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05 June 2015

New publication explores how to reduce energy waste in homes

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‘Energy Saving: The UK Approach to Insulating the Fabric of Existing Masonry Houses’ is written by Dr Geoff Edgell, and also discusses the methods engaged to try and increase insulation levels in existing stock, as well as evaluating their successes and short comings. The technical paper was initially presented at the Twelfth North American Masonry[…]

  • 05 June 2015

04 June 2015

Towering infernos around the world: focus on fire safety

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Learn about the challenges and solutions for tall buildings from industry experts at the latest International Tall Buildings Fire Safety Conference in London on 8-10 July 2015 There are more than 6400 buildings higher than 100 metres in cities around the globe, and 263 buildings higher than 20 storeys currently being planned for London, mainly[…]

  • 04 June 2015

04 June 2015

Upgrading hi-rise, Builders boycott FIFA football & towering infernos

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BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter and subscribe the Buildingtalk newsletter Whats new in building – read the latest Buildingtalk Newsletter The latest round-up of industry news includes videos on wiring for Smart homes & innovative glass coatings + balconies without planning permission. BBC – Qatar Foundation stadium in Doha[…]

  • 04 June 2015

04 June 2015

Iron-style rainwater system specified for garden city

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Built on a 168-acre plot next to the town of Waterlooville, the Berewood Village scheme will comprise of 2,500 homes, two schools, offices, retail and two pubs. Bloor Homes have began construction on the ‘garden city’, having currently built 193 new homes so far. Plot 52 of the Berewood Village scheme. Brett Martin’s Cascase system[…]

  • 04 June 2015

04 June 2015

Government’s Chief Construction Adviser visits Senior facility

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The Government Construction Board, chaired by Mr Hansford, was created to deliver the Government’s Industrial Construction Strategy Construction 2025. This aims to reduce the cost of construction procurement to the public sector and progress the transition to a low carbon economy. Left to right: Mark Wadsworth (MD, Senior Architectural Systems), Peter Hansford and Bernard Harrison[…]

  • 04 June 2015

04 June 2015

Upgrading hi-rise, Builders boycott FIFA football and towering infernos

Posted on by bt-editor

BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter and subscribe the Buildingtalk newsletter Whats new in building – read the latest Buildingtalk Newsletter The latest round-up of industry news includes videos on wiring for Smart homes andamp; innovative glass coatings + balconies without planning permission. BBC – Qatar Foundation stadium in Doha[…]

  • 04 June 2015

03 June 2015

Saniflo showcases products at inaugural Installer 2015

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Saniflo supported the inaugural show and displayed a range of innovative products for the plumbing sector, including the Sanicubic XL, the largest lifting station in Saniflo’s comprehensive macerator line-up. Saniflo supported Installer 2015 with a range of products The unit has been retailed in to a number of commercial applications this year. In each case[…]

  • 03 June 2015

03 June 2015

Waterloo appoints new Southern Sales Manager

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Alex has over 45 years’ experience and knowledege of the mechanical services industry, having worked extensively in design, contracting and sales with many of the industry’s leading contractors and manufacturers.   Alex MacFarlane, Waterloo’s newly appointed Southern Sales Manager The company has expanded its sales team to take advantage of the upturn in the economy[…]

  • 03 June 2015

03 June 2015

REHAU appoint Product Manager for specialist systems

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As Product Manager, Malcolm will work exclusively on the company’s specialist systems, including: the REHAU Polytec 50S curtain walling system, the REHAU GENEO system and the ALU-TOP and REHAU NORDIC Design Plus systems. Focusing on the commercial sector, Malcolm’s role involved working closely alongside REHAU’s commercial sales team to target and exploit new project sales[…]

  • 03 June 2015

03 June 2015

Schock fill newly created specification engineer role

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Chirag will provide technical guidance and assistance to specifiers, structural engineers and other users in the design principles and effective use of Schock structural thermal break elements. Chirag Patel in his Kidlington office The engineers in the technical team are primarily project orientated, working closely with clients on specific day-to-day issues. However, it is recognised[…]

  • 03 June 2015