18 August 2015

Safer cycling, live bomb test, prefab solutions and world’s biggest biomass

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 CEMEX safer lorry – new Mercedes-Benz Econic truck Safer cycling with new trucks Living in London, I see at first hand the dangers of cycling and the death toll[…]

  • 18 August 2015

  • 18 August 2015

18 August 2015

Integrated approach to access control at HEandFE 2015

Among its range of products on display will be ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio wireless locking solution, which is designed to upgrade technically locked doors and wirelessly connect them – online or offline – to new or existing access control systems, with minimum modification to doors and premises. Visitors to the ASSA ABLOY/Gallagher stand will experience the[…]

  • 18 August 2015

18 August 2015

Cyclist safety first with new construction industry lorries

New Mercedes-Benz Econic truck CEMEX safer lorry – new Mercedes-Benz Econic truck Living in London, I see at first hand how dangerous cycling is and the death toll is rising. Heavy goods vehicles make up just 4 per cent of Londons traffic, but are involved in around half of cyclist fatalities in the city. A[…]

  • 18 August 2015

17 August 2015

Construction businesses are leading the way on energy efficiency

GUEST BLOG: Phil Foster, CEO of Love Energy Savings looks at how construction businesses across the UK are helping the environment and their own bank accounts through sourcing more sustainable materials to be used during construction and switching their business energy tariffs. Businesses Leading the Way on Energy Efficiency Energy prices are continuing to rise[…]

  • 17 August 2015

17 August 2015

Leading timber materials supplier announced for Timber Expo

At Timber Expo, manufacturers, contractors and specifiers will be given the opportunity to meet and discuss the sector’s most pressing issues. MetsäWood is one of the UK construction industry’s most prominent suppliers of timber materials MetsäWood is an important figure in the industry, supplying timber solutions across the world. It has been announced as the[…]

  • 17 August 2015

17 August 2015

Waterproofing membrane offers extreme temperature resistance

Delta-PT has been developed to damp-proof and waterproof buildings which sit over a damp or contaminated background. Because of its versatility, Delta-PT is one of Delta Membranes’ most popular products The polyethylene membrane is extruded into a number of 8mm high studs to create a continuous air gap behind the waterproof membrane. A welded mesh,[…]

  • 17 August 2015

17 August 2015

Electromechanical team strengthened by ASSA ABLOY

ASSA ABLOY has appointed Simon Wilson as its new National Sales Manager Having worked for ASSA ABLOY for 11 years under its ASSA, UNION, Adams Rite and Trimec brands, Simon Wilson will be using his extensive experience to establish mechatronics as a core product for ASSA ABLOY and promoting CLIQ throughout the UK. Prior to[…]

  • 17 August 2015

17 August 2015

New shiplap timber cladding range offers longevity

PVC-U woodgrain cladding is often used as a low maintenance option for dormer extensions and detailing on external areas. Freefoam has responded to the growing trend of grey windows and doors by adding a new Anthracite Grey woodgrain option to the range. Minimising stock holding The 150mm Shiplap cladding features a modified right angle led[…]

  • 17 August 2015

17 August 2015

Basin collection created with non-porous surface material

NotOnlyWhite aims to provide simplistic and striking bathroom solutions. Its latest collection, Scape 2015, has been created by Joost van der Vecht, an external designer. Scape Monolith has been created using HI-MACS Black HI-MACS acrylic stone was chosen to bring the new basin collection to life. With its non-porous surface, the material incorporates hygienic properties[…]

  • 17 August 2015