We begin with that chance to win an opportunity to watch the World Cup footie with all your pals from inside the ultimate Man Cave built by Hewden. Let’s hope England don’t spoil the party.
Check out the pick of this week’s industry news in Buildingtalk including the power of natural light at the new Sir Chris Hoy velodrome; why BIM key is the to project success; preventing fire spread in skyscrapers; Help To Buy boosts brick production; bi-folding doors to star in TV campaign; and well done to Carillion and TPS Schal for supporting a campaign that will mean more women in engineering apprenticeships.
On Twitter this week we have more construction world firsts’ with the first moving’ skyscraper that will generate its own power to rotate each floor; and the world’s fastest elevator for the world’s tallest building.
Finally, I was in Normandy at the weekend to salute the men and women who fought for our freedom on D-Day 70 years ago Retweet here to add your thanks.
ASSA ABLOY Project Specification Group has assisted with the design and specification of doorsets and relevant hardware for Silverstone CE Primary School.
Posted in Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Canopies, Entrances & Column Casings, Case Studies, Doors, Health & Safety, Interiors, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Security and Fire ProtectionIt has never been more important to make the right choices in materials selection, according to a new white paper from Geberit.
Posted in Articles, Bathrooms, Bedrooms & Washrooms, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Innovations & New Products, Interiors, Pipes, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, PublicationsAir services provider dnata has opened a new £30m high bay facility at Manchester Airport – for part of the scheme, Kalwall® translucent cladding was specified.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Case Studies, Cladding, Facades, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, WallsThe GGF is urging all companies in the glass, glazing, fenestration and home improvement sectors, to follow the GGF and Government COVID Safe Guidance.
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