13 April 2015

Isokorb thermal break modules for Skanska ModernaHus MMC

CASE STUDY: Skanska ModernaHus MMC development Architects drawing of the finished ‘Fabrik on Coldharbour Lane’ project in Brixton, South London A radical new Swedish approach to residential construction is being used for the first time in the UK on the project known as ‘Fabrik on Coldharbour Lane’ in Brixton, South London.   This ModernaHus system is[…]

  • 13 April 2015

13 April 2015

Isokorb specified for Passivhaus residential scheme

CASE STUDY: Chester Balmore project Isokorb specified for Passivhaus residential scheme – Chester Balmore project, near Highgate in North London The Chester Balmore project, near Highgate in North London, is part of Camden Council’s community investment programme and will deliver 53 new homes, a GP surgery and shops.     Once a 1970’s estate, the previous[…]

  • 13 April 2015

13 April 2015

REHAU support for the Glass and Glazing Federation

GGF WELCOMES REHAU INTO MEMBERSHIP Irene Smith and Gareth Jone from REHAU Gareth Jones, REHAU Marketing and Technical Director: “We are pleased to have joined the GGF and are keen to get involved in many areas of shared interest. In the industry the REHAU brand stands for unbeatable performance and technical excellence and being part[…]

  • 13 April 2015

13 April 2015

Vinyl flooring installed at social housing development in Wales

Polyflor Colonia flooring in English Oak 4435 installed in Llys Graig Y Wion apartments. Polyflor flooring installed by Artisan Flooring of Swansea Polyflor’s vinyl flooring was installed at a former primary school converted by Rhondda Housing Association into the new Llys Graig Y Wion social housing development in Pontypridd, Wales. AcoustixForestfx PUR sheet vinyl flooring[…]

  • 13 April 2015

13 April 2015

BM TRADA live demos and seminars at Firex

BM TRADA ‘Passive Fire Protection Demonstration Zone‘ at Firex   BM TRADA live demos and seminars at Firex International Fire door maintenance survey demonstrations The importance of fire door maintenance will be demonstrated on each day of the show when BM TRADA carries out a detailed fire door survey. Visitors will be able to witness[…]

  • 13 April 2015

13 April 2015

New sales centres provide access to BoSS products

Double-width towers and other BoSS products have been made available through DSL’s sales centres DSL launched the sales centres to provide its customers with faster delivery options and wider access to products. Youngman Group will work with DSL’s Peterborough and Rotherham branches to supply the BoSS equipment. Improved delivery times The centres will stock a[…]

  • 13 April 2015

13 April 2015

Aico RadioLINK smoke alarms used in electrical fire safety

Aico alarms used in conjunction with Thermarestor System Thermarestor fits to consumer units and distribution boards to monitor the temperature of electrical connection points. If excessive heat is detected, Thermarestor can isolate the supply remove the potential source of ignition   provide very early warning of the problem via Aico alarms, when linked to an[…]

  • 13 April 2015

13 April 2015

New guide informs on the sealing of end lap details

MCRMA’s “Effective sealing of end laps in metal roofing constructions” can be downloaded now Entitled “Effective sealing of end laps in metal roofing constructions”, the new guidance document advises on the issues that need to be taken into consideration to ensure that end laps are sealed correctly. It covers profiled metal to GRP rooflights, profiled[…]

  • 13 April 2015

13 April 2015

Data extraction technology for Carbon Monoxide Alarms

AudioLINK has been installed as standard in Aico’s Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms AudioLINK has been installed into Aico’s mains powered CO Alarms, Ei261 and Ei262, as well as its Lithium battery powered Ei208 CO Alarm range. Developed to extract data from the sounder of the Alarms, AudioLINK converts its findings into an Alarm Status Report,[…]

  • 13 April 2015

10 April 2015

CPD training course on hygiene rooms help specifiers get it right

LEARN ABOUT HYGIENE ROOMS Clos-o-Mat CPD training course on hygiene rooms – example Clos-o-Mat hygeine room at a village Primary School in Cramlington Clos-o-Mat, Britain’s leading provider of disabled toilet solutions, has put together a CPD training course dedicated to hygiene rooms. The seminar covers the legal and recommended requirements, design, and equipment. This means[…]

  • 10 April 2015