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Construction Recycling Alliance: Construction Recycling Alliance launches Finance Initiative

(31/01/2012)

The Construction Recycling Alliance, a trade association representing construction companies committed to recycling, has launched a new service offering affordable finance for those enterprises seeking new recycling equipment. Backed by a select number of specialist finance providers, the CRA Finance Initiative is available as an alternative to conventional lending which has, since the credit crunch, been perceived as highly selective and restrictive. The new scheme is available to any compa... [more]

Cemplas Waterproofing: Ronacrete and Cemplas repair fire station buildings, appointed by The London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority

(26/01/2012)

The London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority appointed Cemplas Waterproofing and Concrete Repairs Ltd as the principal contractor to undertake concrete repair, brick repair and rendering works to the training tower and rear boundary walls of Croydon Fire Station. Cemplas completed the project using a variety of products selected from Ronacrete’s Concrete Repair & Protection and Waterproofing & Tanking ranges. Training tower Cemplas carried out investigation works before removal of defect... [more]

CINTEC : CINTEC Canada Offers Parapet Wall Strengthening With Paratec

(26/01/2012)

CINTEC Canada, a world leader in the field of structural masonry retrofit strengthening, repair, and preservation, offers Paratec (PARApet TEChniques), a highly versatile method of internal structural reinforcement that is tailored to meet the specific requirements of masonry parapet and retaining walls. The Paratec system strengthens low parapet masonry walls - such as those found on roofs or balconies, or a low wall that is part of a bridge or an embankment - while remaining sensitive to the ... [more]

Cardiff council: ISG is booked to refurbish Radyr Library by Cardiff Council

(26/01/2012)

ISG has been awarded with a contract to modernise Radyr Library by Cardiff Council. The contractor has previous experience delivering a similar project for the council at the Grade II listed Cathays Library. The programme will see ISG carry out a complete upgrade of the library building, which was originally constructed in the 1960s. The library will be closed to the public throughout the duration of the project until the building is handed over in spring 2012. Two elevations of the origi... [more]

Carillion: Carillion chooses Mercedes-Benz gritters to combat the ‘big freeze’

(11/01/2012)

New Mercedes-Benz gritters were pressed into action as temperatures dropped and winter began to bite, keeping traffic on the M40 motorway flowing smoothly and safely. Its previous experience of excellent reliability prompted highways contractor Carillion to invest in another 10 double-drive Axor 2629s, which were supplied by Wolverhampton dealer Midlands Truck & Van with support from Mercedes-Benz UK. Martin Saxton, Carillion’s National Transport Manager, said: “We used Mercedes-Benz truck... [more]

Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE): Natural ventilation in schools : WindowMaster joins industry consultants to make the case

(10/01/2012)

WindowMaster has joined industry consultants, leading academics in the field of natural ventilation and other solutions providers to make the case for natural ventilation in schools. Europe’s largest provider of natural comfort and smoke ventilation solutions helped deliver a full day seminar and workshop on natural ventilation in schools organised by the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). The seminar sought to draw lessons from post-occupancy studies and set out stra... [more]