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25 March 2015

New guide explains how to obtain BREEAM certification

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Schüeco’s new guide provides an overview of the BREEAM scoring system and the products which are best suited to BREEAM projects It is becoming imperative for new buildings to be sustainable in their design, construction and throughout their life cycles. BREEAM is currently the most used standard for best practice in sustainable design with 200,000[…]

  • 25 March 2015

25 March 2015

Bespoke double glazing helps new homes to achieve minimum U-value

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Pilkington UK devised a bespoke double glazing solution for an energy efficient homes project The project, which was recently showcased at an open day, saw the construction of two semi-detached homes. The houses were made from an insulating concrete form system (ICF). By using an ICF construction system, the project’s architects eliminated the need for[…]

  • 25 March 2015

25 March 2015

Get connected with BM TRADA Eurocode 5 Connections workshop

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BM TRADA Eurocode 5 Connections workshop Get EC5 connected! The Eurocode 5 Connections workshop on December 3rd will include: introduction to fasteners by Dr Hugh Mansfield-Williams from BM TRADA introduction to connections by Dr Keerthi Ranasinghe from BM TRADA Designed to build on knowledge gained from the Introductory Workshop, the content includes details dowel type[…]

  • 25 March 2015

25 March 2015

Why was building energy efficiency missing from Budget 2015?

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GUEST BLOG Chris Hall, Chief Executive, BRUFMA British Rigid Urethane Foam Manufacturers Association (BRUFMA) THE 2015 BUDGET – WHERE WAS BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY? Nearly five years ago the coalition government outlined their plans to lead the greenest government ever but the latest 2015 budget did not mention climate change and has been a disappointment and[…]

  • 25 March 2015

25 March 2015

Youth unemployment and bridging construction industry skills gap

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Youthbuild UK address the issues of youth unemployment and construction industry skills gap with Building Pathways event Building Pathways event sponsored by Toolstation Youthbuild UK held a Building Pathways event recently and young people spoke about how their lives had been transformed by opportunities to work in the construction industry’ Encourage younger generation into the[…]

  • 25 March 2015

25 March 2015

Flood risk controlled by new infiltration and attenuation system

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JDP’s infiltration and attenuation system, the RAINBOX Cube, has been developed to reduce flood risks As more ground is being covered with concrete, the need for local rainwater infiltration has become increasingly important. Attenuation systems are needed to discharge the large quantities of rainwater that is being produced in heavy periods of rain. The RAINBOX[…]

  • 25 March 2015

25 March 2015

Fast Flow Gas Services protect boilers with Fernox

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Fast Flow Gas Services protect boilers with Fernox Complete system protection with Fernox Fast Flow Gas Services specialise in essential heating works and were tasked with the service and maintenance of an existing system that was taking longer than necessary to heat up to the required temperature. Fernox Cleaner F3 Fast Flow Gas Services began[…]

  • 25 March 2015

25 March 2015

Smoke ventilation solutions specified for tram stations in Dubai

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SE Controls has supplied its smoke ventilation solutions to help protect Dubai’s new tram network Dubai has recently benefited from the construction of a new tram network, which currently spans 10.6 kilometres through the city. The 11 stations which are included in the network have all been fitted with automatic smoke ventilation systems. The systems[…]

  • 25 March 2015

25 March 2015

Anti-slip deck boards selected for Bristol housing development

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JB CitiDeck deck boards were used to complete each apartment’s private balcony or terrace area A recent project, which has seen the development of new homes in Portishead, is in its final phase. Ninety4 on the Estuary is the last part of the project: a series of apartments have been built on the Marina, overlooking[…]

  • 25 March 2015

25 March 2015

New anchors, fixings and fastening systems for building contractors

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DeWALT’s C5 Track-It nailers are popular with the DCP Group The DCP Group depends on reliable fixings to work safely and efficiently. By specifying the right fixings for different applications, the building contractor can save both time and money. DeWALT’s new range of anchors, fixings and fastening systems have been popular with the contracting company,[…]

  • 25 March 2015