11 February 2015

New XENERGY flame retarded XPS roof insulation material

Dow inventors of Styrofoam extruded polystyrene insulation, developed XENERGY to significantly improved LAMBDA insulation performance and to deliver a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of less than five. Dow Building Solutions announced commercial roll-out of XENERGY insulation LAMDA values up 11% The Dow manufacturing process uses CO2 as the blowing agent, adding infra-red blocking particles to[…]

  • 11 February 2015

11 February 2015

Mechanical ventilation heat recovery systems from Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric’s Lossnay RVX mechanical ventilation heat recovery (MVHR) series has been designed to provide ventilation whilst reducing carbon emissions The new Lossnay RVX models use a DC fan motor which gives them lower specific fan powers (SFPs). The series’ specific fan powers range from 0.30 W/(l/s) to a maximum of 1.61 W/(l/s). These lower[…]

  • 11 February 2015

11 February 2015

Healthcare Colour Book released by Crown Paints

Crown Paints has created its Healthcare Colour Book to show how colour can be used to improve hospital and healthcare environments The company’s Healthcare Colour Book is 48 pages long and has been made up of visual features that are accompanied by written information and guidance. The booklet includes information on the relationship between colour[…]

  • 11 February 2015

11 February 2015

Sealed units supplied to housebuilder Jelson Homes

Glassolutions’ sealed units are used by Jelson Homes to combat the acoustic and thermal challenges it faces with its new builds Every month, Glassolutions manufactures more than 300 sealed units and supplies them to Jelson Homes. In doing so, it helps the housebuilder maintain its build programme, which is active across 15 developments in Leicestershire,[…]

  • 11 February 2015

11 February 2015

GGF engages with MPs to improve energy efficiency schemes

Ed Balls MP visited Anglian Home Improvements’ branch in West Yorkshire where he was met by Branch Manager, Mark Allen, and the GGF’s Deputy Chief Executive, Giles Wilson In the run up to the General Election, the GGF plans to engage with MPs who have GGF Members in their constituencies. With the Election scheduled to[…]

  • 11 February 2015

10 February 2015

REHAU to attend ISH Frankfurt 2015

REHAU’s stand will feature three stages where the company will put on a variety of presentations At its stand, REHAU will place its focus on the reliability of its planning, processing, service and organisation, as well as its products. The two storey stand will be themed around the message ‘Your Safe Choice’. There will be[…]

  • 10 February 2015

10 February 2015

Radiant heaters from AmbiRad minimise roof heat losses

Radiant heaters from AmbiRad minimise roof heat losses Being mounted overhead, AmbiRad radiant heaters produce infrared heat that is directed downwards to low level by a reflector. Infrared energy passes inertly through the air, dissipating as heat upon contact with people and surfaces thus creating a comfortable, all-round radiant warmth at lower air temperature and is ideal for spot or localised heating.[…]

  • 10 February 2015

10 February 2015

CLIQ security system updated by Abloy

Abloy UK has worked to improve its CLIQ security system by enhancing and adding features to its PROTEC2 CLIQ Key and Cylinder Users are able to remove lost or stolen keys from Abloy’s CLIQ system. The system also provides audit trails on cylinders and padlocks. Its memory capacity has been revised to enable users to[…]

  • 10 February 2015

10 February 2015

Online CPDs, BIM objects, safe site working + latest Buildingtalk Newsletter

Round-up of latest construction industry news Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Take a look at the full version of the latest weekly Buildingtalk Newsletter Subscribe for free here Follow us via Twitter Women in Construction The latest Buildingtalk Newsletter highlights how more women in construction can help bridge the skills gap that threatens the completion[…]

  • 10 February 2015

10 February 2015

Women in construction, safe site working and online CPD’s

Round-up of latest construction industry news Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Take a look at the full version of the latest weekly Buildingtalk Newsletter emailed to industry subscribers. Subscribe for free here Follow us via Twitter Women in construction, safe site working, online CPDs + new projects & products We look at how more women[…]

  • 10 February 2015