18 February 2015

Energy logger used to monitor hospital’s electrical consumption

The Tinytag Energy Logger, from Gemini Data Loggers, monitors current and voltage to determine power and energy consumption Sandwell and the West Birmingham NHS Trust uses the Energy Logger to examine electrical distribution and deliver sub-metering information across its Hospital Estate. The Estate’s network includes a range of electrical distribution equipment, which all needs to[…]

  • 18 February 2015

17 February 2015

Rainwater systems specified for luxury homes

The new builds, which are located in Hertfordshire, were fitted rainwater systems from Alumasc The first of the two properties, Carmyle House was fitted with Alumasc’s 125mm Beaded Half Round guttering. It was finished with the company’s 76mm diameter pipework. Alumasc’s Heritage Cast Aluminium Moulded guttering was used on the second building, which was built[…]

  • 17 February 2015

17 February 2015

Underfloor heating systems explained

Uponor UK’s indoor climate applications manager, Neil Young, says that underfloor heating is compatible with many different heat sources Underfloor heating systems are specified based on the heat loss potential through the walls, windows and flooring. When it comes to installing the systems, preparation and planning is essential. The location of the manifold, for instance,[…]

  • 17 February 2015

17 February 2015

Sustainability CPD to be launched at Ecobuild

Crown Paints’ latest CPD seminar, ‘Different Shades of Green – Delivering Paint Sustainability’, will be launched at Ecobuild 2015 The new seminar will be delivered by Crown Paints’ CPD presenter, David Spicer. It is the latest edition to Crown Paints’ series of CPD seminars, which already includes ‘Effective paint specification’, ‘Colour in education’ and ‘The[…]

  • 17 February 2015

16 February 2015

New air tightness testing scheme welcomed by BM TRADA

BM TRADA has welcomed the new air tightness testing scheme and the company is currently certified to operate at Level 2 The new air tightness testing scheme has been designed to give testers the opportunity to demonstrate their skill and competence. This will give their clients more confidence in their test results. The ATTMA Scheme[…]

  • 16 February 2015

16 February 2015

Screed from Ronacrete fitted at shopping centre

Ronacrete’s Ronafix Mix A is also available as Ronafix Pre-packed Screed 6-50mm JF Flooring was sub-contracted to carry out the screeding works. As the floor of the new retail outlets needed to be levelled, the company contacted the Ronacrete Technical Team to discuss which screeding products should be used to meet the job’s requirements. Ronafix[…]

  • 16 February 2015

  • 16 February 2015

16 February 2015

Shingles used on new care units in Staffordshire

Douglas Macmillan required the care units so it could continue offering palliative care to its patients that had been dismissed from the hospice The care units were created for patients who are ready to be discharged from the hospice, which is located in North Staffordshire, but may not feel like they are ready to cope[…]

  • 16 February 2015

16 February 2015

Scheduling service from Freefoam sees results

Freefoam’s scheduling service provides product specification and quantities for its building products The company has reported that its scheduling service has created business over the last 12 months with 62% of schedules resulting in orders. The scheduling process is managed by Tish Redmond, who was promoted from within Freefoam to join the scheduling service team[…]

  • 16 February 2015

16 February 2015

Floating infrastructures suggested as solution for flooding

Statistics from the Met Office suggest that around 10% of Britain is at risk of flooding. Climate change is causing an increase in flooding around the world. It is predicted that the average amount of rainfall will rise by 30% by 2080. Along with melting glaciers and rising sea levels, this increased rainfall is affecting the[…]

  • 16 February 2015