Building Systems

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28 April 2015

Hot-dip galvanizing specialist to construct new facility

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The hot-dip galvanizing specialist, which has been based in Saffron Walden since the mid-70s, currently employs 41 people and is scheduled to relocate early in 2016. The plant will be contructed with industry-leading technology and sustainable practices in mind, including integrated rainwater collection and storage systems. Business as usual The new facility is part of[…]

  • 28 April 2015

27 April 2015

New BM TRADA timber strength testing demo at Timber Expo

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BM TRADA show of strength at ‘Live Zone’ BM TRADA’s new timber strength testing demonstration model will draw the crowds at Timber Expo taking place as part of UK Construction Week at NEC Birmingham, 6-11 October The expanded show offering means BM TRADA can showcase its timber expertise to a wider audience via its 100m²[…]

  • 27 April 2015

21 April 2015

Galvanized staircases and balconies at YMCA scheme in Walthamstow

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East Anglian Galvanizing supports Forest YMCA’s mYPad scheme East Anglian Galvanizing supports Forest YMCA’s mYPad scheme East Anglian Galvanizing galvanised 1.9 tonnes of steel for the creation of staircases and balconies used to access accommodation as part of the Forest YMCA’s mYPad scheme in Walthamstow, East London. plant galvanise steel used to create access stairways[…]

  • 21 April 2015

20 April 2015

How to get a domestic re-roof right

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JOHN BRASH CASE STUDY Bridlington John Brash CASE STUDY Bridlington Batten – exposed location by the sea A domestic re-roof in an exposed coastal location. This plain tile roof project in Bridlington was far from a simple project as the exposed coastal location also made the selection of materials really important. The house was built[…]

  • 20 April 2015

09 April 2015

Galvanised steel for penguin enclosure at aquarium in Hull

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Galvanised steel for the penguin enclosure at The Deep Aquarium in Hull Wedge Group Galvanizing The project saw the plant commissioned to treat steel that formed the outdoor balcony in the new enclosure situated in the aquarium’s Kingdom of Ice, home to five Gentoo penguins (four male and one female, with more to follow in[…]

  • 09 April 2015

06 March 2015

New hot-finished structural steel tubes offer strong weldability

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The Celsius 420 range of hot-finished structural steel tubes have been designed to provide weight saving capabilities for faster and cheaper construction Tata Steel’s Celsius 420 range of hot-finished structural steel tube products are available as circular, elliptical, square and rectangular hollow sections. The hollow sections have been developed for use in applications where structural[…]

  • 06 March 2015

20 February 2015

Timber frame training from BM TRADA

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BM TRADA is encouraging engineers and designers to book a place on one of its popular timber frame training courses The timber frame training courses will be delivered by members of BM TRADA’s frameCHECK team, who regularly pay visits to sites where they assist in solving problems. The courses, which will take place at the[…]

  • 20 February 2015

13 February 2015

Engineered flooring made from sustainable UK hardwood

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Engineered flooring from Sutton Timber made from sustainable UK hardwood Sutton Timber specialise in sourcing standing trees of English and European Hardwoods. From oak to elm and ash to cherry our wood is sourced from privately owned woodlands and government forests across the UK and Europe.   Sutton Timber hold a comprehensive stock of kiln[…]

  • 13 February 2015

10 February 2015

Timber protection with Sioo Wood Impregnation Solution

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The timber used in the construction of the house was coated in Sioo Wood Protection from Silva Timber Clive originally had doubts about using timber because of his concerns regarding weathering. As the results can vary, he was reluctant to use the material in his latest project. Silva Timber provided Clive with a sample of[…]

  • 10 February 2015

09 February 2015

Structural steel must carry CE mark

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It is essential that structural steel components and steel frames are CE marked CPR requirements have been set to improve the safety of steel-framed buildings. Thus, manufacturers and contractors who fail to CE mark their work are at risk of being banned from working in the UK and Europe. In addition to this, they face[…]

  • 09 February 2015