The reaction to its first seminar has proved the need for further regional sessions, says the Passive Fire Protection Federation (PFPF). Ninety delegates came from local government, housing associations and architects’ practices to learn more about built-in, or ‘passive’ fire protection, and the application of the Regulatory Reform (Fire and Safety) Order 2005, and its relevance to their situation. Ref: 71365
The £6.4 million Djanogly Community Leisure Centre in Nottingham, designed by Archial Architects has been opened. Djanogly Community Leisure Centre is part of Nottingham City Council’s £32 million Leisure Centre Transformation Programme to improve the city’s sports provision. It has been funded by Nottingham City Council and also received a £2.2 million contribution from the Neighbourhood Development Company as well as a £1 million grant from Sport England’s Swim Modernisation Programme. Ref: 22853
Marley Eternit has launched ‘Partition Solutions for Schools’ – a comprehensive new guide that
illustrates the benefits of Hydropanel - Marley Eternit’s high performance cement partition board. The guide provides details on all criteria for partition requirements found in schools, colleges and universities. It offers a series of standardised specifications that allow designers on schools projects to comply with Approved Document B, Approved Document E and Approved Document G. Ref: 10357
Assael Architecture has secured planning consent to regenerate the former Alfa Laval site in the heart of Brentford, London, on behalf of Carlton Properties. The rundown 1.85 hectare site, which has been derelict for over 20 years, will be transformed by a £100 million regeneration programme after the application was approved by Hounslow Council. The consent paves the way for a vibrant mixed-use scheme committed to the provision of a high quality sustainable community
As recognition of its contribution towards the successful execution of 99 MW CLP wind power project at Theni, India, SGS received Vestas
Diffutherm has become the first solid, unvented, rendered timber frame solution to receive BBA certification, with the product’s breathability being a key factor in its success.
Insulation System Receives Certification Natural Building Technologies’ Diffutherm woodfibre insulation system has received BBA accreditation for both masonry and timber frame constructions. NBT
Exterior Laminate Boards Formica Ltd, has received BBA Agrement Certificate for it’s Formica Exterior Laminate Panels, for use as a protective/decorative façade in
specifiers and architects to search for information regarding products and manufacturers and download relevant PDFs and ebrochures. The website works much like a
For more information please visit
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The Building Centre, based in central London, offers a comprehensive information service to visitors. As well as an on-site information team, we also offer a convenient, easy-to-use online building product directory
specifinder.com, powered by The Building Centre.
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comprehensive directory, offering over 9,500 manufacturers’ details and over 1,400 product categories. It is very simple to use, enabling
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award. Vestas Wind Systems A/S honored SGS with an award as recognition of its contribution towards the successful execution of a wind power project at Theni, India. Ref: 79388
The National Heritage Ironwork Group (NHIG) will be setting up and running a Heritage Blacksmith Bursary project, the first specialised training programme for Blacksmith Conservators thanks to a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant awarded under its ‘Skills for the Future’ programme. Each bursary will last for 12 months with a total of 16 being offered over two years. It is expected that applicants will be interviewed late this year to start placements early 2011.
Arco is proud to announce that it has won the Outstanding Website Innovation and Performance (B2B) award at this year’s European Catalogue and Mail Order (ECMOD) Industry awards. The award recognises Arco’s commitment to improving and enhancing its website, which now accounts for 22% of all sales transactions. The site has been developed to offer an efficient, easy to use, low cost channel for ordering safety products and equipment. Ref: 83503
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Leaderflush Shapland has achieved the influential Achilles Building Confidence accreditation for the 3rd year running across all of the Leaderflush Shapland brands including Longden and Fitzpatrick. The Achilles Building Confidence scheme is quickly becoming recognised as the standard for supplier excellence within the industry by many major contractors. Ref: 63089
back ventilated and drained cavity rainscreen cladding systems, over the external walls of new or existing buildings.
Covering all Bases Kaskade have had many years of success with their wet room shower bases which are manufactured in 3 sizes and now with BBA approval (Cert No. 1014742) you can specify with confidence. These bases are ideal
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product galleries are always worth a visit, giving you the opportunity to see products before specifying. There have been several new additions in recent months, including Trimo whose display features its Qbiss system, a complete façade modular system and Carey & Fox, manufacturers and suppliers of premium bespoke timber windows, conservatories, orangeries and doors. To search product information visit
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Suburbs, villages and hamlets, town centres, and other local areas will benefit from undertaking historic area assessments in the face of increasing pace of change, says English Heritage who has published guidance to help local authorities and others to conduct such assessments. Understanding Place: Historic Area Assessment - Principles and Practice sets out in detail a systematic method of understanding, within a short space of time, the heritage interest of a fairly small area or neighbourhood. This type of assessment will identify the features that contribute to the historic character of an area, as well as issues that may threaten to change that character.
for fitting into concrete or timber floors and can be covered with tiles or soft flooring.
A Secret Fix SikaTack Panel Adhesive has attained British Board of Agrément (BBA) Certification for its durability, high performance and resistance to weather and fire. It also holds ISO9001/EN29001 certification - the industry standard for quality control.
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