Your Comprehensive Guide to SR Ratings
To offer specifiers and architects a definitive guide to Security Ratings, their implications and why they’re so important to design and construction, Jacksons Fencing has released a free-to-download guide explaining each rating in detail.
Bespoke powder coating recreates characteristic tones of Jura Limestone
Powdertech Corby has just completed coating over 4500sq m of aluminium cladding panels for Westfield White City Shopping Centre’s £600 million refurbishment and extension. An extensive coating job in itself, the project was one of particular satisfaction for the company. “We created a bespoke powder coating in our Landscape™ range for this flagship project,” said Powdertech Corby Director Richard Besant, “and we, and the customer alike, are delighted with the result.”
T Levels represent hope for the industry’s future
In the world of education, changes to qualifications are often met with either indifference or a great deal of scepticism. However, this has not been the case with the announcement that in 2020, 52 colleges in England are to allow students to study alternative qualifications focused on technical subjects, known as T Levels.
Digitising off-site construction
In this article, David Clark, Head of Manufacturing and Innovation at off-site specialist the McAvoy Group, looks at the latest techniques for digitising construction and how the new technology is taking off-site construction to the next level.
Combating noise pollution in modern cities
Rob Lomax from Wakefield Acoustics, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of advanced industrial, commercial and environmental noise control systems, takes a closer look at how acoustic technologies are helping to reduce noise pollution in the modern commercial building market.
AluK has delivered an energy-efficient outstanding facade package for Berkeley Homes
Commercial aluminium systems specialist AluK has demonstrated that collaboration is the key to success by working with a range of partners to deliver a comprehensive tender package for a striking and energy-efficient facade solution at a high-profile Berkeley Homes development.
Firestone discusses its involvement at London’s new US Embassy Building
John McMullan, Commercial Manager of EPDM lining specialist at Firestone Building Products, discusses the installation of the company’s GeoGard EPDM Membrane at the new USA Embassy Building in London.
Why civil infrastructure has a noteworthy impact on new-build housing developments
People often talk about the journey and the destination, stressing the importance of the former. For many, where housing is concerned, it is often the other way around, writes Xavier Martinez, Associate and Head of Civil Engineering at Thomasons.
Building for the future – what’s driving change in UK housing design?
Epwin Group, a leading manufacturer and supplier of PVC-U windows, doors and fascia systems, has announced the launch of a research project examining what factors are driving change in UK housing design and build.
