17 July 2015

Bespoke steel planters offer unique landscaping solution

Since its conception in 2013, the EverEdge Planter has become increasingly popular with consumers. Designed to be robust and functional, as well as aesthetically pleasing, the product can be manufactured to order in any shape or size. Bespoke steel planters The planters can be designed to suit the project in question – they can be[…]

  • 17 July 2015

17 July 2015

New touchscreen thermostat for electric underfloor heating

The new electric underfloor heating controller, named the NGTouch, has been designed with a range of lifestyle functions to reflect the routine of its user. The thermostat is compatible with any electric underfloor heating system – it can also be used in conjunction with Heat Mat’s 160W heating mats or loose under tile cable. It[…]

  • 17 July 2015

17 July 2015

Condensation controlling ventilation unit achieves BBA accreditation

BBA certification is a mark of reliability, safety and quality, which has been developed to provide reassurance that a product is fit for its purpose. Products and systems must pass a series of laboratory tests, on-site evaluations, inspections of production and quality management checks before the accreditation can be awarded. Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon PoziDry PIV system[…]

  • 17 July 2015

17 July 2015

Guest speakers announced for GGF Members Day 2015

The event will incorporate the Chairmen’s Forum and the GGF AGM. It will feature debate on key industry issues with guest speakers  from the politics, media, business and energy sectors. Clare Rayner is among the few that will be speaking at the event The focus will be on GGF’s progress on consumer issues and the[…]

  • 17 July 2015

16 July 2015

Knowledge Centre Arhus uses Reynaers curtain wall system

The Knowledge Centre Arhus – meaning ‘open house’ – is a public information forum and meeting place. It houses the city’s library and archive, in addition to teaching facilities, meeting rooms, offices and social spaces. CW 50 curtain wall system Designed by architects BURO II & ARCH 1, the building is based on an old[…]

  • 16 July 2015

16 July 2015

Government scraps zero carbon buildings targets

As part of a range of planning measures announced by the Treasury, it was confirmed that the Government ‘does not intend to proceed with the zero carbon Allowable Solutions carbon offsetting scheme, or the proposed 2016 in case in on-site energy efficiency standards’. The Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has separately confirmed that[…]

  • 16 July 2015

  • 16 July 2015

16 July 2015

TraffiGlove launches new smartphone compatible website

The website has been refreshed to incorporate a new design with enhanced navigation, including improvements to the TraffiSearch product finder. The site features a new downloads section, which enables users to view and download brochures and data sheets. In addition, its ‘Industry Insights’ section allows professionals to access a comprehensive database outlining the requirements of[…]

  • 16 July 2015

16 July 2015

Novus strengthens its Scottish presence with new appointment

Novus has performed strongly in Scotland in the past year, with a number of extensive commercial refurbishment projects completed, including the Thistle Hotel in Aberdeen and two delivery office refurbishments for Royal Mail. Having accumulated 30 years’ experience in the Scottish construction industry, Brian will work out of the company’s Bathgate office. “My aim at[…]

  • 16 July 2015

16 July 2015

Advanced surface material used to create artistic landmarks for new hospital

Comprising 160,000 square metres of space and over 1,300 beds, the new South Glasgow University Hospital and Royal Hospital for Sick Children is the largest capital healthcare project in the UK. The £840 million development completes this year, replacing four of Glasgow’s older hospitals. To add the finishing touches, six art projects were commissioned to[…]

  • 16 July 2015