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25 August 2015

What’s new in building: Super sewer, Top Gear invite & graffiti

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BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter and subscribe the Buildingtalk newsletter Whats new in building – read the latest Buildingtalk Newsletter Hot topics in construction We begin this week by asking is Londons £4.2bn Super Sewer really money well spent or just money down the drain? Mitsubishi Electric HQ energy[…]

  • 25 August 2015

25 August 2015

CMS boosts team in response to growth in new build housing

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CMS boosts team in new build housing sector  Leading PVCu, aluminium and timber aluminium composite window, door and curtain walling manufacturer and installer CMS Window Systems also install external wall insulation (EWI) and cladding systems Colin Joyce from CMS Window Systems Colin Joyce.joins CMS Window Systems as Business Development Manager, bringing with him more than[…]

  • 25 August 2015

24 August 2015

Reynaers Top Gear experience helps build industry partnerships

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R-Cuisine and Top Gear track events Reynaers exclusive events for specifiers as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations Six different “R-Cuisine” events, taking place from July until September, have been organised by Reynaers. Each event features: 10-course tasting menu and overnight stay in a luxury hotel Top Gear ‘Star in a reasonably priced car’ track[…]

  • 24 August 2015

24 August 2015

Conservation approval for REHAU Heritage vertical sliders

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Interior of Beverly Court Eastbourne showing the arched head REHAU Heritage vertical sliders CASE STUDY: Eastbourne Seafront Apartments REHAU Heritage vertical sliders manufactured by specialist fabricator Roseview Windows installed by Hastings Glass Jonathan Horner and his company Paternoster Properties were initially refused permission to replace the original single glazed timber box sash windows in the[…]

  • 24 August 2015

24 August 2015

New Vortice product improvements impact on indoor air quality

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Heat recovery units Vortice new HR250 Neti heat recovery unit Recent research suggests that there are four key areas which are of greatest importance to architects, specifiers and developers: high thermal efficiency low noise emissions low specific fan power ease of installation These features were all built into the design of both new MVHR units[…]

  • 24 August 2015

24 August 2015

Slip resistant stair-nosing profiles specified for Derby Arena

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The 5,500-seat Derby Arena is only one of five such venues in the UK, having opened its doors to the public in March this year. Schluter’s stair-nosing profiles have been installed at Derby Arena to offer greater slip-resistance and safety. The venue features a 250 metre cycle track and an infield track which will host[…]

  • 24 August 2015

24 August 2015

Comprehensive flooring system installed at Nottingham shopping centre

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The extensive refurbishment has seen changes to both the ground and first flooring shopping areas, including provisions for new food and drink units and a new fire escape stairwell. Schlüter-DITRA was installed to allow new tiles to be overlaid onto the surface. Furthermore, the bathrooms have been upgraded with a new lighting system and finishes,[…]

  • 24 August 2015

  • 24 August 2015

24 August 2015

Toolstation’s 200th branch opens as major growth continues

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Toolstation’s 200th branch opens in Newton Abbot 200th Toolstation branch opens in Newton Abbot fourth Toolstation branch to open in Devon Toolstation networks many large cities over 40 branches within the M25 11 branches in the West Midlands Craig Higgins, Retail Director at Toolstation: ñThe opening of our 200th branch is a real landmark in[…]

  • 24 August 2015

24 August 2015

Is London’s super sewer just money down the drain?

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GUEST BLOG Steve Durdant-Hollamby, Managing Director, Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS) The Thames Tideway scheme is a proposed 25km (16mi) tunnel running mostly under the River Thames through central London, intended to provide storage and conveyance of combined raw sewage and rainwater discharges that currently overflow into the river. The decision has given rise to[…]

  • 24 August 2015