| THIN IS IN! |
Slimline Worktop Material Is Botox For The Kitchen. Thin is in! That’s the watchword for today’s product designers, who employ high tech materials and advanced processes to achieve ever more slimline dimensions. But that’s not always the case with kitchen design, where the emphasis has been on chunky, clunky and downright heavy, worktop materials. Granite Transformations, is pioneering the ‘thin is in’ trend, however, with its agglomerate worktops that are at least two-thirds lighter and thinner than other material.
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| MILL CONVERSION MAXIMISES ENERGY EFFICIENCY |
The owner of a property in Halifax specified a heat recovery MVHR system from ADM to maximise the energy efficiency of their newly refurbished mill conversion. The 18th Century former weavers’ mill was refurbished by Halifax-based BAG Builders using Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF). Working with the developer, ADM Systems suggested making a feature of the ducting by supplying it in stainless steel material. This proved to be an excellent solution, giving the old mill a contemporary new look.
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BALCONY MAKES THE MOST OF SPECTACULAR 180° VIEWS
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In a recent timber frame construction by Property Developer Princeton Homes, four sets of stunning curved patio doors from Balcony Systems were installed in a conservation area. Balcony’s curved patio doors were an ideal solution to making the most of the views while complementing the modern design of the building. Managing Director of Princeton Homes, Andy Turner says: “Balcony’s support was fantastic. They rose to the challenge and the end result is an amazing looking property.”
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| KIDDE EXPANSION |
Manufacturer of CO, smoke and heat alarms, Kidde has moved its UK distribution to a new logistics partner in Derbyshire to accommodate continuing expansion. The move to TDG’s 120-acre facility near the M1 at Ilkeston enables end-to-end visibility of orders and improved service. Products are manufactured in Kidde’s ISO 9001 facility that produces over 30 million units annually for its global customer base. The three ranges are UK focused and all are BS Kitemarked.
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| NEW SKY TEAM HELPS DEVELOPERS TO SELL HOMES |
Sky Homes has launched a new team dedicated to helping developers sell homes during these tough economic times. The expert team provides advice on how fitting a Sky communal TV system can give new homes the wow factor, handles the planning and installation process, offers marketing support and is even working with selected developers to put together bundled packages of its services at a low cost per unit. For more information call 08442 410 331 or visit communaltv.sky.com
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| PLANNING CONSENT GRANTED FOR CLARENCE LANE, ROEHAMPTON |
Assael Architecture has secured planning consent on behalf of Hausman Hughes for a £3.6 million residential scheme at Clarence Lane. The site is comprised of a dilapidated former private tennis court, which is flanked by a tall brick wall to the north and an overgrown wooded landscape to the south. The new development will consist of two new buildings ranging from three to four storeys, which will provide a total of 20 new apartments.
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| GOODING GROUP SLIDING DOOR WARDROBE SYSTEMS MAKE THEIR MARK WITH HOUSE BUILDERS |
Regardless of bedroom size, design sophistication or budget, the Gooding Group’s extensive range of sliding wardrobe systems can meet any house builder’s needs. 'Essentia' and 'Evolution' systems provide a choice of mirror, glass or timber panels and, with Essentia, 6 timber stile colours. Use of lay bars on doors is a standard element of the Evolution multi-panel range but can also be specified with other systems too. 3 internal wardrobe options complete the package. More
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| CARNEGO-LED CONSORTIUM TO PHASE IN LOW CARBON HOUSING |
Carnego Systems and partners have won funding from the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) for Phase Two of the £17m ‘Retrofit for the Future’ programme. This programme will demonstrate effective techniques to achieve major savings in energy and carbon emissions in the social housing stock across the UK. Understanding and implementing best practice retrofitting is key to meeting the government’s CO2 reduction target of 80% by 2050. The new funding follows a successful Phase One feasibility study.
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| AIRCRETE IS THE CHOICE FOR COST-EFFECTIVE BUILDING |
H+H is using two detailed cost-comparison exercises to prove that price need never be a barrier to specifying aircrete for house building. In a recent public sector housing development Wates Living Space wanted to use aircrete, but was concerned expenditure could rise as a result. A detailed cost comparison showed that, contrary to expectations, a £20,000 saving could be made using aircrete with the H+H Rå Build method of construction, compared with an equivalent timber frame approach.
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