23 January 2015

Saint-Gobain run new CPD sessions

Saint-Gobain is set to host a range of CPD seminars at its Innovation Centre throughout 2015 Saint-Gobain’s Fire Protection of Ventilation Ductwork CPD session will be hosted by Isover. The session will teach its attendees how to specify a compliant fire protection system for ventilation ductwork. The session will make use of interactive videos on[…]

  • 23 January 2015

23 January 2015

Installer Bundles introduced by Stroma Certification

Stroma Certification’s Installer Bundles have been introduced to give installers the opportunity to work on a cross-scheme basis Stroma’s new bundles were inspired by research from the Department of Energy and Climate Change, which showed that 69% of MCS firms would consider becoming Green Deal Installers. The schemes work by assessing similar measures, such as[…]

  • 23 January 2015

23 January 2015

Cement slates used in property development

‘The Poppies’ houses have been built by Hillreed Homes and finished with Cembrit’s Zeeland fibre cement slates Russell and Russell Roofing selected Cembrit’s Zeeland cement slates as a visual enhancement to the external weatherboard and brick finish of the properties. The cement slates, which have been designed with square edges and a textured surface, were[…]

  • 23 January 2015

23 January 2015

Cement boards used in the construction of new Academy

Cempanel cement particle boards from Cembrit have been fitted to the Ormiston Horizon Academy School in Stoke-on-Trent The Ormiston Horizon Academy, built to meet the latest environmental building standards, can accommodate 1050 pupils. The Academy has been fitted with an assembly and dining hall, a learning resource centre and studios to be used for dance,[…]

  • 23 January 2015

23 January 2015

GGF supports GPD’s Call for Papers

GPD 2015 will take place in Tampere, Finland. The conference will be attended by companies from the glass and glazing industry, including GGF The bi-annual GPD conference gives the glass and glazing industry the opportunity to congregate and discuss the development and design of the industry. This June, GPD will take place at Tampere in[…]

  • 23 January 2015

22 January 2015

Aico launches new training facility

The Centre of Excellence was launched at an event hosted by Aico’s Managing Director, Michael Guinee The Centre of Excellence has been developed to exhibit the company’s products and offer training resources to its customers. It was launched on 14th January at an event that was attended by many of Aico’s customers. The Centre aims[…]

  • 22 January 2015

22 January 2015

Steelwork galvanized for football stadium

Merseyside Galvanizing has used its hot dip treatment to galvanize steelwork for Everton FC’s new floodlights The steelwork has been used to create a walkway to access, install and maintain the new floodlighting at Goodison Park, Everton Football Club’s stadium. The new floodlights are required for the stadium to meet FA criteria, as the park[…]

  • 22 January 2015

22 January 2015

Changing Places accessible toilet renovated at East Midlands Airport

East Midlands Airport’s Changing Places accessible toilet has been renovated with products from Clos-o-Mat Changing Places accessible toilets and hygiene rooms have been designed for disabled people that need the help of a carer for personal hygiene. The facilities are considered as ’desirable’ under under Building Regulations Approved Document M 2013 and regarded by BS8300:2009[…]

  • 22 January 2015

22 January 2015

Wesupply chosen to manage Stuart Turner’s EDI requirements

Wesupply is a B2B service provider that offers EDI solutions for companies such as Stuart Turner After previously using Wesupply’s web portal to connect to Grafton and Screwfix, Stuart Turner decided to outsource its EDI requirements to the company and use its EDI service to trade with customers. EDI, which stands for Electronic Data Intercharge,[…]

  • 22 January 2015

22 January 2015

PIGS networking events to be sponsored by GGF

People in Glazing Society (PIGS) has been running its busy networking events since 2004 People in Glazing Society (PIGS) was established in 2004 to enable Editors and workers in the glass and glazing press to meet with others in the industry, such as public relations professionals and marketing personnel. The networking events are now attended[…]

  • 22 January 2015