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Over four years on from Grenfell and 11 years from Lakanal House, Hannah Mansell, Masonite UK Technical Director (including Premdor Crosby and Door-Stop International), reflects on the current fire safety landscape and the critical role that fire safety product manufacturers must play in building safety now. At both Lakanal House and Grenfell Tower, there […]
With ever-increasing market demands for more robust and flexible façade systems, Kawneer, the leading manufacturer of architectural aluminium glazing systems has launched a new version of its successful AA®100 and AA®110 curtain wall products. In addition to a +/- 5mm building expansion joint for its SSG curtain wall variant and a higher weight capacity for its capped option, one of the key enhancements is a concealed vent option within the product to help produce a beautiful, finished aesthetic to a […]
Three years after Lincolnshire care worker Jess Wells walked into a construction careers event, she’s now the first woman to have achieved a highly specialised construction qualification. Jess, 29, was a care worker in 2018 when she attended an event aimed at encouraging young people into the industry as part of Lincolnshire Construction Week, supported […]
Buewater says planet put on red alert by landmark climate report Stockholm, Sweden, August 9, 2021 – News that the planet is facing climate changes unprecedented in tens of thousands of years with some deemed irreversible over hundreds of years was described as scary and shocking by the international Swedish water company Bluewater. The […]
Does London have to learn to live with flooding? By Tim Clark London and other parts of the UK may have to learn to live with the impact of flash floods from increasingly torrential storms, flood experts have warned. Speaking to NCE, Aecom lead on flood modelling and mapping Ruth Goodall said that climate change […]
Joining the Vortice sales team this month as Area Business Manager for the South West, is Kerry Brown who is based in Devon. Kerry studied at Plymouth University and is keen to enter the ventilation industry at a time when the world begins to understand the importance to human health of good indoor air quality. […]
By John Alexander, Managing Director of Aquobex, leading global specialists in designing, developing and implementing flood protection solutions for homes and businesses. While a most welcomed one, the Government’s announcement for ‘record’ investment of £860m into more than 1000 flood alleviation schemes is an ambitious one to deliver in this current fiscal year. There are still millions […]
Working on a brief to deliver a first-class facility for students and teachers at St. Patrick’s Special School in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Zumtobel Group brands Zumtobel and Thorn have supplied a number of luminaires throughout the €14 million project. In conjunction with building engineers Semple and McKillop Ltd, the project involved the supply of custom […]
A report commissioned by the government’s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has highlighted the crucial role played by building ventilation in reducing the risk of Covid-19 and other infections, but it misses some crucial practicalities, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The report, which was produced by the National Engineering Policy Centre […]
Altro Ensemble™ modular flooring has been used throughout a new development of 21 modern, sustainable holiday homes; part of a new ‘eco’ hotel complex in Thuringia, Germany. The chalet-style, solid wood accommodation has been built with high-quality natural materials, and sustainably equipped as part of an ecological construction project. The build, including the interior design, […]
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