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Lister Trade Frames of Stoke on Trent have just taken another leap forward in the Energy Efficiency arena by making their windows BFRC ‘A’ Energy Rated as standard.
A British glass company that specialises in designing systems designed to withstand terrorist attack has welcomed new advice from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
The Organisers of the UK Master Fitter Competition 2010 have chosen the venues and dates of the 6 Regional Heats: Scotland (Glasgow, 12 / 13 May), Wales (Swansea, 19 / 20 May), Northern-Ireland (SRC and SERC, 30 June / 1 July), Northern England (…
Saint-Gobain has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading business to business brands. Saint-Gobain, world leader in the design, production and distribution of materials for the construction industry, has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading…
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AAMA 505-09, a test procedure, and QAG-1-09, a quality assurance processing and monitoring guide, have been released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).
A landmark building in the heart of London with historic links to Sherlock Holmes and Jack the Ripper has been refurbished, using the latest in steel glazing technology to maximise natural daylight and meet modern security requirements.
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 5, 2009 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has published a white paper detailing how PPG paint, glass and coatings can help building projects earn “green” certification.
Pilkington is the proud winner of two awards at the glittering G09 Awards. Taking place at the home of football, Wembley Stadium, Pilkington were top of the league in the Glass Project of the Year and Health and Safety Initiative of the Year…
Wrightstyle supplies advanced and specialist fire, ballistic and blast glass and glazing systems internationally, and the UK company is a leader in the development of new systems to meet emerging threats.
Glass UK has teamed up with Spanish oven manufacturer and EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) specialist Pujol to design and manufacture the largest EVA oven in the world.
Presentation often plays a significant role in determining success in the modern world – be it that of a person, a product or a service.
Glass façades specialist Solaglas Contracting has been shortlisted by Contract Journal magazine in its prestigious Construction Industry Awards for the second year running, fending off stiff competition from a host of major competitors across a…
New Delhi After importing a glass curtain wall from China, the private developer of IGI Airport will soon get 42 Chinese workers to install it at the under-construction terminal building, T3.
The new bi-directional Kalzip FC Façade System is stylish, non-penetrative and extremely costeffective. Installed on vertically fixed modular click rails, each lightweight panel is simply hooked at the top and then clicked into place at the bottom…
Wrightstyle is one of Europe’s most innovative steel glazing specialists, and operates internationally.
The Government has launched a White Paper on increasing protection for consumers, with the aim of, among other things, reducing the number of rogue traders.
Pilkington glass has provided a clear vision for a new development at Casement Park stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The company developed the big-inch cable below φ100mm successfully, under the joint effort after the development of the one of φ65mm which firstly used for the project “GUANGZHOU BAIYUN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT” last year.
AIA Expo 2009 (AIA 2009 National Convention and Design Exposition) showcases the best and brightest ideas from more than 800 exhibiting companies worldwide.
Hardware distribution company Carl F Petersen Ltd has added Briwax Professional products to its range.
AMA Research have published the fourth edition of the report "Door & Window Fabricators Market -UK 2009-2013" -incorporating original input and primary research, it represents an up-to-date and informed report on the fabrication sector…
Edgetech I.G. and Dow Corning present two lectures that focus on utilizing the latest silicone technologies for commercial facades.