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Using latest thermal break technology to produce windows for next generation solutions
Integration is the key factor which underpins the latest new product launch from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems. Their market leading Comar 9P.i Framing system offers fast-track semi unitised construction for floor to ceiling glazing, allowing tilt/turn or...
Armstrong Ceilings hit the heights at Farnborough Airshow
Armstrong Ceilings continues to break the mould for recycling building materials at the Farnborough International Airshow. The UK manufacturer has again exceeded the amount of ceiling tiles it recycles at the bi-annual show it has supplied for the past four events,...
Romag’s snappy crocodile glass bridge
Visitors to the UK’s only crocodile zoo can walk all over one of the most dangerous creatures in the world thanks to some high performance anti-reflective safety glass, supplied by specialist manufacturer Romag. Two sections of 30mm thickness Romag toughened laminated...
Radmat’s high performance waterproofing and thermal insulation supports living oasis
Radmat Building Products has supplied the waterproofing roofing system for the Crossrail Place shopping development and roof garden in Canary Wharf. The system provides high performance waterproofing and thermal insulation – guaranteed for the lifetime of the...
Granada delivers reduced U-Value whilst maintaining the visual clarity
Scriptor Court situated on Farringdon Road, London is a conservation controlled building. As a desirable office space Scriptor Court was in need of an updated glazing solution where the principle issue was to combat heat loss and maintain the clarity of the existing...
Sika-Trocal checks in at Edinburgh hotel development
With speed and ease of installation crucial at the conversion of an old office building in Edinburgh into a new Premier Inn, over 1,500m2 of Sika-Trocal Type S provided the perfect roofing solution to keep the multi-million pound project on track for completion....
Built environment professions working together on the opportunities and challenges of Brexit
Members of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) met on 3rd August to discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by Brexit for the built environment professions and the potential added value of working collaboratively to maximise opportunities and deal...
New ISO-BLOCO WIN2WALL specified for residential refurb. project
ISO-BLOCO WIN2WALL tape from ISO-CHEMIE has been specified to provide improved sealing of perimeter joints between windows, doors and walls at a residential refurbishment project in Cumbria. Not only has ISO-BLOCO WIN2WALL enabled easy sealing from within the property...
SMARTPLY’s strength ensures photographic studio clicks into place
When it came to creating a bespoke, timber frame photographic studio set deep in the Sussex countryside, the choice of materials was of paramount performance. Timber that was FSC-certified and offered strength, durability, and consistent quality was essential....
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems complete new Costa Coffee drive-thru in Bedford
This is part of the Costa Coffee nationwide expansion programme and is located on a high traffic retail park which enjoys ample parking. Comar 6EFT stick build curtain walling was specified for this project, which provides a capped curtain walling solution and offers...
Radmat Building Products supplies award-winning roofing system for new Alder Hey in the Park children’s hospital
Leading flat roof waterproofing system provider Radmat Building Products has supplied an award-winning roofing system for the new £237 million Alder Hey in the Park children’s hospital in Liverpool. The system provides high standards of environmental performance, long...
Trials begin for collection and recovery of critical raw materials from electrical waste
Following a competitive tender exercise, the Critical Raw Material Closed Loop Recovery project has announced that Axion Consulting and Re-Tek from the UK, together with Ecodom from Italy, will be funded to trial novel ways of boosting the recovery of critical raw...