26 June 2015

EPIC appoints Martin Hardwick as new General Secretary

Martin has been an active member of the construction industry for over 25 years and possesses extensive senior managerial experience with both leading construction materials supply companies and trade associations. Martin has been an active member of the construction industry for over 25 years. In his various roles, Martin has helped to drive forward industry[…]

  • 26 June 2015

26 June 2015

Electro-mechanical door closers specified for University

ASSA ABLOY DC700 with G460 door closers were specified after the university was having issues with closed doors being damaged by trolleys and fire doors being wedged open, making the building vulnerable to the spread of fire. The JCMB was having issues with closed doors being damaged by trolleys and fire doors being wedged open.[…]

  • 26 June 2015

  • 26 June 2015

26 June 2015

Acoustic partial access flooring installed in multi-million pound apartment

The flooring solution was fitted throughout the apartment, which spans 630 square metres. Management Construction Technology (MCT) undertook the task of installing it to maintain maximum possible floor-to-ceiling height, whilst still being able to run all the necessary services beneath it. Knauf’s FHB system flooring was able to level the uneven substrate; with no drying[…]

  • 26 June 2015

26 June 2015

Johnstone’s sustainable paint solutions receive EPDs

Johnstone’s was previously presented EPD verification for three of its products earlier this year, making it the first decorative coating manufacturer to receive certification which complies with the European Standard EN 15804. Johnstone’s EPD certified paints An EPD is a standardised way of assessing the full environmental impact of a product through its lifespan from[…]

  • 26 June 2015

26 June 2015

Crown Trade offers authentic shades with modern appeal

Stretching back hundreds of years, the collection features the major design movements of Palladian and Neo-Classical, Regency, Arts & Crafts, Gothic Revival, Victorian Eclectic, Art Deco and post-war ’50’s Sketchbook’. The collection enables specifiers to introduce shades that are personal to the design of a historic building. The Historic Colour Collection features 120 colours within[…]

  • 26 June 2015

26 June 2015

Decra roof tiles and underlays set industry benchmark

BS 5534 provides the industry with guidance on best practice relating to the installation of pitched roofs, as well as the changes to the standard focus on improving the security of the roof structure. Three elements of the standard have been revised – fixing, mortar bedding and underlays. Decra roof tiles and underlay products are[…]

  • 26 June 2015

26 June 2015

SAS aims to set industry standard with new website

The new SAS International website will act as the company’s digital flagship information hub, and has already received positive feedback from hundreds of registered users for delivering technical, educational and design-led content. The site will act as the company’s digital flagship information hub. Setting the industry standard The interior products manufacturer challenged itself to set[…]

  • 26 June 2015

26 June 2015

SAS expands Radiant Heating range

SAS International, the UK manufacturer of room comfort systems, has expanded its range of Radiant Heating. Radiant rafts and modules have become increasingly popular as they answer the demand for exposed soffits. Targeting mechanical and electrical specifications, the radiant product range consists of: a standard panel an anti-ligature panel for healthcare and secure environments a[…]

  • 26 June 2015

  • 26 June 2015