17 September 2014

Can 3D printing end the housing crisis and even be used to colonise the moon?

Pictures of Wikihouse 4.0 courtesy of photographer Margaux Carron As the worlds first flat-pack, affordable Wikihouse 4.0 officially opened to the public this week as part of the London Design Festival, the benefits of using 3D printing in construction are becoming more accepted amongst industry professionals, who believe that the method could be used to[…]

  • 17 September 2014

17 September 2014

Wood burning stoves slash bills & provide stylish interior decoration

HWAM’s newest stove includes Lambda controls, commonly found in biomass boilers, that work to modulate air flow as wood’s composition changes during combustion, ensuring wood is burning at is maximum to allow customers to get more out of their fuel. The stove can make a significant contribution to reducing heating bills in an open plan,[…]

  • 17 September 2014

17 September 2014

Flooring Show 2014 features seminars, live demos and celebrity designers

Aimed at flooring retailers, wholesalers, designers, architects and facilities managers, the show will feature a series of seminars, demonstrations and live installations for visitors to attend across the four halls. The range of events being held at The Flooring Show will include; • The Wool Trends Centre – Situated by the front entrance on the Sunday[…]

  • 17 September 2014

17 September 2014

Scissor lifts with 12 tonne load increase profitability of operations

With a maximum load of 12 tonnes as standard, the lifts can be programmed to work alongside other on-site equipment and include a number of safety features including a ‘dead-man’ safety switch and trip edge to detect any possible obstructions and stop the lift immediately. Suitable for use in many applications where goods need to[…]

  • 17 September 2014

17 September 2014

Installers must consider alternative heating solutions to reduce emissions

Figures recently released by the electricity and gas regulatory body, OFGEM, show that 4,448 households have already been accredited by the Government’s new Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).  The scheme, which pays participants that generate and use renewable heat to heat their buildings, is the world’s first long-term financial support programme for renewable energy. Designed to generate[…]

  • 17 September 2014

17 September 2014

Men more likely to extend lunch breaks and have a pint during summer

Carried out by One Poll on behalf of air conditioning and heating specialists, Andrews Sykes Hire, the survey found that workers leave the office on average 2.3 days per week during summer, and that the extra 13 minutes adds up to more than an hour wasted per week. Those aged between 18-24 years old were[…]

  • 17 September 2014

17 September 2014

Waterproofing membrane combats water ingress at new build property

Contractor CCL installed the Newton 500 internal Type C Cavity Drain Membrane system to the Type B reinforced concrete box structure, working together to capture any water ingress that may occur through joints in the concrete structure. The Newton Titan-Pro sump system, complete with full battery backup protection, was fitted alongside the Newton Acriflex via[…]

  • 17 September 2014

17 September 2014

Wood burning stoves slash bills and provide stylish interior decoration

HWAM’s newest stove includes Lambda controls, commonly found in biomass boilers, that work to modulate air flow as wood’s composition changes during combustion, ensuring wood is burning at is maximum to allow customers to get more out of their fuel. The stove can make a significant contribution to reducing heating bills in an open plan,[…]

  • 17 September 2014

16 September 2014

Fire alarms and power supplies showcasing at Security Essen Show

The company’s range of third party VdS-approved EN54-4 compliant power supplies, new 108 loop ZFP touchscreen controlled addressable fire panels and ActiV smoke and heat detectors will be on display. The CAST analogue addressable protocol and new EN54-23 compliant visual alarm devices will also be showcased at the event on Stand 501 in Helle 1.0,[…]

  • 16 September 2014

16 September 2014

‘Timber in high specification buildings’ best practice guide launched

The publication includes advice on things to take into consideration when selecting timber and is aimed at architects, designers, engineers, project managers, property developers and estate managers wanting to manage risks and control costs. The literature focuses on three sections – the use of timber in refurbishment, new build and furniture, with information on the[…]

  • 16 September 2014