Entries by Lyn

DHF contributes to Build UK’s new Common Assessment Standard

Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced its support for the new Common Assessment Standard, created by representative organisation for the construction industry, Build UK.  And, as a member of Build UK, DHF has contributed to its formation. The new Common Assessment Standard, which has been endorsed by the Construction Leadership Council, means that sub-contractors […]

New wastewater treatment CPD launched by Graf UK

CPD presentation by Graf UK delivers the ultimate in wastewater wisdom A CPD that explains the issues around wastewater treatment and advises on the options available for specifiers has been launched by Graf UK. The 50-minute presentation delivers a multitude of “Wastewater wisdom”, ranging from the fundamentals (what is wastewater treatment and why is it […]

Introducing the new larger, slimmer bi-fold door from Schüco

Schüco is launching its new AS FD bi-fold door, delivering its slimmest frames yet, larger pane sizes and improved performance over its predecessor, the ASS 70 FD. The AS FD 75 launched earlier this month and the AS FD 90.HI will be available from September.   Responding to market demand for greater transparency, Schüco has […]

THE ROUTE TO DECARBONISING CONSTRUCTION

Michael Bennett and Amber Wright of the law firm Shoesmiths explain the importance of reducing embodied carbon in construction – putting forward the case for legislative reform and how new technologies, methods and contracts are supporting the living sector’s move to net zero. To date much of the government’s focus to meet its net zero […]

The Challenging Elizabethan Line

Today’s the day: after some 13 years of construction Crossrail’s Elizabeth line will finally open. The Crossrail project first broke ground in May 2009, with the launch of the first pile at the site of the new Canary Wharf station. Tunnelling began in May 2012 and more recent years have seen the project’s stations completed […]

Solar Panels could become Mandatory on all new Builds

In a goal to make solar the largest electricity source in the EU, the Commission is proposing plans for mandatory solar panels on all new buildings by 2029.  Solar panels could soon be mandatory on all new buildings in the European Union under a new proposal aimed at rapidly replacing its reliance on Russian oil […]

Solutions for After Sales

GEZE UK, the UK subsidiary of GEZE GmbH, a leading manufacturer of door and window control systems, has introduced the After Sales Solutions brochure that details the after sales services GEZE UK offers for manual and automatic doors and windows. The brochure explains the benefits of regular servicing – maintaining accessibility, minimising downtime, prolonging usability, […]

Adveco GL Carbon Steel Tanks For Commercial Hot Water

The Adveco GL family of low-cost carbon steel storage tanks offer a selection of off-the-shelf vessels for commercial hot water (DHW) projects requiring direct electric heating, buffer storage, indirect heating or preheat. “Tough enough to deal with water conditions typically encountered across the UK, the new GL family expands options with a versatile choice of […]