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PAROC Calculus – designing technical insulations has never been so easy
Proper design and installation of an insulation layer is critical to both HVAC systems’ and process industry pipelines’ safety and energy efficiency. Just as in the case of building insulations, it is crucial to provide certain pipes, ducts and equipment with the...
Smartply helps deliver cost-effective, stylish sustainable home in just two and a half weeks
SMARTPLY PROPASSIV lived up to its reputation as an ideal panel system for ultra-low energy buildings by ensuring a private two-storey house exceeded the Passivhaus levels for airtightness. Having taken just over two weeks to erect, the residential property is in the...
Sika watertight solution ensures shopping centre remains high and dry
For a £117 million shopping centre in Newport, a comprehensive range of waterproofing solutions from Sika has provided unrivalled waterproofing protection ensuring this major retail development is watertight and remains on track for completion. The Friars Walk...
Recticel Insulation launches a self-supporting roof system
A next-generation, self-supporting, room-in-a-roof system for pitched roofs has been launched by leading PIR manufacturer Recticel Insulation. The innovative new product, L-Ments, comprises cable gap, breather membrane, counter battens and integral structural timber...
Ahmarra Doors make their debut at the O2
Specialist fire door manufacturer, Ahmarra, supplied and installed doorsets for the new InterContinental London – The O2. They fitted over 300 severe duty timber fire doors in an FSC cherry veneer for the new 5-star hotel situated on Greenwich Peninsula. Ahmarra’s...
InstaGroup presents InstaClad Park Home System
Poorly insulated park homes are costing their owners a small fortune in energy bills. Now one of the UK’s leading energy saving companies, InstaGroup, has developed a new, patented external wall insulation system to give park homes a new lease of life. It’s called the...
Sika adds aesthetic quality to watertight finish at new bilingual school
Sika-Trocal S single ply roofing membrane provided a watertight solution to a new primary school in Brighton. Specified for its exceptional waterproofing and durability properties, its robust performance, yet flexible application ensured the roof was able to...
Wall systems face baptism of fire and ice with BBA environmental chamber
The British Board of Agrément (BBA) is preparing for the arrival of super-sized, super-stringent test equipment which goes beyond the climatic extremes to challenge the performance of externally applied wall systems. The leading, independent product accreditation and...
Passive House award for ISO-CHEMIE tapes
The energy saving qualities of two products from one of Europe’s leading foam sealant suppliers have been recognised by the Passive House Institute (PHI). ISO-CHEMIE’S multi-function joint sealing tape ISO-BLOCO ONE, and the thermal insulating and load bearing bracket...
Armstrong launches an even sounder offer to acoustics
A premium ceiling tile which takes acoustic performance to new heights has been launched by Armstrong. The new Perla OP dB 40mm mineral tile combines the high sound absorption of Armstrong's OP range with the high sound attenuation of its dB range for ultimate...
Digitalenergy urges organisations to “energy proof” their business against future laws
Digitalenergy is calling on organisations to “energy proof” their business to ensure to that they don't fall foul of rapidly evolving energy and carbon reduction legislation. The energy management software company believes that the only way businesses can ensure...
Pioneering Camden public offices embed sustainability at the outset
Five Pancras Square has set a benchmark to the rest of the multibillion pound King’s Cross Central development by becoming the first building to gain a BREEAM Outstanding rating for world-class sustainability. The mixed-use building developed by Camden Council is also...