14 August 2015

Specialist Coatings range of paint product essentials launched

The range includes Leyland’s Direct to Metal Paint, which has been developed to finish bare, previously painted or weathered metal surfaces. This is supported by the Anti-Corrosive Metal Primer, which provides a robust barrier to protect against rust. Specialist Coatings features three other specialist primers – MDF Primer, Stain Blocking Primer and Alkali Resisting Wall[…]

  • 14 August 2015

14 August 2015

Aesthetic drainage system specified for Cardiff school

The facility, which claims to be the largest learning facilities of its type in Wales, comprises of a mainstream comprehensive school with 1,280 places and a special needs school for 205 pupils with learning and physical difficulties. JDP supplied its Hauraton RECYFIX PRO 100 channel system, fitted with FIBRETEC C250, HEELSAFE 9mm slot gratings to[…]

  • 14 August 2015

14 August 2015

Curtain walling and glazing specified for Girlguiding HQ

Designed by Walker Simpson Architects, the new purpose-built facility features continuous glazing across all façades installed by Alusec UK. The Girlguiding North West England HQ has benefited from the installation of Senior’s curtain walling and glazing systems Senior’s SCW curtain walling was installed to provide clean, crisp lines, creating an open and accessible layout which[…]

  • 14 August 2015

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12 August 2015

Cladding panels specified to protect seafront development

The contract, worth £48.5m, comprises three towers. The landmark residential tower stands at 26 storeys high and is supported by two residential buildings at 50m and 30m high respectively. The development offers 299 private apartments and 2,800 metres squared of retail and leisure space overlooking the marina. Trespa Meteon cladding panels have been specified to[…]

  • 12 August 2015

12 August 2015

New rainwater system offers increased drainage capacity

The frequency and intensity of rainfall rises every year, making it essential that rainwater drainage systems are equipped to protect the buildings they are fitted on. Offering increased drainage capacity, Brett Martin’s Deepstyle 170 rainwater system has been designed to provide effective drainage for large residential, agricultural, industrial and commercial roofs. The Deepstyle 170 rainwater[…]

  • 12 August 2015

12 August 2015

Combined smoke and natural ventilation system for prestigious development

In Johannesburg’s Sandton business area, a new office building has been constructed. Comprising seven floors of office space, the Capital Hill development is worth over andpound;10 million. Designed by MWLF Architects, the building offers residential accommodation, as well as business facilities. It has been constructed to achieve a ‘Four Green Star’ rating from South Africa’s[…]

  • 12 August 2015

12 August 2015

Combined smoke & natural ventilation system for prestigious development

In Johannesburg’s Sandton business area, a new office building has been constructed. Comprising seven floors of office space, the Capital Hill development is worth over £10 million. Designed by MWLF Architects, the building offers residential accommodation, as well as business facilities. It has been constructed to achieve a ‘Four Green Star’ rating from South Africa’s[…]

  • 12 August 2015

12 August 2015

Passivhaus technology and its place in UK construction market

REHAU and the Passivhaus Trust As new members of the Passivhaus Trust and with a number of Passivhaus certified products in its portfolio, REHAU’s latest seminar demonstrate its ongoing commitment to the concept and its practical application in the construction sector. More than 70 delegates were at the seminar from across the Midlands and South[…]

  • 12 August 2015

12 August 2015

Brick cladding system used in innovative hospital build

Aquarian Cladding Systems contributed to the project by supplying the Gebrik Insulating Brick Cladding System to clad the building’s brick façade. Around 650 square metres of Gebrik was specified in a VS70-00 cream finish; this shade was selected to compliment the adjacent Bath stone buildings. The project was commended at the South West Build Environment[…]

  • 12 August 2015