14 July 2015

Renewable heat pumps installed to tackle fuel poverty

After the first consultations about renewable heating incentives were published in 2009, Shropshire Housing Group considered it would help to provide renewable technologies. Bernard Quinn, Investment Manager for Shropshire Housing Group The Group devised an affordable warmth action strategy back in 2010 to remove all residents from fuel poverty over a period of time, using[…]

  • 14 July 2015

14 July 2015

External wall insulation prevents overheating in homes

The Zero Carbon Hub’s latest report, which was published in June, argues that retrofitting homes with energy efficiency measures is contributing to homes overheating. Joe Ragdale, Wetherby’s technical manager, claims that the comments made in the report are misleading Wetherby Building Systems has responded to the report, pointing out the misleading nature of some comments[…]

  • 14 July 2015

14 July 2015

AudioLINK CO alarms specified for bespoke housing association

First Choice provides bespoke housing for vulnerable adults, many of whom have physical or learning disabilities. Having been one of the first in Wales to install CO alarms in its properties, the housing association was recently invited to Ei Electronics’ manufacturing facility to see the development of Ei’s new AudioLINK CO alarm technology. AudioLINK technology[…]

  • 14 July 2015

13 July 2015

Primary school wins Mitsubishi Electric Eco competition

The Eco School competition was created by Mitsubishi Electric under its educational ‘the Learning Curve’ programme, open to all schools and youth groups that are committed to raising environmental awareness in their communities. Jenny Maskrey and Hazel Gaylor of Mitsubishi Electric join the winning school Competitors were asked to examine six key areas – waste,[…]

  • 13 July 2015

13 July 2015

Timber deck board range achieves CE Marking

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

13 July 2015

Replacement air conditioning systems for London landmark building

Based in London’s prime business location, 330 Holborn Gate has been closely associated with the legal profession for hundreds of years. The glass-fronted office building, which is renowned as a landmark, has recently undergone a major refurbishment. Space Air was asked to contribute to the renovation project; the company was specified to supply the installation[…]

  • 13 July 2015

13 July 2015

Secondary glazing specified for use in Listed building restoration project

Between 1841 and 1847, Fletton Towers was build for W Lawrence Clark of the Peace for the Liberty of Peterborough. Now a Grade II Listed property, the building has attracted some remarkable occupants, including novelist L.P Hartley, and many visitors over the years. It has also hosted several important meetings, such as the League of[…]

  • 13 July 2015

13 July 2015

Expona luxury vinyl tiles installed at Bolton tattoo studio

Vida Loca Tattoo includes a tattoo studio, hair salon, piercing studio and coffee shop under one roof. The Dark Recycled Wood design from the Expona Commercial PUR range was specified to fit with the studio’s contemporary style. Expona Commercial PUR luxury vinyl tiles in Dark Recycled Wood installed at Vida Loca Tattoo in Bolton The[…]

  • 13 July 2015

13 July 2015

Offsite Awards celebrate best in design and delivery

Expected to attract over 350 leaders and professionals from the construction sector, the awards will comprise of 12 different categories, including: Commercial/Retail Project of the Year Housing Project of the Year Product Innovation Award Offsite Professional of the Year Each of the judges will assess three of the 12 categories on a strict confidential marking[…]

  • 13 July 2015

13 July 2015

Master key security system provides data protection in hospitals

Data protection has become an increasing concern within hospitals: last year, NHS departments reported almost 500 data breeches to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). keyULTRA offers resistance to picking, drilling and plug extraction, making it a secure solution When a key is copied or lost, it poses an immediate security threat. Unauthorised copies of keys[…]

  • 13 July 2015