Contemporary homes get low impact monocouche render
Low impact external monocouche render by Saint-Gobain Weber has been specified by Places for People for phase one of a community of more than 600 homes at Marlborough Park, Swindon.
Catnic lintels define architecture
Catnic says that its lintels are giving definition to Beaumont, a Country and Coast Homes development of six large houses in Highcroft, Exeter.
The Build Show launches
A new exhibition – the Build Show – launches in 2015.
ScreedBoard flooring gets nominated
Highly regarded for its outstanding sound and underfloor heating performance, ScreedBoard has been nominated in the Housebuilder Product Awards 2014, its manufacturer Cellecta says.
Call for Brick Awards 2014
Once again, the search is underway to find the best brickwork in action for the 2014 Brick Awards, organised by the Brick Development Association. The awards demonstrate just what brick can achieve, the BDA says. Last year’s Supreme Winner was the Ortus, a learning facility in London with Barratt Developments winning the Volume House Building Award for the third consecutive year.
Vortice helps scheme hit energy efficiency targets
Vortice's HR400M heat recovery systems have been installed at Maryland, a development of houses and apartments by Kebell Homes set within the Woburn Estate in Bedfordshire, close to Woburn Safari Park.
Makita wins health and safety award
Power tool manufacturer Makita says that its AVT – Anti Vibration Technology – which protects operators of heavy duty hammer drills and breakers from hand arm vibration risks, has been recognised by the most prestigious Health & Safety award in the tool hire industry, presented by Speedy Integrated Services.
Mumford and Wood gets BBA-BWF compliance
Timber window manufacturer Mumford & Wood has claimed a U-value of 1.1 for its Conservation box sash.
Knauf Comfortboard benefits ecohouse
Comfortboard, the energy saving plasterboard developed by Knauf, is now being tested at Nottingham University as part of the Mark Group EcoHouse, a showcase of energy efficiency and innovation, Knauf says.
Kingspan TEK for zero carbon development
The Kingspan TEK Building System has been installed as part of the walls and roofs of 185 new properties in South Gloucestershire, helping to form one of the UK’s largest zero carbon developments.
