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The external envelope must be the first step to ensuring an energy efficient building that is sustainable for the longer term. This, of course, requires the careful planning of multiple materials and techniques, from glass and metal, to bricks, blocks and timber building elements. Lintels form a vital part of this blend, providing a lightweight,[…]
Specifiers and developers are required to put good design at the heart of any new build project, but the thinking shouldn’t be restricted to the living space. A drainage system is actually one of the most crucial elements to get right. It is therefore advisable for regular communication between specifiers and plumbing engineers throughout the[…]
What is an Energy Performance Contract (EPC)? An Energy Performance Contract (EPC) is a contractual and funding mechanism which provides energy efficiency retrofit to a building to improve its energy performance while minimising risk to the building’s owner. Any upfront capital investment is recouped through energy cost savings over a period of time, usually between[…]
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[…]
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.
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[…]
The ceremony, which took place in the Houses of Parliament, awarded the 21-year-old after she gained consistent praise from her supervisors who employed her as a trainee painter and decorator at the property maintenance specialists. The apprenticeship was given to Kim as part of the Youthbuild programme in 2012, run by the charity Action for[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
