Metrotile Photovoltaic System Powers College Science Block
Following several design meetings arranged by principal contractor Alpha Roofing, and involving the supply chain, estates manager and CDM co-ordinator, Metrotile Lightweight Roofing was chosen to supply both their stone coated steel roof tiles and a 10KW photovoltaic system that would be installed to feed energy back into the national grid.
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Heradesign brings creativity and acoustic intelligence to new schools
24 May 2013
Heradesign from Knauf AMF has been installed in two new school buildings located in the...
Around 500m² Heradesign tiles were chosen for the Academy’s covered entrance and central atrium. The tiles were... -
Origin Announces Manufacturing Manager Appointment
24 May 2013
Origin, award winning UK manufacturer of aluminium bifolding doors has appointed Mark...
Mark will be responsible for developing the manufacturing capability of the High Wycombe factory by increasing... -
Smaller smarter GEZE Levolan for lighter doors
24 May 2013
Compact and modular, the brand new GEZE Levolan 60 manual sliding door system for interior...
GEZE UK’s Levolan 60 has been developed specifically for lighter doors of 60kg or less, using small fittings... -
Top Safety Accreditation for Advanced Handling Ltd
23 May 2013
Materials handling expert Advanced Handling has been awarded accreditation from...
Employing 26 people at their office and manufacturing facility in Market Deeping, Peterborough, Advanced Handling is... -
Eco Resin Bound features on two award winning stands at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
23 May 2013
Two companies exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show who incorporated Ronacrete Eco Resin...
Essex-based mail order, tree supplier Todd’s Botanics on stand GPF18 won a Silver Gilt award. The stand uses Eco... -
Facilitas SMC switches to Integrity construction specific accounting software
23 May 2013
Oxfordshire-based building contractor Facilitas SMC has joined the ranks of those who have switched from...
The task of choosing the right accounting software solution will never be an easy one, and... -
Mira Beam shines new light on enclosures
22 May 2013
Designed to complement the rising demand for wet-rooms and low shower trays, the Beam range of...
The upmarket appearance has been achieved without compromising ease of installation as each wall profile is... -
Zinc for listed building penthouses
22 May 2013
The surge in popularity of zinc roofing and cladding systems owes much to the design scope that the...
Kraus Schönberg Architects’ sophisticated design for the Garbe Group involved complete refurbishment and the addition... -
RoSPA Judges present Instarmac with the rare Gold Award
22 May 2013
An independent adjudication panel at RoSPA has confirmed that Instarmac has received the...
RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) has agreed that Instarmac’s health and safety processes and... -
Fakro conservation roof windows for Highlands church redevelopment
20 May 2013
The redevelopment of Knockbain Free Church in Bogallan, near Inverness, is the latest project to feature...
This was the first occasion that Douglas Stuart Design had specified Fakro products, in this case choosing FTP-V... -
Top attractions at high risk of flooding
20 May 2013
Analysis published by online flood report provider RiskCentral reveals that many of the UK’s inland...
Sites identified as “at risk” may surprise some, particularly recently built venues where the provision of stormwater... -
Kingspan Benchmark to the rescue
17 May 2013
Working in high-risk environments is all part of the job in the fire service, but training for the sheer...
The £22 million Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Training Centre has been described as one of the most advanced facilities... -
Weber to display EWI systems at CIH
16 May 2013
Saint-Gobain Weber, the leading UK formulator and manufacturer of innovative construction...
On stand F16, immediately opposite the Community Café, Saint-Gobain Weber will display an outstanding selection of... -
Heckmondwike FB Demonstrates Commitment to School Business Managers
16 May 2013
Heckmondwike FB has become an Approved Partner of the National Association of School...
With over 2,000 members, NASBM works exclusively on behalf of the school business management profession, supporting... -
The Cubicle Centres BIM Journey So Far
15 May 2013
For Building Information Modelling (BIM) to succeed in the UK, more SME Construction businesses need to...
The Cubicle Centre Building Information Modelling (BIM) journey has gathered real pace over the past 12 months. -
Conren Coatings Take Care of the Floor at Prism Medical
15 May 2013
Epoxy resin specialist, Conren Limited, has completed a flooring project for Prism Medical...
An area of approximately 3000m² was mechanically prepared to remove an existing coating which was delaminating. ... -
Associated Architects specify Forticrete masonry for new performing arts centre
13 May 2013
Decorative Regency Ashlar masonry blocks from Forticrete, the UK’s leading manufacturer of...
The stunning performing arts centre boasts an 800 capacity auditorium, complete with a fully independent studio... -
Metsa Wood leads the way in timber engineering through BIM
13 May 2013
In a first for the UK industry, leading timber solutions provider Metsä Wood is launching...
The key driver of Metsä Wood’s BIM strategy is to facilitate the wider specification of engineered wood product... -
Minister officially opens ESF new premises
09 May 2013
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has officially opened the new premises of #comp,2569:Environmental...
The Co. Antrim business designs and sources bespoke street furniture products and recently invested almost £200,000...