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05 May 2015

Natural ventilation provided to new London primary school

Posted on by KoruEditor

The new, 48,000ft2 three storey school has been constructed entirely from cross laminated timber and has attained its environmental assessment through its use of sustainable materials, high insulation levels, and natural ventilation. The primary school is the first to be commissioned by the Diocese of Westminster in 40 years. Gilberts – a UK specialist in[…]

  • 05 May 2015

05 May 2015

Focus on interior design, bricklayers, insulation and climbing buildings

Posted on by bt-editor

BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter Plus subscribe for free for the weekly online Buildingtalk newsletter Whats new in building – read the latest Buildingtalk newsletter I am looking forward to the Vision London exhibition at Olympia 2-3 June. 100 key figures from the architectural and wider construction community will[…]

  • 05 May 2015

05 May 2015

Counter Terror Expo successful for GGF

Posted on by KoruEditor

The Counter Terror Expo was held between the 21st-22nd April at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in London. It featured over 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest counter terror technology and solutions. The Counter Terror Expo was held over two days at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in London. James Lee, Head of GGF Group Marketing and Communications[…]

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01 May 2015

Movable walls & partitions offer acoustically sound flexible space

Posted on by KoruEditor

Flexible use of space CE Solutions offer a total service from design through to manufacture, installation and on-going maintenance. They can advise on new and innovative design ideas as well as all standard requirements and layouts, providing a wide range of products in various finishes including fully customised options. To meet a growing demand for[…]

  • 01 May 2015

01 May 2015

Timber cladding used in boutique wet room

Posted on by KoruEditor

Choosing timber for its “tactile, warm and inviting” aesthetic, Alistair turned to Silva Timber having previously used its wood finish and fasteners on a previous project. No.2 Clear & Better is the second highest grade of Western Red Cedar that Silva Timber supply, Clear Vertical Grain Heart being the highest. Western Red Cedar The Western[…]

  • 01 May 2015

01 May 2015

Acoustic partial flooring installed in exclusive development

Posted on by KoruEditor

MCT specified the flooring throughout One Hyde Park – a 630m2 apartment in Knightsbridge, London – to maintain the maximum possible floor-to-ceiling height, while still being able to run all the services beneath the flooring. FHB acoustic partial access flooring is developed by Knauf, specialist manufacturer of lightweight building materials and systems. Despite the substrate[…]

  • 01 May 2015

01 May 2015

Matt paint used to replicate Georgian interior for a historic home

Posted on by KoruEditor

Johnstone’s Flat Matt was used to re-create a period aesthetic for Fenay Lodge Located on the outskirts of Huddersfield, Fenay Lodge is a Grade II Listed property which has recently suffered from a roof leak. The leak caused damage to the stairs, hall and landing of the 18th century property; in light of this, it[…]

  • 01 May 2015

30 April 2015

Commercial Code of Professional Practice introduced by NIA

Posted on by KoruEditor

NIA members active in the new build/commercial sectors will now have to follow the code which contains standards for: The NIA’s new CCoP has designed a new set of standards for members working in the New Build/Commercial sectors. Training/Accreditation, Technical Competence, Health & Safety, Insurance, Complaint Handling, Service Levels, Quality Assurance, Technical Advice & Support,[…]

  • 30 April 2015

30 April 2015

External wall insulation systems specified to increase energy efficiency

Posted on by KoruEditor

The large housing estate of terraced properties is managed by Wakefield and District Housing (WDH) who appointed Effective Energy to deliver funding under the ECO initiative for EWI as part of its on-going programme of development at Victoria Estate. CPM Contracts installed Alumasc EWI systems to 109 properties in order to provide an energy efficient,[…]

  • 30 April 2015