• 09 February 2015

09 February 2015

Structural steel must carry CE mark

It is essential that structural steel components and steel frames are CE marked CPR requirements have been set to improve the safety of steel-framed buildings. Thus, manufacturers and contractors who fail to CE mark their work are at risk of being banned from working in the UK and Europe. In addition to this, they face[…]

  • 09 February 2015

09 February 2015

Gravel stabiliser used in historic Portugese town

DuPont Plantex GroundGrid gravel stabiliser was fitted in the city square of the medieval Portuguese city After being labelled as the European Capital of Culture in 2012, Guimarães renovated its plaza, which serves as the town’s centrepiece as well as a tourist attraction and a meeting place for its citizens. The renovation, which was commissioned[…]

  • 09 February 2015

09 February 2015

Home with underground space built on former bombsite

For the last 16 years, Landmass has been developing properties in London’s prime areas. It has recently been working in Notting Hill, transforming a former bombsite into a four-bedroomed home on Ladbroke Grove. As London’s Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is reluctant to allow high rise buildings, Landmass has created a floor plan that[…]

  • 09 February 2015

06 February 2015

New Volt Stick Bright non-contact instant voltage tester

Volt Stick® Bright is a toolbox essential for anyone needing to test for the presence of AC voltage in cables, wall sockets, fuses, circuit breakers and junction boxes. Watch the video about the new VoltStick Bright New Volt Stick Bright non-contact instant voltage tester Sagab by Elma launched this latest version of the Volt Stick[…]

  • 06 February 2015

06 February 2015

Kingspan Tarec free downloadable BIM objects from BIMStore

Kooltherm FM Pipe Insulation and Insulated Pipe Support Inserts, available as freely downloadable BIM object from BIMStore, provide a far greater level of technical detail than a generic BIM object. Kooltherm FM Pipe Insulation and Insulated Pipe Support Inserts now available as a freely downloadable BIM object from the BIMStore This allows specifiers, mechanical engineers[…]

  • 06 February 2015

06 February 2015

BIM content from Harmer Drainage

By introducing Level 2 compliant BIM content, Harmer Drainage will meet Government requirements and be considered for future Government project work The SML cast iron soil and waste pipework system, which has been certified by the British Board Agrément and meets the European Standard BS EN 877, is now BIM Level 2 compliant. This means[…]

  • 06 February 2015

06 February 2015

Aperio wireless lock technology designed to be cost-effective

Aperio wireless lock technology has been designed to enable locks to function by battery A lock that includes ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio wireless lock technology is powered by lithium battery. Therefore, unlike magnetic locks, they do not need to be connected to the mains. Because of this, the locks are not being continuously powered throughout periods[…]

  • 06 February 2015

06 February 2015

Prater opens new office in Wales

Prater has moved its employees to its new Chepstow branch, which is located in Wales The new headquarters has been formed from the company’s existing offices from Bristol and Newport. The new office has been built to accommodate the company’s design, estimating, operational and procurement services under one roof. With having its technical, operational and[…]

  • 06 February 2015

06 February 2015

Roof and wall panels specified for indoor skate park

Steadmans supplied UrbanExtreme with its roof and wall panels that have been designed as eco-friendly products UrbanExtreme has been designed to encourage young people to pursue healthy activities at a low cost. Fitted with a café and the capacity to hold children’s parties, the indoor skate park specifically targets cyclists, skateboarders, in-line skaters and scooter[…]

  • 06 February 2015