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05 June 2015
How advanced glazing systems can counter terrorist attack
Wrightstyle is a leading European advanced glazing company and supplies its steel and aluminium systems worldwide. Lee Coates, the company’s technical director, looks at how advanced glazing systems can counter terrorist attack. Wrightstyle on living in interesting times May you live in interesting times, is widely regarded as an ancient Chinese curse except[…]
05 June 2015
New range of USB wall sockets by Toolstation
The new range consists of a white switched socket which has separate USB socket outputs for faster charging, and screwless versions with two USB ports with a combined output from BG in brushed steel, black nickel and polished chrome. The white switched socket has separate USB socket outputs for greater options and faster charging. Hotels[…]
05 June 2015
Sika Sarnafil specified for various award-winning projects
NFRC National Roofing Awards Sika Sarnafil at the NFRC National Roofing Awards The Joseph Black Building at the King’s Buildings Campus at the University of Edinburgh most recently won the Single Ply Roofing category at the NFRC National Roofing Awards. The refurbishment was recognised for its outstanding workmanship, as well as the aesthetic qualities of[…]
05 June 2015
Polyflor recognised for environmental responsibility
Manchester-based Polyflor was selected by the team of judges from the manufacturing sector to receive the award, due to the company’s long term commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing of materials. The Polyflor team receiving the Green/ Sustainable Manufacturer of the Year award at Insider’s Made in the North West awards. Polyflor’s Manufaturing Director Steve[…]
05 June 2015
Crown Paints to highlight sustainability at new CPD
The seminar which was launched this year at Ecobuild – will be delivered by Crown Paints’ CPD accredited presenter, David Spicer. Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to take part in various free-to-attend workshops, focused on the skills required to work and thrive within the UK construction sector. David Spicer, Crown Paints’[…]
05 June 2015
Unobstructed views with new Fakro high pivot PVC roof window
Fakro PYP-V high-pivot PVC roof window. PYP-V proSky® high-pivot PVC roof window One of the new Fakro roof windows launched for 2015 . The innovative balanced hinge mechanism enables the sash to be positioned as required so that users can stand with an unobstructed in an open window. The sash height is significantly greater than[…]
05 June 2015
New Fakro DXW flat roof windows for roof terraces
Fakro DXW flat roof windows for roof terraces Fakro DXW flat roof windows for roof terraces The Fakro DXW flat roof window ensures you can walk across its surface freely. designed for areas of regular foot traffic such as roof terraces and exposed areas over basements specially strengthened sash and frame enables it to[…]
05 June 2015
Vinyl floor recycling scheme offers 70 percent savings
Since 2009, over 2,300 tonnes of installation off-cuts and waste uplifted vinyl flooring have been recycled back into new flooring and other products, providing a sustainable, environmentally-friendly and cost-saving disposal option for flooring professionals. Macgregor Flooring collected more than 14 tonnes of waste vinyl flooring off-cuts from West Cumberland Hospital. Recofloor’s Certificates of Commitment aid[…]
05 June 2015
Swish selected for Newcastle home refurbishment scheme
Swish’s Sustainable Rainwater products contain up to 84% recycled content – a combination of old windows and guttering systems – which can save up to 70% in CO2 output during the production process. YHN manages council houses on behalf of Newcastle City Council. The products are two-tone; the recycled material is grey and is co-extruded[…]
