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22 November 2013
Regulating Washroom Design
Building Regulations Whether it is a new build project or a washroom refurbishment, the provision of sanitary conveniences and hand washing facilities is regulated by a range of standards. For example, Part G of the Building Regulations contains guidelines on the number and type of facilities required in a building to meet the needs of[…]
22 November 2013
Training for Saniflo engineers to retain customer service levels
The company’s engineers have been given advice on how to make improvements to product testing, in addition to collecting feedback from it’s workforce in the field. The training programme is designed to keep Saniflo employees up-to-date with the latest products and findings so they can advise customers on what will best suit their needs.
22 November 2013
Window and door installation figures rising after the recession
The months of July, August and September saw a rise of 9.5% compared to the same period last year with the figures for July 9.9%, August 5.5% and September 13.2%. Although statistics are gradually rising, the numbers are down by 27% from 2007. Figures were calculated by FENSA who carry out 89% of all window[…]
21 November 2013
AX Extruded Aluminium Gutter System launched by Alumasc Rainwater
The new range is available in Beaded Half Round, Beaded Half Round Deep Run and Moulded profiles, and is manufactured for use in both old and modern buildings. Produced to accommodate thermal movement, AX is offered in a range of 26 colours and finishes. The gutters can be supplied in a plain mill finish for[…]
21 November 2013
Ancon creates stainless steel seat for Galvanize festival
The seat will be displayed as part of the Galvanize Sheffield festival of contemporary metal, after the gallery was awarded with a permanent exhibit to mark the celebration of the centenary. A replica will also be displayed at a range of international design shows to help entice more people along to the festival.
21 November 2013
Daikin chiller supplied by Space Air for BSRIA test house facility
The Daikin EWAQ100 DAYNP chiller was supplied with ZL’ control software to allow the set point to be reduced for low temperature operation. The R210A – type chiller comes supplied with integrated hydronics and features a dual brazed plate heat exchanger. The product also offers an ESEER of 3.8 at -5 degrees Celsius. Daikin’s air[…]
20 November 2013
Galvanising at WWF UK headquarters carried out by Wedge Group
The company has been tasked with galvanising the secondary steelworks, balustrading, external staircases and swale to be used in the construction of the organisation’s eco-friendly Living Planet Centre in Woking. Andy Gill, Director at Bailey Fabrications, explained: Work at the site was mainly architectural, with all external balustrades and stairs finished by Wessex Galvanizers. We[…]
20 November 2013
GPS supplies Push-Fast pipes to 200m French RTE infrastructure project
The re-generation work has begun in the PACA region in the South East of France after the site was under constant threat of power outages. The scheme, which is scheduled for completion in 2015, involves the installation of three 225,000 volt underground lines, with RTE requesting 30,600m of 225mm Push-Fast pipe and fittings from GPS[…]
20 November 2013
Knauf Insulation supplies loft roll for float at The Lord Mayor’s Show
The company sponsored the float, which featured models dressed as a variety of building based products, in order to promote the benefits of using Knauf for loft roll insulation. The Building Merchants section of the parade was created to celebrate the contribution that Britain’s builders have brought to the industry and included a selection of[…]
