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

14 November 2014

Metal Technology architectural aluminium products enhance a Grand Design

Architect Patrick Bradley’s spectacular home created around shipping containers and featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs. The home design by architect Patrick Bradley comprised four shipping containers, welded together in the shape of a cross and cantilevered over a stream on his family farm outside Belfast. Metal Technology, working with fabricator Top Glass to Patrick[…]

  • 14 November 2014

03 November 2014

Kloeber add new windows and doors showroom near Bicester

The new Kloeber showroom will open in January 2015 after completely refurbish the Old Dairy in Grendon Underwood near Bicester, incorporating their own windows and doors into the building. Seeing products first-hand Kloeber has added a new window and door showroom near Bicester Kloeber’s new showroom offers architects, self-builders, home improvers, developers and other clients[…]

  • 03 November 2014

03 November 2014

Kloeber add new windows & doors showroom near Bicester

The new Kloeber showroom will open in January 2015 after completely refurbish the Old Dairy in Grendon Underwood near Bicester, incorporating their own windows and doors into the building. Seeing products first-hand Kloeber has added a new window and door showroom near Bicester Kloeber’s new showroom offers architects, self-builders, home improvers, developers and other clients[…]

  • 03 November 2014

31 October 2014

Fossil fuel consumption to be reduced with new plantroom

The plantroom is being built in an effort to reduce fossil fuel consumption The glazing systems designer and manufacturer has been granted planning permission from Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council to build a plantroom at its Denaby base which will house a biomass boiler, buffer tanks and a chipper unit. Over 100 tonnes of waste timber[…]

  • 31 October 2014

31 October 2014

Floor-to-ceiling glass assists in BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating

High performance glass supplied by Saint-Gobain for 10 Wellington Place building in Leeds Saint-Gobain high performance glass High performance glass supplied by Saint-Gobain gives the building its striking form through the impressive floor-to-ceiling glazing that provides occupiers and visitors with an unrivalled platform through which to overlook the city skyline and is key to promoting[…]

  • 31 October 2014