06 October 2014

Boris brick speech highlights the need for affordable housing INCOMPLETE

HOT TOPIC Sophie Haigh | Online Editorial Assistant, Buildingtalk Affordable Housing Following a visit to Ibstock Brick’s Chesterton factory on Monday, Boris Johnson’s highly talked about ‘brick promise’ was the hot topic on everyone’s lips at this year’s Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham. The Mayor of London called for affordable housing during the Conservative Party Conference.[…]

  • 06 October 2014

05 October 2014

Why are Green Roofs and Blue Roofs vital to SUDS success? INCOMPLETE

GUEST BLOG [Link above to original BLOG article from Simon Poe, Product Director with Alumasc Roofing] The advantages of including of green roofs within SUDS strategies has been increasingly recognised as a key part of compliance with Government’s Water strategy for England (DEFRA 2008). Blackdown Green Roof brochure Green Roofs occupy otherwise redundant roof space[…]

  • 05 October 2014

03 October 2014

Boris brick speech highlights the need for affordable housing

The Mayor of London called for affordable housing during the Conservative Party Conference Photo courtesy of Ibstock Brick Holding up a brick presented to him at the Newcastle under Lyme site, London Mayor, Boris Johnson, speaking at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, promised the brick You will not be alone, whilst stating that a[…]

  • 03 October 2014

03 October 2014

External wall insulation receives BBA Certification

BBA Certificate (Cert No. Swistherm (00/3766 PS3) for Swistherm External Wall Insulation System with Grey EPS insulation BBA Certificate choice of lightweight Silkolitt Silicone Render or Alumasc Acrylic Brick Slip finishes available in a wide choice of colour options can be used singularly or in combination Benefits of Swistherm Grey EPS External Wall Insulation include: meets the highest levels for impact[…]

  • 03 October 2014

03 October 2014

Five good reasons to visit Timber Expo

1 – Major Exhibition and International Content Nearly 200 exhibitors will be unveiling their latest products and services – increase your understanding from the widest display of new and innovative applications for timber within the built environment. 2 – Timber Focus Seminars Learn first-hand from industry experts. Over 50 high calibre speakers will speak in[…]

  • 03 October 2014

01 October 2014

Energy & Climate Change team deliver demonstrations at new academy

Members of DECC observed demonstrations and installations of internal and external wall insulation, including systems from British Gypsum, Celotex, Isover and Weber. The Saint-Gobain Technical Academies are designed to address the skills shortage within the construction industry and improve the existing housing stock by providing technical training and providing advice on building solutions. Tutors work[…]

  • 01 October 2014

01 October 2014

Fire safety control panels with data communications installed at mall

Around 150 of the control panels were designed and installed by Bulgarian fire and security systems integrators, Sectron, supported by Hochiki ESP protocol fire data communications with over 3,700 devices, including smoke/heat sensors, call points and microprocessor controlled modules. The system offers a high performing fire safety solution for the shopping mall, which features four[…]

  • 01 October 2014

01 October 2014

Daikin Air Handling Units designed for assembly on site without welding

The company has recently launched new sales brochures, with the ‘Integrated Ventilation’ literature providing information on all Daikin ventilation products, and the ‘Daikin Air Handling Units/Solutions publication detailing the ranges of commercial AHUs on offer. Daikin AHUs are designed around the AAF brands, but have been developed and globally re-branded under ‘Daikin Applied Products’ and[…]

  • 01 October 2014

01 October 2014

Bus boarding kerb improves passenger safety & prevents illegal parking

Kassel kerbs were found to be ‘fit for purpose’ following research conducted at University College London in 1998, especially when used with modern low-floor buses to enhance passenger safety. The Lewes Road project is the biggest single installation of Kassel kerbs and will service the route along Brighton’s academic corridor, reducing the extent of cage[…]

  • 01 October 2014

01 October 2014

Energy and Climate Change team deliver demonstrations at new academy

Members of DECC observed demonstrations and installations of internal and external wall insulation, including systems from British Gypsum, Celotex, Isover and Weber. The Saint-Gobain Technical Academies are designed to address the skills shortage within the construction industry and improve the existing housing stock by providing technical training and providing advice on building solutions. Tutors work[…]

  • 01 October 2014