05 December 2014

Schott authentic manufactured glass for restoration of buildings

Machine-drawn restoration glasses from Schott* *Ulrich Huber, Sales Manager for Architectural Glasses at Schott Advanced Optics, will be giving a presentation on this topic at the ‘Denkmal und Energie’ event to be held in Osnabrück, Germany, on December 8. Tikana®, Restover®, and Goetheglas manufactured by Schott using the authentic Fourcault process The process is used[…]

  • 05 December 2014

02 December 2014

Glassolutions spectacular glass walkway floors across Tower Bridge

Tourists visiting Tower Bridge can see a unique view of the bridge mechanism and road below – through two new glass walkway floors installed by Glassolutions, 42 metres above the River Thames. Tourists visiting Tower Bridge have spectacular views of the bridge mechanism and road below through two new glass floors design and manufactured by[…]

  • 02 December 2014

02 December 2014

Five G14 Awards for Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) member companies

G14 Awards Brian Baker, the GGF’s President (second from left) presented The Glass Company of the Year Award to Ravensby Glass. Five members companies of the GGF collected G14 Awards at the event hosted by comedian Kevin Bridges. The GGF Member Company winners Pilkington UK for the Stonehenge Visitor Centre – Commercial Project of the[…]

  • 02 December 2014

02 December 2014

Five G14 Awards for Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF) member companies

G14 Awards Brian Baker, the GGF’s President (second from left) presented The Glass Company of the Year Award to Ravensby Glass. Five members companies of the GGF collected G14 Awards at the event hosted by comedian Kevin Bridges. The GGF Member Company winners Pilkington UK for the Stonehenge Visitor Centre – Commercial Project of the[…]

  • 02 December 2014

01 December 2014

Sidey patented KitFix System for factory fitted windows & doors

Sidey KitFix® System solution for factory fitted windows and doors Sidey KitFix System designed to meet the needs of offsite manufacturers Video above shows how the Sidey KitFix® System was designed to meet the needs of offsite manufacturers by adding value to timber frame and SIPs offerings whilst delivering significant benefits to contractors and clients.[…]

  • 01 December 2014

25 November 2014

Kitchen units from Newco are made using Urban Forest wood

The company provides employment opportunities to disabled and disadvantaged people Around 60% of its team have disabilities or health conditions but Newco’s approach to employment builds confidence amongst the workforce, enhances skill sets and allows people to build long lasting careers. The level of care put into training the workforce means that Newco customers receive[…]

  • 25 November 2014

24 November 2014

Offsite solutions to construction capacity growth demands for new-build homes

Political parties agree overwhelmingly that there is a need for more housing, with the shortfall against what is required each year continuing to grow. Steve Hardy from offsite fenestration specialists Sidey Limited explains how offsite solutions can significantly enhance construction capacity growth.

  • 24 November 2014

18 November 2014

Japanese window industry visit BFRC to see UK energy ratings system

The visit was funded by the Japanese government to support the Japanese window industry in looking into creating a similar system to the one provided by BFRC and considered to be a world leading energy ratings systems. The delegation came specifically came to the UK to meet the BFRC team and find out how the[…]

  • 18 November 2014

17 November 2014

Windows, doors & kitchens manufacturer exhibiting at Homes 2014

The show revolves around asset management, maintenance, sustainability and offsite construction The windows, doors and kitchens manufacturer’s customer base across the construction industry in London and the south east region includes contractors, developers, councils, public sector bodies and housing and trade associations. This year’s show is dedicated to asset management, repairs and maintenance, retrofit, sustainability,[…]

  • 17 November 2014

17 November 2014

Windows, doors and kitchens manufacturer exhibiting at Homes 2014

The show revolves around asset management, maintenance, sustainability and offsite construction The windows, doors and kitchens manufacturer’s customer base across the construction industry in London and the south east region includes contractors, developers, councils, public sector bodies and housing and trade associations. This year’s show is dedicated to asset management, repairs and maintenance, retrofit, sustainability,[…]

  • 17 November 2014