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Social housing residents benefit from Decorating Allowance Scheme
Johnstone’s Trade’s Decorating Allowance Scheme was designed to help residents of social housing to fulfil their decorating needs.
Paint specification seminar added to construction roadshow
Crown Paints’ “Effective Paint Specification” CPD will be delivered as part of the Construction CPD RoadSeminar Tour this year.
Wood finishes manufacturer celebrates 25th anniversary
This year marks Osmo UK’s 25th year of manufacturing and supplying environmentally friendly wood finishes.
New home improvement concept from Saint-Gobain
Saint-Gobain will be offering Ecobuild’s attendees the opportunity to learn more about its Multi-Comfort home improvement concept.
Free ventilation review from Greenwood Airvac
Greenwood Airvac is offering a free ventilation review to help the CIH Conference’s visitors deal with ineffective ventilation.
Sound reducing floating flooring panel from Hush Acoustics video
A video from Hush Acoustics demonstrates how its Hush-Panel 28 Floating Flooring panels can be installed to reduce sound.
Thermal camera for building inspectors and professionals
FLIR Systems has designed its FLIR C2 thermal camera for building professionals to use when identifying heat patterns.
Online shopping service for DSL's customers
DSL-Direct has been designed as a 24-hour online shopping service for builders in need of construction equipment.
New app from Armstrong Ceilings
Armstrong Ceilings has released a new app that allows its customers to gain access to information whilst they are on the move.
New kitchens website launched by Jewson
Jewson has re-designed its kitchens website to be compatible with tablets and smart phones.
Furniture Industry Research Association latest Statistics Digest
Published annually, the latest Statistics Digest provides essential information for anyone operating in the furniture sector.
Celebrating the winners of the Geberit Awards 2014
UK and Ireland’s Best Commercial Installer Team, Best Domestic Installer and the Best Apprentice are celebrating becoming winners of the Geberit Awards 2014, in association with PHAM News.
Flammability for furniture courses from FIRA
BM TRADA company, FIRA, has announced new dates for its flammability for furniture course, which explains the UK’s flammability legislation.
New access control system from Abloy UK
Abloy UK has released its latest access control system, OPTIMA, which consists of electronic escutcheons and handle sets.
Fire panels from Advanced used to protect landmark buildings
Broadgate Estates has specified Advanced Electronic’s fire panels for installation in its landmark buildings.
Blogs
Building big profits + 7 reasons to visit Ecobuild
Latest Buildingtalk newsletter also includes house builders profits soar, specifying for safe working on roofs, plus 7 top reasons to visit Ecobuild
Hot Topics
Ventilation systems need to be adaptive
Greenwood Airvac explains why ventilation systems need to be adjustable and flexible to prevent damp and condensation.
Video of the Week
Fastening technology designed to save time video
Schnabl’s ’Drill, Fasten and Finish’ range of fastening technology products has been developed to save workers time when installing pipes and cables.
Features
The plug-in route to energy saving
Building regulations now require energy monitoring on buildings of 1,000m and above - can plug-in meters can provide a simple solution?
Case Studies
Fabric structure brings new life to iconic shipyard buildings
Rubb Buildings breathes new life into two BVL structures previously used by Swan Hunter along the River Tyne, Newcastle
