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Buoyant outlook for sealants market in 2017, says ISO-CHEMIE
ANDY Swift, national sales manager of ISO-CHEMIE, is optimistic that the UK foam sealants market in 2017 will see growth despite cost pressures and uncertainty in the wake of Brexit. While trading conditions are always challenging, the outlook for the next 12 months...
Minister shown new home building techniques on Banbury visit
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Sajid Javid visited a new development from Barratt Homes in Banbury, where he was shown how the company’s innovative methods are improving efficiency in homebuilding. Mr Javid was welcomed to Barratt Homes West...
Importance of BREEAM recognised with building awards shortlist
The importance of BREEAM, the internationally recognised measure of sustainability for buildings and communities, has been recognised with 7 out of the 10 projects shortlisted for the Sustainability Project of the Year category having achieved BREEAM certification....
Pioneer chooses Deceuninck for #BestInClass products, colour and support
Essex-based Pioneer Trading Company is one of the latest fabricators to join Deceuninck. Pioneer started production in late June and chose Deceuninck for its innovative products, #BestInClass colour-from-stock range, and impressive MyBrand marketing support. Pioneer...
Energy Efficiency and Retrofit Awards: Structherm residential projects shortlisted for national awards
Specialists in Structural External Wall Insulation (SEWI) Structherm have had two of their residential refurbishment projects shortlisted at the National Energy Efficiency & Retrofit Awards. The company has recently provided external refurbishments at Littleholm...
Steel roofing and cladding: is it the ideal way to build it better?
Catnic answer the question... The architectural community has had a long love affair with zinc or aluminium standing seam systems. That’s because as a roofing material it does offer a number of undeniable benefits. It provides a visually appealing aesthetic, which is...
SPSenvirowall donates materials to Arbed scheme
Recently, SPSenvirowall took part in a Welsh Government Warm Homes Arbed project alongside contractor Joyner Group, after an investment of £3.5 million was made into improving the energy efficiency of 293 homes in Twynrodyn, Merthyr Tydfil. Melin Homes’ Being Greener...
Modified wood product aims to save hardwood forests from the axe
A hardwood substitute has been developed to effectively end the need to log native forests, reports Caleb Radford, The Lead South Australia... Researchers from the Flinders Centre for NanoScale Science & Technology (CNST) in South Australia have collaborated with...
Interview with Jari Airola, Senior Vice President, Building Insulation, Paroc Group…
Over the course of his professional career, Jari Airola gained extensive experience in business management, international sales management and business development on various senior management positions in global industrial companies. Mr. Airola joined Paroc from...
Redrow to boost green credentials of homes
A leading British housebuilder is set to boost its green credentials by adding an innovative energy saving technology to its existing house designs. Redrow Homes has joined forces with Power-Pipe, a Waste Water Heat Recovery firm, by adding its systems to its national...
Sika makes it a watertight case for £440 million revamped shopping centre
Currently undergoing a £440 million facelift and major expansion, the redevelopment of Oxford’s Westgate Shopping Centre has seen the specification of a comprehensive range of Sika waterproofing solutions which will ensure this major retail development will be...
Glasdon partners with Enevo to add smart waste management technology to street litter bins
Enevo, a leader in smart waste management, has announced a partnership with leading UK bin manufacturer and supplier, Glasdon U.K. Limited. The two companies are working closely with a number of local authorities to improve their street scene services through the...