NVELOPE cladding support systems have been installed on Sterte Court, a development of high rise and low rise flats in Poole, which has received a facelift that has not only improved the visual appearance and sustainable factors, but also extended the buildings’ life for at least 30 years.

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Consistent, high quality of product and service has helped one of Europe’s largest single ply roofing membrane manufacturers win a massive order for new Amazon fulfilment centres.

Protan is supplying over 315000m2 in total of its SE membrane to create insulated roofs on three new logistics depots, each 181m x 529m, in Poland, for the global online retailer.

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AFI has been awarded the prestigious SafeHire certification quality mark, which is operated by Hire Association Europe (HAE) for the hire and rental industry.

To achieve the certification, AFI underwent a series of rigorous inspections to confirm that its operations meet stringent safety and quality criteria. The audit covered aspects such as health, safety and welfare, environmental and quality management, training, and financial controls.

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Lancashire-based Frese, the world-leading manufacturer of energy saving valves, has been awarded work on an exciting development in London’s Olympic Park.

Frese supplied 480 of their Modula Compact valve sets complete with Metering Station and solder union couplings for the fan coil heating and cooling systems (HVAC) in the building. The use of the solder union couplings was to facilitate easy installation utilizing the fan coil unit tail pipes.

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Just weeks after a severe fire destroyed the Tesco Express store in Heywood, Greater Manchester, the Portakabin Group had constructed a new store in its place which is now open and serving customers.

The emergency response project involved the use of a Yorkon off-site solution which allowed the rapid construction of a new Tesco Express store. The building was installed on site in just one day and opened less than four weeks later, despite challenging ground conditions on the petrol filling station site.

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IKO PLC has achieved the environmental standard ISO 14001 for its bituminous and liquid membranes factory based in Wigan, Appley Bridge.

With Appley Bridge achieving ISO 14001, all three of IKO’s factories now comply with environmental standards. Its Clay Cross plant in Chesterfield and site at Grangemill Quarry have both achieved the accreditation.

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Moving larger and bulkier loads is an increasing problem for forklift truck operators. When the driver’s view is obstructed, operators are required to drive in reverse and can lead to them adopting a posture that is neither healthy nor conducive to working productively.

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Last year IKO PLC contributed to an episode of the BBC’s DIY SOS – and got the taste for helping! Now IKO has contributed to another episode in this year’s series. The programme is currently going out on BBC1.

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BSRIA Principal Research Engineer Dr Arnold Teekaram has been appointed a judge for the HVR Awards 2015.

The judging panel is made up of the leading figures from the building services industry. The judges will draw up a shortlist for each category and the winners will be announced at the prestigious awards ceremony on Thursday 15th October.

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Flexenergy’s energy-saving Flexalen pipe was the ideal solution for Plymouth City Council when a new district heating scheme meant re-routing the pipe network from new gas boilers to serve offices in the Council House.

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