SIKA GIVES AGEING HIGH CHELMER CAR PARK A NEW LEASE OF LIFE A comprehensive range of concrete repair, corrosion management and waterproof car park decking products from Sika has helped transform Chelmsford’s 1960s High Chelmer multi-storey car park into a safer, more stylish and modern parking facility. Completed to such a high standard, the project has been shortlisted in the Best Car Park Refurbishment category at the British Parking Awards 2012. www.sikaconstruction.co.uk

BRITISH GYPSUM RECEIVES BES 6001 ‘VERY GOOD’ RATING British Gypsum, part of the Saint-Gobain group, has become the first UK gypsum-based plastering and drylining manufacturer to be awarded a BES 6001”very good” rating for a core range of its products and solutions. The certification, which applies to all British Gypsum UK-manufactured

Gyproc Plasterboard, Glasroc Specialist Boards, and Thistle Plasters and Cove solutions, will now enable customers to receive more points and credits for these products as part of BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes (CfSH). www.british-gypsum.com/ sustainable

CONSTRUCTION LEARNING AT CEM The College of Estate Management (CEM) the leading provider of supported distance learning for construction and property professionals, is now accepting applications for the RICS Postgraduate Diploma Project Management and MBA Construction and Real Estate. For further information or to apply, please contact the Enquiries team at

courses@cem.ac.uk. Follow CEM on Twitter @CEM1919 and join us on LinkedIn. www.cem.ac.uk

2000TH RÅ BUILD FOR H+H H+H’s Rå Build method of aircrete construction has recently been specified for the 2000th time at a Linden Homes development in Northfields, Colchester, demonstrating the popularity of the system. Originally the build method was to be timber frame, however, the specification changed to aircrete due to the cost saving available. www.hhcelcon.co.uk

NEW PRODUCT BROCHURES NOW AVAILABLE FROM SIKA-TROCAL Sika-Trocal, leading supplier of single-ply roof membranes, is very pleased to announce the launch of its new suite of literature. With brochures covering Sika-Trocal’s product offer for adhered, mechani-

cally fixed, ballasted, and green roofs, the new literature range provides a comprehensive overview of the various single ply roofing systems available. www.sikatrocal.co.uk.

LEVOLUX EXCELS IN WARWICK The University of Warwick’s new £6.7m Mechanochemical Cell Biology Building is equipped with a host of innovative technologies, including a bold Solar Shading solution from Levolux. The custom solution comprises an intricate arrangement of external, fixed aluminium fins, using the company’s Infiniti Fin system. These provide solar control for the building’s glazed openings. Tel: 020 8863 9111; email info@levolux.com www.levolux.com

NEW KEDER XL ROOF FROM LAYHER MOVES ALONG FOR UK DEBUT The first installation in the UK of the new Keder XL temporary roofing system from Layher is now operational in Leicester and is providing key benefits during extensive roof-glass replacement. The project, at the city’s Highcross Shopping Centre, is part of the ongoing refurbishment programme and is centred upon renovation above the centre’s east mall under the management of principal contractor, Trant Construction. www.layher.co.uk

LOOKING TO IMPROVE THE DATA CAPTURED AT YOUR TURNSTILES? Owners of fixed access control turnstiles can now benefit from the latest data capture software from biometric specialist Simeio. The solution is ideal for firms wanting to capture more data at the point of entry. Different modules such as PPE acknowledgement, travel and carbon use and muster reporting are available. As the software is hosted by Simeio, all

information can be accessed from a PC, laptop or smartphone. www.simeio.co.uk

SEEING THE LIGHT OVER ROOFLIGHTS Providing natural light and ventilation was key to the success of Beccles Health Centre and architect Richard Bassett of LSI Architects approached the Rooflight Company to design Bespoke Triangular Rooflights to complement the overall building geometry. “The Rooflight Company is unique in their ability to design bespoke triangular rooflights which allow electric actuation and appear frameless from the inside,” said Bassett. www.therooflightcompany.co.uk

CONDENSATION-BUSTING INSULATION FOR MOBILE HOTELS Walltite spray foam insulation is being used on the construction of an innovative system of temporary hotel accommodation produced by Elements Europe as part of its five-year manufacturing agreement with Snoozebox. The project takes 45ft shipping containers and turns them into high quality accommodation that can easily be moved and erected as a temporary hotel for events across the UK and Europe www.walltite.basf.co.uk

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