Standards

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 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...

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...

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 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 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 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...

The Decalu163 Lift-and-Slide door from Deceuninck Aluminium, has completed PAS24 testing at testing house Elements and accredited by BM Trada. Director Nigel Headford said achieving PAS24:2016 was important against a backdrop of regulatory change. “The consultation...

Aluminium fabricator CDW Systems has again achieved the coveted ISO 9001 certification. Group compliance manager Kevin Godden said: “Our content management system has been in place for more than five years and is audited every...

Victorian Sliders has redesigned its Ecoslide window to comply with the new Part L standard as well as offering Part F compliance by fitting the maximum number of trickle vents as standard. The upgraded product...