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16th June 2011

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NEW ORDERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY - 1ST QUARTER 2011
The Office for National Statistics have released their report on the latest quarterly estimates of construction new orders and some back data.The bulletin shows new orders in the construction industry for the first quarter of 2011. Read More.
SCHLÜTER-SYSTEMS GRACE COVENTRY ACADEMY

More than a year on from the opening of Coventry’s first city Academy and products from Schlüter-Systems are still providing the very best in world class tiling protection within the entrance to this world class facility, despite the thousands of pairs of feet that have walked through it. The traditional granite floor in the ground level atrium was all protected with leading universal substrate Schlüter®-DITRA, which forms an uncoupling, waterproofing and vapour pressure equalisation layer. Read More. Request More Information. Website.
COLLECTED RAINWATER KEEPS CENTRAL SAINT GILES DEVELOPMENT GREEN

Completed in 2010, Central Saint Giles is an ultra-modern complex, which is 12 stories tall and provides 37,961m² (408,560 ft²) of high quality office floor space. Drainage of the building’s paved piazza area was achieved with 600m of Recyfix® slotted channels with symmetrical and asymmetrical slot inlets from Hauraton. Rainwater falling on the roofs and piazza is collected, treated and stored for re-use in irrigation of the planted areas. It is estimated around 3000m³ could be collected per year. Read More. Request More Information. Website.
FRAMELESS GLASS BALUSTRADE

There’s no need to block that view with the specification and construction of stylish handrail and balustrades for internal or external applications using Pro-railing from F H Brundle.  This high quality component system is finished in Type 304 & 316 stainless steel with slotted handrail providing the perfect finish to your system. It couldn’t be simpler to install and provides stunning results every time. There’s a solution for any application. Read More. Request More Information. Website. Product.
FIND INSPIRATION AT THIS YEAR’S CEDIA HOME TECHNOLOGY EVENT (28-30 JUNE, EXCEL LONDON)

In our dedicated architecture-themed sessions on Wednesday 29th June, expert speakers from ADAM Architecture, Gregory Phillips Architects and PRP will help you appreciate these technologies and understand how you can integrate electronic systems with flair and imagination into your schemes.  Then, tour the show floor to meet with 80+ exhibitors and see the latest multi-room audio and video distribution, home cinema, data networking, lighting, security and HVAC control innovations. Places in the Architectural Session are offered on a strictly first-come first-served basis.  Register Here. Read More. Request More Information. Website.
GEZE UK IS SMOKING ON SCREEN
Helping architects understand the role of effective ventilation in life safety, GEZE UK has launched a CGI video online, which demonstrates how its smoke and heat extraction systems can save lives in a burning building. The step-by-step guide shows how GEZE’s smoke and heat venting (RWA) systems can help architects meet the stringent requirements of building regulations and fire prevention legislation, by safeguarding people and the building in the crucial early moments of a fire. Read More. Request More Information. Website.

HIGH QUALITY THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS AT OUTSTANDING LOW PRICES
Don’t let tight budgets force you to compromise on quality.  With their special product promotion, Testo have made their full range of high quality Thermal Imaging Camera’s even more affordable. With a wide range of features, essential to everyday use, they become the clear winner Testo have been developing and modifying the boundaries of Infrared Technology to create easy to use, robust, quality products with an industry standard feel and touch, but easy enough for an inexperienced hand to operate. Read More. Request More Information. Website.


NEW SMOKE VENT CONTROL CALL POINTS
KAC has introduced an orange-bodied version of the MCP indoor call point conforming to EN12101-9 for use as a manual activation device in smoke control management systems. Mark Thomson, KAC Marketing Manager, said: “Smoke vent control devices are just one example of the increasing range of products offered for specialist applications. The development also highlights our ability to meet customer needs and adapt to forthcoming standards before they are implemented.” Read More. Request More Information. Website.

THE COUNTERPOINTS LIVE
Architects Datafile are pleased to announce support for a great new band, The Counterpoints. Listen or watch a video below. The Counterpoints are performing next week in London, 22nd June, Putney and Friday 24th June, Soho. Click on their website below for details. Watch out as we announce more gigs in future newsletters. Music. Video. Website.


SPECFLUE - THE UK'S SOLE SUPPLIER OF UBBINK FLUE

Specflue, the UK’s leading suppliers of flue and chimney products, is delighted to announce that they are now the country’s sole supplier of Ubbink Centrotherm Plastic Flue products.Ubbink provide solutions to increase energy efficiency and improve the health of buildings and their occupants. Their solutions cover Airtightness, Watertightness, Light, Construction Ventilation, Room Ventilation, Flue Technology and Solar.  To receive a FREE Trade Pack with folder/price list/case study/comparisons visit the link below. Read More. Request More Information. Website.
STANNAH – HELPING STUDENTS UNWIND IN LINCOLN COLLEGE

Downtime is a crucial aspect of academia and the recent installation of a Stannah Stairiser CR (curved rail) wheelchair platform lift in Lincoln College in Oxford has ensured that students of all mobility levels can access a range of leisure facilities. Located outside in the 19th-century Grove Quad, in action since November 2010, the lift navigates a concrete-and-stone staircase with a 90o turn, and folds flush against the smooth operating rail when not in use. Read More. Request More Information. Website.
LEVOLUX APPLIES COOL SCIENCE AT LATYMER SCHOOL

Latymer Upper School’s new £8.3 million Science and Library building effectively fuses contemporary architecture with existing medieval style architecture, with dark red terracotta cladding and an external Solar Shading solution from Levolux. As the UK’s leading Solar Shading specialist, Levolux followed a challenging brief to develop a custom solution incorporating its aluminium Aerofoil Fins and polycarbonate Fins. A striking example of this is the application of Solar Shading to exposed elevations. Read More. Request More Information. Website.
TIMELESS GRANDEUR

For the height in luxury, Richard Burbidge is now offering a new continuous handrail in its made-to-order Heritage stair balustrade range. Ideal for larger hallways and exclusive homes, the over-the-post handrail provides a continuous sweep to the end of a staircase, creating a grand and visually stunning effect. The Heritage range is supplied in White Oak, which has become the timber of choice for many staircases in grand homes. Its natural warmth and luxurious finish looks great in traditional hallways. Read More. Request More Information. Website.
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