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Ceram, the international materials technology company, has released a film which documents its unique position within the construction industry; and all encom- passing testing and consultancy resource for the entire supply chain.
Dr Geoff Edgell, Director and Principal Construction Consultant, and Dr Andrew Smith, Head of Sustainability and Construc- tion Materials, at Ceram, discuss how Ceram’s testing and consultancy services span the entire supply chain, from raw materials and products, to systems and structures. Furthermore, with extensive materials expertise, state-of-the-art testing facilities, regulations knowledge and industry experience, the film demonstrates how Ceram is able to help clients improve performance, solve problems, comply with regulations, realise products and projects from conception through to completion, and develop novel products and processes or improve existing ones.
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dce@directcontact.demon.co.uk Post: use the Enquiry Sheet Ceram Releases Construction Film Mapei gain OHSAS 18001 Certification
Mapei is thrilled to announce that its UK Halesowen manufacturing facility has received OHSAS 18001 certification. The international Occupational Health and Safety Management System specification, which assists in recognising, controlling and minimising health and safety risks in the workplace, is designed to be compatible with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, which the Halesowen plant achieved in 2010 and 2011 respectively.
Dr Geoff Edgell, says, “In this tough economic climate, innovation is key to driving profitability and in the film we talk about how Ceram can be instrumental in helping the construction industry to be innovative. The four-minute snapshot of our large-scale Structures Laboratory also allows us to showcase this unique facility: a 300 anchorage strong-floor, overhead crane with 11m of headroom beneath and loading rigs with a 1,000 tonne capacity.”
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Recticel product details now available for download via NBS Plus
Specifying Recticel Insulation products is easier than ever before now they have been listed in the RIBA NBS Plus library, making their details are available to architects and specifiers at the click of a button.
The product information in the RIBA NBS Plus library is written as National Building Specification (NBS) clauses and can be consulted or copied freely. This makes specification a quick and easy process for various Recticel products, including Eurothane GP, Eurodeck, PowerdeckB, Powerdeck F, Eurothane Silver, Eurowall Cavity, Eurothane PL and PlyLok. Details for these products can now be downloaded and dropped directly into a specification.
Part of the International Recticel Group - one of the world’s largest producers of PIR insulation products - Recticel Insulation offers a comprehensive range of PIR insulation products for roofing, flooring and wall applications. Backed by the company’s extensive technical support services these products are designed to provide customers with a better way to create the optimum insulation for their project.
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Keystone Group makes specifying speedier with NBS Plus
Specifying products from The Keystone Group has never been easier, with all products now available at the click of a button in NBS Plus format.
Significant investment has been made across The Keystone Group brands to enable architects and specifiers to access the full range of products from Keylite Roof Windows, IG Lintels and Keystone Lintels within the National Building Specification’s centralised NBS Plus Library.
The NBS Plus feature from National Building Specification (NBS), the industry- standard specification authority for the UK, provides instant access to manufacturer’s technical product information at the crucial time of project specification completion.
Derrick McFarland, Director at The Keystone Group, said, “As innovative
Mapei UK follows in the footsteps of many Mapei production facilities across the world in gaining OHSAS 18001 certification. This achievement demonstrates Mapei’s commitment to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of all their employees in the UK and is key to Mapei’s international philosophy in its quest for excellence. Mapei’s worldwide objective is to reach a position of leadership across all of its 15 product markets, and its management systems recognise its ethic and social responsibilities.
Mark Louch, Managing Director, commented, “I am delighted that we are now certified to OHSAS 18001:2007, it is a very significant achievement and highlights the hard work and dedication displayed by all our staff at Mapei in the UK with the continuous
support of the Mapei Group. As a business we continually seek opportunities to improve our practices in all areas of the company, and look forward to continuing this development in the future.
The Mapei group invests 5% of annual turnover into research and development of which 70% is dedicated to the progression of sustainable products.
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Cavity Trays has announced it is not reducing the dimensions of its flashings, despite alternative manufacturers offering trays with flashings that do not match the length of the tray
“Our approved trays are accompanied with a performance undertaking” commented a company spokesperson, “and our Type X tray for gable abutments has high- exposure rating. Adequate flashing laps are critical especially in locations of variable exposure - a view promoted by the LSA. We have experimented with varying flashing dimensions but having identified the adequacy of our current flashing dimensions but having identified the adequacy of our current flashing dimensions in
relation to tray size and flashing interfacing, and do not wish to reduce the intended cover margins.”
manufacturers continuously developing our product portfolio, it is essential that architects and specifiers looking for information on our ranges can access accurate information quickly, as and when they need it.”
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Exposure tests have highlighted the extent by which wind-driven rain can challenge the leading edge of stepped flashings. Penetration behind and beyond the leading stepping edge must be anticipated. By ensuring the relationship between trays (and thus between flashings also) extends sufficiently to arrest wind-driven rain, dampness can be prevented from
permeating inwardly below the abutting roof- line. Further information about the Type X trays can be found in: Gable Abutments, volume 21.
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www.cavitytrays.co.uk 01935 474769
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