Structural glazing lends design flare to cutting-edge bioscience centre The Charnock Bradley Building is the centrepiece of the University of Edinburgh’s expanding Easter Bush Campus eight miles south of the city. The £32 million building is home to The Roslin Innovation Centre, the business location of choice for companies undertaking strategic, commercial and collaborative research in the Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Agri Tech and One Health industries. The building serves as a hub for the c … » more from Pilkington Building Products …»
Privacy Screens for Wide-span Doors Everglade Windows has added Privacy Screens to its exclusive range of cross-selling opportunities for installation companies who sell and install wide-span bi-fold and sliding doors. Launched to customers at the annual Everglade Trade Customer Conference, Privacy Screens are dual-purpose as they also act as insect screens for homes that are installing glazed doors with very wide openings. Jay Patel, Sales and Marketin … » more from Everglade Windows Ltd …»
Flush sash forecast to become mainstream window Independent research of the PVC-U flush sash market reports nearly half of the fabricators interviewed see flush sashes becoming as important as standard casement windows in the next 10 years. And a quarter of those who don’t make flush sashes now said they expected to start in the next twelve months. The research was undertaken for Timberweld® by MRA Research. Timberweld is a patented method of welding perfect corners to cr … » more from Duchy Investments(Timberweld) …»
Steel Window Association members offer the real steel deal From the Ivy League university campuses of America to warehouse properties flanking many of our inland waterways, along with the internationally-recognised minimalist homes created by architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, steel windows have made an indelible mark on our built environment. Such historical references, however, offer only a narrow perspective on the performance potential of steel windows today, with member compani … » more from Steel Window Association …»
Promat SYSTEMGLAS®Ferro provides assured fire protection for Dublin Landings Assured passive fire protection for a spectacular central atrium in Dublin city centre’s largest and most prestigious new commercial development has been provided by over 300m2 of Promat SYSTEMGLAS® Ferro. Installed by Allied, a market leader in interior solutions, the proven butt-jointed, steel framed fire resistant glazing system has been used to create all the glass screens which encapsulate the atrium at the heart of No. … » more from Promat UK …»
Merchants' sales break records in July The latest data released in the BMF’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) confirms Total Builders Merchant value sales were up 8.3% in July compared with July 2017, helped by one more trading day this year. Overall sales in July were 1.1% higher than in June. Three categories achieved their highest monthly sales in the four years BMBI data has been compiled: Heavy Building Materials, Timber & Joinery Products and Decorating. … » more from Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) …»
Blink blinds from ODL Europe lead the way in technology, safety and service If you’re looking to extend your upselling opportunities, Blink blinds from ODL Europe are the answer. These high quality enclosed blinds lead the way in blind technology. Plus, because there are no hidden extras and ODL Europe is renowned for its on time in full deliveries, they’re a valuable, reliable addition to any portfolio. Nathan Barr, Managing Director of ODL Europe, says: “Blink blinds answer consumers’ need for convenie … » more from ODL Europe …»
Steel screens for stylish interior spaces While steel doors and windows are synonymous with rugged performance and slim sightlines, the distinctive frames offered by members of the Steel Window Association (SWA) are also increasingly being chosen to help create stylish interior spaces for locations such as restaurants, hotels and residential properties. These internal partitions are normally fabricated using the W20 sections, rather than the higher energy performing … » more from Steel Window Association …»
Winkhaus adds new autoLock AV3 Heritage Plus and Heritage Duo Pull Hardware specialist Winkhaus has introduced two new products – the autoLock AV3 Heri e Plus and Heri e Duo Pull – both designed to complement each other and suit a wide range of contemporary and period door styles. Based on the popular AV3 range of multi-point locks, the AV3 Heri e Plus provides automatic locking once the door is pulled shut without the need for a key and comes with several new innovative and convenient … » more from Winkhaus UK …»
New Flat Roof Available Naked or Ready to Dress. Icotherm Roof Systems has launched a new flat roof system for orangeries – IcoSpan. Using the same roof technology as Icotherm Solid Roof, IcoSpan offers installers the great benefits of fast and easy fitting, great thermal performance and impressive aesthetics. The flat roof system is available in two options: ‘Naked’ or ‘Ready to Dress’ dependant on installer preferences. Dave Jackson, Director at Icotherm said: “Mo … » more from Icotherm …»
Bennetts announce exciting Senior Management restructure Bennett Architectural are delighted to announce an exciting re-structuring to our senior management team, which will further strengthen our position as one of the market leading aluminium glazed façade contractors in the UK. Rob Bennett, major shareholder and co-owner of the business, will take up the newly formed position of Pre-Construction Director, focussed on technically challenging major projects from bid and tender sta … » more from Bennett Architectural …»
Letter to the Editor, definition of ‘suited hardware - Nick Dutton Dear Ian Over recent weeks there’s been increased debate about what exactly is the definition of ‘suited hardware.’ For years we have been sold door furniture ranges under this banner, yet this definition is now being questioned. The Cambridge Dictionary suggests that suite is a noun often used in relation to ‘a set of furniture for one room, of matching design and colour.’ So, for the door furniture sector it would s … » more from Brisant Secure …»
Pilkington Building Products Structural glazing lends design flare to cutting-edge bioscience centre The Charnock Bradley Building is the centrepiece of the University of Edinburgh’s expanding Easter Bush Campus eight miles south of the city. The £32 million building is home to The Roslin Innovation Centre, the business location of choice ... »
Everglade Windows Ltd - Privacy Screens for Wide-span Doors, Everglade Windows has added Privacy Screens to its exclusive range of cross-selling opportunities for installation compani ...»
Duchy Investments(Timberweld) - Flush sash forecast to become mainstream window, Independent research of the PVC-U flush sash market reports nearly half of the fabricators interviewed see flush sashes be ...»
Steel Window Association - Steel Window Association members offer the real steel deal, From the Ivy League university campuses of America to warehouse properties flanking many of our inland waterways, along wi ...»
Promat UK - Promat SYSTEMGLAS®Ferro provides assured fire protection for Dublin Landings, Assured passive fire protection for a spectacular central atrium in Dublin city centre’s largest and most prestigious new ...»