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The international division of UK based roofing and cladding specialist Lakesmere has secured several new contracts in the Middle East valued collectively at nearly $14m.
Work in the aviation and infrastructure sectors account for the majority of Lakesmere International’s new orders, the largest being an $11m roofing contract awarded as part of the construction of a new airport in Salalah, Oman. Further appointments include a $1m contract to complete various roofing works on several new ancil... [more]
Ronacrete introduces RonaDeck Resin Bound Surfacing that is guaranteed for 15 years from the date it is installed by a Ronacrete Approved Contractor.
RonaDeck Resin Bound Surfacing is a blend of aggregates and resin which creates an attractive, porous (SUDs compliant) alternative to conventional paving or loose gravel paths. RonaDeck Resin Bound Surfacing has been used on footpaths at Westfield Shopping City, Twickenham Stadium and Jodrell Bank as well as providing driveways, paths and swim... [more]
The company, which manufactures heat pumps, Photovoltaic systems, heat recovery ventilation and advanced air conditioning, will exhibit at the Ecobuild Show (20-22 March 2012, ExCel, London) several live products on its stand (S3410) to allow visitors to see the benefits and ease of use of currently available technologies.
“The renewable sector in the UK is already very advanced and there are a host of products available right now that can help both new and existing buildings to benefit from... [more]
The new WJEC (Welsh Joint Education Committee)'s headquarters in Cardiff is an innovative and eye catching building, designed to complement the picturesque adjoining parkland. The WJEC’s new offices supply work spaces, meeting room suites, a staff canteen and welfare facilities.
Redland’s Rosemary Classic Red 80 smooth finish tiles have been specified as the vertical cladding for the WJEC building. Capita Symonds Architects prioritised the aesthetics of the natural surroundings when they sel... [more]
Westfield Stratford City in East London is located adjacent to the Olympic Park and will form the prestigious gateway to the Olympic Games in 2012. Built at a cost of £1.8billion, it contains 1.9 million square feet of retail and leisure space. There are 250 shops and over 70 places to eat and drink in the complex which includes a 17- screen, all-digital Vue cinema; 14 lane, All Star Lanes bowling and the UK’s largest casino. A pedestrianised street runs through the development, linking John Lew... [more]
Ashford Borough Council has selected the Rå Build method of masonry build using Thin Jointed large format aircrete blocks from H+H for its exceptional thermal performance, design flexibility and robust durability.
The 44 new council dwellings were all designed to meet Code Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, and with a “fabric first” approach achieved a very low U-value.
The cavity wall construction used aircrete for the inner leaf and either rendered aircrete or brick for the out... [more]
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