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Spacetherm® WL helps Victorian house improve heat efficiency

Thursday, 7th February 2019

The heat efficiency of a Victorian mid terraced house in south-east London has been dramatically improved thanks in part to the introduction of Spacetherm® WL insulation. The challenge of dealing with heating inefficiencies, major heat loss and high heating costs... View Article

Value Engineering from JDP helps selfbuilder gain planning permission

Thursday, 7th February 2019

Expert knowledge and advice from JDP’s unique Technical Support team has helped a client complete selfbuild project. JDP’s Technical Support team specify expert drainage scheme for selfbuild property in Brampton, Cumbria, resulting in significant cost and labour savings. What JDP... View Article

Barbour Fit Out chooses CaberWood MDF for shopfitting success

Thursday, 7th February 2019

Glasgow-based shopfitter, Barbour Fit Out, combines a mix of modern techniques and traditional craftsmanship to produce quality shopfittings and, at the heart of many creations is Norbord’s CaberWood MDF portfolio. Designing innovative displays for prestigious retailers such as Fossil, The... View Article

Dresser adds precision

Thursday, 7th February 2019

Dresser Mouldings, one of the UK’s largest bespoke timber manufacturers specialising in quality, bespoke timber mouldings, is now offering Sansin Precision Coat factory finishes. Sansin’s Precision Coat products have been developed to meet the demand for coatings that balance wood... View Article

Benefits stack up with PRO-TEK™ WPC

Thursday, 7th February 2019

Available in 40 wood and tile-effects, PRO-TEK™ WPC is a new type of engineered vinyl flooring now available in the UK. Combining an LVT surface finish with an integral water-proof core and acoustic underlay, the award-winning floor provides a robust... View Article

New Product and Marketing Manager role at Schöck

Thursday, 7th February 2019

In a move that reflects the continued expansion of Schöck in the UK, Simon Hill has been appointed to the newly created position of Product and Marketing Manager. Schöck is launching a major new acoustic sound insulation product range called... View Article

New staircase impact sound insulation system from Schöck

Thursday, 7th February 2019

In the UK, Schöck is best known for its market leading Isokorb structural thermal break range (thermal insulation); but in Europe, insulating stairs and landings against impact sound (acoustic insulation) has also been a high priority. This is largely due... View Article

SIMONSWERK Specification of Hinges CPD

Thursday, 7th February 2019

SIMONSWERK RIBA approved CPD on the Specification of Hinges will provide Architects with the technical knowledge for specifying the correct hinge for the right application. The presentation offers guidance on Door Specification, Legislation, Building Regulations, Fire & Safety in use,... View Article

SNC-Lavalin’s Faithful+Gould awarded contract for pioneering Manchester Co-Living and student accommodation scheme

Thursday, 7th February 2019

Faithful+Gould, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has been appointed Project Manager, Employers Agent, Quantity Surveyor and Principal Designer by iQ Student Accommodation on their £100 million Echo Street scheme – a pioneering mixed-use development consisting of Co-Living accommodation and... View Article

Shining a spotlight: fire on construction sites

Thursday, 7th February 2019

Last summer, the second fire to devastate the Glasgow School of Art brought construction site fires into sharp relief. In October 2018, Joan McAlpine MSP took centre stage at the Scottish Parliament’s Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee looking... View Article

LGA responds to analysis from The Chartered Institute of Housing

Thursday, 7th February 2019

Responding to the analysis, Cllr Martin Tett, Housing spokesman at the Local Government Association, said: “These figures show that our national housing shortage remains one of the most pressing issues we face. “The last time the country built more than... View Article

Dramatically cut the chances of fire related death by 80%

Thursday, 7th February 2019

Did you know that if you install a fire alarm and a suppression system in your property, you could reduce the chances of a fire related death by 80%? With the interest in the use of water suppression systems for... View Article

Developer to build new primary school for growing Royal Wharf community

Thursday, 7th February 2019

Royal Wharf, Ballymore & Oxley’s new neighbourhood in London’s Royal Docks, is set to open a state-of-the-art new primary school for residents and local children in Newham. Due to open in September 2020, Royal Wharf Primary School will welcome up... View Article

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Broadwick Venues launch Exhibition, a new venue for London

Thursday, 7th February 2019

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has announced a partnership with Broadwick Venues to create a major new venue and events space – Exhibition London – at Westfield London, Europe’s largest shopping destination. Scheduled to open at the end of 2019, Exhibition – named after its proximity to the site... View Article

NFB: Government sending mixed messages on late payment

Thursday, 7th February 2019

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will not be enforcing prompt payment on its £30 billion construction framework. The framework will be used by central government departments and local authorities. Although the CCS has stated that 30-day payment terms would apply... View Article

Heat loss from houses captured by the Cat S61 thermal imaging smartphone

Wednesday, 6th February 2019

Winter is well and truly upon us and Britons across the country are cranking up their central heating. But just how much of this heat is actually keeping us warm, and how much is escaping from our poorly insulated homes?... View Article

Celebrating the great, the good and the simply outstanding

Wednesday, 6th February 2019

This year the Offsite Awards has seen fierce competition with over 200 entries across 22 categories from high profile names, all competing to be crowned as industry leaders of the offsite manufacturing and construction sector. The judges have had the... View Article

Construction growth hits 10-month low as small firms near Spring flashpoint

Wednesday, 6th February 2019

The Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index has fallen to its lowest point in ten months, hitting 50.6 in January.Employment growth within the sector has dropped to a two-and-a-half year low. The announcement follows the launch of the latest Impact of Government Policy Index (IGPI), which shows... View Article