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London hospitals pilot BREEAM scheme
On May 7, 2014 by adminChartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) Both Bart’s and Great Ormond Street Hospitals have piloted the new BREEAM In-Use (BIU) scheme for the healthcare sector with excellent results including lower running costs and sustainable buildings and management practices. Recently adapted for the healthcare sector, BIU allows clients to find out how well they are doing
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Timber building materials supplied for Ideal Home Show sculpture
On May 7, 2014 by adminJewson has donated over £14,500 of building materials to Quiet Mark, to form part of the 9m tall treehouse showcasing at this year’s Ideal Home Show from the 14th to 30th March. The treehouse is one of five show homes on display and features a timber grid shell cocoon shaped den, as well as trunks
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Rooflight guide to ensuring non fragility for 25 years is launched
On May 5, 2014 by adminNational Association of Rooflight Manufacturers (NARM)
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Soil and waste system fitted at college for low maintenance solution
On May 5, 2014 by adminAlumasc’s Harmer SML lightweight cast iron soil and waste system has been specified for use at Jesus College in Cambridge to produce a low maintenance solution with high levels of efficiency. The CE marked Harmer SML range can now be supplied alongside ductile iron brackets, designed for use with vertical and horizontal rainwater stacks without
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Mistrale 75 natural ventilator ventilation solution for best and future-proof performance
On May 3, 2014 by adminGilberts of Blackpool’s innovative Mistrale 75 ventilator unit offers natural ventilation for commercial projects, delivering the best combined performance for U values and air leakage. The U value is comparable to a double-glazed window and exceeds current and medium-term future Regulatory requirements. Mistrale 75 offers an effective yet slimline [just 200mm thick] means of naturally