06 July 2015

Influential broadcasters announced to host UK Construction Week

Influential broadcast journalists John Humphreys, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Steph McGovern will play an important role in steering the conversation and tackling the key issues facing the industry through a comprehensive content schedule of high profile debates, panel discussions, CPD seminars and practical workshops. Introducing UK Construction Week’s hosts John Humphreys will take to the stage[…]

  • 06 July 2015

02 July 2015

Seton recognises employee contribution to award-winning customer service

ECMOD Awards Founding Director Jane Revell-Higgins commented: Seton’s award-winning quotes team “There was a complete focus on the customer throughout all departments in the business.” It is clear that the customer is at the centre of everything Seton employees do, whether they work in the customer service centre or in the warehouse packing orders First[…]

  • 02 July 2015

30 June 2015

Offsite construction explored as answer to housing crisis

The claim came after the announcement that the GLA is considering a move to directly deliver housing in London to increase housebuilding. The event will explore alternative housebuilding methods to deliver sustainable, energy efficient homes at a lower cost and faster pace. In recent years, the UK has fallen short of its house building targets[…]

  • 30 June 2015

30 June 2015

Prestigious names added to Timber Expo line-up

A range of industry leaders have signed up to exhibit at the show including: Koopers, an integrated producer of carbon compounds and treated wood products; Val-U Therm, a closed-panel building system manufacturer; and glulam specialist, HESS Timber EcoCurves, a manufacturer of glulam timber arches has also signed up, along with British Gypsum and roof deck[…]

  • 30 June 2015

29 June 2015

Easy Heat system highly commended at Housebuilder Awards

The Housebuilder Product Awards was held on the 25th June in Birmingham, hosted by cricket legend Henry Blofeld – recognising excellence and innovation across the supply side of the UK housebuilding industry. Jo Trotman from REHAU (centre) receives the Highly Commended trophy for REHAU Easy Heat from Henry Blofeld (right). REHAU Easy Heat was recognised[…]

  • 29 June 2015

25 June 2015

Liquid waterproofing system wins award for successful airport refurbishment

Waterproofing Heathrow Terminal 3 Icopal’s liquid waterproofing system, Elastoflex, was used in the refurbishment of London Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 3 Icopal’s liquid waterproofing system, Elastoflex, was used to replace the old system, which was installed in the roof of Heathrow’s Terminal 3. Mitie Roofing undertook the refurbishment, working carefully to ensure there was no disruption[…]

  • 25 June 2015

24 June 2015

New REHAU Hub exhibit launched at The Building Centre

The Hub is a permanent display of REHAU’s range of energy efficient building products ranging from Passivhaus certified window and curtain walling systems to district heating and chilled ceiling solutions. The range of windows and doors on display alongside renewable energy products It showcases the products for visitors to interact with themselves, and includes a[…]

  • 24 June 2015

23 June 2015

Cultural centre awarded for excellence and sustainability

Organised by Schueco UK in conjunction with RIBA Journal, the awards aim to recognised the best in the design and installation of Schueco systems. ’An excellent piece of architecture’ The Library and Cultural Centre was described as ’a beautifully made, beautifully crafted building.’ Designed by Carr Cotter Naessens Architects, the winning €29.5m, 6,327 m2 building[…]

  • 23 June 2015

22 June 2015

Stroma achieve double at National Green Deal & ECO Awards

Stroma’s success marks the culmination of a dedicated investment and development programme in the past 12 months – encompassing software and scheme improvements, in addition to enhancing internal infrastructure and customer support systems. Data & Software Category Stroma’s in-house development team is unique in the provision of software backed by the industry throughout the rest[…]

  • 22 June 2015

22 June 2015

Stroma achieve double at National Green Deal and ECO Awards

Stroma’s success marks the culmination of a dedicated investment and development programme in the past 12 months – encompassing software and scheme improvements, in addition to enhancing internal infrastructure and customer support systems. Data andamp; Software Category Stroma’s in-house development team is unique in the provision of software backed by the industry throughout the rest[…]

  • 22 June 2015