The VEKA UK Group launches extended colour range
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 …
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Vicaima reaches greater heights in hotels interiors
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 …
Sylglas Metalfix Protects Sea Front Railings
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 …
The Midlands Most Acclaimed Construction Companies Sign Up to the Built Environment Hub
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 …
Densoclad 70 Protects 1Km of Pipework in Brinefields Gas Area
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 …
FAAST Very Early Warning Aspiration detector is now Modbus enabled
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 …
Latest guide helps healthcare designers
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 …
ECO PROJECT PROVIDES RESPITE SPACE IN COUNTY DURHAM
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 3D printing & augmented reality showcased at the Coronation Festival
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 to showcase Augmented Reality at Coronation Festival at Buckingham Palace
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 …
ROLE WIDENS FOR LATHAM’S TIMBER SPECIALIST
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 carpet helps achieve Zero Waste targets
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 …
NEW CRAFTFOAM WEBSITE INSPIRES IMAGINATION
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 …
Cold winters are hot news for Panel System’s ‘Insulation Made Easy’
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 Glazing Audits
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 …
STYLE AND SUSTAINABILITY CAN BE ACHIEVED
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 …
MOBILANE LAUNCHES ‘PICTURE’ WORTH A THOUSAND BREATHS
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 delivers school extension in five week lead time
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 produces high-end read for door ranges
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 …
Leitz Tooling ThermoTech Window System seminars sell out – new date for Bristol announced
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 launches new website
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 …
Total Glass and suppliers support children’s cancer charity
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 recognised by Queens Award
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 BIM ready
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 …
Another industry first as Marley Eternit announces continued improvement
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 …
Tarkett ReUse programme used at NHS developments
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
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 …
Nature reserve hosts TRADA Technology Timber Frame Construction course
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 …
New website set to open doors for Vicaima
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 …
CROSSWATER LAUNCH NEW SUITE OF DIGITAL MARKETING TOOLS
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 …
AN EDUCATION IN WOOD
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 …
Mitsubishi Maidens enjoy sailing success despite the drag
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 relaunch their e-shop with a totally new look website
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 Fire invests £250k in latest facility upgrade
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 …
THINK YOU KNOW ABOUT AIRCRETE?
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 …
Learning a lesson
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 …
Company Announcement – MACO UK
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 …
Worldwide award to Formica Group of prestigious GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification for Low-Emitting Products
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 …
VEKA announces acquisition of Bowater Building Products
VEKA Plc has announced the acquisition of Bowater Building Products in a move which will further strengthen VEKA’s market position within the UK industry during its 25th anniversary year of …
The EU’s Illegal Timber Law: what it really means
By Rupert Oliver, Environmental Consultant to the American Hardwood Export Council The EU’s new “Illegal Timber Law” (ITL) is likely to bring about a fundamental change in the way European …