10 March 2015

Exhibitors and event partners prepare for UK Construction Week

A number of exhibitors and event partners have registered to take part in UK Construction Week’s celebration of the British build industry UK Construction Week, which will be held at the NEC in Birmingham from 6th October until 11th October, is being organised by design and build event company, Media 10. Drawing on the recognition[…]

  • 10 March 2015

09 March 2015

Paving contractors rewarded at Approved Installer Awards

Over 30 BAI members were commended at Brett Landscaping’s Approved Installer Awards Brett Landscaping developed its Approved Installer Awards to commend the achievements of paving contractors who are members of its Brett Approved Installer (BAI) scheme. To be recognised at the awards, BAI members must submit their portfolios for analysis by a judging panel of[…]

  • 09 March 2015

04 March 2015

Energy efficient ventilation fans at ISH Frankfurt

Vortice and its range of energy efficient ventilation fans can be found on Stand C41 in Hall 11.1 at the ISH exhibition Vortice aims to produce and provide ventilation fans that will improve domestic and commercial energy efficiency. At ISH Frankfurt, Vortice will be exhibiting its energy efficient versions of the ventilation fans that will[…]

  • 04 March 2015

04 March 2015

New plumbing solutions to be exhibited at ISH

Saniflo’s new Kinemagic Serenity shower cubicle will be exhibited at ISH, along with the company’s other new and existing plumbing solutions At ISH this year, Saniflo, which is part of the SFA group, will be showcasing its complete commercial range. Its recently launched Sanicubic XL will be displayed as part of this. Suitable for use[…]

  • 04 March 2015

26 February 2015

Paint specification seminar added to construction roadshow

Crown Paints has developed its “Efficient Paint Specification” CPD to allow delegates to explore different paint systems and their properties The Construction CPD RoadSeminar was developed to provide a place for construction, architectural and engineering professionals to meet and discuss developments and changes to the industry. It is free to attend and gives professionals the[…]

  • 26 February 2015

25 February 2015

Flammability for furniture courses from FIRA

The course will also include a tour of FIRA’s Flammability Laboratory, where flammability tests on furniture take place The course has been developed for furniture manufacturers, specifiers, suppliers, importers and retailers. Its principle purpose is to help them understand the UK’s complex flammability legislation. FIRA believes it is important for those working with furniture to[…]

  • 25 February 2015

24 February 2015

Retrofit courses supported by Saint-Gobain

CoRE’s retrofit courses have been designed for retrofit practitioners across the UK. Many organisations can benefit from a 50 subsidy to the course fees As part of the partnership, Saint-Gobain has become a CoRE Founder Sponsor. It will support the CoRE Fellowship’s work, which aims to bring retrofit practitioners from design, academia and construction together.[…]

  • 24 February 2015

23 February 2015

Rising damp discussed in CPD seminars

Safeguard has designed its CPD seminar to educate building professionals on the causes and treatment of rising damp The seminar, which has been RIBA approved, provides a briefing on what causes rising damp and presents delegates with a range of solutions that are available to treat it. Rising damp occurs when water ascends through the[…]

  • 23 February 2015

23 February 2015

Stroma to host CPD sessions at Ecobuild

Stroma will run its programme of free CPD sessions across the three days of Ecobuild 2015 The CPDs will cover a series of industry talking points as well as addressing the latest developments in Stroma’s energy assessment, Green Deal and workflow management software. The sessions will be delivered by representatives from Stroma Certification’s team. Guest[…]

  • 23 February 2015

23 February 2015

Environmental Excellence award presented to Crown Paints

Crown Paints was awarded the Environmental Excellence title for its commitment to reducing is Greenhouse Gas Emissions The awards are organised by EEF to commemorate businesses in the sector. The ceremony was held at the A.J. Bell Stadium in Eccles at a congratulatory luncheon. Crown Paints was awarded the Environmental Excellence title for its Earthbalance[…]

  • 23 February 2015