INDUSTRY NEWS
Onelan selected Dubai Duty Free, in partnership with
Connectiv, the Digital media specialist for the duty and travel retail industry, has selected Onelan's Linux-based Net-Top- Box (NTB) signage appliances for its duty free advertising network due to the NTB’s proven reliability in 24/7 applications, high quality Blu-ray content playback, detailed proof of performance, minimal maintenance overhead and ease of use. A key operational requirement of Onelan was to deliver real-
time dynamic scheduling of content to match advertising to specific airport locations and flights – a key element of the Connectiv offer to airport retailers. Later phases will introduce Onelan’s enterprise platform, Cyclone, to add managed workflow, hierarchical metadata for improved targeting and automatic playlist creation, and a media sales system for inventory and campaign management. For further information please telephone 01491 411400 or visit
onelan.com
Steel Windows keep up with Part L
Often being chosen for their architectural accuracy, elegance or physical strength, steel framed windows continue to be able to satisfy the full requirements of the Building Regulations, thanks to the detailed development work carried out by the industry’s trade body, the Steel Window Association. As a result of the SWA’s latest phase of physical advancements to the W30 systems’ thermal insulation performance, and independent testing of specimen windows, it has now achieved the BFRC ‘B’ rating standard and is able to satisfy the requirements of the revised Part L covering new build properties. Long-term SWA member, NSB Casements in consultation with the association’s technical committee, has carried out much of the development work. Testing has been conducted at the BFRC’s own facility. NSB Casement’s David Northam explains, “The Steel Window Association has always been active in helping its members keep pace with technological change, which is why this important programme of development work has been undertaken.” For further information please telephone 0844 2491355, email
info@steel-window-association.co.uk or visit
www.steel-window-association.co.uk
Schueco is ideal
Two recently introduced products from steel system specialist, Schueco Jansen, mean that architects and designers working at the high end of the residential market now have real choice when it comes to specifying top- of-the-range glazed sliding-door installations. This is because in addition to slim profiles, narrow sight-lines and excellent insulation values, the Janisol Lift-and-Slide Door and the Janisol Folding Wall have the rigidity and structural strength of a steel construction. The result is two stylish doors combining premium quality with robust practicality and large glazed areas with maximum levels of security, that will go on performing year after year. Both door systems are manufactured
CDL handbook
Constructive Details Limited, a joint venture by the BBA and Robust Details Ltd, has launched its second handbook of masonry detail junctions developed for the Aircrete Products Association whose members include H+H UK, Hanson, Quinn Lite and Thomas Armstrong. This handbook details junctions for a full fill external wall cavity and corresponds to
from thermally insulated steel profiles and benefit from a strong, all-welded construction with no visible mitred or butt joints. For further information please email
mkinforbox@schueco.com or visit
www.schueco.com
details CD001 to CD0016 from the original handbook. The Handbooks are available electronically via a dedicated “Resources” page on the CDL website and can be downloaded free of charge. They are future proofed; providing a range of U values for the plain elements to meet current and future performance standards. For further information please telephone 01923 665 300 or visit
www.constructivedetails.co.uk
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