08 April 2015

Structural support for new student accommodation blocks

NVELOPE’s NV2 system has been used to provide structural support for the new accommodation blocks Nottingham Trent University has recently invested in the re-development of its student accommodation facility, Byron House. The re-build has led to the creation of four new accommodation blocks for the university’s students. Located near to Nottingham’s city centre, the new[…]

  • 08 April 2015

08 April 2015

Installing single ply roofing with ‘how to’ video guides

Protan’s ‘how to’ video series is now live The collection includes nine videos which each demonstrate how to install different elements of single ply roofing. Designed to offer step-by-step guidance to areas that have the potential to be problematic, the videos cover tasks such as flashing an edge or parapet. They also show how to[…]

  • 08 April 2015

08 April 2015

External wall insulation helps homes obtain thermal efficiency

EpsiTherm external wall insulation has been used in the refurbishment of Cadbury Heath’s thermally inefficient homes After the Second World War, a series of homes were built to solve the shortage of housing in the Bristol Suburb. Merlin Housing Society owns around 1,500 of these non-traditional homes. As time has passed, many of the houses[…]

  • 08 April 2015

08 April 2015

Bespoke thermal break solution for innovative hotel build

The Kameha Grand hotel required a bespoke thermal break solution because of its elliptical section design Recently built in Bonn, the Kameha Grand hotel comprises over 250 luxury rooms. With its iconic transparent design, the hotel has won the MIPM award for Hotels and Tourism. The view from the entrance of the establishment looks through[…]

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07 April 2015

Contractors attenuation success with RAINBOX Cube from JDP

JDP assists contractors achieve successful attenutaion JDP’s infiltration and attenuation system, the RAINBOX Cube, has been developed to reduce flood risks With RAINBOX™ Cube, JDP has partnered with GRAF to provide a total solutions offering for stormwater management from planning and design, through to supply and installation on site. There is an increasing demand from[…]

  • 07 April 2015

07 April 2015

New edition of ‘SuDS + Permeable Paving Today’ guide

New edition of ‘SuDS + Permeable Paving Today’ guide from Interpave SUDS + PERMEABLE PAVING TODAY New Guide from Interpave Reviews of latest government measures for implementation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) New Government requirements from April 2015 Now a planning issue Urban design opportunities Bringing water to landscaping The latest SuDS measures offer new[…]

  • 07 April 2015

07 April 2015

Waterproofing and green roof solutions for London housing development

The podium roofs, lightwell areas, wraparound terraces and individual/penthouse balconies of Ebury Square’s private residences were fitted with Alumasc’s Hydrotech monolithic membrane. The company’s registered contractor, Tilbury Contracts, specified 3,800 square metres of the product for installation to the areas, which were all completed as inverted roof designs. Alumasc Roofing has supplied its waterproofing and[…]

  • 07 April 2015

07 April 2015

New edition of ‘SuDS + Permeable Paving Today’ guide

New edition of ‘SuDS + Permeable Paving Today’ guide from Interpave SUDS + PERMEABLE PAVING TODAY New Guide from Interpave Reviews of latest government measures for implementation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) New Government requirements from April 2015 Now a planning issue Urban design opportunities Bringing water to landscaping The latest SuDS measures offer new[…]

  • 07 April 2015

07 April 2015

Middle East protected by fire-rated door sets and ballistic systems

Wrightstyle’s technical director, Lee Coates, claims that the MENA contracts are of “real significance” to the company Wrightstyle’s contract in Saudi Arabia is for what is considered to be one of the biggest high-level security projects ever specified. As part of this important contract, the company is to supply around 2,000 square metres of its[…]

  • 07 April 2015