29 January 2015

Underfloor heating system from Schlanduuml;ter for major self-build project

Stage 1 The radical transformation of the 19th century Chitterman House includes a number of eco-friendly and sustainable features. The main house and its outbuildings are being built in several stages. Link to more details of Stage one – the completion of the outbuildings, which consists of a gymnasium, pool house, games room and garage.[…]

  • 29 January 2015

29 January 2015

Underfloor heating system from SchlUter for major self-build project

Stage 1 The radical transformation of the 19th century Chitterman House includes a number of eco-friendly and sustainable features. The main house and its outbuildings are being built in several stages. Link to more details of Stage one – the completion of the outbuildings, which consists of a gymnasium, pool house, games room and garage.[…]

  • 29 January 2015

28 January 2015

SE Controls provides natural ventilation for Hong Kong Science Park

The Hong Kong Science Park has been developed with window actuators from SE Controls providing natural ventilation The new buildings have been designed by Simon Kwan and Associates to remain carbon neutral throughout their lifetime. They have been fitted with energy saving technologies, such as a hybrid natural ventilation system where users must pay to[…]

  • 28 January 2015

27 January 2015

AltoSites pay-as-you-go Cloud-based Asset Management solution

AltoSites enables businesses responsible for single or multiple sites and estates, the same detailed insight into their assets as the larger, enterprise organisations. Users gain access to highly visual map and plan based views of all assets, with high level functionality previously only available with high cost systems. AltoSites pay-as-you-go Cloud-based Asset Management solution Increased[…]

  • 27 January 2015

27 January 2015

Demystifying fire safety legislation for multiple occupied houses

The size, layout and occupants of a building are the most important considerations for anyone designing a fire detection system, and are usually the key indicators of which legislation the system must comply with. BS 5839: Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems BS 5839, for example, is the British Standard for Fire Detection and Fire[…]

  • 27 January 2015

26 January 2015

New insulated roof panel installation guide from MCRMA

‘A guide to site installation of insulated roof panels’ has been released by MCRMA and can be accessed online The company’s new guidance leaflet aims to outline the issues that can have an impact on the installation of insulated roof panel systems. The guide informs its readers on how to install insulated panels which include[…]

  • 26 January 2015

26 January 2015

MGMA release guidance document for the inspection of industrial gutters

The MGMA’s new maintenance and inspection guidance document can be accessed and read online The leaflet, aptly named ‘Industrial rainwater gutter systems inspection and maintenance’, intends to inform MGMA’s customers on how they can make the most out of their industrial rainwater gutter systems, which are designed to be long-lasting. The document includes a maintenance[…]

  • 26 January 2015

26 January 2015

Boiler and solar panels from Grant UK to star in TV programme

The Vortex Pro Kitchen/Utility boiler has front service access to the burner and internal parts Grant UK’s Solar Thermal system was installed to heat the family’s water ’DIY SOS: The Big Build’ is a television programme presented by Nick Knowles and broadcast on BBC One. The show provides deserving families with build and design renovations.[…]

  • 26 January 2015

26 January 2015

Saint-Gobain video celebrates 350th anniversary

Saint-Gobain 350th anniversary Saint-Gobain’s history dates back to 1665, when it was formed to produce glass on an industrial scale for the famous Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles, the royal palace of King Louis XIV of France. It’s one of the oldest companies in the world and the longest standing member of[…]

  • 26 January 2015

26 January 2015

Wesupply extends its EDI service to the James Hargreaves Group

Wesupply manage EDI requirements for companies such as the James Hargreaves Group, allowing them to trade electronically while focusing on their primary businesses The James Hargreaves Group first experienced Wesupply’s service when its supplier, Ideal Stelard Group, carried out a joint EDI initiative. The company chose to make use of Wesupply’s established trading network to[…]

  • 26 January 2015