13 October 2014

Energy efficient windows fitted as part of £200,000 investment

The work was carried out over a six week period after architects JP Associates specified bespoke frames which were manufactured in Scandinavia and finished with a blue coating. Novus staff removed and fitted the windows from the exterior of the category A listed building using mobile elevated working platforms to manage the weight of the[…]

  • 13 October 2014

13 October 2014

EDI Management Service supplier Wesupply working alongside ASSA ABLOY

The intelligent lock and security solutions company required a new EDI provider that could bring new customers on board via a B2B platform that could connect to the new Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system. The EDI service from Wesupply provides ASSA ABLOY UK with a single customer facing electronic trading network which controls all transactions,[…]

  • 13 October 2014

13 October 2014

StrongBOLT range infographic showcases benefits of using the locks

Installers often need to carry multiple types of locks to service a new build project or emergency repair and retrofit jobs, but the StrongBOLT range ensures quality and durability on products including bathroom locks to front doors. The range consists of 5 lever, 3 lever, bathroom locks and Euro and Oval profile cylinder lockcases, suitable[…]

  • 13 October 2014

13 October 2014

Wireless fire alarm system provides protection for heritage building

Fire Systems Ltd were commissioned to engineer and install a system that would not damage the fabric of the historic building, but would also provide a high level of fire protection to staff and students. The system used Argus open protocol fire data communications with Argus wireless detectors to produce a solution that doesn’t require[…]

  • 13 October 2014

  • 13 October 2014

13 October 2014

Automatic shower wash & dry toilet provides independence for users

The conventional WC has in-built washing and drying, whilst the shower and washbasin can be adjusted in height and positioned both left and right along the wall for easy access. When users apply hand or body pressure on the flush pad or touch sensitive switch it triggers simultaneous flushing and douching followed by warm air[…]

  • 13 October 2014

13 October 2014

Metro cladding achieves accredited sustainability status at new build

Approximately 500m2 of Stockholm cladding was specified to provide a high strength and durable solution which is aesthetically pleasing and can be used to create unusual designs. Drylining and facades specialist, Conneely Group, fitted the cladding onto the development, which consists of 320 student accommodation rooms and forty, two, three and four bedroom properties. The[…]

  • 13 October 2014

13 October 2014

Buildingtalk support for charity helping ex-offenders into work

Howard Chapman, Buildingtalk Editor I spent some of my childhood as an unpaid apprentice in my fathers Painting andamp; Decorating business in Old Trafford, Manchester. So I was intrigued to learn about the work of BOUNCE BACK, particularly as I live close to Brixton Prison where this Social Enterprise charity operates a successful training scheme[…]

  • 13 October 2014

13 October 2014

Steel protection for Pleasure Beach following hot dip galvanising

Abro Engineering commissioned Acrow to replace parts of the 11 metre high water ride which required maintenance, with handrails, the main platform and parts of the flumes being replaced. The galvanising treatment helps to protect the steel in the wet environment and Acrow worked alongside the park to help ensure minimum impact on footfall.

  • 13 October 2014

  • 13 October 2014