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23 July 2015

Mineral tiles and ceiling and suspension systems specified for new hospital complex

Posted on by bt-editor

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is currently the largest hospital building project in Europe. Taking a total of five years to build, the hospital is expected to treat 750,000 patients – including 110,000 Aandamp;E patients – a year. The Glasgow complex is divided into a children’s hospital and a larger adult’s hospital, comprising 30 operating[…]

  • 23 July 2015

21 July 2015

Roof condensation CPD improved and updated by Klober

Posted on by KoruEditor

Klober has updated its ‘Elimination of condensation in roofs’ CPD presentation, which examines how to provide ‘breathing roofs’ to prevent the formation of condensation in the roofspace. Certified by the Construction CPD Certification Service, it covers the use of vapour permeable and air-open underlays in cold and warm roof specifications. It features specific reference to[…]

  • 21 July 2015

  • 21 July 2015

21 July 2015

Recycled paint products used to regenerate community space

Posted on by KoruEditor

The community centre, which re-opened in May, received a consignment of over 50 litres of recycled paint to transform the entire building, following its four year closure. Kick Out the Can Crown Paints’ Ron Anderson adds the finishing touches to the Ings Centre The project is one of ten across the North of England to[…]

  • 21 July 2015

20 July 2015

Paint accessories range improved by Dulux Decorator Centre

Posted on by KoruEditor

The range has been designed to provide high quality accessories to professional painters and decorators at competitive prices. Dulux Decorator Centre has announced the launch of its newly re-branded range of paint accessories The complete set of paint accessories is now available online and in-store with an introduction of new products and improved specifications, notably[…]

  • 20 July 2015

20 July 2015

Triple-glazed roof windows provide insulation for self-build project

Posted on by KoruEditor

A total of 14 triple-glazed roof windows were selected for the self-build home, which was designed by Brennan and Wilson Architects’ Julie Wilson. Providing insulation The roof windows have been designed to feature widened sash frames to minimise thermal bridges. This offers improved window insulation and energy efficiency. The windows were fitted on the south-facing[…]

  • 20 July 2015

20 July 2015

Bespoke sliding doors specified for contemporary Spanish villa

Posted on by KoruEditor

Casa Las Palmeras was designed by architect Valentín de Madariaga and his fabricator partner Grupo Moncada. They used a total of 18 sets of sliding patio doors throughout the home, to create a smooth transition from interior to exterior. Bespoke sliding doors The sliding doors were designed by Reynaers based on the Hi-Finity system. The[…]

  • 20 July 2015

  • 20 July 2015

16 July 2015

Knowledge Centre Arhus uses Reynaers curtain wall system

Posted on by KoruEditor

The Knowledge Centre Arhus – meaning ‘open house’ – is a public information forum and meeting place. It houses the city’s library and archive, in addition to teaching facilities, meeting rooms, offices and social spaces. CW 50 curtain wall system Designed by architects BURO II & ARCH 1, the building is based on an old[…]

  • 16 July 2015

15 July 2015

Ceramic glazed tiles specified to create striking façade

Posted on by KoruEditor

The building, which is being renovated into a retail space with private apartments, is situated in an area of special character; the designer had very specific ideas for its exterior. With its glazed ceramic tile finish, alsecco’s external wall insulation system has been installed on the building in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey Glazed tiles were[…]

  • 15 July 2015