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CASE STUDY: Schock Isokorb for the Olympic Village and Aquatics Centre The Olympic Village Schock Isokorb for the Olympic Aquatics Centre Of the many amenities in The Olympic Village, by far the largest usage is for apartments, of which there are around 3000 units. The Village consists of 11 blocks, each block comprising between six[…]
GGF WELCOMES REHAU INTO MEMBERSHIP Irene Smith and Gareth Jone from REHAU Gareth Jones, REHAU Marketing and Technical Director: We are pleased to have joined the GGF and are keen to get involved in many areas of shared interest. In the industry the REHAU brand stands for unbeatable performance and technical excellence and being part[…]
CASE STUDY: Skanska ModernaHus MMC development Architects drawing of the finished Fabrik on Coldharbour Lane project in Brixton, South London A radical new Swedish approach to residential construction is being used for the first time in the UK on the project known as Fabrik on Coldharbour Lane in Brixton, South London. This ModernaHus system is[…]
Steadmans’ Meta-Slate Plus system has been installed as roofing material for Blyth Boathouse Restaurant The Meta-Slate Plus system consists of Steadmans’ Meta-Slate roofing sheets, which are fixed to its AS35 insulated panels. Manufactured from 0.7mm galvanised coil, the sheet is printed with a slate pattern, giving it a natural aesthetic. Despite its appearance, it possess[…]
CASE STUDY: Chester Balmore project Isokorb specified for Passivhaus residential scheme – Chester Balmore project, near Highgate in North London The Chester Balmore project, near Highgate in North London, is part of Camden Councils community investment programme and will deliver 53 new homes, a GP surgery and shops. Once a 1970s estate, the previous[…]
MCRMA’s Effective sealing of end laps in metal roofing constructions can be downloaded now Entitled Effective sealing of end laps in metal roofing constructions, the new guidance document advises on the issues that need to be taken into consideration to ensure that end laps are sealed correctly. It covers profiled metal to GRP rooflights, profiled[…]
Polyflor Colonia flooring in English Oak 4435 installed in Llys Graig Y Wion apartments. Polyflor flooring installed by Artisan Flooring of Swansea Polyflor’s vinyl flooring was installed at a former primary school converted by Rhondda Housing Association into the new Llys Graig Y Wion social housing development in Pontypridd, Wales. AcoustixForestfx PUR sheet vinyl flooring[…]
Schöck meets structural challenges at NEO Bankside NEO Bankside development of luxury apartments, penthouses and retail units, Southwark has experienced significant regeneration in recent decades, with Bankside in particular home to such iconic developments as the Tate Modern, Shakespeares Globe and the Millennium Bridge. Now there is a new neighbour on the block, NEO Bankside. […]
GGF warns glass & glazing industry: Make sure contract terms are legal’ Last June the Consumer Rights Directive was implemented in the UK via the Consumer Contracts Regulations, which meant that all companies who deal with consumers needed to change their contract terms and conditions. The GGF has learned of cases where companies have continued[…]
Over 200 fibre cement corrugated sheets have been fitted on the walls and roof of Michael Montegomery’s energy efficient self-build In 2012, Michael Montgomery began work on his self-build project; after years of work, the upstairs and landscaping is currently being finalised. Michael decided to use fibre cement corrugated sheeting on the walls and roof[…]
