38 cad & soſtware; doors, windows & conservatories
Homing in on a centralised future
Story Homes select Union Square Software to help build for the future
Having identified an opportunity for significant growth over the next five years, Story Homes have selected Union Square Software as the solution to support them in this journey. By using a centralised platform, data is never entered more than once reducing administration time dramatically. With 25 years of experience, Story Homes’
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work is built to exacting standards and in desirable locations while always being underpinned by the concepts of design, sustain- ability, community and regeneration. From mod- est beginnings to becoming a major housebuilder in the industry, the aspirations of the company have led to substantial organic and structural growth. This continued philosophy led them to look for a new system which has the capacity to manage and support this change, as
tory Homes is a housebuilder renowned for creating outstanding new homes across Northern England and Scotland.
well as the impending future developments for Story Homes. Chief Executive Officer, Steve Errington was
the key driver for this change in document man- agement software. He said: “The key criteria when looking for a new system included; functionality, scalability, market penetration, im- plementation support and finally cost. Union Square scored strongly on all counts and we were particularly impressed with the rich functionality of their offering and the ability to expand the services deployed post the initial implementation to complement our organisations growth.” The fact that Union Square for Construction
has established itself in the Construction indus- try helped Story Homes in its decision to invest. The concept of standardising the organisational processes across the business was very important to Steve and is a feature that Union Square not only supports but enforces. By reducing the time wasted on tedious tasks and ensuring the
A bright new look for Shield and SynerJy
recyclable’ these eye-catching new pro tapes will be introduced in phased fashion during the year as existing stocks of the old Shield and SynerJy pro tapes are exhausted.
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New-look pro tapes for Synseal’s popular Shield and SynerJy PVC-U profiles are being introduced during 2015. An online survey was conducted to test installer perceptions of a number of different pro tape options. Printed with the messages ‘Lead-free PVC-U profile / Remove this protective foil immediately after installation / This protective foil is
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Sheerframe’s Top Reversible ensures safety
Reversible is fitted with the reversing Sheerturn hinge allowing the window to open out traditionally, retaining the advantages of a casement but reversing for safer cleaning from inside the property.
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Sheerframe 8000 Top Reversible windows from Synseal fully reverse for ease of cleaning in total safety from inside the building. This specialist Top Reversible window design features a purpose- designed Sheerturn hinge and is ideal for domestic applications including escape windows as well as medium and high rise dwellings. The Sheerframe 8000 Top
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regulation of procedures, members of staff are able to commit as much time as possible to the tasks that they thrive in without restricting them. “Union Square has helped many organisations
support their continual growth and expansion. We are very excited to work with Story homes to facilitate their development over the coming years,” said Richard Vincent, Managing Director at Union Square Software. For further information visit the website.
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Halo puts Hallmark in the frame for success
2015 marks the 20th year in business for leading Humberside-based composite door manufacturer, Hallmark Panels. The company, which specialises in the manufacture of PVC-U and aluminium decorative infill panels, composite doors and architectural mouldings is a long- standing client of The VEKA UK Group, using renowned Halo profile systems for
the outer-frame of its extensive and varied range of doors. Hallmark uses both traditionally sculptured and contemporary-looking bevelled profiles from the Halo portfolio.
01282 716611
www.vekauk.com New pinless beading on windows
JELD-WENhas confirmed that it will be offering pinless beading across a selection of its premium painted timber windows, as they continue to develop their window ranges to improve their performance and aesthetics across the merchant, self-build and consumer markets. Pinless beading has been adopted following development and testing demonstrating its superior
aesthetic merits and performance credentials. Compared with traditional alternatives, pinless beading provides a smoother, more attractive finish with no visible pin holes on the face of the bead. Pinless beading is more stable and environmentally friendly.
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