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11th November 2010
The latest products
& news from the construction industry. Delivering indispensable information
for Architects & Architectural Practices.
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MTECH CONSULT ADVOCATES OSC COLLABORATION IN LIGHT OF CSR
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Commenting on the recent Comprehensive Spending Review, Bob Mears, head of sales and marketing at offsite construction specialist, Mtech Consult, says: “As the dust begins to settle after last month’s Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR), it’s increasingly clear that what George Osborne took away with one hand, he gave with another. In slashing the education, housing and justice capital budgets by £4.3bn, £4.9bn and £420m respectively, he has presented a huge opportunity for the manufacturers of prefabricated buildings and components. By being able to deliver the holy grail of ‘more for less,’ the manufacturers of offsite systems such as volumetric modular units, kitchen and bathroom pods, structurally insulated panels (SIPs) and other components, are wising up to the fact that they can be more successful at winning work from clients such as housing associations, local authorities and education authorities.” More Website
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LIMESCALE TREATMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE LEISURE OR PRIVATE SPA
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SpaKlear W63 from Hydropath is a unique water treatment device that subjects the water passing through the pipe work to electric fields causing particles to cluster. These clusters form a layer on the sand filter rather than penetrating it, which results in less cost, time and energy to maintain high standards required for the perfect spa. Does not require plumbing or any dismantling whatsoever. The W63 fits pipe size of up to 63mm outside diameter. More Website
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SPECFLUE TURNS UP THE HEAT
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Chimney and accessories specialist Specflue has further enhanced its customer appeal and service with the introduction of the revolutionary DPS Heatbank thermal storage system for supplying virtually unlimited mains pressure hot water from just about every type of heat source system at up to 45 litres per minute – and it is suitable for simultaneous connection to wood, gas and oil burners, solar systems, heat pumps and vented and sealed heating methods. More Website
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FREE STANDING WORKTOP FRAME ADDED TO INDIVO KITCHEN RANGE
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Pressalit Care has extended its range of Indivo height-adjustable kitchen lifters with a free-standing worktop frame. Giving a height variation of up to 300mm, the stable and secure worktop frame provides access for wheelchair users from all four sides. The range has further been enhanced with a manual lifting option across its worktop range, giving a more economical alternative alongside the existing electric switch or hand held control operation. Indivo lifters have been designed with a focus on flexibility. More Website
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DOORS PLAY PIVOTAL ROLE IN SAFETY OF WORLD’S LARGEST RAIL PROJECT
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Booth Industries, has supplied over 100 high specification doors for tunnels, shafts and buildings in the Euro 1.8 billion Gautrain Rapid Rail Link project in Johannesburg, South Africa. In a contract worth Euro 940,000, awarded by the Bombela Civils Joint Venture, Booth Industries designed, engineered, manufactured and delivered all the doors to site. In addition they supervised the installation of the first phase of the specially designed Emergency Escape Tunnel Door Assemblies. More Website
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EFFECTIVE INSULATION KEY TO ENGLAND'S FIRST CERTIFIED PASSIVE HOUSE
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STYROFOAM-A from Dow Building Solutions has been used to extensively insulate the first certified Passive House in England, Underhill House – a project recorded for the latest Channel 4 Grand Designs series. Produced at Dow’s facility at King’s Lynn in the UK, distinctive blue STYROFOAM-A products FLOORMATE 300-A, ROOFMATE SL-A and PERIMATE DI-A insulate the floor, roof and basement walls of the structure, and played a vital role in the house getting Passive House certification.
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TOTAL APPROACH TO MEETING SPECIAL NEEDS
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The Department for Children Schools & Families’ Building Bulletin 102 states accessible personal care facilities must be provided at convenient intervals round the school, and that toilet and changing facilities in mainstream schools should include fittings including a peninsular toilet, height adjustable basin and height adjustable changing table. Total Hygiene, manufacturer of the Clos-o-Mat ‘wash and dry’ toilet, can now advise on, design, supply, install, commission and service a comprehensive, accessible hygiene room/ toilet/ changing room. More Website
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HEALTHY DAYLIGHT HELPS PATIENTS
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The Stoakes Systems Kalwall diffused daylighting system is an important component of the new Hellesdon Hospital in Norwich. The single storey Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, ranged around a courtyard, was designed by KLH Architects. Here, the architects have interspersed the Kalwall cladding with clear vision windows and opening lights to provide therapeutic views of the landscaping, while maintaining elements of privacy. At night, artificial lighting creates an ethereal glow. More Website
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EDUCATION NOW, 17 – 18 NOVEMBER 2010
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Education Now, 17 – 18 November 2010, is a free-to-attend online event for professionals involved in construction in the education sector. Featuring speakers from the National Education Trust, Cyril Sweett, WSP, BCSE and EC Harris, the industry’s leading thought-leaders will present the latest information and insights into the changing nature of procurement routes and partnerships in education following the review announcements. Topics include effective cost models, sustainability, building ‘free’ schools, refurbishment and the future of school spaces. More Website
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TOTAL HOME SYSTEM SAVES ENERGY AND ELIMINATES CONDENSATION
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The mechanical ventilation with heat recovery system from Total Home Environment has been used to save energy and eliminate condensation in a 1970s house suffering from poor air quality and unsightly mould growth. The system removes damp air whilst recovering heat which is then used to warm the replacement air distributed to the living areas, giving a warmer home with good air quality, no condensation problems and lower fuel bills.
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JAMES LATHAM’S MORALT ACTIVITY BOOSTS PASSIVHAUS PLANS
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James Latham’s range of Moralt door-blanks has become available from every Lathams site for the first time, with the company putting the investment down to demand for their unrivalled range of fire, accoustic and thermal doors. The increase in stock is a result of the greater demand for their Firesound doors, which are fire rated and feature excellent sound insulation. As an added boost, Latham’s Moralt Klima door-blanks are turning the heads of Architects involved in PassivHaus projects. More Website
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THE SLEEP EVENT, 24-25 NOVEMBER 2010
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The Sleep Event, 24-25 November 2010, is dedicated to the future of global hotel design, development and investment, comprising a design led exhibition, high level conference and an acclaimed awards ceremony. The Sleep Event Exhibition, 24-25 November, Business Design Centre, London. If you are involved in the design, creation or specification for hotel projects join the industry’s finest in London – the centre of the European design community. See new products, over 150 leading suppliers from over 20 countries, the latest innovations and hotel design trends, and be educated at our conference and seminar programmes. More Website
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HACKNEY MARSHES PROJECT SCORES WITH GOODING ALUMINIUM
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Hackney Marshes are famous for being the ‘grassroots’ in amateur football. The site holds the record for the largest number of pitches in one place, with forty matches played simultaneously on Sundays. The new Hackney Marshes development is home to 27 spacious changing rooms for players and match officials, community facilities and classrooms has been showcased by leading Aluminium manufacturer Gooding Aluminium who manufactured and supplied mill finish single and double folded perforated aluminium ceiling trays. More Website
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