Sidey casts a spell over the grounds of Grade A listed Knock Castle The grounds of the historic Knock Castle and Knock Old Castle, two Tudor Gothic mansions in Largs, Scotland, have been enhanced with the addition of the Wizard’s House, a stunning garden room which features aluminium glazing from Sidey. Situated on the outskirts of Largs, on the West Coast of Scotland, Knock Castle was built in 1851 and is currently a private residence. The historic Knock Old Castle dates back to the 14th ce … » more from Sidey Ltd …»
Property in Glasgow gets new look with REHAU windows There were a number of key elements to consider when Re:Place Windows Limited were asked to identify a solution for a refurbishment project at Tantallon Towers in the south side of Glasgow. The replacement project was within a ground floor flat and had a number of requirements – leading to the development of a bespoke solution by Re:Place Windows Limited using the popular REHAU TOTAL70 Casement Windows. An important … » more from REHAU …»
REHAU Profiles bring a modern redesign to the exchange At the heart of Solihull sits The Exchange, formerly a telephone exchange the building was constructed in the early 1970s and has recently been transformed into a functional office space. As part of the refurbishment the building was in dire need of a new and modern redesign to meet a high spec – not only did The Exchange need to look and feel like a high-quality workspace it had to be easy to maintain and utilise long-lasti … » more from REHAU …»
Senior gets creative at the Confetti Institute Combining sleek and slim sightlines with enhanced thermal performance, Senior Architectural Systems’ SF52 aluminium curtain walling has helped to create the stylish façade of a new creative industries college in Nottingham. Created as part of Nottingham Trent University’s Creative Quarter Campus, the new HQ for the Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies has been designed by Allan Joyce Architects and created following t … » more from Senior Architectural Systems …»
Newview’s towering performance impresses London City Airport Experienced South East installer Newview might be best known for its extensive work on Heathrow’s Quieter Homes scheme. But that’s not the limit of the company’s commercial expertise. Right across the capital, you’ll find exceptional Newview installation work on a huge variety of commercial and residential developments – including in three twenty-storey tower blocks. London City Airport, which serves over 4 million p … » more from Newview Windows & Conservatories …»
High quality student accommodation benefits from Optima windows Profile 22’s Flush Tilt & Turn Windows were chosen for a £24 million project to build new accommodation for 735 students at Sheffield Hallam University. The project was undertaken by Profile 22’s Approved Window Contractor Polar Windows. The client was Victoria Hall Management Ltd (VHML), a specialist UK developer and operational manager of student accommodation. The contract was to build The Elements, an 11-storey building … » more from Epwin Window Systems …»
New vaulted glass roof brings sun-lit, year-round shopping to a Devon town “Weather has had a greater effect on sales than economic numbers, we’ve known that forever” . So said former John Lewis managing director Andy Street, alluding to a longstanding challenge for British retailers – how to keep shoppers coming out on cold, wet and windy days. At one traditional shopping centre at the heart of a Devon town, the solution is architectural – enclosing the previously open-air pedestrianised st … » more from Pilkington Building Products …»
Project: Specialist Mental Health Care Home in Bushey Background This high-dependency care home in Bushey, provides specialist support for people with mental health problems. It is a high-category hospital facility offering round-the-clock support to a limited number of service users. The specialist unit helps people who are dealing with varying levels of mental illness. On site, residents live semi-independent whilst receiving specialist care from trained mental … » more from Vistamatic Ltd(BetweenGlassBlinds™) …»
Spectus Vertical Sliders help revamp stunning 1866 residence 54 Spectus white vertical sliding windows with through horn detailing, including 14 arched vertical sliders, have been installed in a prestigious refurbishment project at Foxhill House, Chester. Foxhill House is a stantial Italianate house originally built for the Archdeacon of Chester. It is set in 70 acres of Cheshire woodland, which incorporates an arboretum containing several species of rare plants and trees. In the 19 … » more from Spectus Windows Systems …»
SWA refurbishment specialist, ASWS, returns to County Hall after twenty years County Hall on the Southbank of the Thames is one of the capital’s most notable buildings, having continued to fulfil many roles since the departure of the GLC; and has twice been the focus for far-reaching restoration work involving one of the Steel Window Association’s members. London-based, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), specialises in the repair and restoration of steel and other metal windows, including herita … » more from Steel Window Association …»
CMS delivers glazing on a grand scale for prestigious Edinburgh residences A comprehensive package of aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling by CMS Window Systems, which includes ultra-contemporary 3m x 3m lift and slide doors, has enabled CALA Homes to deliver on its vision to create one Edinburgh’s most prestigious developments in years. Situated in the grounds of the famous Donaldson’s estate, one of the Scottish capital’s best-known landmarks, The Crescent is a stunning new build developme … » more from CMS Enviro Systems Ltd(CMS Window Systems) …»
Optima Casement Windows from Profile 22 at the heart of a major renovation project Profile 22’s Optima Casement Windows were a central part of a £1.3 million renovation project at Woldgate School and Sixth Form College in Pocklington near York In May 2017, Woldgate School secured £1.3 million for improvements to its buildings from the Department for Education. The funds were to cover work including the removal and replacement of external walls not of brick construction, as well as windows and doors, many of … » more from Epwin Window Systems …»
Saint-Gobain Glass UK Regency Glass invests in the future Family-owned Regency Glass has become one of the UK’s biggest and most advanced sealed unit manufacturers with a move to 100,000 sq ft premises in Lancashire potentially more than doubling its production capacity. Steve Massey, sales and ... »
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Brisant Secure - Brisant stride ahead with Ultion WXM, The design of Ultion WXM has evolved to address the ever-increasing pressure on euro-cylinders with new door styles and mu ...»
Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) - Merchants' sales up 5.3% in April compared to last year, Total Builders Merchants value sales in April 2019 were up 5.3% compared with the same period in 2018. Having seen strong ...»
Modplan Ltd - Modplan adds VEKA’s new Imagine Vertical Slider to its portfolio, Trade fabricator Modplan has just announced it has added the new VEKA Imagine Vertical Slider to its portfolio. Modplan’s ...»