‘English Partnerships’

A Buildingtalk guide

Start with the news release Secret fixing method for cladding from Sika, which we summarised at the time by saying "SikaTack panel adhesive specified to provide a seamless finish free from the visible clutter of mechanical fixings. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Selectaglaze involved in Regency restoration from Selectaglaze: "Selectaglaze has delivered secondary glazing for heritage windows at Grade 1 Listed Regency properties being fully restored and converted for residential use.".

In September 2011, we covered the news from John Porter Doors - take a look at Chain of Custody as standard from John Porter which says: "John Porter Doors has achieved full membership of the Soil Association's Woodmark certification scheme for forest management and Chain of Custody for forest products.".

Take a look also at the news release from ABC+D, ABC+D looks at Public Private Partnerships, as well as ULI report looks at city centre investment from ABC+D, and Sika Liquid Plastics expands sales team from Sika Liquid Plastics.

Latest stories...

Role of archaeology in construction projects (August 2011)

Helen Martin Bacon, principal archaeologist for Wardell Armstrong, looks at the consequencies when important archaeological remains are uncovered during construction.

Night purge natural ventilation for University (August 2011)

Case study looks at how an SE Controls solution enabled Birmingham University to adopt a night purge natural ventilation strategy at their Metallurgy and Materials building.

Doosan launches website for customers worldwide (July 2011)

Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment has launched a multi-lingual website for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Steni panels help to meet Decent Homes standard (July 2011)

Steni panels are increasingly being used by local authorities who are opting to over-clad existing homes to improve their energy efficiency and aesthetics.

Alumasc EWI used in Bristol CESP upgrade (July 2011)

Swistherm External Wall Insulation (EWI) from Alumasc has been used on the energy-saving refurbishment of a Bristol apartment block.

Ward Williams delivers Guide Dogs Breeding Centre (July 2011)

Ward Williams Associates has project managed and acted as CDM coordinators for the delivery of Guide Dogs for the Blind Association's National Breeding Centre near Leamington Spa.

Dulux help for elderly in Flintshire (July 2011)

Dulux Decorator Centres support for Flintshire Council and Deeside College to brighten up the lives of elderly residents.

Getting to grips with energy-efficiency (July 2011)

Solar Gard explains the role of solar-control window films as a sustainability solution, demonstrating that energy-efficiency depends on more than just thermal insulation.

Ecoplay greywater system for English Partnerships

Ecoplay micro greywater management system from CME Sanitary Systems has been designed to enhance domestic water-efficiency.
English Partnerships wins lifetime award

National regeneration agency English Partnerships has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to regeneration and innovation in housebuilding, in a unique lifetime achievement award.