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11th August 2011

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‘DEPRESSING, BADLY PLANNED URBAN ENVIRONMENTS’ ONE OF THE REASONS FOR ENGLAND’S DISAFFECTED YOUTH
Yasmine Mahmoudieh, a multi award-winning architect and designer, has called upon local councils, community representatives, business leaders and design experts to collaborate on plans to rebuild areas damaged or destroyed by riots and looting. She believes that failures in urban planning contribute to the disillusionment and alienation being cited as a root causes of the problem...... read more    Website
NEW KLOBER AIR TIGHTNESS CPD
Klober’s CPD presentation 'The Code for Sustainable Homes and airtightness in roofs' examines how best to 'build tight and ventilate right' within the realms of practical pitched roofing construction. It explains the contribution of airtightness within the 9 categories of assessment, and the role of air barriers, vapour control layers (AVCLs) and vapour permeable underlays. Principles of airtightness, air leakage paths and Building Regulation variations are examined. To book a presentation, call 01332 813050 or e-mail ann.hurt@klober.co.uk. .... read more
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BOEN ARE PROUD TO LAUNCH THEIR NEW SPORTS FLOOR SYSTEM – ACTIFLEX
Factory finished with built-in under structure, it easily clicks together over a shock absorption foam layer using our patented BOEN X-PRESS locking system.  Its finished floor height of 29mm means that it is the ideal sports floor for either new build or refurbishment. Meeting the highest performance level EN14904 Type A4 BOEN Actiflex is the ideal surface for your professional sport event. Available in Oak, Beech, Ash and Canadian Maple, with FSC chain of custody on demand..... read more
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STILL GOING STRONG AFTER A DECADE
Marley Eternit is celebrating the 10th anniversary of one of its most popular tiles – the Edgemere interlocking slate. Still going strong after 10 years, the Edgemere design was one of the first concrete tiles on the market launched to meet specifier demand for thinner, flatter roofing solutions. Its clean and precise slate-like appearance is enhanced by the thin leading edge and broken-bond laying technique. Suitable for a range of applications and available in three colours, Marley Eternit’s Edgemere slates are also capable of being installed at pitches as low as 17.5°, giving specifiers maximum flexibility....... read more
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SPECFLUE ANNOUNCES THE ECO ICID TWIN WALL CHIMNEY
Following a glut of low quality European and Chinese flue systems entering the UK market, Specflue, one of the UK’s leading providers of stove and flue products is delighted to announce the new Eco ICID Twin Wall Chimney Flue. With 25mm of high density rockwool insulation which maintains the flue gas temperature, maximises efficiency, improves flue draught on start up and reduces condensation, the ICID twin wall is genuinely made to the highest standards..... read more
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ARCHIDECK HIDDEN DECK FASTENINGS
If you decide to make the often significant investment in high-end decking boards, you may want to consider using the ArchiDeck Hidden Fastening System. ArchiDeck clips are screwed into your sub-frame and slot into the sides of adjoining boards, cutting out the need for unsightly face screws.  This allows for a clean, contemporary look, that displays your deck to its full potential. ArchiDecks are exclusively available in the UK through Round Wood of Mayfield...... read more
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WOOD FOR GOOD: GOLD SPONSORS OF TIMBER EXPO
Wood for Good (WfG) will take a leading role at the TRADA-Technology backed Timber Expo exhibition in September 2011 as Gold Sponsors. WfG Chairman John Kissock said, “In order to drive the use of timber in the UK, we need to create a regulatory environment that promotes the use of wood, and generates demand amongst audiences such as architects, contractors, engineers and builders merchants.”.... read more
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KINGSPAN WATER - HELPING TO EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE IN SUSTAINABLE WATER USE
The Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre, set in the beautiful New Forest, has just installed a rainwater harvesting system as part of its wider drive towards greater sustainability. The system, a Kingspan Water Envireau, will collect rainwater from the roof of the Centre via the guttering and store it in a 3000-litre underground storage tank, before passing it into the bathrooms to flush all its WCs. The aim is to reduce the Centre’s reliance on mains water..... read more
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ILLUMIRAIL HANDRAILS
Illumirail (from FH Brundle) low voltage LED lighting fits discreetly and securely into our standard Pro-Railing split tube handrail. The brilliant cool white light gives a stylish finish to internal or external stairwells and walkways. As a standard component in the range it’s available from stock for next day delivery anywhere in the UK. Pro-Railing is a stylish, durable and cost effective stainless steel handrail component system designed with ease of installation in mind.
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NEW MONODRAUGHT X-AIR MAKES AN IMPACT AT DEEPLISH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Pupils at Deeplish Primary School have benefitted from a brand new £2.9 million building following a decision to construct a new school rather than remodel the existing one. The new building significantly improves life cycle costs, sustainability and energy efficiencies helped by a natural ventilation strategy based on Monodraught’s new WINDCATCHER® X-AIR natural ventilation systems. The WINDCATCHER X-AIR features many innovations and patented technologies, including distinctive styling and LED architectural lighting..... read more
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