Stargard, the original “warm to the touch” handrail.

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View the SG System Products entry on BPI Visit the SG System Products Website Stargard is a handrail system utilising galvanised steel tube which is sleeved after fabrication with 4mm (4,000 microns) thick PVC making it “warm to the touch”, comfortable to grip and robust. As the handrail is sleeved after fabrication there is generally only one mechanical, visible joint …

NVELOPE SUPPORTS TRANSFORMATION OF STUDENT ACCOMMODATION IN NOTTINGHAM

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View the NVELOPE entry on BPI Visit the NVELOPE Website NVELOPE, the rainscreen cladding specialist, has provided effective structural support for newly created student accommodation in Nottingham, via its NV2 system for concealed fix and structural bonding applications. A variety of cladding façades were used on the £60 million redevelopment project, including terracotta tiles provided by Telling Architectural and aluminium …

Hörmann’s doors go digital

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View the Hormann entry on BPI Visit the Hormann Website Construction professionals can now easily specify Hörmann products for their builds and project work, following the leading door manufacturer’s decision to turn its tangible doors into digital ‘BIM objects’. Building Information Modelling (BIM) allows specialists to understand a building through the use of a digital model. Manufacturers create BIM objects, …

FAKRO flat roof windows setting new design and performance standards

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View the Fakro entry on BPI Visit the Fakro Website When it comes to specifying flat roof windows there has been remarkably little in the way of choice but a steady succession of new products from FAKRO has finally addressed this long standing problem. On the back of success with the stylish triple-glazed DEF U6 window (with its U-value of …

The MaxxConnect Family™– Maximum security for your basement waterproofing system

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View the Delta Membrane Systems entry on BPI Visit the Delta Membrane Systems Website With the new additions to the ‘Maxx’ family, Delta Membrane Systems offer a range of products that bring to the market the most secure basement pumping systems for type C (cavity drain) waterproofing. Specifically designed for the basement pumping industry, ‘Maxx’ technology takes an ‘intelligent’ approach …

A Smart Step-Up for Greenford from Howe Green

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View the Howe Green Entry on BPI Visit the Howe Green website Best known for high-quality access covers for floors, walls and ceilings, UK manufacturer Howe Green also creates bespoke metalwork solutions for a variety of applications. Most recently, the company supplied custom-fabricated staircase risers for refurbishment works at LUL’s Greenford Station, home of the original step-free access project which …

Making light work of brick soffits

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View the Ancon entry on BPI Visit the Ancon Website Creating flawless brick-faced soffits and lintels has now become much simpler and quicker, thanks to a new lightweight stainless steel based system developed by two industry-leading companies – brick support specialist Ancon Building Products and Ibstock Kevington –national manufacturer of brickwork and masonry special shapes and prefabricated components. The new …

Gaia takes control of underfloor heating-online

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View the Gaia Climate Solutions entry on BPI Visit the Gaia Climate Solutions Website Gaia revolutionises modern heating management with Gaialink, a state-of-the-art online wireless control for both electric and wet underfloor heating systems. The Gaialink system is based on an innovative, centrally-placed colour touch screen panel which enables all room temperatures and electrical devices within the home to be …

ACO Water Management launch their Surface & Grating Visualiser

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View the ACO Water Management entry on BPI Visit the ACO Water Management Website Style, aesthetics, performance and reliability are all important factors when specifying surface water management systems. Globally recognised as the no. 1 choice in managing surface water, ACO provide designers with the widest range of channel and grating styles to choose from. By using a range of …

Zehnder Presents its New Radiant Conditioning CPD

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View the Zehnder entry on BPI Visit the Zehnder Website As part of its ongoing initiative to share its knowledge and experience, Zehnder Group UK, the leading specialist in indoor climate solutions, is delighted to announce the launch of its new Radiant Conditioning CPD. Part of a range of certified Continuing Professional Development training resources offered by Zehnder that cover …