Entries by Lyn

iContact is Simply Diverse

A brochure to explain the diversity of a product with massive capabilities has been published by Strand Technologies. iContact uses GSM/GPRS to enable real-time reporting across a range of security critical applications and access control systems for global remote monitoring, alerting, diagnostics and remote control. It can be fitted to a range of electro-mechanical equipment […]

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FRESH START FOR VICKI

Vicki Hawkes knows what it’s like to operate in a man’s world. The new Area Sales Manager at Strand Hardware has worked in the construction and building products sector for 23 years and is delighted to be joining a company with a woman at the helm. “It was one of the things that most interested […]

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Kawneer systems help take the wind out of Birmingham’s sails

Curtain walling, windows and doors feature on a 33-storey apartment tower.   High performance building façade products manufactured by leading UK manufacturer Kawneer were specified to handle the challenging wind loads on Birmingham’s tallest exclusively residential tower block. Kawneer’s AA®100 zone-drained and capped curtain walling, complemented by AA®720 top-hung ventilator windows on the first to […]

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PREMIER MODULAR WINS PLACE ON £330M PUBLIC SECTOR BUILDING FRAMEWORK

Premier Modular, one of the UK’s leading offsite construction specialists, has been awarded a place on the new £330m LHC Modular Buildings Framework.  Premier’s appointment to the framework covers the design, supply and installation of both temporary and permanent modular buildings to NHS trusts, local authorities, social landlords, and other public bodies for the next […]

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A GUIDE TO FLAT ROOF REFURBISHMENT

By James Wilkinson, Gradient Design Team Manager Age, poor maintenance and deck deflection are among the many causes of roofing failure. When this happens, urgent action is required to prevent costly damage to the building itself. Therefore, which factors need to be taken into consideration when undertaking the refurbishment of an existing flat roof system? […]

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cutting edge training academy from Integra

A stunning new academy for training engineers and leaders of today and tomorrow has been delivered using cutting-edge modular building methods. Integra Buildings, one of the UK’s leading modular construction specialists, has completed the development for Severn Trent Water, which serves eight million people across the Midlands. Staff from both companies came together for a […]

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ACTION PLAN FOR CARBON ZERO

CIC launches a Carbon Zero climate action plan for Professional Institutions On the 17th of June the CIC launched ‘Carbon Zero: the professional institutions’ climate action plan’ which was spearheaded by CIC’s Climate Change Panel which is chaired by CIC’s Deputy Chairman Stephen Hodder MBE. The CIC Climate Change Panel coordinates the efforts of the […]

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Grenfell’s Impact on Indemnity Insurance

Rising professional indemnity insurance premiums and restrictions on cover are preventing construction companies from taking on projects, and could delay work to improve the safety of buildings post-Grenfell, an industry survey has revealed. The issue is creating a “two-tier system” where only those firms prepared to procure appropriate PI cover can undertake higher-risk projects. The […]

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KEEP THE HEAT ON IN CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Healthcare and education buildings which will be undergoing boiler repair in the coming months will encounter two unfortunate challenges: poor weather and the coronavirus. With the reliability of electrical and gas supplies put to question, it is important to consider effective temporary measures, as part of a contingency plan, that will assure people’s health and […]

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