Entries by Lyn

VIEGA’S PRESS CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES MODERN SOLUTION FOR ENGINEERING TRAINING FACILITY

Viega has supplied its German engineered press connection technology to the development of a new state-of-the-art engineering centre at Coleg Menai’s Llangefni campus. The construction of the new facility, which will help train the next generation of engineers has utilised Viega’s Profipress copper piping connections as well as the industry first Megapress solution for thick-walled […]

SCHUECO JANSEN ANNOUNCE RANGE OF UNLATCHED, NON-REBATED, SINGLE-ACTING STEEL FIRE DOORS

A comprehensive range of unlatched, non-rebated, single-acting fire doors is now available from leading European steel specialist Schueco Jansen. These systems offer a solution for every application, including screens and partition walls. All the systems have a sleek modern look with slender profiles and slim sightlines and all deliver a level of performance that is […]

ALUMINIUM ALUMNI: STUDENTS IN SCOTLAND BENEFIT FROM TITON HARDWARE

Over 630 Sobinco Chrono aluminium tilt and turn window systems with SF Xtra trickle vents from Titon have been installed at three student accommodation blocks at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. The new, contemporary designed halls of residence contain over 450 large single en-suite rooms, as well as shared kitchen/lounge areas. Named after past professors from […]

New School Hall Wall

The main hall at Bohunt, a state-of-the-art secondary school in Wokingham, benefits from superbly adaptable space thanks to a contemporary DORMA Hüppe Variflex operable wall, installed by UK supplier, Style. Meeting the demand for a system with a particularly narrow stacking solution, the Variflex incorporates panels and pass doors that can be as little as […]

Mobile Phone Calls in Hotels, Restaurants, Offices and Public Spaces Can Be Irritating to Other People!

Storacall Teleacoustics offers a range of T900 wall mounted or desk mountable telephone hoods designed to reduce the disturbance and irritation of mobile phone use in public spaces by creating a zone specifically for conducting mobile phone conversations. T900 hoods are competitively priced with the Acoustic Fabric £310, Faux Leather £289 and Real Leather £374. […]

SARNAFIL HD PROVES IT’S TOUGH ENOUGH

New Elgin primary school in Moray, Scotland, has had a Sarnafil HD system installed to meet their need for a new high-quality flat roof refurbishment. With previous roof re-coverings not up to scratch, the school needed a system to improve the building’s thermal performance, save energy and improve robustness – providing a solution tough enough […]

MORE COMPANIES THAN EVER COMPETE FOR SCHUECO 2019 EXCELLENCE AWARDS

On 27th June 2019 in London’s prestigious Saatchi Gallery, just off the King’s Road, Chelsea, a large audience of building industry professionals gathered to celebrate the winning and commended projects submitted for the 2019 Schueco Excellence Awards for Design and Innovation.   Organised by Schueco UK in partnership with Architecture Today, the Excellence Awards, now […]

LANGLEY APPOINTED TO REFURBISH ACADEMY ROOFS UNDER LHC FRAMEWORK

Following a detailed assessment of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust’s education facilities, Langley Waterproofing Systems Ltd identified a need to refurbish the roof at Sporle Primary Academy, King’s Lynn, urgently. The team replaced the facility’s existing roof with Langley’s TA-25 Reinforced Bituminous Membrane system, providing a robust, long-lasting solution.  As an approved […]

KINGSPAN ENHANCES OLD TEXTILE MILL’S FABRIC

Kingspan Kooltherm K7 and K107 Pitched Roof Board have been installed as part of a major refurbishment project, transforming a former Victorian mill into CAT B office space for Manchester Metropolitan University. 6 Great Marlborough Street forms part of Manchester’s rich industrial heritage and sits within Little Ireland, the earliest area of Irish settlement within […]

Gradus carpet planks help to inspire innovation at the University of Essex

Gradus has supplied premium carpet planks for the new Innovation Centre at the University of Essex, helping to create an innovative floor design with a modern feel.   Located at the university’s Colchester campus, the Innovation Centre is part of the Knowledge Gateway research and technology park. The research and technology park has been developed […]