05 June 2015

Polyflor recognised for environmental responsibility

Manchester-based Polyflor was selected by the team of judges from the manufacturing sector to receive the award, due to the company’s long term commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing of materials. The Polyflor team receiving the Green/ Sustainable Manufacturer of the Year award at Insider’s Made in the North West awards. Polyflor’s Manufaturing Director Steve[…]

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05 June 2015

Sika Sarnafil specified for various award-winning projects

NFRC National Roofing Awards Sika Sarnafil at the NFRC National Roofing Awards The Joseph Black Building at the King’s Buildings Campus at the University of Edinburgh most recently won the Single Ply Roofing category at the NFRC National Roofing Awards. The refurbishment was recognised for its outstanding workmanship, as well as the aesthetic qualities of[…]

  • 05 June 2015

05 June 2015

Crown Paints to highlight sustainability at new CPD

The seminar – which was launched this year at Ecobuild – will be delivered by Crown Paints’ CPD accredited presenter, David Spicer. Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to take part in various free-to-attend workshops, focused on the skills required to work and thrive within the UK construction sector. David Spicer, Crown Paints’[…]

  • 05 June 2015

04 June 2015

Towering infernos around the world: focus on fire safety

Learn about the challenges and solutions for tall buildings from industry experts at the latest International Tall Buildings Fire Safety Conference in London on 8-10 July 2015 There are more than 6400 buildings higher than 100 metres in cities around the globe, and 263 buildings higher than 20 storeys currently being planned for London, mainly[…]

  • 04 June 2015

03 June 2015

Saniflo showcases products at inaugural Installer 2015

Saniflo supported the inaugural show and displayed a range of innovative products for the plumbing sector, including the Sanicubic XL, the largest lifting station in Saniflo’s comprehensive macerator line-up. Saniflo supported Installer 2015 with a range of products The unit has been retailed in to a number of commercial applications this year. In each case[…]

  • 03 June 2015

03 June 2015

Biomass boiler workshops by Rural Energy and Herz

The workshops are designed to introduce installers to biomass technology, and offers an exclusive look at the new Herz Firematic 499kW boiler – described as the most compact wood chip boiler in the world for its output level. The workshops will take place at Rural Energy’s Biomass Training & Skills Centre in Melton Mowbray Rural[…]

  • 03 June 2015

03 June 2015

UK Construction Week focuses on apprenticeships and training

Outlining the Conservative government’s plans for the coming parliamentary term, the Queen revealed ambitious targets during her speech last week, including the construction of 200,000 starter homes over the next five years in addition to creating 3 million new apprenticeships. Whilst many construction industry commentators have welcomed the renewed focus these plans will bring to[…]

  • 03 June 2015

03 June 2015

SPRA announces speaker line-up for first National Conference

The inaugural speaker line-up has been drawn from within and outside the industry, to provide guidance and insights across a broad range of subjects – each underpinning SPRA’s core pillars of “educating, influencing and supporting”. Impressive speaker line-up The initial plenary sessions will discuss ‘getting the best out of single ply’ from design, procurement, installation[…]

  • 03 June 2015

02 June 2015

Novus recognised for positive impact in the community

The Community Spirit Award has been designed to recognise the positive impact contractors working in the decorating industry have on their communities. The awards are designed to recognise the positive impact decorating contractors’ have in their communities. Novus was one of five contractors shortlisted for the award, after being able to demonstrate that responsible business[…]

  • 02 June 2015