DEVELOPER'S 'OPTIMUM' STORMWATER SAVINGS WITH 21ST CENTURY DRAINAGE

AS THE first phase of Edinburgh City Council's 21st Century Homes project for much-needed affordable housing, the Gracemount development is showcasing sustainable construction. A major feature of the drainage solution is Hydro International's high performance Hydro-Brake Optimum® to control surface water which saved the developers over 30% in storage construction costs...

SPIROTECH EXPANDS HIGH PERFORMANCE COMMERCIAL DIRT SEPARATOR RANGE WITH LATEST MAGNET SIZES

Spirotech - the water conditioning and system protection specialist- has expanded its range of commercial dirt separators with the introduction of larger built in magnet sizesfor both the SpiroTrap Magnet and SpiroCombi Magnet dirt separator. The compact, powerful and easy to clean dirt separators are both equipped with built in magnet technology, enabling them to effectively remove both magnetic and non-magnetite dirt from large-scale cooling, ventilation and heating systems...

CROWCON'S MODULAR GASMASTER CONTROL PANEL MONITORS UP TO FOUR GAS DETECTORS

Crowcon's new Gasmaster control panel has a modular design meaning users only need purchase the required number of input modules. It can easily be extended by adding more modules at a later date. Gasmaster monitors up to four gas detectors or four fire zones, all from a single location. Simple to operate, the large multilingual LCD display shows gas levels from all detectors simultaneously and allows quick and easy system adjustment and testing from the control panel...

JAGA LAUNCHES EGUIDE PORTFOLIO WITH "A GUIDE TO FAÇADE HEATING"

Jaga Heating Products UK has released its first ever Electronic Guide which is available as a free download, intended to help architects and engineers make informed decisions when identifying solutions for façade heating applications. Glazed facades are an extremely popular design choice, especially in high rise and prestige buildings where it is important to consider heating and cooling requirements...

HIGH PRAISE FOR YEOMAN RAINGUARD RAINWATER SYSTEMS

Yeoman Rainguard, the market leader in rainwater systems has been praised for its products and advice leading up to and during the installation of replacement of old worn out cast iron guttering and hoppers at St Nicholas' Church, Kenilworth which dates back to 1185 and is a Grade 1 listed building. Yeoman Rainguard has been providing quality Rainwater Systems for over 30 years and offers a comprehensive choice of stylish, cost effective, low maintenance products including Aluminum...

KNAUF AMF CEILINGS TAKING CARE OF HYGIENE

As with any hospital, hygiene was a key requirement in the selection of Knauf AMF ceilings for several building projects at Whipps Cross University Hospital in East London. Knauf AMF ceilings solutions were specified for the new maternity wing - comprising obstetrics theatre suite with recovery room. Ceilings from Knauf AMF were also installed in the emergency gynaecology unit and bereavement suites - along with the new-build accident and emergency unit and acute assessment unit. Bermondsey based Architects, Freeman Ankerman Partnership led the design...

MARMOX THERMOBLOCK SUPPORTING PERIMETER ENERGY SAVING

The issue of heat loss at the perimeter floor/wall junction, as well as other cold bridges around the building envelope can be successfully addressed through the use of Thermoblock, manufactured by Marmox (UK) Ltd. The loadbearing composite product has been developed to be incorporated into various wall constructions as a horizontal layer, equivalent to a course of bricks, in order to address a critical area of heat loss; thereby reducing energy bills and making a significant contribution to SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) calculations...

40,000SQ M ROOF AREA SUCCESSFULLY DRAINED BY DALLMER

RDC, a world leader as an IT hardware disposal and computer recycling company recently purchased a former Crittall Windows factory in Braintree, opened by Margaret Thatcher in 1990. The building had been left empty for five years and was in a poor state of repair. Due to the nature of RDC's business, it was essential for the building to be completely water tight. Complete Projects CDM of Sheffield, a family owned and operated specialized construction business, who partner Dallmer Ltd. for installations of their SuperDrain siphonic rainwater drainage...

TIMOLEON HELPS BUILD ADAPTED LIVING SPACE FOR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY SUFFERER AGED SEVEN

Underfloor heating specialist Timoleon was among a number of construction manufacturers who responded to an appeal from a respected television programme, which was seeking to convert a family's home near Hereford to the needs of their young son who suffers from a life-changing medical condition. Fire-fighter Colin and his wife Clare had already invested a lot of time and effort in creating a comfortable home for their two sons, when Christopher, aged seven, was diagnosed with Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy; a neurological condition which swiftly affects the limbs and neck, requiring the person to rely on a wheelchair...