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Within its latest sustainability report, Knauf Insulation reveals how its recent ventures and products have helped the environment In the report, it is announced that Knauf Insulation has reduced its energy usage by 14%. The report also reveals that the company has cut its CO2 emissions by 12% and achieved zero waste to landfill for[…]
BM TRADA is encouraging engineers and designers to book a place on one of its popular timber frame training courses The timber frame training courses will be delivered by members of BM TRADA’s frameCHECK team, who regularly pay visits to sites where they assist in solving problems. The courses, which will take place at the[…]
Abloy UK has launched its latest access control system, OPTIMA The OPTIMA range features handle escutcheons, wall readers, locker locks, energy savers, battery operated lock cases, lift control, electronic cylinders and panic hardware. It is available in four different platforms, including software and non-software based access control. The system can be worked through a web-based[…]
Triton’s TT Waterstop, a hydrophilic strip embedded in TT Swellmastic, was used to waterproof the construction joints The basement of the new property, which will be used as a wine cellar, has been constructed from concrete. Triton’s TT Admix has been designed as a chemical treatment that allows for the waterproofing and protection of concrete.[…]
Brett Landscaping provided the training centre with its Fens Moss Yorkstone paving and its Omega block paving which are both manufactured using UK sourced natural stone The new Carr Gate training centre has been developed by Interserve to house training facilities for West Yorkshire Police. The training school, which has been built for use by[…]
Construction companies must make use of today’s technology to attract the generation that will not be able to remember what life was like without the internet Skill shortages are having a detrimental impact on the construction industry with 43 different sectors now experiencing the effects. Recent results from the Construction News Barometer have shown that[…]
NARM’s new guidance document has been produced to reduce specification errors for non-fragile rooflights Walk-on rooflights are high specification glass structures designed to floor loadings. They are unsuitable for most rooflighting applications. Specifiers often refer to walk-on specification, which demonstrates their confusion; their requirement is actually for a non-fragile rooflight. The National Association of Rooflight[…]
Dow Building Solution’s new inverted roof insulation was launched at an event attended by industry leaders The event, which took place at ICEBAR LONDON, was attended by more than 70 architects, specifiers and roofing contractors, including representatives of the Department for Energy & Climate Change (DECC). ICEBAR LONDON was chosen to host the event as[…]
The Wigan Warriors Community Foundation’s sustainability campaign has been launched to encourage the development of a green community The Wigan Warriors Community Foundation developed its ‘I’m a Green Warrior’ campaign with the aim of promoting the development of a greener community in Wigan. The Foundation wants schools, colleges, businesses and individuals to engage with its[…]
The BDA visited York College for one of its #LOVEBRICK roadshow events. The company is currently developing the programme for 2015 Many companies are unwilling to commit to the lengthy apprenticeship training programme that is required to train the new generation of workers. In a recent proposal, Ed Miliband aims to tackle this by encouraging[…]
