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MULTIBOARD SPREADS THE LOAD FOR WALL FIT-OUT
A nationally renowned flooring specialist is using Marmox Multiboards as part of a high-specification installation covering much of the 13th floor of Moor House, an architecturally striking office building located on the capital’s historic London Wall. Epping-based OSF is a family-run business serving clients from the commercial, residential and other sectors across the UK. In this case, a team from its 40-strong workforce is undertaking a contract to a challenging timetable,
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FIREFLY APOLLO SPEEDS FIRE PROTECTION
A fully compatible selection of FIREFLY barrier products was employed to protect an oil tank situated alongside one of the warehouses within the London Gateway port on the River Thames, during a rapid, nine-day contract. The work at the container terminal was carried out on behalf of DP by Midlands-based Krasi Fire Protection, a FIREFLY Preferred Installer, in consultation with the FIREFLY Technical Team – creating a high-level vertical barrier 25 metres long with a four-metr
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PYROGUARD DELIVERS SAFETY GLAZING FOR REDEVELOPMENT
Pyroguard, a leading independent provider of fire safety glass, has delivered a comprehensive fire safety glazing solution as part of the major redevelopment of the TX Building at Strijp-T in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Constructed in 1929 and seen as a significant industrial landmark, the TX Building has been transformed to create 56,000m² of contemporary workspace for high-tech businesses. The redevelopment combines the preservation of the building’s historic character with
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CPD EXPLORES PATHWAY TO LOW CARBON HEAT
Ideal Commercial Heating has launched a CIBSE-approved CPD titled ‘Low carbon hybrid heating system considerations’, designed to help specifiers and building services engineers navigate the complexity of designing heating systems that meet the needs of users while reducing carbon emissions. The CPD provides a practical, real-world overview of how hybrid and bivalent systems can support the decarbonisation of commercial buildings, while addressing the constraints that often li
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HEAT PUMPS IN ACTION: HOW COMMERCIAL HP SYSTEMS IMPROVE EFFICIENCY & LOCAL AIR QUALITY
Rinnai’s Peter Seddon explains how heat pump technology in commercial applications can improve system efficiency and contribute towards national decarbonisation targets. Heat pumps are fast becoming a widespread and viable option for business owners who require heating and hot water. Find out how investing in a heat pump can benefit commercial projects. Heat Pumps are a viable technology that efficiently provides warmth and heated water. Although the UK is still reliant on fo
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MOVING FORWARD IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR WITH LONG-TERM INVESTMENT
While some areas of construction continue to face challenging market conditions, Deceuninck Commercial says schemes backed by long-term investors are maintaining momentum. Specify & Build reports. As the UK construction sector continues to be battered by strong headwinds, with a sluggish economy, bad weather and the fallout from the Iran conflict all taking their toll, many housebuilders have struggled to keep schemes viable. Fighting rising costs, economic uncertainty and su
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R-dme - An energy source for the near future
Chris Goggin explains the relevance and value of rDME for sustaining rural businesses. r-DME offers operational and ecological benefits as an alternative fuel source for off-grid businesses that require practical, economical and technically feasibility heating and hot water solutions. To find out more about future energies and policy join or free newsletter https://www.rinnai-uk.co.uk/contact-us/newsletter-sign As a new era of energy production, distribution and consumption h
Jun 1


Future Homes Standard CPD helps specifiers navigate window-by-window compliance
Deceuninck has launched a new CPD for architects and specifiers to explain the practical impact of the Future Homes Standard on window and door specification. While the headline u-value requirement for new build windows remains unchanged at 1.2W/m²K, the methodology used to assess compliance has shifted significantly. Instead of relying on a standard model window, performance is now assessed against the exact size and configuration of each individual window supplied. That
May 8


Pyroguard protects French Goodlife project
Pyroguard, the world’s leading independent provider of fire safety glass, has been specified as part of the transformation of the former corporate office headquarters of telecommunications company Canal+ into an ambitious mixed-use development in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. Originally constructed in 2002, the 28,000 m² l’Eiffel building comprises eight superstructure levels and five basement levels. Its reinvention required far more than a conventional refurbishment; it de
Mar 10


Makita's new framing nailers are driven to perform
Makita has expanded its professional cordless range with the introduction of the brushless and high performance BN001GZ and BN002GZ Framing Nailers. Built on Makita’s advanced XGT ® 40VMax platform, the models combine power, precision and reliability to deliver quality results no matter what the task is at hand. The new framing nailers deliver powerful performance combined with the freedom and efficiency required on construction sites. Both offer a true pneumatic feel due
Mar 8


New fastener lengths simplify deeper soffit liner installation
New fastener lengths in EJOT’s DDS-Z range, exclusively available in the UK, are enabling much deeper levels of soffit insulation to be installed easily and efficiently thanks to the screw’s ability to anchor effectively into concrete with an embedment of just 25mm. Existing DDS-Z fasteners in lengths including 275mm, 300mm, 325mm and 350mm are already proving popular with installers tasked with meeting higher thermal performance and fire resistance objectives in projects suc
Feb 9


SmokeGo offers complete smoke control made simple
Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has introduced SmokeGo, a smoke control panel designed to offer complete and active smoke management through the fire system, without the complexity. Developed to give specifiers, installers, and end-users a smarter, more intuitive way to achieve smoke control in a range of buildings, it is designed to make smoke control simpler, faster and fully compliant. From dedicated to non-dedicated smoke control systems, SmokeGo makes c
Feb 9


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The Highlands’ first Passivhaus school features offsite Wraptite® installation
In the Highlands, north of Inverness, students aged from 3 to 18 are enjoying the health and comfort benefits of the region’s first Passivhaus-standard school. The new £72 million Tain Campus is now home to Tain Royal Academy, Tain Primary School and St Duthus School. It has been constructed to the Passivhaus standard to reduce energy consumption and create a healthy learning environment. The external wall specification included two Proctor Group membranes: the Wraptite® ext
Sep 3


CARBON CLAIMS NEED CLARITY
Senior Architectural Systems is calling on the fenestration industry to move beyond top-line figures to a more evidence-based approach that gives specifiers more accurate data. As part of its ‘What You See Is What You Spec’ campaign, Senior Architectural Systems is reinforcing the clarity of its environmental information and calling on the industry to adopt the same transparent approach. This follows Senior’s publication of product-specific Environmental Product Declarations
Sep 2


MHIAE Hydrolution EZY Heat Pump Range gets top A-Award
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe (MHIAE) Hydrolution EZY air-to-water monobloc heat pump range has received global recognition for its design and engineering excellence after being awarded the Platinum A' Design Award, the highest accolade in one of the world's largest and most prestigious international design competitions. The award recognises products that combine outstanding innovation, functionality and aesthetics, highlighting Hydrolution EZY's ability
Aug 5



The Highlands’ first Passivhaus school features offsite Wraptite® installation
In the Highlands, north of Inverness, students aged from 3 to 18 are enjoying the health and comfort benefits of the region’s first Passivhaus-standard school. The new £72 million Tain Campus is now home to Tain Royal Academy, Tain Primary School and St Duthus School. It has been constructed to the Passivhaus standard to reduce energy consumption and create a healthy learning environment. The external wall specification included two Proctor Group membranes: the Wraptite® ext
Sep 3


CARBON CLAIMS NEED CLARITY
Senior Architectural Systems is calling on the fenestration industry to move beyond top-line figures to a more evidence-based approach that gives specifiers more accurate data. As part of its ‘What You See Is What You Spec’ campaign, Senior Architectural Systems is reinforcing the clarity of its environmental information and calling on the industry to adopt the same transparent approach. This follows Senior’s publication of product-specific Environmental Product Declarations
Sep 2


MHIAE Hydrolution EZY Heat Pump Range gets top A-Award
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe (MHIAE) Hydrolution EZY air-to-water monobloc heat pump range has received global recognition for its design and engineering excellence after being awarded the Platinum A' Design Award, the highest accolade in one of the world's largest and most prestigious international design competitions. The award recognises products that combine outstanding innovation, functionality and aesthetics, highlighting Hydrolution EZY's ability
Aug 5
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