The Scottish Futures Trust is a national body committed to saving taxpayers’ money by ‘delivering the best possible value’ in the public sector. So when it joined forces with Scotland’s …
Getting water out of any masonry wall at one time utilised reed straw, chosen because it provided a discreet conduit through which water could evacuate. Its’ size meant it could …
The VEKA UK Group continues to enhance its offering with the unveiling of Variations; a new extended range of coloured foils for both VEKA and Halo customers, along with a simplified …
Vicaima’s outstanding Portaro complete door system now has even more design and performance features which makes this already unrivalled door solution an exciting prospect for hotel interior designers and specifiers. Portaro …
Hartlepool Borough Council were recently experiencing problems with corrosion of the sea front railings. Extending for approximately half a mile the railings were exhibiting signs of rusting within a few …
Just two months on from the launch of the Built Environment Hub, the new organisation for the construction industry in the Midlands has announced some of the region’s most prominent …
Cofely Fabricom GDF SUEZ are near completion of a contract to install 1 km of protected multi technical underground gas systems for gas storage in the Cheshire brine fields. The …
System Sensor Europe, part of Honeywell, has announced that its ultra-sensitive FAAST Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology detector now comes equipped with direct Modbus connectivity. Gintare Budriunaite, FAAST Product Marketing …
DESIGNING better healthcare facilities is the aim of a new guide produced by flooring experts Tarkett. The company has drawn on its 130 years of commercial flooring expertise to produce …
TWO ‘eco-kabins’ at Holmside in County Durham, that will provide respite care to young people and adults with autism and learning disabilities, are reaching completion by architecture and design firm …
Hobs Reprographics received a tremendously enthusiastic reception to its 3D and Augmented Reality showcase at the Coronation Festival for Royal Warrant holders at Buckingham Palace from 11th-14th July. Hobs, the …
Hobs Reprographics will demonstrate its 3D printing and brand new Augmented Reality services, which are in demand from the AEC sector, at the Coronation Festival at Buckingham Palace, from 11th …
James Latham’s group product sales and development manager, Paul Leach, has taken on responsibility for developing sales of Accoya® – its modified, highly durable and dimensionally stable certified softwood. Paul, …
Recycling old carpet to help organisations achieve Zero Waste to Landfill targets was a recurring enquiry theme for Carpet Recycling UK at May’s Facilities Show. Facilities managers from diverse business …
A new website has been launched making it easier for crafters and professional model makers to shop online for Craftfoam, one of the market leading materials for creating models, artwork …
One of the coldest winters and springs for over 50 years has led to Panel Systems seeing a significant increase in demand for its Floormate and Roofmate insulation products. Perfect …
London Ambulance as responsible employers who were looking to make sure the glazing across their sites met all the required standards outlined in Regulation 14 (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations …
Thanks to James Latham’s flooring brand, Bausen, maintaining an on-trend and contemporary range of quality wood flooring – which is still competitively priced – can be achieved while also adhering …
Leading green screen company Mobilane is breathing fresh air indoors and out with the launch of its latest innovation, LivePicture – a framed arrangement of plants that can be hung …
SipBuild UK manufactured and built a new classroom and series of extensions at Meadowside CP School in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, in just five weeks using Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs). Meadowside …
Bowater Doors – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of energy-efficient composite doors and a company of the VEKA UK Group – has boosted its marketing support for fabricators and …
With companies looking to diversify, keep up-to-date with regulations and seek a competitive advantage, Leitz has already had full houses for its series of seminars on ‘Thermal window production to …
AluK (GB) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, www.aluk.co.uk, which provides specifiers, fabricators and contractors with a range of useful information to help them make the …
Donations from window and door company Total Glass and building trade suppliers have helped a Wrexham-based charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with cancer. The firms …
Winn & Coales International is again recognised by the Queens Awards for Growth in World Sales. Three years after achieving its first Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade in …
Sika Sarnafil is Building Information Modelling (BIM) ready and has become the first flat roofing brand to add its objects to the national BIM Library. Sika, the single ply roofing …
Leading roofing and cladding manufacturer Marley Eternit is celebrating, having achieved yet another industry first, with improved ratings on its UK manufactured fibre cement and profiled sheeting products as the …
The Tarkett flooring waste for two hospital developments has been saved from landfill, thanks to the company’s ReUse programme. The scheme, designed to ensure excess waste is diverted from landfill, …
Armacell awarded BuildingConfidence accreditationFlexible thermal and acoustic insulation producer, Armacell UK Ltd, has become the latest construction products manufacturer to achieve the prestigious BuildingConfidence accreditation. The accreditation followed a rigorous …
A new nature reserve and Wood Awards winner in 2011 will play host to TRADA Technology’s 2013 first ‘mobile’ ‘Timber Frame Construction’ training course. An inspiring timber building, Brockholes Visitor …
Leading door manufacturer Vicaima has this month launched a new website. Designed with the needs of its customers in mind, the new website contains comprehensive details of Vicaima’s full range …
New Brochure Apps and Interactive Turning-Page Brochures for Crosswater Group 5th February 2012. Crosswater, Bauhaus and Simpsons have launched a comprehensive range of Apple Brochure Apps available free of charge …
from the Wood Awards 2012 shortlist The Wood Awards, the flagship for wood in the best of British architecture, furniture and design, sees a vast range of different kinds …
A team of plucky girls from Mitsubishi Electric spent last weekend competing in the 25th anniversary Little Britain Challenge Cup in the waters around the Isle of Wight. The Mitsubishi …
Signbox, one of the UK’s foremost sign manufacturers and winner of the coveted ‘Best Sign Company of the Year’ award for both 2011 and 2012, have re-launched their e-commerce website …
Chiltern International Fire (CIF) has invested £250k refitting one of its fire testing laboratories to include a new combination furnace, completing the company’s four-year development programme of its fire testing …
In a bid to ensure that the universal characteristics of aircrete are fully and impartially explained, the Aircrete Products Association has just launched a new website at www.aircrete.co.uk. The website …
Mark Glitherow of Trend Controls explains how obtaining the financial resources to install a building energy management system (BEMS) in an educational establishment may be easier than you think. With …
New leadership appointment at MACO UK We are pleased to announce a significant step forward in the development of the MACO Door & Window Hardware (UK) Ltd business. Since early …
In this significant announcement, Formica Group has ensured that its products manufactured worldwide have achieved GREENGUARD Certification. Subtle differences in manufacturing process and variations in supply chain often exist from …
