30 March 2015

Pipe insulation maker rebranded as Kingspan Industrial Insulation

Kingspan Tarec renamed Kingspan Industrial Insulation Limited Pipe insulation manufacturer renamed as Kingspan Industrial Insulation Combining award winning continuous pipeline manufacture process and slotted board technology, enables Kingspan to offer fully bore-coated solution for pipe sizes between 15 – 610mm a matt theatre black facing providing a subtle option for exposed applications launched the first[…]

  • 30 March 2015

30 March 2015

Reznor first packaged HVAC unit for commercial and industrial

P125 HVAC packaged unit Reznor P125 packaged HVAC unit for commercial and industrial applications The new P125 unit provides a complete standalone solution for clients requiring energy efficient cooling and heating systems with the ability to provide fresh air and extract air solutions, ensuring a very high standard of indoor air quality. It provides heating,[…]

  • 30 March 2015

  • 30 March 2015

30 March 2015

Knauf SFS speeds construction of new homes development in Portishead

Knauf SFS speeds construction at prestige Crest Nicholson development   Knauf SFS installation at Crest Nicholson development, Newfoundland Way, Portishead, near Bristol. © Roger Donovan, Media Photos New homes in Portishead, Bristol Ninety4 on the Estuary included of 94 one and two-bedroom apartments. Located along the Dockside of the Marina, the apartments overlook the estuary[…]

  • 30 March 2015

27 March 2015

Anti-climb downpipe covers reduces unauthorised roof access

The recent case of an NHS trust being prosecuted and fined by the HSE after a vulnerable mental health patient was left paralysed after diving off a roof, highlights the risk to both service users and service providers of unauthorised access to roofs and other high level building areas. Good practice would ensure that access[…]

  • 27 March 2015

27 March 2015

Interior wall cladding for new toilet facilities

The toilets have been completely refurbished with Marbrex interior wall cladding Nottingham Forest Football Club’s Brian Clough Stand was upgraded to provide better facilities for its fans. With the ability to accommodate approximately 10,000 people, the stand’s toilet facilities are frequently visited. Therefore, it was important that they were targeted for renovation, along with the[…]

  • 27 March 2015

27 March 2015

Contemporary homes in heritage area feature Protan flat roofs

The Royal Forest development of homes in Huntington Protan SE membrane flat roofs for The Royal Forest development of contemporary homes on the outskirts of York Ben Bailey Homes worked with flat roof supplier Protan, gaining planning consent with a scheme that was contemporary but also worked with the distinct character of the area. As[…]

  • 27 March 2015

26 March 2015

Ronacrete RIBA CPD: Concrete Repair & Protection to BS EN 1504

CPD: Concrete Repair & Protection to BS EN 1504  The CPD Concrete Repair & Protection to BS EN 1504 has been assessed by RIBA and categorised under the core curriculum subject: Designing and building it: design, construction, technology and engineering Compliance: the legal, regulatory and statutory framework Knowledge level: General awareness   Learning outcomes of the[…]

  • 26 March 2015

26 March 2015

Waterproof roofing system specified to combat North Western downpours

Tremco’s Rapid Cure Roofing System was used to waterproof the school’s flat roofs North West England is often subject to unpredictable weather, heavy downpours and prolonged periods of rain. Roofing contractor, Hardisty CRN, was recently chosen to install a weather-proof roofing system for Stockport’s Offerton High School. The school, which overlooks a moorland landscape, has[…]

  • 26 March 2015

26 March 2015

Roofing membranes pass new wind resistance tests

DuPont Tyvek Supro is one of the roofing membranes that has been certified to BS5534 The roofing membranes have passed the necessary tests for the new BS5534 guideline, which outlines the code of practice for slating and tiling. The new regulation sets requirements for resistance to wind uplift in pitched roofs. These requirements are defined[…]

  • 26 March 2015