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

17 August 2015

Weatherproof paint specified for abstract exhibition

‘Agora’ is a painted abstract design by Richard Wentworth. Developed to cover the entire floor of a car park roof, it is leading a series of exhibitions, which are being staged across London by Bold Technologies. Johnstone’s Aluminium Paint offers resistance to adverse weather conditions The exhibitions were created to represent the changing weather conditions[…]

  • 17 August 2015

17 August 2015

Solid Recovery Fuel products undergo improved testing

Axion Polymers believes that alternative fuels from waste must be treated as products, rather than as unnecessary surplus. Solid Recovery Fuel (SRF) products must meet a consistent level of high quality to ensure that they are beneficial and effective. Companies must operate within strict quality controls to make sure that SRF is produced to an[…]

  • 17 August 2015

14 August 2015

Permeable roofing underlay specified for medieval church restoration

With its oldest part dating from before 1100, the Church of All Saints in Winterton was in need of restoration and refurbishment. The church has benefited from the installation of Klober’s Permo forte vapour permeable roofing underlay The North Lincolnshire church, which is a Grade 1 Listed building, attracted over £700,000 of Lottery funding, allowing[…]

  • 14 August 2015

14 August 2015

Life-safety systems on display at Safety and Security Amsterdam

The life-safety systems manufacturer will be showcasing its XPF addressable fire panel, which is powered by its new CAST protocol. C-TEC’s product range will be on display at Safety andamp; Security Amsterdam in September C-TEC’S new conventional fire alarm system solution, which boasts EN54-13 compliance, will also be on display, alongside its ZFP touchscreen-controlled 1-8[…]

  • 14 August 2015