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Isle of Harris Distillers has raised £12m to finance the construction of its malt whisky distillery in Tarbet, Harris and the maturation warehouses. It plans to begin production in early autumn. Steadmans provided over 1,700m of its 30mm thick AS35 composite panels, in juniper green, for the warehouses. This consisted of almost 980m for the[…]
As the new additions to Swish’s Foiled Gale Grey range, fascia and soffit will join an existing portfolio cladding, architraves and window trims. The Foiled Gale Grey range has been developed to compliment contemporary woodgrain grey foiled UPVC windows. Swish Gale Grey features a foil finish that matches Anthracite Grey (RAL number 7016, Renolit 7016[…]
The timber fire door manufacturer is also collaborating with a number of architects and contractors which are specifying the Education Range for new build and redevelopments in the future. Current projects Ahmarra’s projects include the full refurbishment of St Augustine’s academy in Maidstone and an innovative Low Carbon Building at the University of East Anglia.[…]
If a building is not ventilated effectively, its fabric can deteriorate and its inhabitants can be at risk of Toxic Home Syndrome. NTG’s Learning Guides aim to ‘Educate to Inspire through Lifelong Learning’ The Ventilation Learning Guide has been developed to train and educate kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry workers on the best use of[…]
The coating offers the reassurance of the SteriTouch anti-bacterial system, which utilises the silver to limit the growth of potentially harmful bacteria, including Salmonella and E-Coli. Steracryl is available in a choice of scrubbable matt and durable acrylic eggshell finishes, offering an extensive range of colours to choose from. The paint was specified to provide[…]
CMS recently hosted over 70 Scottish social housing leaders at the CMS Innovation Hub to debate how the latest building technology can be deployed to meet government targets to cut fuel poverty. Chaired by Norman Kerr of Energy Action Scotland, the CIH seminar also included a keynote speech by the Scottish Government Minister for Housing[…]
Based in Denmark, the company produces roof and façade paints, which have been commended for their properties. Its ClimateCooler Catalyst has been labelled as a top 100 sustainable product, whilst its Silicone Façade paint has been used on the Kremlin and the White House on Capitol Hill. Insulation, protection and energy savings Before The ISO[…]
Designed and built by homeowners Effie and Peter Antoniou, the house comprises a double layer of brick, built up with thermalite blocks and a timber frame roof. Its structure is built upon a steel re-enforced concrete floating base. Fibre cement weatherboard Over 40m² of Cembrit Cemwood cladding was installed in light green, to achieve a[…]
Decothane Ultra was specified after it was discovered that the original rock asphalt roof and balcony of the NHS Trust HQ was in poor condition and desperate need of repair. Decothane Ultra is a liquid applied roofing membrane An initial survey by Sika Liquid Plastics assessed the condition of the failing roof, which was allowing[…]
Alu-cast Enterprises was formed over 10 years ago. As an Irish-based supplier of architectural rainwater systems, it operates from a purpose-built 20,000 square foot manufacturing plant in Kanturk, Cork. The company holds the largest range of aluminium and cast iron gutters, downpipes and hoppers in Ireland – all available in the full range of RAL[…]
