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[…]

  • 18 August 2015

18 August 2015

CMS boosts aluminium division with new partnerships

CMS has partnered with Kawneer in a move to give more customers access to a greater range of fenestration and building envelop solutions. CWCT Membership To improve its technical credentials further, CMS has also become a member of the Centre for Window Cladding Technology (CWCT). CWCT uses various testing methods to determine the level of[…]

  • 18 August 2015

18 August 2015

Integrated approach to access control at HE&FE 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

Safer cycling, live bomb test, prefab solutions and world’s biggest biomass

BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter and subscribe the Buildingtalk newsletter Whats new in building – read the latest Buildingtalk Newsletter CEMEX safer lorry – new Mercedes-Benz Econic truck Safer cycling with new trucks Living in London, I see at first hand the dangers of cycling and the death toll[…]

  • 18 August 2015

17 August 2015

Basin collection created with non-porous surface material

NotOnlyWhite aims to provide simplistic and striking bathroom solutions. Its latest collection, Scape 2015, has been created by Joost van der Vecht, an external designer. Scape Monolith has been created using HI-MACS Black HI-MACS acrylic stone was chosen to bring the new basin collection to life. With its non-porous surface, the material incorporates hygienic properties[…]

  • 17 August 2015

17 August 2015

Weatherproof paint specified for abstract exhibition

‘Agora’ is a painted abstract design by Richard Wentworth. Developed to cover the entire floor of a car park roof, it is leading a series of exhibitions, which are being staged across London by Bold Technologies. Johnstone’s Aluminium Paint offers resistance to adverse weather conditions The exhibitions were created to represent the changing weather conditions[…]

  • 17 August 2015

17 August 2015

Solid Recovery Fuel products undergo improved testing

Axion Polymers believes that alternative fuels from waste must be treated as products, rather than as unnecessary surplus. Solid Recovery Fuel (SRF) products must meet a consistent level of high quality to ensure that they are beneficial and effective. Companies must operate within strict quality controls to make sure that SRF is produced to an[…]

  • 17 August 2015

17 August 2015

Construction businesses are leading the way on energy efficiency

GUEST BLOG: Phil Foster, CEO of Love Energy Savings looks at how construction businesses across the UK are helping the environment and their own bank accounts through sourcing more sustainable materials to be used during construction and switching their business energy tariffs. Businesses Leading the Way on Energy Efficiency Energy prices are continuing to rise[…]

  • 17 August 2015

17 August 2015

Leading timber materials supplier announced for Timber Expo

At Timber Expo, manufacturers, contractors and specifiers will be given the opportunity to meet and discuss the sector’s most pressing issues. MetsäWood is one of the UK construction industry’s most prominent suppliers of timber materials MetsäWood is an important figure in the industry, supplying timber solutions across the world. It has been announced as the[…]

  • 17 August 2015

17 August 2015

Waterproofing membrane offers extreme temperature resistance

Delta-PT has been developed to damp-proof and waterproof buildings which sit over a damp or contaminated background. Because of its versatility, Delta-PT is one of Delta Membranes’ most popular products The polyethylene membrane is extruded into a number of 8mm high studs to create a continuous air gap behind the waterproof membrane. A welded mesh,[…]

  • 17 August 2015