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It is well known that using an AVCL (Air and Vapour Control Layer) in a building envelope will help to gain optimum energy efficiency and thus promote building longevity. This, however, can only be realistically achieved if the standard of installation is high. Over the course of a normal winter’s day up to 0.7kg of[…]
The hotel won the award for Best Refurbishment and Renovation Formerly knows as the Crowne Plaza Hotel, the building underwent renovation by architecture and interior design company, Universal Design Studio, who created an active street frontage and a welcoming lobby. Designed to reflect the brick dominated buildings in the surrounding area, the facade steps, which[…]
Round-up of latest construction industry news Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Take a look at the full version of the weekly Buildingtalk Newsletter that was emailed to industry subscribers yesterday. You can subscribe for free here and you can follow us via Twitter. Interbuild revived, spectacular Grand Design, biometric building site access + latest products[…]
The locks and cylinders fall in line with government legislation Comprising of Essex andamp; Suffolk Water and Northumbrian Water, the Group provides wastewater and sewerage services to the community, as well as fresh tap water to over 2.5 million people. Lincoln Security and Chelmsford Locksmiths installed over 5,000 units to reservoir hatches, perimeter gates and[…]
Kee Lite fittings make Huez stand safe at the Yorkshire Festival of Cycling Huez* designed a stand for the Yorkshire Festival of Cycling Expo. It required a framework that was strong and secure, lightweight, transportable and quick and easy to assemble. Kee Lite fittings provided by Key Systems was the right solution, being both ultra-light[…]
DEVI electric underfloor heating system for The Newton development by Chard Robinson DEVI electric underfloor heating system installed throughout The Newton development by Chard Robinson for students in Cambridge The original Victorian building has been completely reconstructed to modern British standards and the facade faithfully re-built, integrating original features such as the sandstone pillars and[…]
The hotel won the award for Best Refurbishment and Renovation Formerly knows as the Crowne Plaza Hotel, the building underwent renovation by architecture and interior design company, Universal Design Studio, who created an active street frontage and a welcoming lobby. Designed to reflect the brick dominated buildings in the surrounding area, the façade steps, which[…]
Designed by electrical industry experts, the software does not require paperwork and utilises a range of data capture techniques to collect all of the information required to complete inspection, installation and testing tasks. The app includes templates for Condition Report Inspection Schedule; Electrical Installation Condition Report; Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate; Electrical Installation Certificate;[…]
The WC has in-built douching and drying for maximum hygiene Fitted following advice from Lothian NHS Trust Occupational Therapist, Julie McGuire, the school specified Palma Vita to allow the child to feel like his fellow pupils when he started school. Palma Vita has built-in douching and drying so there is no need for the user[…]
The system is designed to offer comfort and easy control to homeowners The radiator in the floor’ solution was fitted by Nick Vann of RTFM Services alongside the PE-Xa underfloor heating pipe, installed within a poured screed on the first floor using the new REHAU Easy Panel system. The Easy Panel system comprises a standard[…]
