30 March 2015

Thermal break units made into BIM models

Schock’s Isokorb range is now available in the BIM exchange format IFC 2×3 Schock’s CAD service portal Schock’s website has also been developed to include a new CAD service portal, which its users can now access. The portal features Schock’s Isokorb types K, KXT, KS and KST as BIM models. The Isokorb range – which[…]

  • 30 March 2015

30 March 2015

Britain’s most fascinating unbuilt buildings

The Pyramid of Death The Pyramid of Death Proposed by Thomas Wilson in 1829, the Primrose Hill mausoleum was designed to tackle London’s lack of burial space. Approximately 120 metres tall, the Egyptian-style pyramid would have been able to house 5 million corpses. To Wilson’s disappointment, public opinion stopped the project from going ahead. Authorities[…]

  • 30 March 2015

  • 30 March 2015

30 March 2015

Pipe insulation maker rebranded as Kingspan Industrial Insulation

Kingspan Tarec renamed Kingspan Industrial Insulation Limited Pipe insulation manufacturer renamed as Kingspan Industrial Insulation Combining award winning continuous pipeline manufacture process and slotted board technology, enables Kingspan to offer fully bore-coated solution for pipe sizes between 15 – 610mm a matt theatre black facing providing a subtle option for exposed applications launched the first[…]

  • 30 March 2015

27 March 2015

Contemporary homes in heritage area feature Protan flat roofs

The Royal Forest development of homes in Huntington Protan SE membrane flat roofs for The Royal Forest development of contemporary homes on the outskirts of York Ben Bailey Homes worked with flat roof supplier Protan, gaining planning consent with a scheme that was contemporary but also worked with the distinct character of the area. As[…]

  • 27 March 2015

27 March 2015

Trio of Johnstone’s paint products gain BRE Global EPD verification

EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) verification confirmed for Johnstone’s Trade Acrylic Satin, Professional Gloss and Aqua Water Based Gloss products. Johnstone’s Trade receives BRE Global EPD verification certificate What is EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) verification? standardised way of assessing the full environmental impact of a product through its lifespan from raw materials and manufacturing to application,[…]

  • 27 March 2015

27 March 2015

Mansfield pub refuribished with Johnstone’s Trade

The Rufford has been redecorated with Johnstone’s Covaplus Vinyl Matt As part of its agreement with Marston’s, Johnstone’s provides project advice and products for all of the refurbishment work carried out by the brewery on its 1,700 sites. For instance, The Rufford pub, which is located in Mansfield, has recently benefited from a refurbishment thanks[…]

  • 27 March 2015

27 March 2015

Why combined heating and ventilation systems are essential

Nordair Niche has provided McDonald’s Restaurants with an effective combined heating and ventilation system to improve air circulation and quality The importance of good ventilation Good ventilation is important in commercial buildings: without effective air circulation, pollutants, gases and bad odours can build up. Mould can also begin to grow, compromising the health of employees[…]

  • 27 March 2015

27 March 2015

MP on ELV recycling plant tour meets new apprentices

Recycling attracts apprentices Axion Polymers – MP Kate Green visit – l to r Simon Davidson, Kate Green, Uchenna Onwuamaegbu The waste management and recycling sector is attracting more apprentices seeking practical experience for a skilled career versus academic studies, Kate Green MP for Stretford and Urmston learned during a tour of a Manchester-based end-of-life[…]

  • 27 March 2015

27 March 2015

Interior wall cladding for new toilet facilities

The toilets have been completely refurbished with Marbrex interior wall cladding Nottingham Forest Football Club’s Brian Clough Stand was upgraded to provide better facilities for its fans. With the ability to accommodate approximately 10,000 people, the stand’s toilet facilities are frequently visited. Therefore, it was important that they were targeted for renovation, along with the[…]

  • 27 March 2015