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Bituminous roofing membrane has 40-year BBA durability statement

Alumasc’s Derbigum waterproofing membrane is the only high-performance bituminous roofing membrane with a 40-year durability statement from the BBA (British Board of Agrément).

Whilst competitors’ durability statements are typically for 20 or 25 years, Alumasc’s Derbigum stands out for its proven reliability with a 40-year BBA durability statement, which gives specifiers and end-users added confidence as to the product’s in-service longevity.

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Breaking Tradition: The Evolution of Roofing Maintenance

Belzona’s industry experience indicates that 90% of roofing problems usually arise from a mere 10% of the roof’s total area. In fact, the occurrence of these problems tends to bear a significant correlation to traditional roofing materials and installation methods. Therefore, how can these problems be eliminated through maintenance? This article examines the evolution that roofing materials have undertaken and how roofing maintenance solutions have adapted to effectively cope.

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Cygnus Wireless Alarm System expands with new HF range

Bull Products continues to expand its market-leading Cygnus wireless fire alarm system designed for use on construction sites. 

The HF range has been introduced to accommodate the special requirements of wireless alarm systems used on ‘temporary accommodation units’ located inside buildings under construction, or refurbishment, or within 10 metres of these buildings. 

Designed to be fully compatible with all Cygnus equipment used throughout a construction site, there are two new control panels and various modules and devices now available for this purpose.  

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Profab Access to showcase Certifire at London Build 2016

Profab Access Ltd, Exhibiting at London Build 2016 to showcase Certifire accredited Access Solutions, Riser Doors & Steel Doors.

Visit Stand M32 to Meet Technical Director Austin Stone & Export Sales Manager Jamie Smith.

What is Certifire?

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Another year of great success for the Offsite Awards - Winners Announced!

More than 200 leaders and innovators gathered to celebrate offsite construction at the 2016 Offsite Awards. The awards took place on the 18 October at the NEC, Birmingham and were presented on the main stage at UK Construction Week.

Showcasing innovation, celebrating best practice and recognising overall expertise in offsite construction, the awards featured a shortlist of exceptional landmark projects, influential people and material and manufacturing excellence in the dynamic arena that is offsite construction.

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Turnkey solutions prove a winner for revolutionary construction company

Fresh from their appearance at the second Offsite Construction Show, which took place from 12-13 October, Bournemouth-based modular construction innovators, Modulek, are reporting unprecedented interest in their full turnkey solutions and comprehensive suite of services.

In line with Modulek’s ambitions for the event, held at London’s ExCel; the team chose to work with leading events specialists, Quadrant2Design, opting for Q2D’s increasingly popular free-hire and installation package. 

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Lightness rising - new skyscraper changes the skyline at The Hague

The Hague's skyline has a new silhouette. An extraordinary skyscraper has risen in the middle of the city: De Kroon – a building with a wonderful view of sea and The Hague at its feet. The apartments, shops and offices are gracefully connected over 40 stories ‐ thanks to light multifunctional flax dividing wall elements.

Three part harmony at dizzying heights

The De Kroon skyscraper was built in the middle of The Hague. In three part harmony with the adjacent new buildings for the Ministries of the Interior and Justice, the new skyscraper leaves its mark on the skyline. De Kroon replaced an old tower block. On lower floors, the new building maintains the scale of the historic city centre. The building has an overall height of approximately 131 meters and is divided into three distinct sections. The ground floor has 2,500 square meters of retail space, with 8,500 square meters of office space located above and then a final section with over 250 residential apartments.

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At last! Specialist contractors' payment problems solved

With millions of pounds involved it’s time to stop ignoring the shameful way that Specialist Sub-Contractors continue to go unpaid or under paid and fights for fair payment.

JCB, one of Britain’s biggest exporters, is to quit the CBI in protest at its stance against Brexit, and it’s yet another example of how far out of touch the Government and some institutions are with the real world. 

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ECA announces an extensive conference season

Launching this year’s industry conference season, the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) will be having a major presence at the industry-leading UK Construction Week, being held at the NEC in Birmingham from 18 – 20 October.

The ECA will be exhibiting at the ‘Energy 2016’ arena of UK Construction Week, alongside the Fire and Security Association (FSA). On the opening day of Construction Week, ECA’s Steve Martin will be presenting on new business opportunities for contractors, within the ‘Smart Buildings Hub’. 

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Cobblers laying the foundations for success - just like their new sponsors

Having achieved Champions status last season, Northampton Town Football Club are certainly ‘laying the foundations’ for another successful campaign, having taken to competition at the higher tier like the proverbial ‘duck to water’, currently occupying a play-off position.

Similar could be said for new club sponsors, Mick George Ltd, who are continuing to gain momentum since moving in to the Northamptonshire region, with its growing number of service offerings, to both domestic and commercial customers.

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