23 April 2015

Paving solution meets structural and aesthetic requirements

Ashridge Contractors enlisted the help of Brett Landscaping to create a durable paving solution with the ability to withstand vehicular traffic. To create an aesthetically pleasing solution with these specific structural requirements, Brett’s team advised combining its Alpha Antique block paving with its new Lugano Black Fleck Kerbs. A combination of Brett’s Alpha Antique paver[…]

  • 23 April 2015

23 April 2015

UK Construction Week partners with BRE

BRE has joined UK Construction Week as its official content partner BRE (Building Research Establishment) conducts research, testing and training within the construction industry. It aims to help clients create safer and more sustainable products, businesses and buildings. BRE’s role as content partner As UK Construction Week’s content partner, BRE will aid in the development[…]

  • 23 April 2015

  • 22 April 2015

22 April 2015

Spacious London building development benefits from box rooflight installation

Glazing Vision’s three wall mounted box rooflight has been used to transform Vintry Court’s flat roof into a communal terrace According to RIBA, spacious homes can have a positive impact on children’s education, public health and an individual’s wellbeing. It is, thus, important for architects to implement space into the planning, design and management of[…]

  • 22 April 2015

22 April 2015

Managing relative humidity fluctuations with data loggers

Tinytag data loggers have been designed to monitor changes in relative humidity and temperature Valence House Museum tells the history of London’s Borough of Barking and Dagenham. It comprises 13 galleries, which each feature display cases full of mixed-media objects. To protect the historical pieces, 15 Tinytag Plus 2 and View 2 data loggers have[…]

  • 22 April 2015

22 April 2015

Thermally efficient glazing for the Rosewood Park housing development

The Rosewood Park development has achieved thermal efficiency as well as REHAU’s ‘Installation of the Year’ title REHAU has awarded its first ‘Installation of the Year’ title to the Rosewood Park development. Built on the site of Essex’s former Severalls Hospital, the development comprises almost 250 properties, including apartments and 2, 3 and 4 bedroom[…]

  • 22 April 2015

22 April 2015

Sustainable heating system for the industrial and commercial market

With climate change an increasing concern, we are using renewable energy sources, such as the sun and the wind, to heat our buildings. Unfortunately, many renewable technologies are unsuitable for the large steel clad structures which are used for diverse buildings, such as leisure centres, factories and retail outlets. Sustainable living can also come at[…]

  • 22 April 2015

22 April 2015

Fire protection for railway vehicles with closed-cell insulation material

Armaflex Rail SD has been designed to protect railway passenger vehicles against fire Fire protection A recently introduced European Standard, EN 45545-2, sets high fire protection requirements for railway vehicles. It is concerned with keeping the passengers and staff of these vehicles as safe as possible. Armacell’s Armaflex Rail SD has been developed to provide[…]

  • 22 April 2015

21 April 2015

Gypsum fibreboards achieve Environmental Product Declaration

Fermacell has achieved an EPD for its gypsum fibreboards What is an EPD? Independently verified, an Environmental Product Document (EPD) relays information about different products and their environmental impact. Around 450 EPDs are currently published, containing information on a variety of products from 150 different companies. They can be viewed in the international EPD system.[…]

  • 21 April 2015

21 April 2015

Vacuum insulation panel achieves BDA certification

Kingspan’s OPTIM-R vacuum insulation panel has achieved BDA certification Products that have been granted a BDA Agrément are confirmed to be fit for purpose. The certification also ensures that the products under its umbrella are recognised by professional bodies, such as the LABC and the NHBC. The Kingspan OPTIM-R: BDA approved Before the certificate was[…]

  • 21 April 2015