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Bullet-proof facades
Sch眉co has developed a range of blast and bullet-resistant windows, doors and facades. Virtually indistinguishable from its standard products, the Enhanced range enables architects and specifiers to meet high technical specifications for security without affecting aesthetics.
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NewsAluminium mesh cladding
James & Taylor, the Surrey-based cladding specialist, has provided 2,400m2 of Eyetech expanded aluminium mesh in a clear anodised finish for the extension to the Excel exhibition centre in east London. Designed by Grimshaw Architects, the extension provides an additional 32,000m2 of floor space and will be used as a ...
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Self-regulating ventilator
Invisivent has launched the Evo self-regulating flap ventilator, which has been developed to provide ventilation without draughts or noise.
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NewsWoodfibre insulation
Woodfibre insulation systems from NBT have been used on 13 of the 52 homes built for Scotland鈥檚 first ever Housing Expo, which showcased the latest concepts in energy efficient housing.
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NewsInsulating wall ties
Ancon TeploTie, a low thermal conductivity wall tie, has been used in what is claimed to be the UK鈥檚 first retrofit to achieve level six of the Code for Sustainable Homes. The project was eligible for the code as more than half of it was new build. It involved the ...
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High-performance windows
Idealcombi has developed the Futura+ range of high- performance windows to meet Part L of the 黑洞社区 Regulations.
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Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery
Total Home Environment has launched the Genvex GES Energy heat recovery ventilation system which it says surpasses the best practice performance targets set by the Energy Saving Trust as part of Appendix Q in SAP calculations - which show compliance with 黑洞社区 Regulations.
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Hot water cylinders for heat pumps
McDonald Engineers says it has become the first UK manufacturer to launch an off-the-shelf hot water cylinder specifically designed to work with heat pump technology.The ECOflow unvented cylinder for heat pumps is a response to the growing demand the firm is receiving from heat pump installers for an off-the-shelf product ...
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Wood pellet boilers
Windhager鈥檚 VarioWIN wood pellet boiler is now available with a compact 45 litre balance tank which brings the output down to 1kW to suit low energy demand buildings such as homes.
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Biomass boiler
Woodpecker is this month launching a 150kW biomass boiler suitable for public and commercial buildings as well as housing associations.
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Sales of construction products rises
Enst and Young and Construction Products Association point to continued rise in third quarter but it won鈥檛 continue into next year
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Michelmersh turnover rises 18% after acquisition
Brickmaker says it is continuing to restructure following purchase of Freshfield Lane Brickworks
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NewsBreedon posts 拢387,000 first-half loss
Breedon Aggregates reveals loss but says prospects for growth had improved since takeover by Marwyn Materials
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NewsBreedon Aggregates wins Scottish Water contract
Multi-million pound contract will see Breedon supply construction materials for four years
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FeaturesKeep Taking The Tablets
Construction folk can barely contain their excitement at how Apple鈥檚 iPad is changing the way they build - and being able to show your mum the project you鈥檙e working on is only the start
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NewsApples and pears 鈥� Thomas lane previews the ipad alternatives
Given the critical acclaim and instant success of the iPad, it鈥檚 hardly surprising there is a rash of emulators. Like the iPhone clones, most of these tablet computers run Google鈥檚 Android operating system, which has generally been well received. Like the iPad, users have thousands of apps to choose from. ...
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FeaturesDark Victory: 2010 Part L update
The new version of Part L kicks in next week, and its tough energy rules are going to make lighting a building altogether more problematic than ever before
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NewsSaved steel frame factory shipped to UK
Fusion 黑洞社区 Systems entire factory is being shipped from Cork to Northampton after it was acquired by private equity
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NewsMixer taps
Rada, a specialist in washroom controls, has launched the Safetherm thermostatic mixer tap for healthcare applications.
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Thermal insulation
Walltite spray foam insulation from BASF Polyurethanes was used to provide a high level of thermal insulation at minimal thickness in the conversion of an 18th century house in North Yorkshire