Standards

Aluplast’s new open-out Flush Door has successfully passed the PAS24:2016 and BS6375-2:2009 testing procedures, the3 company has announced. Like the company’s Flush Casement, the new dedicated Flush Door suites with the systems company’s Ideal 70...

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...

VBH is among the first companies to be awarded the new BSI Kitemark in respect of Building Hardware used in Windows and Doorsets. The hardware covered includes products for the manufacture of outward opening, and...

Bi-fold hardware supplier AT Precision has achieved ISO 9001 certification. Achieving the accreditation means the company now joins the 1% of elite UK businesses to gain the standard.  Sales director Michael Hewitt said: “We have always...

Garnalex, has been granted the Qualicoat Seaside Licence for optional coating protection for use in conditions such as within 5Km of the coastline. Martin Froggatt, the manufacturer’s health, safety, environmental and quality manager explained: This...

Epwin Window Systems says it is already ahead of the curve in meeting the new Part L standard as its multiple systems already meet or exceed the new requirements. The systems company is also supporting...

AluK has created a bespoke Fensa-accepted U-Value calculator to coincide with the roll out of the HI products in its Part L compliant range. The calculator is available via the AluK customer portal and allows...

TrustMark, the government-endorsed quality scheme, has announced Digital Building Services (DBS) as its latest Scheme Provider. DBS provides residential energy efficiency advisory services to mortgage providers, lenders and brokers and has a consumer arm that...

The first UK construction products to achieve verification with the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) were highlighted at a celebration event yesterday, (Sep 4) in Central London. These will become the first products to...

Pyroguard, part of the Technical Fire Safety Group, has achieved ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management standard across its UK sites. The ISO 14001 standard outlines the most effective ways to put a successful environmental management system...