• 19 February 2015

19 February 2015

Insulation system for penthouse roof terrace

The roof terrace required a slim-line insulation system to compliment its clean-cut look In partnership with Albion Homes, USE Architects constructed a multi-use 5 storey building on Mentmore Terrace’s vacant plot. A 3 bedroom penthouse with a roof terrace was built at the top of the property. For the terrace, the architects required an insulation[…]

  • 19 February 2015

19 February 2015

Daikin wins Best Chiller Manufacturer of the Year

Daikin had success at the Climate Control Awards 2014 The award was presented to Daikin for its committment to providing high efficiency, low noise and environmental friendliness across its range of chillers. The company’s EWAD-C range (Nom 617 to 2008kW), as featured in Space Airconditioning’s New Applied System’s Portfolio, was commended at the ceremony. Daikin[…]

  • 19 February 2015

18 February 2015

Exterior wood panel range extended

The grey wood panels have been designed to compliments facade elements such as doors and window frames The Trespa Meteon range of exterior wood panels can withstand prolonged exposure to harsh weather conditions, according to tests The new grey wood decors have been designed with a natural wooden appearance to influence the experience, age and[…]

  • 18 February 2015

18 February 2015

Passenger lift installed in YO! Sushi restaurant

The passenger lift enables customers with low mobility levels to access the first floor of the restaurant, which overlooks the city of Edinburgh The passenger lift was decorated with vinyl graphics to ensure it complimented the urban design of the restaurant The Maxilift 2.0 passenger lift was specified by the Director of Ford Associates Chartered[…]

  • 18 February 2015

18 February 2015

Smart cities, stadia fire safety and andpound;6bn for school buildings

Round-up of latest construction industry news Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Subscribe to the Buildingtalk Newsletter for free Link to latest Editors Newsletter Follow Buildingtalk via Twitter Smart cities, Stadia fire safety, andpound;6bn for school buildings + new products andamp; projects The latest Buildingtalk Newsletter highlights how new business worth andpound;250 billion by 2020 will[…]

  • 18 February 2015

18 February 2015

Smart cities, stadia fire safety & £6bn for school buildings

Round-up of latest construction industry news Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Subscribe to the Buildingtalk Newsletter for free Link to latest Editors Newsletter Follow Buildingtalk via Twitter Smart cities, Stadia fire safety, £6bn for school buildings + new products & projects The latest Buildingtalk Newsletter highlights how new business worth £250 billion by 2020 will[…]

  • 18 February 2015

18 February 2015

CE Mark awarded to staircase manufacturers

British Spirals and Castings’ architectural products have achieved the CE Mark When a product meets EU environmental, health protection and safety requirements, it is awarded the CE Mark. The CE Mark is a declaration that the product meets these requirements and enables it to move freely within the European market. It became mandatory for all[…]

  • 18 February 2015

  • 18 February 2015

18 February 2015

Cladding material from Silva Timber used on hospice building

Silva Timber’s Western Red Cedar Shingles were specified as cladding material for the new building St. David’s Hospice Care previously managed its services from a converted Victorian house that was in need of renovation. A new building was required for the hospice, which cares for more than 2,600 patients a year. The hospice needed to[…]

  • 18 February 2015