19 January 2015

Dispelling the myths around CE Marking and timber doorsets

CE Marking of timber doorsets Dispelling the myths around CE Marking and timber doorsets Ian Makins, ASDMA Chairman: “ASDMA is concerned about the confusion and misinformation that surrounds CE marking and it is important that specifiers recognise that the CE mark for timber doors with fire resistance characteristics is applicable only to doorsets and not[…]

  • 19 January 2015

19 January 2015

What the construction industry must do in 2015 to achieve success

Wes Simmons, Managing Director at Eque2 Limited comments on how the construction industry can make the most of opportunities for success in 2015     The legions of economists and analysts who churn out forecasts for our consideration do not have a great track record, it must be said. How many saw the worst recession[…]

  • 19 January 2015

  • 19 January 2015

19 January 2015

sara LBS introduces product training days for end-users

sara LBS aims to equip their customers with the knowledge to fix and identify problems with their products by providing on-site training sara LBS’ staff are requested to hold certain qualifications in order to ensure that they are kept up to date with safety standards. For instance, their engineering staff are required to carry CSCS[…]

  • 19 January 2015

19 January 2015

ASSA ABLOY announce new business division

UK Specification aspire to provide architectural ironmongery and door sets to new construction projects With new government funding streams having been recently announced in the Autumn Statement, the industry is set to grow and develop and subsequently create new project opportunities. UK Specification aims to support these new projects by offering architectural ironmongery, access control[…]

  • 19 January 2015

19 January 2015

Freefoam adds to its series of coloured window trims

Freefoam is aiming to launch its new shade, Chartwell Green, in time for the Spring home improvement rush Freefoam’s new products have been manufactured using Renolit Exofol MX foil. With UV protection built in, the new window trims and matching accessories are able to reduce heat expansion, absorption and temperature. The new colour, Chartwell Green,[…]

  • 19 January 2015

19 January 2015

Date set for GGF Members’ Day 2015

Members’ Day 2014 was considered a success by GGF, evidenced by their decision to host the event again this September In 2014, GGF Members’ Day was held for the company’s Members, to acknowledge their ongoing participation in the GGF’s activities. The event was attended by over 100 delegates and featured 19 presentations, which were delivered[…]

  • 19 January 2015

19 January 2015

UK properties and homes protected from floods by ‘supersized’ Hydro-Brake

‘Supersized’ Hydro-Brake Technology Hydro-Brake Technology uses proven principles of vortex flow control technology to deliver carefully-engineered flood protection, while creating bio-diverse landscaping and wetlands. Holding back excess flood water with Hydro-Brake Flood Alleviation vortex flow control technology is an innovative and sustainable solution to protecting vulnerable areas. uses a passive system that requires no power[…]

  • 19 January 2015

19 January 2015

Zumtobel architectural lighting for Grade I listed Oxford University Museum

Light at the Museum Oxford UniversityÍs Museum of Natural History, originally built in 1860, is a Grade I listed building. In December 2011, the museum began an extensive project to repair its roof structure. At the same time, a routine lighting survey conducted by the UniversityÍs Deputy Electrical Engineer demonstrated huge potential to upgrade and[…]

  • 19 January 2015

16 January 2015

Entrance matting installed at Denmark’s largest university

Frontrunner Plus’ open grid and absorbent inserts are being tried and tested at the University of Copenhagen Danish distributors, Top Matting, recommended Frontrunner Plus to the University of Copenhagen after examining the product’s properties and features. Constructed with absorbent inserts to keep internal floors clean and dry by capturing moisture, Plastic Extruders’ PVC product aims[…]

  • 16 January 2015