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16 December 2013
16 December 2013
Thermally efficient baralled roof fitted at garden centre ruined by fire
A total of 2,500m2 Protan SE 1.2mm was laid over the metal deck, vapour control layer and insulation board to enable a quick refurbishment ready for internal fit out. The company’s prefabricated system uses Protan single ply membrane, designed to withstand harsh weather conditions and last for up to 30 years.
16 December 2013
Glazing systems fitted at Leicester building for £3m refurbishment project
A full length patent glazed rooflight was fitted at the building, in addition to fire-rated doors, screens and shop fronts, as well as full height structurally bolted entrance screens, automatic glazed door sets, balustrades and glazed folding sliding doors. The restored Grade II listed building, featuring 20 units, has been fitted with the aesthetics, safety[…]
16 December 2013
Heating and ventilation solutions company win at 2013 STEPS awards
The company achieved a total score of 98.93% for the STEPS programme in addition to 100% in the final six months of the monitoring period. Johnson & Starley has now won three awards after being assessed on delivery performance, stockholding, timely arrivals, packaging, labelling and absence of packaging discrepancies.
16 December 2013
Fully integrated door and window system launched from Eurocell
The standard rebate, slim rebate and fully flush sash systems are designed as an alternative solution to traditional PVC-U systems, and include a 75mm six-chamber profile system to enable optimum energy efficiency performance. The system can achieve a U-value of 0.7 from a standard triple glazed unit and includes a triple-seal option for thermal and[…]
16 December 2013
Mapei systems specified for Royal Albert Hall refurbishment project
16 December 2013
Members highlight why joining the GGF helps grow new business
Glass and Glazing Federation new video Nigel Rees, GGF Group Chief Executive ‘The GGF has developed its communications significantly in the last few years and the promotional video is a welcome addition to communicate our message to non-members. I would like to thank all the GGF Members who helped in the production of this video.[…]
13 December 2013
Sika Liquid Plastics celebrates 50 years in the industry
A variety of awards were presented throughout the night, including Overcoating Project of the Year, Specialist Project of the Year, Built-Up Roofing Project of the Year, and Outstanding Contribution to Quality. Amongst the winners was Clarke Roofing Contractors. The company was presented with an award for Outstanding Contribution to Quality, in recognition of the companyís[…]
13 December 2013
Construction Marketing Award success for Door Stop International
The achievement comes after the introduction of a series of web-based initiatives, including a Sales Manager tool that enables users to generate leads, sell and take payments online more easily. Door-Stops online success has led to an increase in online orders to 97%, whilst the company has gained 540 new customers and the average order[…]
13 December 2013
Changing Places toilet installed at Curve for disabled theatre-goers
The facility provides a height adjustable changing bench, washbasin and hoist, allowing a carer enough room to assist a person visiting the toilet. The toilet gives more space than Curves 15 other disabled toilets that include touch tours, audio description, infra red and induction loops for people needing assistance.
