18 June 2015

MR160 Thermal Imaging Moisture Meter by FLIR

The MR160 is equipped with a built-in thermal camera, and features Infrared Guided Measurement (IGM) technology driven by a FLIR Lepton thermal camera core. The MR160 can instantly pinpoint potential moisture issues and represent them visually in the thermal image. This addition allows the MR160 to instantly pinpoint potential moisture issues and represent them visually[…]

  • 18 June 2015

18 June 2015

Flooring manufacturers sign up for Surface and Materials show

Among the latest exhibitors is the Reclaimed Flooring Company of Clerkenwell, which will be highlighting its visually appealing ranges of vintage, antique and reclaimed floor coverings, developed for both period refurbishments and modern projects. The Surface and Materials show is part of UK Construction Week at the Birmingham NEC. Wooden flooring manufacturer and distributor Maxzara[…]

  • 18 June 2015

18 June 2015

Safety checklist: essential safety equipment for construction sites

Working on a construction site is one of the more dangerous lines of work, and hence, certain strict guidelines must be followed to protect construction workers from potential hazards. Safety Checklist Construction companies generally have to follow the rules and regulations put forward by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for[…]

  • 18 June 2015

17 June 2015

SBID announced for Kitchens and Bathrooms Live

Throughout the first three days of UK Construction Week, visitors to the Kitchens & Bathrooms Hub will benefit from a comprehensive schedule of workshops, panel discussions and debates, focusing on key issues facing the kitchens and bathrooms sector. Kitchens & Bathrooms Live will take place during the first three days of UK Construction Week at[…]

  • 17 June 2015

17 June 2015

Biomass woodchip boiler specified for Leicestershire College

Summary The benefits of the 800kw Herz Biofire woodchip boiler installation at John Cleveland College include: Up to £45,000 per year savings in fuel and maintenance costs Eligible to claim quarterly income from Commercial RHI Reduce the college’s carbon emissions by approximately 250 tonnes annually The project The Herz BioFire boiler provides energy from cost[…]

  • 17 June 2015

17 June 2015

Sustainable security solution for assisted-living facility

Key requirements for the facility’s locking solution included a people-centred, secure electronic access control system which is suited to keeping a vulnerable client group safe. A further requirement was a system that used sustainable technology to cut unnecessary energy use at the new facility. The Tidomat access control system, integrated with Aperio wireless lock technology,[…]

  • 17 June 2015

17 June 2015

AlertMAXX high water level alarm for pump chambers

AlertMaxx is a high level alarm powered by 240V, with an independent battery backup in case of power failure. It has been developed with easy installation in mind, requiring just two fixings and connection to mains power and float switch. AlertMaxx is suited to two applications: Ground water – AlertMaxx is supplied with a ‘broken[…]

  • 17 June 2015

17 June 2015

Timber sliding doorsets specified for thermal performance

Marazin House is a block of two-bedroom flats in Woodford. Interior of Marazine House, featuring NorDan timber sliding doors. Designed to optimise the use of space on a constrained site using a digitally fabricated timber structure. Forms neat transition between neighbouring homes. Achieves an energy performance of Level 4 from the Code for Sustainable Homes.[…]

  • 17 June 2015

17 June 2015

Senior Architectural Systems appoints new Technical Director

After joining the fenestration designer and supplier in 2007, Mark has managed the technical department for the last four years, and has been instrumental in the design and development of Senior’s innovative product range. Mark has been closely involved with the recently launched PURe range of aluminium windows. In particular, Mark has been closely involved[…]

  • 17 June 2015

17 June 2015

Marine injured in Afghan bomb develops new career at Midas

Part of Plymouth-based 42 Commando unit, Gavin was one of five Royal Marines blown up whilst on patrol in Helmand Province’s Nad e Ali north – an area described as the most dangerous square mile in the world, due to a littering of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). Gavin Bolger during his time in the Royal[…]

  • 17 June 2015