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Solving the lead roofing problem with Topseal
The theft of lead from roofs and other structures is a growing threat to the heritage of the UK’s historic and public buildings. This has been compounded over recent years by widespread cuts in public funding and the increasing desire to ensure that solutions are...
High-end offices equipped with Luxonic’s advanced chilled beam luminaires
The development of a high-end building in London has been installed with 900 of Luxonic Lighting’s chilled beam luminaires. One Pancras Square is a part of the King’s Cross development and accommodates offices over eight floors, including the new head office for...
Bright prospects for Metro Dome litter bins
Leafield Environmental is launching a new, economy, Dome Top Metro litter bin, that it claims is ideal for schools, colleges, commercial, businesses and leisure use. Combining contemporary design with rugged practicality and great value, the Dome Top version will...
Armstrong’s recycling schemes go through the ceiling
Ceiling recycling pioneer Armstrong is celebrating smashing its green target for 2014. The service, which is free of charge for contractors, notched up some 117,000m2 or 465 tonnes of old End Of Life (EOL) or new off-cut (OCR) mineral ceiling tiles last year, smashing...
Government plans could spark “energy efficiency growth”
The Private Rented Sector (PRS) Energy Efficiency Regulations have been welcomed by Managing Director of NAPIT Certification, David Cowburn. The planned regulations, laid in parliament, will ban all landlords from renting out properties that fail to meet minimum...
Surestop launches ‘Surestop Academy’ and new website
Surestop have recently launched a brand new online training programme - Surestop Academy. The training programme is designed to provide an easy way for installers to establish the right product for a particular situation and then a step by step installation procedure....
BriggsAmasco waterproofing is a class apart at University of Greenwich
At the University of Greenwich in London, roofing and waterproofing specialist BriggsAmasco installed 22 separate IKO PermaTEC hot-melt waterproofing systems as part of a multi-tier rooftop garden on the new £38 million Stockwell Street building. Designed by Heneghan...
The APA guide to Part L now available
The NHBC has launched its new guide on Part L of the Building Regulations to help house builders and specifiers understand the changes. The guide, entitled Part L 2013 - Where to Start, is available for download though the National House Building Council (NHBC)...
Illustrating the versatility of Topseal’s roofing system
The versatility of the BBA certified Topseal GRP roofing system means it can be used for almost any application regardless of complexity and allows for the creation of incredible designs from simulated lead roofs through to a centrepiece orangeries. The durability and...
Listen, respond, delight – A guide to customer service from NAPIT
Knowing your customers’ needs and meeting them is key in any business. This is a simple message. But, how good is your business at listening and responding to customer needs? Nikki Wyatt, NAPIT’s Customer Service Manager, considers the importance of quality customer...
MiniBuddies, litterbins with character
If litterbins can be described as cute and loveable then the new MiniBuddies from Leafield Environmental surely fit the bill. Featuring a cow, a ladybird, a pig and a frog the new MiniBuddies range has been introduced in response to customer demand, specifically for...
Ahmarra Door Solutions launch the Education Range.
Specialist timber fire door manufacturer, Ahmarra have launched a new range of doorsets for the education sector. Managing Director, Tim Doran said: “Our many years experience of manufacturing doors within the education sector has led us to develop this range of...