03 December 2013

Prefabricated single ply roofing system designed to increase profits

The company’s prefabricated roof process has been shown to cut welding by up to 70% on a typical 10000m2 roof, which is the equivalent of 60 hours less labour. The material is factory-welded to order to enable Proplan software to calculate usage. The system has been developed to withstand harsh weather conditions and last for[…]

  • 03 December 2013

03 December 2013

Stroma Certification’s ECO Engine approved by Ofgem for all measures

The software carries out the approved methodology for ECO scoring by using an automated process for quick and simple calculations and features an online tool and web interface that are compatible with existing CRM systems. The ECO Engine programme forms part of Stroma Certification’s existing Green Deal and ECO software, with multiple solutions available to[…]

  • 03 December 2013

03 December 2013

Heavy duty steel glazing systems to be supplied for recycling project

A mechanical biological treatment (MBT) and anaerobic digestion (AD) plant at Bolton Road, Manvers is due to open by 2015, with Wrightstyle supplying and installing around 280 square metres of heavy duty-steel glazing systems, including curtain walling, doors, screens and windows, complete with thermal glazing.  Work will be undertaken at operational and workshop facilities, in[…]

  • 03 December 2013

  • 02 December 2013

02 December 2013

Novus painting contractors assist with re-furbishment of play area

Representatives from Novus donated their services to the project on The Foxes Den Play Area, on Fox Hollow Close, after the site was blighted by anti-social behaviour. The Bromford Housing Group owned estate was given picnic benches and planters to improve the play ground, whilst an all-weather surface has been installed to enable use all[…]

  • 02 December 2013

02 December 2013

Heather Brindle tiles from Redland fitted at Beaufield Homes property

The tile range was chosen for its purple colour, which sits alongside the orange sanded finish, and because it would help the property remain in keeping with Leatherhead Road’s premium market. The completed roof will qualify for a fifteen year design liability guarantee and all of Redland’s roofing systems meet the requirements of the British[…]

  • 02 December 2013

02 December 2013

Modern precast concrete paving transformation gallery launched

The gallery showcases projects where sustainable drainage (SuDS) was enforced in the re-development from the beginning, to work carried out in a community to develop long lasting improvements. Focusing heavily on urban regeneration and master planning, the gallery features an Edinburgh housing project using concrete block paving based around shared surfaces, to an east London[…]

  • 02 December 2013

02 December 2013

Extension work carried out by Novus Property Solutions at Leek school

The maintenance specialists built two new extensions on the school grounds, including the replacement of roofing, the renewal of rainwater goods and the removal of two chimneys. The work, costing £290,000 was finished in August, with a public event attended by the town mayor being held at the school to enable visitors to look around[…]

  • 02 December 2013

29 November 2013

Powershield steel doors to be installed at new Life Sciences building

The company will be providing Powershield steel doors and ironmongery for the project, which will regenerate 13,500m2 of space in the heart of the city. Nigel Cronin, Sales Manager for ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, said: “Our Powershield doors meet rigorous legislative demands, which will ensure that security and access is effectively balanced in the School[…]

  • 29 November 2013

29 November 2013

BRE sustainability certification framework changes by the DCLG

The BRE allows businesses to achieve certification proving their ability to supply constituent materials and products that have been responsibly sourced. Despite calls from MP’s to preserve the current process, the DCLG are currently reviewing The Code for Sustainable Homes and looking to make changes to how manufacturers attain or maintain certification. The proposed actions[…]

  • 29 November 2013