27 February 2015

Flat roofing system installed at King’s Cross Station

The old roof at King’s Cross Station’s Southern Colonnade entrance was replaced a GRP flat roofing system from Scott Bader The station’s previous bitumen bonded felt roofs were sagging and beginning to leak, causing problems for the many people using the busy train station on a daily basis. They were deemed damaged beyond repair. Network[…]

  • 27 February 2015

27 February 2015

Safety vinyl flooring specified for installation in care home

Polyflor’s safety vinyl flooring, Polysafe Wood FX PUR, was fitted to help give the care home a homely feel The safety vinyl flooring was recently specified for installation at Winchcombe Place, a care home offering residential, nursing and dementia care. The care home, which is located in Newbury in Berkshire, has 80 bedrooms with specialist[…]

  • 27 February 2015

26 February 2015

Green roofing for School of Architecture and Construction

The School’s terraced roofs have been fitted with a Blackdown green roofing system to make up 14 teaching gardens The University’s new School of Architecture and Construction was finished and opened in December 2014. It was designed with a series of terraced roofs to make up 14 interlinked teaching gardens. Over 3,000 square metres of[…]

  • 26 February 2015

26 February 2015

Paint specification seminar added to construction roadshow

Crown Paints has developed its “Efficient Paint Specification” CPD to allow delegates to explore different paint systems and their properties The Construction CPD RoadSeminar was developed to provide a place for construction, architectural and engineering professionals to meet and discuss developments and changes to the industry. It is free to attend and gives professionals the[…]

  • 26 February 2015

25 February 2015

Energy efficiency schemes discussed by the GGF and Parliament

The GGF’s concerns regarding the Government’s energy efficiency schemes were raised in the House of Commons by MP Chloe Smith The company met with MPs to discuss the importance of glazing in domestic energy efficiency. It suggested that incentivising the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO) would help the schemes progress. The Federation stressed[…]

  • 25 February 2015

25 February 2015

Flammability for furniture courses from FIRA

The course will also include a tour of FIRA’s Flammability Laboratory, where flammability tests on furniture take place The course has been developed for furniture manufacturers, specifiers, suppliers, importers and retailers. Its principle purpose is to help them understand the UK’s complex flammability legislation. FIRA believes it is important for those working with furniture to[…]

  • 25 February 2015

  • 25 February 2015

25 February 2015

Retaining wall systems produced by AandG and Maccaferri

Acheson andamp; Glover and Maccaferri have worked together to produce retaining wall systems for the UK and Ireland Acheson andamp; Glover’s role in the agreement is to manufacture the masonry products that will be used to create the walls. These products include Anchor Vertica, Anchor Diamond and Anchor Landmark. Maccaferri will then supply its own[…]

  • 25 February 2015

25 February 2015

Below ground drainage solutions from JDP

JDP supply a range of concrete House Inspection chamber sections JDP advises that the calculation of flow rates needs to be considered when drainage pipes and fittings are being selected. The diameter and gradient of the pipework determines the capacity of the drainage system. JDP’s technical department is able to advise on the most appropriate[…]

  • 25 February 2015

25 February 2015

Novus Property Solutions aims to change lives in 2015

Novus launched its Changing Lives scheme at its Excellence Awards Dinner in December Novus’ Changing Lives scheme was designed to encourage the company’s staff to make a difference to the communities they work in. The company aims to have a positive impact on people’s lives providing them with work placements and employment opportunities. It also[…]

  • 25 February 2015