8th March 2011

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BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES REACT TO LATEST MARKIT/CIPS PURCHASING MANAGERS INDEX
In response to the February Markit/CIPS purchasing managers index released this week, Bibby Financial Services’ construction specialist Jason Heath says; “After all the doom and gloom at the backend of last year surrounding the construction industry's contribution to the surprise 0.5 contraction in GDP, the news that the sector has grown at the fastest pace in eight months is encouraging and welcomed. However, given that the full extent of the Government’s spending cuts are still to be felt, the combination of falling workloads, rising material costs, reduced margins, continued tight lending particularly across the construction sectors and a rise in VAT means that 2011 is going to be another tough year for the industry.” More   Website
FREEFOAM OFFER NEW MATERIALS TO PROMOTE A+ RATED CLADDING RANGE



Freefoam announce it’s new marketing tools to promote the Fortex® Cladding range.  A display stand featuring three different profiles and a handy swatch to show the range of colours on offer. Fortex® is an attractive PVC wood effect exterior cladding system, available in a range of colours featuring single, weatherboard and double plank formats. Fortex comes with significant environmental credentials.  The BRE ‘Green Guide To Specification’ gives PVC cladding an A+ rating when installed over timber framing. See the compete range HERE
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IMPROVE WORKER COMFORT AND PERFORMANCE - AND FUEL BILLS!



The incidence and cost to the business of sick building syndrome could be reduced, and energy consumption significantly cut by utilisation of innovative technology (Remote Air Dispersal (RAD) Airscoop) developed by Passivent Ltd. Statistics show some 30% of employees working in air conditioned offices suffer from the illness, whose risk factors include poor levels of ventilation, poor air quality and low humidity: a situation that may increase with the stricter airtightness requirements of the latest Building Regulations.  More   Website
META-SLATE  IS TOPS FOR READING DAY CENTRE
A day centre for people with learning disabilities in Reading has replaced its old concrete roof tiles with Meta-Slate®, an innovative slate-effect metal roofing system from building products manufacturer Steadmans. Strathy Close Day Centre’s new roof combines the traditional appearance of natural slate with the advantages of lightweight, pre-engineered roofing materials. Reading District Council appointed Dawson Roofing to carry out the project and specified Meta-Slate® because it provides a robust alternative to the original concrete tiles which were prone to vandalism. More   Website

THE ONLY BOOK YOU NEED IS NOW AVAILABLE FROM TARKETT
The new 2011 Commercial Collection catalogue from Tarkett offers 104 pages packed full of inspirational and innovative flooring solutions from the global industry leader. Discover complete solutions for every interior with the lowest lifecycle costs, superior performance characteristics and the most advanced PUR surface treatments for easy maintenance. With the widest experience across every sector, there is a Tarkett flooring solution to suit any requirement. Order your copy by emailing marketing@tarkett.com
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SELECTAGLAZE SECONDARY GLAZING – AFFORDABLE SOCIAL HOUSING



Previously a homeless hostel, this Victorian Listed property now provides 14 quality family units to help meet the Borough of Islington’s acute housing needs. On a main thoroughfare, the site presented a challenge for noise abatement and security, with a need to improve thermal insulation, reduce heating demands and so lower CO2 emissions. The solution was a purpose designed secondary window system from Selectaglaze, the UK’s leading designer of secondary glazing. More   Website
An introduction to Secondary Glazing brochure.

More info on Selectaglaze’s Housing products.
EASILIFT’S NEW HIGH-TECH DOCK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CHOSEN BY TESCO



An innovative high-tech management reporting and safety system designed to prevent the premature departure of vehicles from the loading bay is set to be installed at the Goods In section of all Tesco distribution centres across the UK.  The supermarket is investing in the Dock Management System, which was jointly developed by UK firms Easilift Loading Systems and Traka, after it impressed during a pilot scheme at Tesco’s distribution centre in Hinckley, Leicestershire. For more information, email: colin.chadburn@easilift.co.uk
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