Ultraframe up-specs for new Welsh and Scots regs
The Ultraroof and Livinroof solid roof systems from Ultraframe have had their U-Values further enhanced ahead of changes to Building Regulation requirements in Wales and Scotland.
The changes mean that the U-Value requirement of solid...
Sheerline adds SBD option to S1 roof lantern
Sheerline has added an optional security upgrade to its S1 aluminium roof lantern to give it Secured By Design accreditation.
The upgrade, which is invisible on finished roofs, adds additional clamping plates, locking the SBD...
Veka extends Black & White guides for Scotland and Wales
The systems house has also updated the original version covering England, which was launched at the FIT Show with information on how all its window systems can meet a U-value of 1.2 W/m2K.
The new...
Cyber Essentials certified
Carl F Groupco has achieved certification from Cyber Essentials, a Government-backed scheme aimed at protecting organisations against a range of common cyber attacks.
MD John Crittenden explained: “Every business takes steps to ensure the security...
Reynaers joins BFRC label scheme
Reynaers Aluminium UK has signed up to the BFRC Energy Rating Scheme.
John McComb, technical services director at the systems house, said that thermal efficiency is now at the forefront of its design criteria. He...
Overpriced and overdue – CSCS warns over third-party card sales
Site workers are being warned about being charged excessive sums for Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards after complaints by applicants being charged almost double by unaffiliated third-party websites for cards as well as...
Navigating UKCA marking – free webinar provides urgent advice for construction product manufacturers
A free webinar for UK and European construction product manufacturers will be held on Monday 25 July to help guide companies through the requirements of UKCA (United Kingdom Conformity Assessment) marking and access to...
Jack gains 9001 and 14001
Jack Aluminium has secured certification for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Audited by BM Trada, the scope of certification was for the design, assembly, test, inspection and supply of aluminium systems for the manufacture...
Rehau tackles spec and regs confusion with ‘In the Frame’ campaign
Rehau has launched ‘In the Frame’, a campaign to help window specifiers navigate the landscape of building regulations, technical specifications, and sustainability.
The company’s technical experts were concerned that, following several years of fluctuating information...
Sheerline completes SBD on all Prestige range
Sheerline has announced that whole of its Prestige range now carries Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation, following the addition of the label on bi-folds and single and French doors.
Prestige builds on the record of...
