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A WINDOW ON THE BMS WORLD A new service introduced by building services specialists Mitton provides facilities and estate managers with a unique remote insight into the operations of plant and equipment, opening up new opportunities to identify potential for improved energy management. The ability to monitor and manage sites remotely has long been of benefit for maintenance purposes, both to Mitton and to the company’s customers nationwide. Investment in new software known as BMS-eye has enabled Mitton to extend the scope of existing building management systems, allowing customers to log into their own BMS and identify alarms and overrides which might lead to energy wastage. Accessible via a browser, Mitton’s BMS-eye gives managers a window into the BMS world, providing a clear and easily understood overview of the estates for which they are responsible, without modifying or changing set points and software. The system works effectively with most commercially available BMS offerings and is fully configurable to user requirements.
T: 01274 691177 E: info@mittonmechanical.com W: www.mittonmechanical.com
LEVOLUX SCRUBS UP AT THE RVC The Royal Veterinary College’s new £5.4 million Teaching and Research Centre (TaRC), benefits from a stylish Solar Shading solution from Levolux. To ensure optimum conditions are maintained within the building and its roof plantroom, Levolux developed a solution combining its successful Infiniti Fin system, along with its Ventilation and Screening Louvres. T: 020 8863 9111 E: info@levolux.com W: www.levolux.com.
NEW MAPEI TRAINING COURSE: ULTRATOP SYSTEM Mapei have extended their training offer portfolio with the addition of a new course dedicated to the Ultratop System. The one day course covers a comprehensive induction to the cementitious, self-smoothing floor topping which is seeing increased popularity in specification in the UK market. For further information and to book a place email;
SAINT-GOBAIN WEBER The award-winning weber.therm XM External Wall Insulation (EWI) system has been applied to poorly insulated, post-war properties by South Essex Homes resulting in U-values being slashed with radically improved thermal efficiency and aesthetics. The versatile Saint-Gobain Weber EWI systems are BBA approved and can be used with most major insulant types. A choice of low maintenance finishes allow for a seamless match with neighbouring properties. W: www.netweber.co.uk
SUPERIOR AIR TIGHTNESS FOR NEWBURY PARKWAY H+H’s Standard Grade 440 x 215 x 100mm and 140mm thick 3.6N aircrete blocks have been installed at the Newbury Parkway Shopping Centre, providing a robust shell in a mix of solid, single skin and cavity walls. Designed by BDP architects, the retail park forms part of a new town centre for the local community. H+H blocks were used due to aircrete’s inherent qualities as a material.
SAFETY NET SERVICES GOES WALKABOUT An innovative lightweight platform for working at height has been unveiled to the UK construction industry by approved installer Safety Net Services. The proven WalkAbout system from SpanSet is a tensioned decking designed to enable workers to access awkward or remote areas at height, and due to its low deflection, to work with the ease normally associated with ground-level tasks.
INTERFACE OPENS THE DOORS TO THE AWAREHOUSE – A UNIQUE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTRE WITH DESIGN, INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY BUILT-IN InterfaceFLOR has launched the Awarehouse – a stunning new state-of-the-art brand experience and learning centre for customers and partners in Europe, Middle East, Africa and India. Reflecting InterfaceFLOR’s heritage in design and sustainability, the Awarehouse has been created by transforming a disused factory building in Scherpenzeel.
HYDOR MOVING AHEAD ON FORMULA FAST KARTING TRACK Seven HV1250 fans have been supplied by Hydor Limited, UK specialist in the design, manufacture and supply of ventilation products, above a track operated by Formula Fast Indoor Karting Limited at its Banbury headquarters in Oxfordshire. The units are needed to move large volumes of air to prevent the build-up of carbon monoxide (CO) within the converted warehouse and to expel fumes and stale air cost effectively. W: www.hydor.co.uk
REDLAND PV FIXINGS DESIGNED TO MEET MCS012 STANDARD DECC has published the long-awaited Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) 012 standard for the fixing of solar panels on roofs in the UK just days before Redland launched its new MCS 012 compliant fixing hook for Solar PV panels. Redland’s new hook is designed so that fewer are needed for an installation compared with rivals. Because less hooks are required both costs and time onsite can be reduced. W: www.monier.co.uk
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