22 November 2013

Training for Saniflo engineers to retain customer service levels

The company’s engineers have been given advice on how to make improvements to product testing, in addition to collecting feedback from it’s workforce in the field. The training programme is designed to keep Saniflo employees up-to-date with the latest products and findings so they can advise customers on what will best suit their needs.

  • 22 November 2013

21 November 2013

AX Extruded Aluminium Gutter System launched by Alumasc Rainwater

The new range is available in Beaded Half Round, Beaded Half Round Deep Run and Moulded profiles, and is manufactured for use in both old and modern buildings. Produced to accommodate thermal movement, AX is offered in a range of 26 colours and finishes. The gutters can be supplied in a plain mill finish for[…]

  • 21 November 2013

  • 21 November 2013

21 November 2013

Daikin chiller supplied by Space Air for BSRIA test house facility

The Daikin EWAQ100 DAYNP chiller was supplied with ‘ZL’ control software to allow the set point to be reduced for low temperature operation. The R210A – type chiller comes supplied with integrated hydronics and features a dual brazed plate heat exchanger. The product also offers an ESEER of 3.8 at -5 degrees Celsius. Daikin’s air[…]

  • 21 November 2013

20 November 2013

Novus apprentice wins Youthbuild Young Builder of the Year award

The ceremony, which took place in the Houses of Parliament, awarded the 21-year-old after she gained consistent praise from her supervisors who employed her as a trainee painter and decorator at the property maintenance specialists.  The apprenticeship was given to Kim as part of the Youthbuild programme in 2012, run by the charity Action for[…]

  • 20 November 2013

20 November 2013

Galvanising at WWF UK headquarters carried out by Wedge Group

The company has been tasked with galvanising the secondary steelworks, balustrading, external staircases and swale to be used in the construction of the organisation’s eco-friendly Living Planet Centre in Woking. Andy Gill, Director at Bailey Fabrications, explained: “Work at the site was mainly architectural, with all external balustrades and stairs finished by Wessex Galvanizers. We[…]

  • 20 November 2013

20 November 2013

GPS supplies Push-Fast pipes to €200m French RTE infrastructure project

The re-generation work has begun in the PACA region in the South East of France after the site was under constant threat of power outages. The scheme, which is scheduled for completion in 2015, involves the installation of three 225,000 volt underground lines, with RTE requesting 30,600m of 225mm Push-Fast pipe and fittings from GPS[…]

  • 20 November 2013

20 November 2013

Knauf Insulation supplies loft roll for float at The Lord Mayor’s Show

The company sponsored the float, which featured models dressed as a variety of building based products, in order to promote the benefits of using Knauf for loft roll insulation. The Building Merchants section of the parade was created to celebrate the contribution that Britain’s builders have brought to the industry and included a selection of[…]

  • 20 November 2013

20 November 2013

Reversible window from Spectus features 180 degree pivot

The window incorporates a deep bevelled 70mm profile with Spectus’ Elite 70 suite for compatibility. The new Aeroframe barrier technology from the company has been incorporated into the five chamber profiles for improved thermal performance. With a U-Value of 0.8, the window can achieve an A rating under the Window Energy Ratings scheme when glazed[…]

  • 20 November 2013

19 November 2013

Structural waterproofing specified for Wadham College roof renovation

The structural waterproofing system and accompanying garden landscaping is allowing Wadham College to have complete choice over the planting and layout scheme of their recreational areas. Hot Melt waterproofing was used as an overlay to the existing concrete roof deck at the college, with 400m² being laid down before soft landscaping components were installed. The[…]

  • 19 November 2013