10 April 2015

Ecological self-build benefits from fibre cement corrugated sheeting

Over 200 fibre cement corrugated sheets have been fitted on the walls and roof of Michael Montegomery’s energy efficient self-build In 2012, Michael Montgomery began work on his self-build project; after years of work, the upstairs and landscaping is currently being finalised. Michael decided to use fibre cement corrugated sheeting on the walls and roof[…]

  • 10 April 2015

10 April 2015

A refined way to recover polymer from fuel cell MEAs

Axion Consulting offers a refined solution for the recovery of polymer from fuel cell MEAs Closed-loop recycling The process has been refined to allow for closed-loop recycling; this means that the waste of one fuel cell is taken and used to make another. It does this by allowing for the economic recovery of materials whilst[…]

  • 10 April 2015

10 April 2015

Schöck Isokorb meets structural challenges at NEO Bankside

Schöck meets structural challenges at NEO Bankside NEO Bankside development of luxury apartments, penthouses and retail units, Southwark has experienced significant regeneration in recent decades, with Bankside in particular home to such iconic developments as the Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and the Millennium Bridge.   Now there is a new neighbour on the block, NEO Bankside. […]

  • 10 April 2015

10 April 2015

‘Make sure contract terms are legal’ GGF warns industry

GGF warns glass & glazing industry: ‘Make sure contract terms are legal’ Last June the Consumer Rights Directive was implemented in the UK via the Consumer Contracts Regulations, which meant that all companies who deal with consumers needed to change their contract terms and conditions. The GGF has learned of cases where companies have continued[…]

  • 10 April 2015

09 April 2015

Life-safety equipment for Matalan’s new HQ

C-TEC’s life-safety equipment has been installed to provide those using Matalan’s new HQ with protection Matalan’s new Headquarters have been built on Knowsley Industrial Park in the place of a former Petrolite site. Comprising distribution and storage facilities as well as office space, the head office has been fitted with life-safety equipment from C-TEC. Call[…]

  • 09 April 2015

09 April 2015

Underfloor heating system shortlisted for prestigious product award

Find out more about the Housebuilder Product Awards The 2015 Housebuilder Product Awards has commended the popular wet underfloor heating system. Shortlisted in the category for the Best Services Product, it is in with a chance of winning the prestigious award, which celebrates innovation across the supply side of the UK’s housing industry. REHAU will[…]

  • 09 April 2015

09 April 2015

Bouygues UK housing projects incorporate Schock Isokorb

Schock verifiable performance for Bouygues UK The latest development in The Mall, Kingsbury The completed design and build developments are part of a scheme being delivered throughout the borough for the Brent Private Finance Initiative (PFI) housing project by Bouygues UK in partnership with Hyde Housing.    The two developments in question respectively offer 88 Flats[…]

  • 09 April 2015

09 April 2015

Galvanised steel for penguin enclosure at aquarium in Hull

Galvanised steel for the penguin enclosure at The Deep Aquarium in Hull Wedge Group Galvanizing The project saw the plant commissioned to treat steel that formed the outdoor balcony in the new enclosure situated in the aquarium’s Kingdom of Ice, home to five Gentoo penguins (four male and one female, with more to follow in[…]

  • 09 April 2015

09 April 2015

Structural Timber Awards for the best in timber innovations

Tuesday 06 October 2015 National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham Structural Timber Awards The awards will be presented at a high profile dinner, the awards are taking place on Tuesday 06 October 2015 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham. This major inaugural event will attract 500 national business leaders and high profile decision makers from[…]

  • 09 April 2015

09 April 2015

Festool cordless products at the Build Show in UK Construction Week

Festool new cordless products at the Build Show Festool ‘Unplugged’ range at UK Construction Week Build Show is one of nine shows taking place at UK Construction Week UK Construction Week will take place at the Birmingham NEC from 6 – 11 October (with the trade days from 6 – 8 October). Festool ‘Unplugged’ range[…]

  • 09 April 2015