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

24 February 2015

Fabric structure brings new life to iconic shipyard buildings

Rubb Buildings breathes new life into BVL structures previously used by Swan Hunter along the River Tyne, Newcastle New life for iconic shipyard buildings The buildings in question are two BVL structures previously used by Swan Hunter along the River Tyne, Newcastle, to carry out shipbuilding tasks. They now form a part of Wilton Engineering[…]

  • 24 February 2015

24 February 2015

Electrical vehicle charging solutions available via WF Senate

Rolec EV has developed a range of commercial and domestic electrical vehicle charging solutions Rolec EV’s range of solutions have been designed to be compatible with electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids from all motor manufacturers. The range has been certified by several industry bodies; it has the Renault ZE Ready and Nissan Compatibility approvals. Domestic[…]

  • 24 February 2015

24 February 2015

Waterless urinals specified for secondary school

The Uridan Cadet Pod waterless urinals have been installed as part of Winchmore School’s recent washroom refit The school decided to install the urinals as a waterless solution to reduce their maintenance costs and water use. Franke’s Uridan Cadet Pod waterless urinals have been manufactured from plastic reinforced with glass, which is hardier and more[…]

  • 24 February 2015

24 February 2015

Retrofit courses supported by Saint-Gobain

CoRE’s retrofit courses have been designed for retrofit practitioners across the UK. Many organisations can benefit from a 50 subsidy to the course fees As part of the partnership, Saint-Gobain has become a CoRE Founder Sponsor. It will support the CoRE Fellowship’s work, which aims to bring retrofit practitioners from design, academia and construction together.[…]

  • 24 February 2015

24 February 2015

Aluminium rainwater specification & BIM experts at Ecobuild

Alutec on stand S2110 at Ecobuild 03-05 March 2015 – Excel, London Alutec experts will offer visitors technical help and practical advice on general or project specific questions including details from case studies from across public and private sectors. Architects and specifiers can also further their professional development by attending its RIBA accredited CPD seminar.[…]

  • 24 February 2015

24 February 2015

Re-decoration makeover for Milton Keynes charity

MK Snap hopes that the re-decoration makeover from Johnstone’s will improve its facility for its learners MK Snap was announced as the winner of the campaign. The charity, which is based in Milton Keynes, aims to give people with learning difficulties the opportunity to develop their life skills and education. It also prepares them for[…]

  • 24 February 2015

24 February 2015

Vinyl artwork created for college in Bracknell

Garth Hill College was transformed by vinyl artwork that was created using 3M’s Graphic Film The space accommodates a life-sized model of Doctor Who’s Tardis, which is used by students to record feedback on learning and teaching. Garth Hill College wanted to accentuate the presence of its Tardis with new artwork. The college wanted to[…]

  • 24 February 2015