‘Builders Merchants’

A Buildingtalk guide

Start with the news release Basement solution to shoe-box homes from Concrete Centre, which we summarised at the time by saying "Guy Thompson, head of architecture and sustainability at The Concrete Centre, believes the provision of basements would help counter RIBA criticism of 'shameful shoe-box homes'.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release New-look packaging for Jewson Own Brand from Jewson: "New packaging, which features Jewson customer Shane Wood, has been developed to clearly convey the quality of the product inside.".
 
In September 2011, we covered the news from Marley Eternit - take a look at Marley Eternit MCS accredited BIPV roofing systems which says: "Marley Eternit new Solesia range is an MCS accredited building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) roofing system, making it eligible for the government's feed-in tariff scheme. ".
 
Take a look also at the news release from Trex, Trex Transcend decking for popular Cardiff bar, as well as Glass Juliet Balconies for under GBP200 from Balcony Systems, and Planning reforms good says FMB from Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
 

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Saint-Gobain Weber floor screed levels new studios (September 2011)

Saint-Gobain Weber rapid drying floor screed system has been used extensively for a new studio complex for the Envisage Group.

Stelrad launches Caliente designer radiators (September 2011)

Stelrad Radiators has launched its Caliente designer radiator range including 15 different models.

Trowbridge welcomes latest Eurocell branch (September 2011)

Eurocell has opened is latest new branch on Avon Way, Doric Business Centre, in Trowbridge.

Draught proofing can reduce carbon emissions (September 2011)

Leonie Onslowat the Draught Proofing Advisory Association discusses how draught proofing can reduce carbon emissions.

Velocity Multi-purpose Woodscrews by Tim-Co (September 2011)

Screwfix new range of multi-purpose multi-purpose woodscrews with a patented twist velocity shank give exceptional drive performance.

Efficient Eco-Powerad from Smith's Environmental (September 2011)

The Eco-Powerad from Smith's Environmental combines the aesthetics of radiator design with fan convector technology to deliver comparable outputs from a much small unit.

New visual estimating makes quoting simple (September 2011)

HBXL have created the UK's first visual estimating system that will revolutionise the way builders quote for new work.

Top points for fitting Swish fascias and cladding (September 2011)

Swish gain BES6001 for its range of cellular PVC roofline (fascias and soffits), cladding and window board products, a route to maximum points under the Code for Sustainable Homes.

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