03 July 2015

Aico 160e offers improved fire and CO detection

The new 160e design is 18% slimmer when compared to the previous 160RC alarms, allowing them to be less obtrusive whilst maintaining the same ease-fit footprint, making it simple to upgrade from previous Aico alarms.  Easy installation The Aico160e series has been designed to offer simple upgrade and installation, in addition to higher performance fire[…]

  • 03 July 2015

02 July 2015

New website developed for technical insulation materials industry

Offering a forum for the technical insulation material industry, cefep.co.uk provides comprehensive information on the current developments and products within the sector. On its new website, CEFEP communicates news from the sector, current events and relevant EU directives Designed for architects, dealers, installers and expert planners, the site has been dubbed as an informative industry[…]

  • 02 July 2015

02 July 2015

UK diesel costs ranked highest in the world

Despite it making headlines that the UK’s petrol prices are back into the global ‘Top Ten’, many failed to recognise that Britain actually has the world’s most expensive diesel. Out of the 170 countries surveyed by Global Petrol Prices, the UK’s diesel prices were ranked the highest. Why? With long experience in the sector, The[…]

  • 02 July 2015

02 July 2015

Strebord fire door certified after one million cycle test

As part of the certification process, the Strebord product was subjected to a one million cycle test, demonstrating its durability by achieving a class 8 performance under the standard. The cycle test The Strebord was subjected to a one million cycle test to demonstrate its durability Key ironmongery elements used for the cycle test included[…]

  • 02 July 2015

02 July 2015

Seton recognises employee contribution to award-winning customer service

ECMOD Awards Founding Director Jane Revell-Higgins commented: Seton’s award-winning quotes team “There was a complete focus on the customer throughout all departments in the business.” It is clear that the customer is at the centre of everything Seton employees do, whether they work in the customer service centre or in the warehouse packing orders First[…]

  • 02 July 2015

02 July 2015

Prater appointed for London’s Selfridges roof refurbishment

The Selfridge’s on Oxford Street is one of many high profile projects that Prater have worked on in the capital. The £800,000 refurbishment will see the north and south areas of the roof renovated, featuring a built-up single plyroofing systems incorporating a perforated Tata Roofdeck D200 with mineral fibre acoustic batts. A support structure will[…]

  • 02 July 2015

02 July 2015

Roof design software & prefabricated single ply assist in value engineering

By looking beyond ‘up front’ material costs, contractors could save themselves from being left exposed with a reduced profit potential. There are many factors that contribute to the cost of the job – including how much labour is involved – and if they are not considered, they can cause dispute when specifications are changed to[…]

  • 02 July 2015

02 July 2015

Johnstone’s sustainable products used in e4 brick house

Located on BRE’s Innovation Park in Watford, the Wienerberger e4 brick house has been developed to provide an answer to the mounting questions surrounding the future of housing in the UK. Johnstone’s Trade products were selected for use due to their strong environmental attributes. Johnstone’s finishes used included: The e4 brick house model is based[…]

  • 02 July 2015

02 July 2015

Liquid waterproofing solution specified for National Sperm Bank

Due to the roof’s age, a precautionary refurbishment was required to protect the building from potential leaks. Based on the initial survey, it was decided that the single ply was in good enough condition for the overlay of a new product. The National Sperm Bank is part of Birmingham Women’s Hospital To seamlessly cover the[…]

  • 02 July 2015

02 July 2015

Effective ventilation for multi-million pound football academy

Sitting on 80 acres, Manchester’s City Football Academy is located in close proximity to the Club’s stadium. The Manchester City Football Academy cost a grand total of £87.9m to build With a low carbon target, it has reached the gold standard under LEED guidelines. Efficient ventilation The complex’s sustainable ventilation grilles and diffusers were manufactured[…]

  • 02 July 2015