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06 August 2015

Bespoke secondary glazing explored in new CPD

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Selectaglaze’s RIBA approved factory tour and presentation has been designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the benefits, design and manufacture of bespoke secondary glazing. ‘Understanding and Specifying Secondary Glazing’ Attendees will be given the opportunity to learn more about secondary glazing The CPD, entitled ‘Understanding and Specifying Secondary Glazing’, has been developed to put[…]

  • 06 August 2015

06 August 2015

Paving materials improve entrance access at medieval church

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The church was originally built in the 13th century and has been protected by conservation area covenants. However, the hard landscaping of village green at its entrance was in need of replacements setts, as the original quarried stone surface had become worn and uneven. Brett Landscaping’s Alpha Antique paving met the project’s aesthetic requirements, as[…]

  • 06 August 2015

05 August 2015

A guide to fixing and working with fibre cement slates

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Guest blog from Ged Ferris, Marketing Manager at Cembrit Cembrit fixes it Fibre cement slates are a popular choice amongst roofing contractors, builders, architects and property developers as they are a great material to handle and install, as well as providing an attractive finish to any building. The advances in the production of fibre cement[…]

  • 05 August 2015

05 August 2015

Handling injuries cost over 909,000 working days per year

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‘Handling Injuries in Great Britain 2014′ highlights the hazards of manual handling and the importance of implementing health and safety procedures. The highest percentage of incidents occurred in the water and waste sector – with 350 of 100,000 employees reporting a manual handling related accident. In comparison, drivers and transport operatives took fifth position with[…]

  • 05 August 2015

05 August 2015

Solid surface materials made available as BIM objects

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HI-MACS is a solid surface material, which is often used for interior products and architectural projects as external cladding. HI-MACS surface materials are now available as BIM models It offers a range of textures and colour patterns, allowing architects scope for creativity. In addition, it can be used for 3D forming; its natural stone material,[…]

  • 05 August 2015

05 August 2015

Timber fire doors prepared for new school term

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The timber fire door manufacturer is also collaborating with a number of architects and contractors which are specifying the Education Range for new build and redevelopments in the future. Current projects Ahmarra’s projects include the full refurbishment of St Augustine’s academy in Maidstone and an innovative Low Carbon Building at the University of East Anglia.[…]

  • 05 August 2015

05 August 2015

Cable cleat specified for major power distribution project

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Based in Australia, Ausgrid is a prominent power provider. It has recently submitted an order for Ellis Patents’ Colossus cable cleats. Colossus has been designed to secure power cables in trefoil formation, a solution that was highly sought after by Ellis’ customers. The cable cleat has been developed to secure power cable in trefoil formation[…]

  • 05 August 2015

04 August 2015

Enviornmental standards achieved by liquid membranes factory

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IKO’s Clay Cross and Grangemill Quarry sites have previously been endorsed; now, all three of its factories comply with environmental standards. The standard has been achieved by Appley Bridge factory, which is based in Wigan This is great achievement for the company. Group Managing Director, Andy Williamson, has stressed that IKO’s investment in environmental and[…]

  • 04 August 2015

04 August 2015

The Passive House Standard: How to achieve optimum air quality

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The Passive House Standard focuses on delivering maximum air comfort and quality via post-heating or post-cooling the fresh air flow, without air recirculation. To achieve the standard in a central European climate, a certain criteria must be followed from the planning process’ outset. Passive House criteria Space heating and cooling demand All Passive House buildings[…]

  • 04 August 2015

04 August 2015

Quality management standard awarded to glazing systems manufacturer

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BSI is a globally accredited certification service which has been assessing organisations’ quality management systems since 1978. The ISO 9001 certification is a widely recognised quality management standard, and was awarded to Wrightstyle for ‘the manufacture and supply of specialised glazing systems’. It covers every aspect of Wrightstyle’s business from quotation through to the final[…]

  • 04 August 2015