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Doors can open slowly in some situations but in others, automated detectors must be configured to ensure traffic is able to flow safely and freely sara LBS believes that automated doors can maintain order whilst ensuring safety and enhancing productivity in warehouses and loading bays. Automated door systems can be versatile: when security or hygiene[…]
BAU 2015 Tomorrow I will be visiting BAU 2015 in Munich, one of the most important events for architecture, materials and systems in Europe, with around 2,000 exhibitors filling all 17 halls at the Messe Mnchen site in Germany. There were 230,000 visitors to BAU 2013. Schco and future-orientated living I will be a guest[…]
Kingspan Tarec has contributed to the construction of Marks and Spencer’s energy saving store by supplying its Kooltherm FM Pipe Insulation The store, which is over 200,000 square foot in size, was designed by Aukett Fitzroy Robinson to include energy saving features. These measures include hemp and lime wall panels and a rain water harvesting[…]
The Osborne Partnership, MK Snap, Pompey Place and Farringdon Park Community Centre have all been praised by Johnstone’s for the impact they have had on their communities Four community projects are set to compete for a chance to win a makeover of their facilities from Johnstone’s Trade. Over 50 projects entered the campaign and the[…]
Cefn Castell, located just metres from a crumbling cliff facing the west coast of Wales, had previously been home to a 400 year old farm house ruin. For owners Kay and Rob Hodgson, the spectacular location was everything they’d been looking for. Their new home, built on this precarious site, has been featured on the[…]
The new houses, built with concrete tiles from Russell Roof Tiles, are located in West Oxfordshire, where homes cost 12 times more than salaries on average Partnered with the Blenheim Estate, the Sovereign Housing Association launched a project to build five new houses in Bladon, Oxfordshire. The development was inspired by the house prices in[…]
Printed versions of GGF’s ‘Acoustics’ document have been sent to the company’s Members and a PDF electronic version is now available for homeowners to download GGF’s new publication defines exactly what noise is and describes how it materialises. It also explains how installing secondary glazing or replacement windows can reduce airborne noise. The document states[…]
During his time in Australia, Stuart promoted Newton Waterproofing Systems in a meeting with the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection In December 2014, Australia’s Bayset Specialist Trade Supplies, which supply waterproofing materials, received a visit from Newton’s Technical and Training Manager, Stuart Tansey. Stuart spent his visit helping Bayset promote Cavity Drain Membranes as[…]
Shane York and Tom Wragg were declared the winners of the CIATs Student Award for Excellence in Architectural Technology 2014 The winning project was designed by Shane York ACIAT from Sheffield Hallam University. His building, Millhouses Works, was commended by the judges for being both sustainable and attractive with thorough detailing and quality construction. Shanes[…]
Stroma has extended its MCS with the addition of biomass Biomass has been added to Stroma Certification’s MCS, which already provides certification for solar thermal technology, solar photovolatacis and both ground source and air source heat pumps. This new measure holds UKAS accreditation under BS EN 45011: 1998 and is the first of two expected[…]
