07 April 2015

Contractors attenuation success with RAINBOX Cube from JDP

JDP assists contractors achieve successful attenutaion JDP’s infiltration and attenuation system, the RAINBOX Cube, has been developed to reduce flood risks With RAINBOX™ Cube, JDP has partnered with GRAF to provide a total solutions offering for stormwater management from planning and design, through to supply and installation on site. There is an increasing demand from[…]

  • 07 April 2015

07 April 2015

New edition of ‘SuDS + Permeable Paving Today’ guide

New edition of ‘SuDS + Permeable Paving Today’ guide from Interpave SUDS + PERMEABLE PAVING TODAY New Guide from Interpave Reviews of latest government measures for implementation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) New Government requirements from April 2015 Now a planning issue Urban design opportunities Bringing water to landscaping The latest SuDS measures offer new[…]

  • 07 April 2015

07 April 2015

Waterproofing and green roof solutions for London housing development

The podium roofs, lightwell areas, wraparound terraces and individual/penthouse balconies of Ebury Square’s private residences were fitted with Alumasc’s Hydrotech monolithic membrane. The company’s registered contractor, Tilbury Contracts, specified 3,800 square metres of the product for installation to the areas, which were all completed as inverted roof designs. Alumasc Roofing has supplied its waterproofing and[…]

  • 07 April 2015

07 April 2015

New edition of ‘SuDS + Permeable Paving Today’ guide

New edition of ‘SuDS + Permeable Paving Today’ guide from Interpave SUDS + PERMEABLE PAVING TODAY New Guide from Interpave Reviews of latest government measures for implementation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) New Government requirements from April 2015 Now a planning issue Urban design opportunities Bringing water to landscaping The latest SuDS measures offer new[…]

  • 07 April 2015

07 April 2015

Middle East protected by fire-rated door sets and ballistic systems

Wrightstyle’s technical director, Lee Coates, claims that the MENA contracts are of “real significance” to the company Wrightstyle’s contract in Saudi Arabia is for what is considered to be one of the biggest high-level security projects ever specified. As part of this important contract, the company is to supply around 2,000 square metres of its[…]

  • 07 April 2015

07 April 2015

Western Red Cedar Shakes provide a traditional aesthetic for a modern build

JB Shakes helped to combine contemporary design with tradition Situated on the 100 year old Archerfield estate, the Nike Golf Performance Fitting Centre provides for professional coaching teams and offers club fittings. The facility combines traditional values with high performance; to reflect this, Aitken Turnbull Architects used John Brash’s Western Red Cedar Shakes on the[…]

  • 07 April 2015

03 April 2015

Comprehensive new ‘Thermal Bridging Guide’ from Schöck

New ‘Thermal Bridging Guide’ from Schöck Thermal Bridging Guide The comprehensive new free ‘Thermal Bridging Guide’ provides a better understanding of how heat moves through building assemblies, affecting surface temperatures and condensation demonstrates calculation methods to gauge the impact of thermal bridges on the energy flows, temperature and moisture performance of building enclosures Examples show[…]

  • 03 April 2015

03 April 2015

Comprehensive new ‘Thermal Bridging Guide’ from Schock

New ‘Thermal Bridging Guide’ from Schock   Thermal Bridging Guide The comprehensive new free ‘Thermal Bridging Guide’ provides a better understanding of how heat moves through building assemblies, affecting surface temperatures and condensation demonstrates calculation methods to gauge the impact of thermal bridges on the energy flows, temperature and moisture performance of building enclosures Examples[…]

  • 03 April 2015

02 April 2015

Tackling the ‘scourge of bin blight’ with alternative solutions

  ESE World managing director Dave Hughes on the ‘Bin Blight’ debate…and three solutions     Alternatives to the ugly clutter of unsightly bins Too many streets are dominated by the ugly clutter of unsightly bins, which ruin the look of families’ homes and gardens, he says. And the NHBC Foundation’s recently published report says[…]

  • 02 April 2015

02 April 2015

Polypipe energy efficient ventilation products at Ecobuild

Polypipe energy efficient ventilation products at Ecobuild New Polypipe Ventilation products at Ecobuild Domus range of ducting systems Two new products in the Domus range of ducting systems in the form of 90° bends and a plenum with integral flow control device. The fans, in particular, received excellent visitor feedback due to their very quiet[…]

  • 02 April 2015