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27 May 2015

Serviceability states and deflection criteria outlined by MCRMA

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In structural engineering, serviceability refers to the conditions under which a building is still considered of use. Should these limits be exceeded, a construction that may still be structurally sound would nevertheless be considered unfit. MCRMA believe that workable serviceability states and deflection criteria should be agreed at the outset. It also considers conditions other[…]

  • 27 May 2015

27 May 2015

‘Invisible’ doorsets blend into wall construction

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The frames are supplied in pre-cut lengths with mitred corners, ensuring the product is easy to store, move around on site and install. Novista Riser doorsets blend into the wall construction. The door frame can be installed within a block or dry-lined wall that is either skimmed or tape and jointed. Once installation is complete,[…]

  • 27 May 2015

27 May 2015

Novus Property Solutions in final of PDA Premier Trophy Awards

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ManchesterGrammar School Project Novus Property Solutions – PDA Award Finalist for Manchester Grammar School project The 8 week project involved Novus Property Solutions redecorating the school’s memorial hall. The decorating team’s craftsmanship and skills were put to the test as they not only had to refresh the paintwork of the school’s historic hall, they also[…]

  • 27 May 2015

27 May 2015

New Classic Select range of woodstains for exteriors

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The Classic Select range is designed to allow the natural grain of the wood to show through, making it ideal for use on exterior wood, to protect large external areas such as cladding and fascia. The Classic Select range is ideal for exterior wood such as cladding and fascia. The product is available in four[…]

  • 27 May 2015

27 May 2015

Guide to the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme released

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Designed to comply with the 2012 European Energy Efficiency Directive, ESOS is one of the key requirements set out by the EU, establishing a set of binding measures to help meet its 20% energy saving target for 2020. The ESOS CPD Guide from Mitsubishi Electric Businesses which qualify for ESOS must carry out assessments every[…]

  • 27 May 2015

27 May 2015

JD Wetherspoon install Changing Places assisted-access facility

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Integrated into the build at the drawing stage, the Changing Places toilet is conveniently located on the ground floor. JD Wetherspoon’s is the first major pubchain to install a Changing Places facility. The facility delivers continuity of design for Wetherspoons toilets, whilst having the room (12m2) and layout for the hoist, height-adjustable changing bench and[…]

  • 27 May 2015

27 May 2015

EcoTherm strengthen team by appointing new Area Sales Managers

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Guvvi Basra, responsible for the East and North London areas, has joined EcoTherm following several successful years with Ridgeons Builders Merchants. Guvvi Basra, one of two new Area Sales Managers for EcoTherm. With an understanding of the insulation industry and the merchant route to market, EcoTherm hope Guvvi will bring vital expertise and industry experience[…]

  • 27 May 2015

27 May 2015

Johnstone’s Trade competition offers 125 vans up for grabs

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The competition – which began from Monday 18th May – is running in all 177 Johnstone’s Decorating Centres in the UK, as well as selected Johnstone’s Trade stockists. The ñVantastic Giveawayî promotion celebrates Johnstone’s 125th anniversary. The promotion will offer the vans as part of a prize fund totalling over £1.8 million to celebrate Johnstone’s[…]

  • 27 May 2015

27 May 2015

Flame-retardant paint ensures safety in housing development

Posted on by KoruEditor

Crown Trade transformed Coast and Country Housing’s complex – consisting of 38 one-bedroom flats – using a calming and muted colour pallet of its flame-retardant Timonox paints. The new stairwell of Raithwaite House following a makeover with Crown Trade’s Timonox Flame Retardant paint. Colour specialist Jemma Saunders from Crown Paints worked with the tenants to[…]

  • 27 May 2015

27 May 2015

Booking now open for Tall Buildings Fire Safety Conference

Posted on by KoruEditor

    Booking is now open for the 3rd International Tall Buildings Fire Safety Conference, which takes place at the University of Greenwich, London on 8-10 July 2015. 3 full days of presentations from a range of international speakers, all experts in their chosen disciplines event is ideal for anyone responsible for the protection of[…]

  • 27 May 2015