12 May 2015

Six-point plan to ensure fair payment throughout industry

The SEC Group found that only 25% of public sector bodies had a system in place to track the speed of payments. 38% of public sector clients have breached late payment legislation. In addition to these statistics, the group also discovered that 9 in 10 public sector clients used a cash retention system to withhold[…]

  • 12 May 2015

12 May 2015

Breather membrane offers discreet protection against UV damage

A period coach house, which accommodates a growing family, has benefited from the construction of a two-storey extension. Located in Long Ashton, Bristol, the property’s new structure was erected as part of a self-build project. To ensure the aesthetics of the new build were sympathetic to its surroundings, a Western Red Cedar cladding system was[…]

  • 12 May 2015

12 May 2015

Bespoke column casings specified to complete WW2 memorial building

The National Memorial to ‘The Few’ is dedicated to those who fought in the skies to protect Britain from invasion during the Second World War. The site, which is maintained by the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, sits on the white cliffs between Dover and Folkestone. It has recently been extended to include ‘The Wing’,[…]

  • 12 May 2015

12 May 2015

Construction election boost, record house building + world’s top structures

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 In order to meet the UKs housing needs, we need to deliver in excess of 250,000 new homes per annum My favourite comment after the clear Tory majority win[…]

  • 12 May 2015

12 May 2015

Consumer rights at the centre of discussion at GGF meeting

Featuring updates and presentations from the GGF Technical and Marketing staff, the meeting focused mainly on the impact of the new Consumer Rights Act, introduced in March 2015, to be implemented in October this year. Evander Glazing & Locks and Hazlemere Windows (pictured) were presented membership certificates. Mark Hanson, of Ultraframe and Chairman of the[…]

  • 12 May 2015

12 May 2015

HVAC 2015 seminar schedule for UK Construction Week

Spanning across the first three days of UK Construction week (6-8 October), HVAC 2015 will comprise of debates, workshops and panel discussions focusing on the key issues around the HVAC industry – with participation from leading innovators, training providers and manufacturers within the sector. HVAC 2015 will take place as part of UK Construction Week[…]

  • 12 May 2015

12 May 2015

Insulated glass facade installed in andpound;6m Research Centre

The Babraham Institute is an independent charitable life sciences institute, based in Cambridge. The new Bennett Building is an energy efficient bio-incubator centre that houses both laboratory and office facilities, specifically designed to accommodate growing companies. DLS ECKLITE SC system is the first of its kind to be installed in the UK. DLS ECKLITE SC[…]

  • 12 May 2015

  • 12 May 2015

12 May 2015

Insulated glass façade installed in £6m Research Centre

The Babraham Institute is an independent charitable life sciences institute, based in Cambridge. The new Bennett Building is an energy efficient bio-incubator centre that houses both laboratory and office facilities, specifically designed to accommodate growing companies. DLS ECKLITE SC system is the first of its kind to be installed in the UK. DLS ECKLITE SC[…]

  • 12 May 2015

12 May 2015

Clos-o-Mat offer assisted-access hygiene solution

As a comparatively recent concept, many building service businesses are unaware of the breadth of equipment and associated ancillaries required – putting strain on timescales and budgets. Latest Regulations require publicly-accessible buildings to feature an assisted-access toilet facility. Clos-o-Mat is a disabled toilet provider that provides an in-house, value engineering solution. It provides design advice,[…]

  • 12 May 2015