Harmony move up a gear

Harmony Timber Solutions Ltd intend to make their mark on the timber engineering industry and to this end they have chosen to convert from their current system provider to MiTek Industries Limited for all their connector plate, metal web and software requirements. It was the truss engineering software that really caught the eye of Harmony. MiTek's revolutionary new PAMIR software will provide the catalyst for the talented engineers at Harmony to realise their full potential...

Shackerley and BENCHMARK join forces for Avon and Somerset Police

Shackerley, the UK's leading manufacturer of ceramic granite ventilated cladding systems, has supplied BENCHMARK with over 5000m2 of white ceramic granite façade for three striking new facilities developed for Avon & Somerset Police. The highly polished large format panels were specially prefabricated at Shackerley's ISO 9001 accredited manufacturing facility for installation onto the BENCHMARK Karrier Engineered...

SPATEX 2015 - the water leisure Expo with the X Factor!

As the New Year beckons, make a diary date with SPATEX 2015 - the UK's Number One wet leisure Exhibition - Sunday February 1st to Tuesday 3rd at the Jaguar Exhibition Hall, Ricoh Arena, Coventry CV6 6GE. The Industry's Biggest Grandstand: For getting an overview on all that is new, hot and happening in water leisure, SPATEX, is second to none. Entering its 19th year, the Exhibition has its finger on the Industry pulse. Attracting well over a hundred UK and international manufacturers and suppliers. Attracting well over...

Gilgen 'Green-Wings' entry system saves energy - automatically

A new automatic sliding door system from Gilgen Door Systems helps buildings to retain more energy, reduce noise levels and maintain a more comfortable environment for users. The Gilgen PSW 'Green-Wings' system consists of a state-of-the-art door automation drive, thermally sealed door profiles and insulated glazing that helps to significantly reduce building heat loss. Ideal for externally facing doors in a number of public buildings such as hospitals, colleges and offices, the system reduces utility bills and contributes to the achievement of Breeam sustainability standards...

Beating the brick shortage

Joe Ragdale, technical manager for Wetherby Building Systems, discusses the alternative construction techniques and materials house builders might consider using to combat the brick shortage. The UK construction industry is suffering from a widely reported brick shortage, threatening to cause delays to the recovering housing market. Traditional brick build is still the most popular among housing developers, but as they come under pressure to meet government targets for new homes, it poses a serious question. Do they need to be considering alternative construction methods and building materials?...

New Customer Service Centre and Library Scoops Shows Excellence at Brick Awards

The first phase of an extensive regeneration of a listed Town Hall complex in East Ham, London, has won the Best Public Building category at the 2014 Brick Awards. Situated amongst Edwardian Buildings that front the busy Barking Road, the London Borough of Newham decided to return its core team after years of relocations elsewhere within the borough. The client's brief was to create a building of civic presence but was also a natural fit within surrounding area. Brick was the natural material choice for Rick Mather Architects as the Town Hall conservation area is home to some of the finest examples...

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