety and security companies from across the world together. A number of new, innovative and leading health and safety products will be on display for the benefit of the show’s visitors. TraffiGlove’s red gloves are suitable for lower cut risk tasks, whilst its green gloves provide a[…]

  • 19 August 2015

19 August 2015

Tradesmen and homeowner relationships explored in new survey

Homeowners’ survey Rogue customers 4% of those asked classified themselves as ‘rogue customers’ for having paid late, missed appointments or deliberately avoided paying part of their bill. There are many trade complaints about rogue customers, a topic which receives little coverage in comparison to that of rogue traders. Although the survey revealed that 11% of[…]

  • 19 August 2015

19 August 2015

Window energy ratings reveal energy efficiency increase

After being launched in 2013, ‘A ‘ rated windows doubled during 2014 as a percentage of the total number of rated product. By the end of the year, the figure stood at nearly 5%. Meanwhile, the market share of ‘A’ rated windows continued to increase from 58% – 65% throughout the year. In 2012, ‘A’[…]

  • 19 August 2015

19 August 2015

Roofline range extended with Anthracite Grey woodgrain

The contemporary finish is available with six widths of fascia and eight widths of soffit, in addition to matching corners, joiners and trims in RAL 7016 equivalent. Manufactured using Renolit’s Exofol PVC film, the finish consists of two layers. In the base film, Solar Shield Technology is used to protect the cladding against excessive heat[…]

  • 19 August 2015

19 August 2015

Ramp heating system allows for all year-round vehicle access

Expected to be completed later this year, the facility incorporates a steep ramp for refuse vehicles to use, enabling them to transfer waste to the incinerator. The ramp heating system has been specified and installed at the new facility Heat Mat’s high Wattage ramp heating cables were specified for installation under a 210mm concrete and[…]

  • 19 August 2015

19 August 2015

Sliding door systems benefit from improved operation

Although the products have primarily been designed for Schueco ASS 50 and ASS 70.HI premium segment systems, they can be adjusted to suit a particular installation. SmartClose When installed, SmartClose is discreet, ensuring that it does not disrupt the room’s interior When the sliding vent is initially pulled on, SmartClose works to convert the energy[…]

  • 19 August 2015

19 August 2015

Hand safety promoted at health and security exhibition

The exhibition has been designed to bring health, safety and security companies from across the world together. A number of new, innovative and leading health and safety products will be on display for the benefit of the show’s visitors. TraffiGlove’s red gloves are suitable for lower cut risk tasks, whilst its green gloves provide a[…]

  • 19 August 2015

  • 18 August 2015

18 August 2015

Integrated approach to access control at HEandFE 2015

Among its range of products on display will be ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio wireless locking solution, which is designed to upgrade technically locked doors and wirelessly connect them – online or offline – to new or existing access control systems, with minimum modification to doors and premises. Visitors to the ASSA ABLOY/Gallagher stand will experience the[…]

  • 18 August 2015

18 August 2015

Cyclist safety first with new construction industry lorries

New Mercedes-Benz Econic truck CEMEX safer lorry – new Mercedes-Benz Econic truck Living in London, I see at first hand how dangerous cycling is and the death toll is rising. Heavy goods vehicles make up just 4 per cent of Londons traffic, but are involved in around half of cyclist fatalities in the city. A[…]

  • 18 August 2015