Kawneer completes sound absorption tests on curtain walling
Kawneer has carried out a comprehensive range of acoustic performance tests for its AA100 and AA110 stick curtain wall systems used throughout Europe.
Testing, carried out at the Vinci Technology Centre in Leighton Buzzard, included...
Confusion abounds as Fensa assessment failures treble in first year of new Part L
The first anniversary of the latest Part L changes has seen Fensa assessment failures treble to 39% amid ongoing confusion about where and how the new regulations apply, according to Epwin Window Systems.
Business development...
‘Don’t risk, damage, injury, even loss of life’ – GGF issues new product substitution...
The Glass and Glazing Federation has published a new guidance document on product substitutions to help companies comply with regulations as the construction industry comes under greater scrutiny than ever before.
With changes imminent for...
VS redesigns to meet Part L
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...
Yale White Paper tackles trickle vent regs
Yale Door and Window Solutions has launched a white paper “Meeting the guidance on ventilation: A guide to ensuring your windows comply with Approved Document F for air quality”, in association with the Glass...
New Compliance Guide from Fensa
Fensa has worked with RISA and the GGF to issue a new Guide to Compliance with the latest updates and revisions to the Building Regs ‘from structure to fire safety, sealing to ventilation, and...
Qualicoat rolls out 3.0 label for extruders
Qualicoat, the aluminium coating standards body has introduced the Aluminium Qualicoat 3.0 Label for premium corrosion resistance.
The Qualicoat 3.0 Label allows for the use of both primary and recycled aluminium and is to be...
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...
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...
‘Don’t add further confusion to Future Homes plan’ – white paper
Any attempt by the government to impose further changes to its Future Homes Standard plan risks increasing the confusion that already exists.
The warning comes from Rehau CEO Martin Hitchin in the manufacturer’s new white...
