Aquarian Cladding Systems Ltd announced today that the wide range of applications of its Gebrik Insulating Brick Cladding System has been recognised by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) with the inclusion of an additional product sheet within its existing BBA certificate 07/4403.

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Marshalls is proud to announce it is the first company in its sector to be awarded BRE Global’s BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing certificate, under their new and more stringent standard and has also received a ‘Very Good’ performance rating.

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We understand that in the construction industry, reputation is everything. The last thing you need is the hassle of trying to detect a hidden pipe leak – it can be expensive, time consuming and create all kinds of disruption. The damage suffered as a result of leaking pipes should not be underestimated either – a 0.5mm leak could lose as much as 20 litres of water every hour. Even if a leaking pipe is noticed, the time, cost and disruption associated with locating the source can be excessive.

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Düsseldorf, Germany – Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, introduced today at Glasstec 2014 (Stand B59, Hall 11) new Dow Corning(r) 3363 Insulating Glass Sealant and Dow Corning(r) Transparent Structural Silicone Adhesive (TSSA), two new highly-engineered silicone technologies designed to help architects and manufacturers conserve energy, improve design freedom and extend durability for state-of-the-art building façades. Dow Corning is also spotlighting at the event a next-generation warm-edge system by Kömmerling Chemische Fabrik, based in Pirmasens, Germany, for improved energy savings; and a leading-edge Dow Corning(r) Architectural Insulation Module (AIM(tm)) for seamless, space-saving and energy-efficient façades. Other cutting-edge silicone technologies for high-performance buildings will also be on display.

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The next generation of liquid applied roof membranes has been launched by Sika Liquid Plastics. Decothane Ultra is a low odour non-disruptive roofing solution that achieves more than 80% reduction in odour strength five minutes after application and greater than 95% reduction after just one hour compared to similar one-component competitor (these results were established by independent testing).

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The HD IDV Interlocking Dry Verge system is new to the Hambleside Danelaw roofing product range for tiled roofs. The mortar free, all-weather IDV system provides improved design features and aesthetic appeal than other options on the market.

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BSRIA welcomes the recommendations put forward in the recently published Lyons Housing Review. The Review established by Ed Miliband and chaired by Sir Michael Lyons makes a number of recommendations to deal with the increasing issue of lack of affordable housing available.

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Seton Sound Awareness Stations solve the key Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) issues identified by customers, according to a recent Hearing Protection Survey* conducted in the UK.

Managing PPE stock was an issue for 49%, as often no monitoring system exists. Respondents said that operators struggle to identify the correct PPE for the process at hand (33%), and do not always know who to ask for advice (34%). Ensuring that PPE is correctly worn for the activity being undertaken is another concern, with nearly 27% identifying this as a major unmet need. Operators sometimes choose not to wear PPE correctly believing it hinders productivity, with 42% agreeing that this is a problem.

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Cemplas Waterproofing and Concrete Repairs Ltd were appointed to apply specialist Tremco car park coatings to the top deck, intermediate decks, and stair cores of a newly built multi story car park constructed by Kier construction for staff parking at Lonza’s UK facility for Mammalian Biopharmaceuticals Corporation.

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Charles Pierce has been promoted to the position of National Sales Manager for the Sika Sarnafil roofing brand. Charles was previously Southern Sales Manager and brings a wealth of experience to his new position. He will report to the Business Unit Manager for Sika’s three roofing brands, Rod Benson.

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