11 March 2015

Wireless lock technology incorporated in university access control system

HafenCity University’s new access control system has been incorporated with ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio wireless lock technology Located on the southern bank of the Grasbrook. a redevelopment area in Hamburg, HafenCity’s new university establishment has been built for use by over 2,000 students and 460 members staff. The new building includes seminar rooms, laboratories and offices[…]

  • 11 March 2015

11 March 2015

Fire alarm control panel featured in museum safety system

One of Kentec’s Syncro fire alarm control panels has been specified to protect the UK’s largest motor museum, which is located in Somerset The Haynes International Motor Museum recently underwent a £5 million refurbishment to create a safer and more aesthetically pleasing environment for its classic car collection. The motor museum, which is the largest[…]

  • 11 March 2015

11 March 2015

Toilet suppliers achieve Investors in People award

Total Hygiene has recently obtained the Silver Investors in People award Over 50 years ago, Total Hygiene was founded by Robert Willan to supply wash/dry toilets. More than 40,000 installations have been completed since its foundation with many of its early products still in daily use. Total Hygiene was awarded the Silver Investors in People[…]

  • 11 March 2015

11 March 2015

Crown Trade re-design website for decorating professionals

Crown Trade’s re-designed website is now ready for use by decorating professionals The company wanted to update its site to be more aesthetically pleasing and easier to navigate around. It has been developed to include a new ‘pick list’ service, which allows users to select the products they want to purchase and print out an[…]

  • 11 March 2015

10 March 2015

Exhibitors and event partners prepare for UK Construction Week

A number of exhibitors and event partners have registered to take part in UK Construction Week’s celebration of the British build industry UK Construction Week, which will be held at the NEC in Birmingham from 6th October until 11th October, is being organised by design and build event company, Media 10. Drawing on the recognition[…]

  • 10 March 2015

10 March 2015

New document offers guidance on the refurbishment of internal metal gutters

The Metal Gutter Manufacturers Association (MGMA) has released its new document to advise on the refurbishment of internal metal gutters Internal gutters are commonly manufactured from galvanised steel and secured with bolted joints. As these gutters age, corrosion of the gutter steel substrate can occur. The bolted gutter joints can also begin to leak and[…]

  • 10 March 2015

10 March 2015

Community Spirit Award for decorating contractors

Johnstone’s Trade has developed its Community Spirit Award to reward decorating contractors who have had a positive impact on their local communities The winner of the Community Spirit Award will be announced by Johnstone’s at its Painter of the Year event, which is scheduled to take place in May. The entries will be assessed by[…]

  • 10 March 2015

10 March 2015

Cable cleats specified for electricity transmission system operator

Ellis’ FlexiStraps and Emperor cable cleats have been installed by France’s electricity transmission system operator, RTE, in Cannes The project’s contractor, SCIE THT, selected Ellis’ Emperor cable cleats for their ability to withstand high levels of short circuit. The cable cleats, which are manufactured using type 316L stainless steel to prevent corrosion, feature an integral[…]

  • 10 March 2015

10 March 2015

Entrance flooring system specified for Greek retail chain

Frontrunner Plus entrance flooring system has been fitted in Kotsovolos’ stores Plastic Extruders’ entrance flooring system is supplied in 10 metre rolls and manufactured using PVC to make it versatile. These properties ensure that it can be installed quickly and cut on site. Frontrunner Plus is comprised of a two layer open grid that allows[…]

  • 10 March 2015

10 March 2015

Review of Ecobuild 2015 including comments, images and videos

Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Buildingtalk feedback from Ecobuild 2015 , the UKs biggest sustainable design, construction and energy event. Annabel Lammas from Buildingtalk interviews the Dulux dog, the star of the show. Saint-Gobain at Ecobuild Though the number of exhibitors was down this year, Ecobuild is still the biggest sustainable design, construction and energy[…]

  • 10 March 2015