09 December 2013

Maxwall HTM duct panelling system fitted at Leicester health buildings

The Maxwall HTM complies with the Health Technical Memorandum (HTM68) for ducts and sanitary panel assemblies and was built specifically for the healthcare sector. Around 180 factory-assembled modular frames, designed to make the running of pipework and mounting of sanitaryware quick and easy, were installed and feature Solid Grade Laminate panels for water resistance.

  • 09 December 2013

  • 09 December 2013

09 December 2013

Local builders database launched with over 20,000 contacts

The type of work carried out includes window, door and conservatory installation, although builders are sourcing products from trade counter depots and are not registering on specialist databases, preferring instead to operate by word of mouth referrals. Insight Data has released a database of 20,000 builders, specifying their contact details and area of expertise to[…]

  • 09 December 2013

09 December 2013

Janisol Arte Renovation Window by Schueco exhibiting in 2014

The insulated window system combines a face-width of 25 mm or 40 mm with ‘U’ values down to 1.6 W/m2K and has been approved by local authority conservation officers as being suitable for use in listed properties. The company will be offering examples of VISS Ixtra, a range of structural profiles that can be extended[…]

  • 09 December 2013

09 December 2013

Gas consumption reduced by more than two thirds at Knauf offices

The annual energy consumption in the building has decreased by 574,560kWh to 186,960kWh, reducing the heating bills by 67 per cent. Carbon emissions have dropped from 109 to 35 tonnes per year and have been achieved with the installation of Remeha Quinta Eco Plus 115 passive flue gas heat recovery heating systems, plus thermostats, timers[…]

  • 09 December 2013

09 December 2013

Bauder Total Roofing System and SOLfixx Plus used on Welsh Abbey site

The roofing system was fitted with a PIR tapered insulation, whilst roof areas totalling 630m² were fitted with 57 PV modules, enabling the abbey to generate at least 14.05 Megawatt Hours of solar power each year. The system is designed for web-based monitoring of the individual PV modules, to ensure any irregularities are identified and[…]

  • 09 December 2013

  • 09 December 2013

06 December 2013

Smartair wireless security systems fitted at college

Smartair is an electronic handle set designed for providing single door control, operating as an electronic master key system. The company installed 12 wireless wall readers fitted to control doors with an electric lock, strike, magnet or automatic that can only be opened with an authorised access card.

  • 06 December 2013

  • 06 December 2013

06 December 2013

HDPE pipework used in construction of rainwater harvesting system

The company’s pipework is made from high density polythene, consisting of a single compound of carbon and hydrogen atoms that are recyclable and environmentally friendly. Geberit’s Life Cycled Assessed product has provided a robust alternative to using PVC as part of the University’s decision to build a BREAAM outstanding building.

  • 06 December 2013