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4th October 2018
SENIOR DONATES THE GLAZING PACKAGES FOR DIY SOS GRENFELL SPECIAL
SENIOR DONATES THE GLAZING PACKAGES FOR DIY SOS GRENFELL SPECIAL
Senior Architectural Systems is proud to have donated a range of aluminium glazing systems for two new community buildings that have been created as part of the BBC’s recent DIY SOS Grenfell Special programme.
The popular TV show took on one of its biggest and most important challenges ever in order to help the local West London community which was affected by the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in June 2017. Tradespeople from across the UK, including Senior’s supply chain partners Soundcraft and CMS, came together to construct two new buildings....
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The Build Show 18
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Five good strategies to make the most of the UK’s largest construction event
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When faced with a huge industry event attended by 35,000 contacts, featuring at least 350 speakers delivering...
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Charity work? VEKA Directors do it in their sleep!
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Three VEKA Group Directors will be ditching their duvets and buttoning up their winter coats for a chilly overnight stay at Burnley FC’s Turf Moor this October.
The Turf Moor Sleep Out event has been planned to heighten awareness of Homelessness in the local area and raise money for three charities: Burnley FC in the Community, Emmaus.
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Immigration
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Labour must back business on post-Brexit immigration system, says FMB
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Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn missed an opportunity today to back UK business and support calls for a rethink on our post-Brexit immigration system, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
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Outdoor Homes
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BRITS EMBRACE OUTDOOR LIVING: THE RISE OF ‘THE OUTROOM’ IN UK HOMES
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An ‘outroom’ is the new must-have property feature as the hottest summer on record saw Britons enjoying their gardens like never before. Creating an ‘outroom’ has become...
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Aspiring ironmongers receive globally recognised door hardware qualification
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The next generation of architectural ironmongers is celebrating its Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) education results.
Exams were sat in 23 different countries by 355 learners. So far, 102 students have attained the Certificate in Architectural Hardware and 32 students have now completed the GAI Diploma this year.
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Gate Safety
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DHF to hammer home its ‘gate safety’ message at this year’s Fencex
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DHF (Door & Hardware Federation) is preparing to focus on the issue of ‘gate safety’ at this year’s Fencex, where it will host a joint presentation with Easygates. DHF’s Senior Training and Technical Officer, Nick Perkins, will join Easygates’ Stuart Roddy on 17th...
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London Build 18
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Gira UK maintain VIP status at London Build 2018
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Held at Olympia London, London Build goes live on 23rd to 24th October 2018 and for the first time, Gira will look forward to welcoming visitors to Stand D51 / Interior & Fit Out Zone, as well as headline the VIP Evening on...
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Book now for Bristol CIMCIG Immersive Marketing seminar
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CIMCIG’s latest seminar, on Immersive Marketing in construction, is being held on Tuesday 30 th October at Bristol Business School, University of the West of England in Bristol. The morning workshop (9am-11am) is organised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s Construction Industry Group (CIMCIG) and features presentations from three speakers, all experts in Augmented and Virtual Reality: Graeme Lipschitz, Will Humphrey and Mark Miles.
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Apprenticeships
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Chancellor right to make Apprenticeship Levy more flexible, says FMB
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The Chancellor is right to make the Apprenticeship Levy more flexible, so that it works for strategic industries such as the construction sector, but his reforms have not gone far enough, according to the Federation of...
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Housing
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PM\'s housing announcement a ‘victory for common sense’, says FMB
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The Prime Minister’s announcement that the Government will lift the borrowing cap on councils to allow them to build many more homes is a victory for bold thinking and common sense, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
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DOUBLE SHORTLIST FOR QUICKSLIDE IN NATIONAL AWARDS
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Yorkshire based firm Quickslide has been shortlisted in two categories as part of the prestigious industry celebration of glazing, the National Fenestration Awards.
There are just under four weeks to go until the awards - now in their fifth year - announce the winners of this years’ competition. Quickslide have...
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NFA Award Winner
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It’s a High Five for Selecta!
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Birmingham based PVCu Window and Door Systems Company, Selecta Systems, are revelling in the success of being
nominated as finalists in no less than five categories at the National Fenestration Awards. Sales Director...
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Residential Doors
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A RESIDENCE DEDICATION TO DOORS
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The Residence Collection is not just a series of unique, stylish and high performance windows with true consumer appeal, but there is also a wide range of residential door options now available across the range, thanks to a dedicated door sash.
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Bison Frames Launches The Full WarmCore Range
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Bison Frames is well known for its high-end manufacturing methods on PVC-U windows with a long-established reputation for vertical sliders, but the company is pleased to announce that it is also growing its aluminium division with the addition of WarmCore patio doors to its existing range of WarmCore windows and bi-folding doors.
Mark Tetley, Director of Bison explains: “We’re extending our WarmCore range of products because there is an increasing demand for...
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Fasteners
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A happy marriage
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There was certainly no ‘seven year itch’ when leading Liniar fabricator TruFrame and Rapierstar celebrated seven years of trouble free supply in May 2018.
Since moving onto Rapierstar’s StarPVCU range of fabrication fasteners in 2011, both companies have enjoyed a close working relationship that...
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Warm Edge Spacers
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Thermix: The pioneer of a new generation of spacers turns 25
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Thermix: The pioneer of a new generation of spacers turns 25 In 1993, the world's first co-extruded spacer profile for the Warm Edge of insulating glazing was launched In the last 50 years, the average U W value of windows...
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Safe Cleaner
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The RENOLIT EXOFOL Professional Cleaner helps against stubborn dirt.
Cramlington, 01 September 2018 – A new professional cleaner has been launched for use on profiles laminated with RENOLIT EXOFOL Exterior films. Construction dirt, adhesive residue, and stubborn marks
can all quickly contribute to extensive contamination. Whereas homeowners are recommended that warm soapy water and a soft sponge is usually all that is needed to keep window frames looking pristine, after fabrication or installation additional support may be needed.
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Machinery
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Camden partners with Haffner Murat for its latest investment and innovation
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Camden, the largest independent supplier of PVC-u windows and doors in the UK and Ireland, has put plans in place to expand even further to keep up with customer demand. To assist with this multi-million pound investment Camden called...
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GGF Members Day a Roaring Success
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Almost 100 delegates attended an enjoyable and informative day at as the GGF hosted its Annual Members’ Day at The National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull.
The exclusive Members event hosted by GGF President, John Agnew, opened on a sombre note, as the Federation paid tribute to Maurice Anders of T A Anders Co. Ltd, a Founder Member of the Federation.
The programme then opened with a business review by Kevin Buckley, GGF Group Chief Executive who highlighted the GGF’s work on the political, technical and training side as well as revealing that
the GGF has recruited a record 54 companies into the membership...
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New Appointment GGF
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GGF Group CEO Becomes Permanent
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The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce Kevin Buckley has accepted the permanent position of GGF Group Chief Executive.
The news should be welcome to GGF Members as it confirms the stability and long term commitment the GGF Board has made, to ensure the Federation moves forward in the right direction with a permanent...
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Migration Advisory
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MAC recommendations would cripple construction, says FMB
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e Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) report, which sets out a series of recommendations for the new immigration policy post-Brexit, would cripple the construction industry, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
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Barking Town Hall - Old Meets New in Spectacular Refurbishment
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Barking Town Hall, an iconic building and landmark in Barking has been lovingly refurbished. Externally, all visual aspects of the original architecture have been maintained whilst creating a
bright new spacious contemporary workplace within.
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Glasstec 2018
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Guardian Glass provides a sense of things to come at Glasstec 2018
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Bertrange, Luxembourg, September 17, 2018 – The Guardian Glass presence at glasstec 2018 is in the form of an interactive, multi-sensory exhibit (Hall 10...
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New Appointment BBA
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BBA appoints new Head of Test Services
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The British Board of Agrément (BBA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alvaro Enguita-Gonzalez as Head of the BBA Testing Unit, based in Watford, Hertfordshire.
Alvaro is a chartered engineer with more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry. He previously held the role of Business Manager - Construction...
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Wadds Ltd uses Exlabesa shopfronts for Sainsbury’s Local branch in Newcastle upon Tyne
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Gateshead-based glass and glazing supplier Wadds has just completed the supply and installation of the shop front for a Sainsbury’s Local branch on Chillingham Road in the Heaton district of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Diane Ince, Managing Director of Wadds, commented: “This was a great project to work on and we’re delighted with the quality of the result.”
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Construction Crime
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VPS Site Security backs campaign as equipment theft rockets 35%
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VPS Site Security, responsible for Europe's largest fleet of CCTV Towers, has backed a ‘Secure It, Keep It' campaign to reduce a rising trend in construction crime.
Ireland's Construction Industry Federation...
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