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23 September 2014

Buildingtalk election manifesto + brickies boom-time + latest Buildingtalk newsletter

Posted on by KoruEditor

On the economic front, last month commercial construction came close to doubling 2013 figure according to the latest BarbourABI report.  India’s biggest housing developer is to spend £3bn on UK projects and China continues invest in infrastructure.   It is also Brickies boom-time as skills shortages mean subcontractors ramp-up hourly rates. Construction wages rose 4%[…]

  • 23 September 2014

22 September 2014

Door lock enhances security with attack code function for users

Posted on by KoruEditor

The battery powered lock can be operated using existing cards or PIN codes of between four and eight characters, with security managers being able to obtain real-time open/closed and ‘locked – yes/no’ status information. The Aperio L100 lock is available for fire doors and multiple door profiles including Euro, Scandinavian and Finnish, offering maximum protection[…]

  • 22 September 2014

22 September 2014

Roofline products allow for bespoke installations with good aesthetics

Posted on by KoruEditor

The apartment block features a double fascia dormer detail using the company’s roofline products, with General Purpose Board being used for one level, and Vented General Purpose Board being used for the other level to provide ventilation. Each dormer is constructed to slope slightly from front to back to allow rainwater to discharge itself into[…]

  • 22 September 2014

22 September 2014

Self primer with 8 years protection for wood popular with clients

Posted on by KoruEditor

The businessman recommends Sadolin’s complete package of wood protection, colour selection, technical advice and online product videos to customers searching for garden cabins that will endure against unpredictable weather conditions and blend into its surroundings. The product is designed to offer a highly durable opaque finish which erodes naturally by weathering to ensure that the[…]

  • 22 September 2014

22 September 2014

Ecological Solutions range of paints & coatings used at new building

Posted on by KoruEditor

The products have contributed to the centre achieving a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating after the 12 month decoration programme was carried out by main contractor Allenbuild, with Acrylic Durable Matt and Covaplus Vinyl Matt being used. The Ecological Solutions range covers 14 products that all carry the EU Ecolabel accreditation, meaning their environmental credentials have been[…]

  • 22 September 2014

22 September 2014

PVC-U flat boards allow for restoration of Great War regimental badges

Posted on by KoruEditor

The experimental maintenance programme was a challenge for the conservation team due to the combination of loose chalk, gravity, the presence of grazing cattle and high of amounts of rainfall at the site. The flat boards were positioned along the downhill edges of the badges in order to keep the chalk in position up the[…]

  • 22 September 2014

22 September 2014

Lime in Mortars publication launched for the European Lime Association

Posted on by KoruEditor

Entitled ‘Lime in Mortars; Hydrated Lime – Benefits of the Use in Mortars,’ the publication provides a review of the scientific literature around the properties of using lime in application. Unveiled to the public at the 9th International Conference in Guimaraes, Portugal, the guide also evaluates existing information and highlights the durability and performance characteristics[…]

  • 22 September 2014

22 September 2014

Gas Inspector’s course leader recognised for gas safety training

Posted on by bt-editor

Mr Fell was presented with The Welding Institute’s Distinguished Service Award at King’s College, Cambridge, in appraisal of his service to the course, which has been running annually since 1980. The Welding Institute is an independent research and technology organisation specialising in engineering, materials and joining technologies, with the awards taking place on a yearly[…]

  • 22 September 2014

22 September 2014

Ecological Solutions range of paints and coatings used at new building

Posted on by bt-editor

The products have contributed to the centre achieving a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating after the 12 month decoration programme was carried out by main contractor Allenbuild, with Acrylic Durable Matt and Covaplus Vinyl Matt being used. The Ecological Solutions range covers 14 products that all carry the EU Ecolabel accreditation, meaning their environmental credentials have been[…]

  • 22 September 2014

22 September 2014

Gas Inspector’s course leader recognised for gas safety training

Posted on by KoruEditor

Mr Fell was presented with The Welding Institute’s Distinguished Service Award at King’s College, Cambridge, in appraisal of his service to the course, which has been running annually since 1980.  The Welding Institute is an independent research and technology organisation specialising in engineering, materials and joining technologies, with the awards taking place on a yearly[…]

  • 22 September 2014