17 June 2015

Senior Architectural Systems appoints new Technical Director

After joining the fenestration designer and supplier in 2007, Mark has managed the technical department for the last four years, and has been instrumental in the design and development of Senior’s innovative product range. Mark has been closely involved with the recently launched PURe range of aluminium windows. In particular, Mark has been closely involved[…]

  • 17 June 2015

17 June 2015

Marine injured in Afghan bomb develops new career at Midas

Part of Plymouth-based 42 Commando unit, Gavin was one of five Royal Marines blown up whilst on patrol in Helmand Province’s Nad e Ali north – an area described as the most dangerous square mile in the world, due to a littering of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). Gavin Bolger during his time in the Royal[…]

  • 17 June 2015

17 June 2015

REHAU joins Scottish Federation of Housing Associations

The move reflects REHAU’s ongoing commitment to the Scottish housing market, and its support for customers across Scotland supplying and installing windows, doors and curtain walling on both new build and refurbishment projects. REHAU’s Scottish Commercial Sales Manager Leila Robertson (right) with Diane Cooper, Business Development Manager for the SFHA. REHAU will be exhibiting at[…]

  • 17 June 2015

17 June 2015

Trespa extends Meteon range with grey wood tones

The grey wood decors in the Trespa Meteon range are distinctively designed to stand out. They feature a tactile matt surface, with a grained effect which mimics the source pattern of the original The grey wood tones are designed to seamlessly match other façade elements such as doors and window frames. wood. The range also[…]

  • 17 June 2015

17 June 2015

Galvanizing firm selected for EasyLift Manhole Covers

Working alongside the firm for more than five years, the plant has galvanized steel which forms the frames of the innovative manhole covers. These are shallow in depth and can be designed to offer an easylift drain installation and removal system. East Anglian Galvanizing is part of Wedge Group Galvanizing. The system not only saves[…]

  • 17 June 2015

17 June 2015

SBID announced for Kitchens and Bathrooms Live

Throughout the first three days of UK Construction Week, visitors to the Kitchens & Bathrooms Hub will benefit from a comprehensive schedule of workshops, panel discussions and debates, focusing on key issues facing the kitchens and bathrooms sector. Kitchens & Bathrooms Live will take place during the first three days of UK Construction Week at[…]

  • 17 June 2015

17 June 2015

Biomass woodchip boiler specified for Leicestershire College

Summary The benefits of the 800kw Herz Biofire woodchip boiler installation at John Cleveland College include: Up to £45,000 per year savings in fuel and maintenance costs Eligible to claim quarterly income from Commercial RHI Reduce the college’s carbon emissions by approximately 250 tonnes annually The project The Herz BioFire boiler provides energy from cost[…]

  • 17 June 2015

17 June 2015

Sustainable security solution for assisted-living facility

Key requirements for the facility’s locking solution included a people-centred, secure electronic access control system which is suited to keeping a vulnerable client group safe. A further requirement was a system that used sustainable technology to cut unnecessary energy use at the new facility. The Tidomat access control system, integrated with Aperio wireless lock technology,[…]

  • 17 June 2015

17 June 2015

AlertMAXX high water level alarm for pump chambers

AlertMaxx is a high level alarm powered by 240V, with an independent battery backup in case of power failure. It has been developed with easy installation in mind, requiring just two fixings and connection to mains power and float switch. AlertMaxx is suited to two applications: Ground water – AlertMaxx is supplied with a ‘broken[…]

  • 17 June 2015

17 June 2015

Timber sliding doorsets specified for thermal performance

Marazin House is a block of two-bedroom flats in Woodford. Interior of Marazine House, featuring NorDan timber sliding doors. Designed to optimise the use of space on a constrained site using a digitally fabricated timber structure. Forms neat transition between neighbouring homes. Achieves an energy performance of Level 4 from the Code for Sustainable Homes.[…]

  • 17 June 2015