VERSAROC® MPA1 PROVIDES ‘ROBUST’ ENVELOPE FOR HOSPITAL EXTENSION
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by Euroform
17h ago
Euroform’s Versaroc® MPA1 sheathing board has provided a ‘robust’ building envelope for the new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) centre at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The SDEC centre is a part single storey and part two storey building, which has been linked to the existing A&E building.  The new extension includes reception and waiting space, a GP assessment unit, Same Day Emergency Care clinic rooms, space for dedicated diagnostics, a small dispensing pharmacy and other facilities.  1,200m² of Euroform’s Versaroc® MPA1 fibre cement sheathing board was ap ..read more
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Wraptite® is the solution for Dundee young persons’ home
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by A Proctor Group Ltd
17h ago
The Wraptite external air barrier system from the A. Proctor Group has been chosen for its high performance airtight insulation for a new home for young people in Dundee, Scotland. The new £3m single-storey building will be a home for some of the most vulnerable young people in the city where they can grow up in a supportive and caring setting. The project design includes en-suite bedrooms, shared living space, dining, kitchen, and activities facilities, and accommodation for staff. Robertson Construction Tayside secured the project as part of a direct award through Places for People Procureme ..read more
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Marshalls begins dual block plant production with flexible paving solution
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by Marshalls
1w ago
Marshalls has unveiled Modal X, an alternative to traditional granite paving, and the first new product range to be produced by the company’s innovative dual block plant. Incorporating the Marshalls MaxiMix® Technology to lock in colour and lock out the elements, the high-quality blend of pigments, aggregates and binders creates an inseparable bonded surface layer that stands the test of time. Modal X is ideal for pedestrianised and high traffic areas and provides a cost-effective and lower carbon alternative to granite paving.  The Modal X range comprises of eight colours, fifteen plan s ..read more
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Locking captured carbon into concrete facing bricks
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by Marshalls
1w ago
Marshalls are committed to being a responsible business and are proud to say we’re the first precast concrete manufacturer in the UK to use CarbonCure technology, a process which permanently locks captured carbon into concrete. The innovative technology is being used on facing bricks manufactured at our plant in Grove, South Wales where approximately 50 million bricks are made each year. The carbon is injected into the brick during the manufacturing process, with no impact on its performance or appearance. Nick Jowett, Technical Director at Marshalls, said: “We’re continually testing ..read more
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Mapei extends coatings range with Dursilite & Mapecoat Act paint series
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by Mapei UK Ltd
1w ago
Mapei has introduced a series of new professional paint finishes to its Wall Protection & Decorative Coatings range.  They include Dursilite – a new range of  water-based paints offered in five finishes – and new Mapecoat Act – a new paint that is resistant to mould, viruses and bacteria and developed for areas where hygiene and prolonged resistance to cleaning are key considerations.  Both ranges are offered in 1 litre, 4 litre and 14 litre units, in recycled plastic.  The new Dursilite paint series provides a mould-resistant, extra washable finish, with exceptional co ..read more
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HOWELLS’S ROOFLIGHTS LIGHT UP BLOSSOMFIELD PARK DEVELOPMENT
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by Howells Patent Glazing
1w ago
Howells Patent Glazing has supplied and installed new glazed roof products for Blossomfield Park, an exclusive development of one-, two-, and three- bedroom apartments. The development is made up of contemporary new buildings and a thoughtful conversion of the Grade II listed Tudor Grange with outbuildings. Using its 40mm HG2 glazing bar, Howells replaced the old steel lead clothed glazing bars and single glazed Georgian wired cast glass in three areas of the Grange.   Elsewhere, a daylighting solution was also required for the new buildings.  For this, Howells used its 57mm sel ..read more
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ENDLESS DESIGN POSSIBILITIES WITH SUREPROTECT ARTWORX FROM GRADUS
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by Gradus
1w ago
Gradus has launched SureProtect Artworx, a bespoke wall cladding system that offers surface protection and aesthetics all in one. Artworx enables specifiers to print any image, photograph or graphics on to PVC-u wall cladding, allowing you to truly personalise any interior environment. As part of the SureProtect wall cladding range, specifiers will now have the option to choose between the vast array of existing design and colour options, or create a totally bespoke mural with the use of Artworx – from company logos to complex photography – creating an amazing visual experience for building us ..read more
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OWA UK’s metal ceilings get to work
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by OWA UK
1w ago
OWA UK has fulfilled its largest contract to date for its OWAtecta S80 demountable metal ceiling raft, with the innovative system being used on two of the buildings that form part of Assembly – a landmark riverside commercial office development in Bristol. Designed by AHMM Architects and constructed by Galliford Try, OWA UK worked closely with its approved sub-contractor Morrissey to design and install the trapezium and rectangular shaped mesh rafts throughout the open Cat A floors. The project is the company’s largest ever order for its OWAtecta S80 mesh rafts, with dozens of different config ..read more
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MARLEY EXTENDS RENEWABLE SYSTEM OFFER WITH NEW BATTERY AND INVERTER SOLUTIONS
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by Marley Ltd
1w ago
As specifiers look to enhance the energy efficiency performance of new homes, Marley has extended its renewable system package with the launch of new solar inverter and battery storage solutions. The ES G2 hybrid inverter combined with the new Lynx Home U Series battery solutions, can be complemented by a Clearline EV Charging Point to provide specifiers with a single source solution to deliver a comprehensive roofing and renewable technology package that offers power from the roof, through the home, to the road. The Lynx Home lithium battery is compatible with the ES G2 hybrid inverter – a co ..read more
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BJELIN UNVEILS STRIKING CONTRAST COLLECTION – SPECIFICATION PRODUCT UPDATE
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by Bjelin
1w ago
Bjelin has launched a new range for the UK market within its revolutionary hardened wood flooring portfolio. The new Contrast Collection comprises a palette of five different colourways – Desert, Vapor, Silver, Ivory and Granite. These leverage the existing hues and tones within the wood to create stunning contrasts, while blending with the existing hardened wood 3.0 range. The new range is available in the XL size in Spačva oak. This type of oak, which is sustainably sourced from Croatia with FSC certification, is renowned for its stunning beauty and distinctive grain. This vibrant new range ..read more
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