ASH & LACY’S ASHTECH – THE VERSATILE SOLUTION FOR CAR PARKS
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Ashtech rainscreen cladding has been increasingly specified on a number of car park projects across the UK over the last few years. The combination of aesthetic qualities, ease of use and versatility make Ashtech the ideal solution to meet both the technical and visual requirements of a car park building. Ash & Lacy’s in-house design team can produce bespoke size and shape panels and even develop special extrusions to meet the project specifications. More Website
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DOW SUPPORTS SIMPLIFYING STANDARDS SEMINAR AT ECOBUILD
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Dow Building Solutions is sponsoring the “Simplifying Standards, Guides and Tools” seminar stream at Ecobuild 2011. The seminar stream will include discussions on aligning Passivhaus construction principles with building codes and regulations. It will also review changes that will be required in building standards in order to meet zero carbon homes targets, amongst other highly topical subjects. STYROFOAM-A materials were used extensively on the first certified Passivhaus in England, Underhill House in the Cotswolds (pictured).
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FLAG-SOPREMA SILVER ART SINGLE PLY FOR FLAGSHIP ACADEMY
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Atkins' Architects for the £29.7m design of the spectacular new North Liverpool Academy utilized Flag-Soprema Silver Art® PVC and Flagon TPO single ply membranes. 'Silver Art' was used on the three storey dome centerpiece to provide the aesthetic benefits of traditional metal roofing. Incorporation of aluminium particles within the membrane surface provides long-term colour stability and avoids problems such as cold bridging, corrosion and water ingress at details.
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KIMPTON TO BRING 5-STAR M&E TO LIVERPOOL TRAVELODGE
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Building services firm, Kimpton, has won the M&E design and installation contract for the new 141-bedroom Travelodge hotel on Liverpool’s waterfront. Kimpton’s installation of the M&E services for the ten-storey building is due to start on site in March and the company will have to overcome the accessibility challenges of the development, which is being constructed on a very tight site, in a built-up area that sits on one of Liverpool’s main through-routes. More Website
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PASSIVENT HELPS TESCO ACHIEVE ZERO CARBON
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A natural ventilation strategy designed, developed and supplied by Passivent Ltd, is continuing to help Tesco achieve a zero carbon footprint and BREEAM ‘excellent’ rating in its new eco stores. The latest ‘green’ superstore to open its doors and be aired by Passivent is at Berwick on Tweed- Tesco Tweedmouth- where just six Passivent Airscoop ventilation stacks, controlled by the company’s innovative iC7000 controller, ensure the general shopping areas maintain a fresh ambience with minimal heat loss. More Website
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WEBSITE REVAMP WILL CATER FOR GROWING DEMAND FOR PV
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Mitsubishi Electric has announced the revamp of its Photovoltaic (PV) website to increase accessibility for those looking for details of the company’s advanced range of commercial and domestic solar power generating equipment. “People are quickly realising just how advanced our knowledge is and we are seeing lots of interest from customers who already know the strength and value of the Mitsubishi brand through our other areas of operations,” explained Perry Jackson, General Manager of the company’s PV Department. More Website
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REMMERS JOIN THE WWA
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Remmers UK have become members of the Wood Window Alliance (WWA) organization who champion high quality, high performance, sustainable wood windows. Remmers will be exhibiting their Opaque and Translucent Exterior Wood coatings range alongside the Wood Window Alliance on their stand at this year’s Ecobuild stand S1225 which is being held at London’s ExCel centre. With a 10 Year maintenance free guarantee, Remmers’ Induline range of Opaque and Translucent Exterior Coatings offers excellent durability, elasticity and blocking resistance. More Website
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ANCON ADDRESSES THERMAL BRIDGING AT ECOBUILD
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Ancon Building Products is joining other leading manufacturers of sustainable, energy-efficient construction solutions and showcasing its products at Ecobuild. Stand number S1210 will address important issues such as thermal bridging, featuring Ancon’s range of low thermal conductivity wall ties and thermal breaks for junctions such as balconies and masonry support levels. Ancon designs and manufactures high integrity structural fixings and supplies customers in a variety of construction sectors including residential, commercial, infrastructure and stadia. More Website
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CONCRETE RENOVATION - GET UP-TO-DATE ....
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A brand new CD-ROM containing audio-visual programmes and advice notes, describing and illustrating the essential considerations needed for resolving the problems of ailing concrete, has just been introduced by the CRA. Request your FREE-OF-CHARGE copy (or memory stick) now by emailing: publications@cra.org.uk Concrete repair work demands specialist know-how and technical capability. All full CRA members must demonstrate a proven track record, proven capability, compliance with the CRA codes of practice, its training scheme and BS EN 9000. More Website
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HUNTER DOUGLAS SUN CONTROL SELECTED FOR LIDL STORES
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Supermarket chain Lidl has selected Hunter Douglas as its preferred supplier of sun control as part of its store refurbishment and expansion programme. Hunter Douglas Sun Control and Façades has to date been asked to supply materials to six of Lidl’s expanding store network in the UK and Ireland, with more expected. The firm is supplying its 132S Sun Louvre panel systems, consisting of 132mm Z-shaped roll formed aluminium panels within an elegant support structure. More Website
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LAFARGE PLASTERBOARD MOVES TO ‘VIRTUALLY ZERO’ WASTE TO LANDFILL
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Lafarge Plasterboard has reduced its waste to landfill from manufacturing to 0.03% of output – virtually zero – contributing to the achievement of Target 2 of the Ashdown Agreement, the industry’s commitment to reducing plasterboard waste. Lafarge Plasterboard, the leading performer for waste reduction in the sector, has also eliminated 3,000 tonnes of plasterboard used in packaging during Year 3 of the Agreement just reported by WRAP – a figure which contributes to industry targets for packaging reduction.
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PRESSALIT CARE BRACKETS FOR HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE BASINS
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Specialists in providing bathroom and kitchen solutions for those with limited mobility, Pressalit Care’s height adjustable basin brackets have been designed for functionality, flexibility and ease of use for users, enabling them to carry out everyday washroom tasks with increased independence. For use in installations such as school hygiene rooms and Changing Places facilities, as well as home adaptations, Pressalit Care produces a range of brackets suited to both frequent and periodic use.
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