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07 October 2014

Balustrades used to create contemporary balconies and glass floors

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The balustrades for integrated balconies were manufactured by Sapphire using a Crystal frameless, structural glass system, with the clean continuous lines containing no vertical support posts, providing clear views across Canary Wharf’s skyline. Some 10,000 structural glass panels were used to form the faceted glass balustrade and create the elliptical shape specified by designers without[…]

  • 07 October 2014

07 October 2014

Electrical Contractors book third edition focuses on smoke and CO alarms

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The book features information on smoke and CO alarms and how to install and maintain them A total of 45,000 copies have been distributed nationwide since its launch in 2008, with the pocket sized book being regarded by contractors as essential reading in regards to specifying suitable smoke and CO alarms. Updated for the BS[…]

  • 07 October 2014

07 October 2014

Examining how waste management has changed over the past 25 years

Posted on by KoruEditor

Over the past quarter of a century, many changes have taken place in the UK – contractors and council waste collection teams no longer collect waste but make collections of resources, and wheelie bins are used instead of dustbins. Greater environmental awareness has meant that the industrial and commercial waste market has changed from plastic[…]

  • 07 October 2014

07 October 2014

Internal decoration work includes light abrasion of timber panelling

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The company was contracted to refresh the hall in preparation for the school’s 500th anniversary in 2015, with the work valued in the region of £25,000 and undertaken over an eight week period. A classic colour scheme from Crown Paints was used around traditional features such as a stained glass window, whilst one decorative leaf[…]

  • 07 October 2014

07 October 2014

Balustrades used to create contemporary balconies & glass floors

Posted on by KoruEditor

The balustrades for integrated balconies were manufactured by Sapphire using a Crystal frameless, structural glass system, with the clean continuous lines containing no vertical support posts, providing clear views across Canary Wharf’s skyline. Some 10,000 structural glass panels were used to form the faceted glass balustrade and create the elliptical shape specified by designers without[…]

  • 07 October 2014

06 October 2014

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

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The advantages of including of green roofs within SUDS strategies has been increasingly recognised as a key part of compliance with Governments Water strategy for England (DEFRA 2008). Green Roofs occupy otherwise redundant roof space extend the waterproofing durability of the roof reduce energy consumption provideadditional amenity space help to reduce the peak rates of[…]

  • 06 October 2014

06 October 2014

Will offshore wind be the key to UK self-sustaining energy?

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Does Offshore Wind Power Work? Howard Chapman| Managing Editor, Buildingtalk UK is the world leader in offshore wind, with more capacity in operation than the rest of the world combined Offshore wind provides thousands of employment opportunities across the country UK has enough wind to power the whole country 3 times over Offshire Wind Works[…]

  • 06 October 2014

  • 06 October 2014

06 October 2014

Waterproofing solution from Alumasc for Cambridge Fire Station

Posted on by KoruEditor

Parkside fire station in central Cambridge The BBA approved Hydrotech system delivers a waterproofing system which will last for the lifetime of the building. Hydrotech was chosen for Cambridge Fire Station as it offered a perfect solution to deal with the large number of zero falls points on the roof. Doug McGuigan, Operations Director at installers[…]

  • 06 October 2014

06 October 2014

Derbigum Olivine roofing membrane delivers eco benefits

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Clifton Library building Nottingham Trent University was replaced with Derbigum Olivine mineral roofing membrane The complete design package was installed by M&J Roofing Ltd after Alumasc identified Derbigum Olivine was as the right waterproofing solution which offered added environmental benefits including: bituminous membrane with a naturally occurring mineral upper layer that neutralises CO2 in rainwater, via[…]

  • 06 October 2014