Saint-Gobain Weber has released a new coating for building protection. Weberend Protect by the company has been described as the perfect solutions, offering invisible protection for external renders. The product delivers a hydrophobic coating can protect buildings from most types of surface contamination such as water, oil, and graffiti. By
GRAHAM has revealed that they will be exhibiting at the Highways UK Exhibition as a part of their continued growth plans in the highways sector. The company will be attending the exhibition which will be taking place on the 8th and 9th November at the NEC in Birmingham. Highways UK
ORCA LGS, the innovative design, manufacturing and training company has been working to tackle the UK housing crisis with a new design focused technology that has been placed at the forefront of the company’s latest project. The North East based digital housing manufacturer is implementing their latest solution at a
A number of Suffolk based companies have announced that they have donated their time and expertise in order to assist with the construction & fitout of a new sensory cabin for children with physical disabilities and learning difficulties. The companies giving their time to work on this project includes Apex
Manchester City Council has announced that they have secured a grant for £2.87 million from the Government. The funding has been given to the council as a part of the Government’s national Heat Network Project, for work to be carried out on the Manchester Civic Quarter Heat Network. Manchester is
Saint-Gobain Weber has released a new coating for building protection. Weberend Protect by the company has been described as the perfect solutions, offering invisible protection for external renders. The product delivers a hydrophobic coating can protect buildings from most types of surface contamination such as water, oil, and graffiti. By protecting against the absorption of surface contamination, Weberend Protect also has the benefit of reducing the risk of algae, moss, lichen and mould. The newly released product is easily applied with a roller, brush or spray. This protective coating keeps the building exterior clean and dry, offering permanent protection against the elements while also allowing the substrate underneath to breathe and making sure that the façade of the building looks its best for as long as possible. Weberend protect protects the building and makes sure that dirt, stains and a range of other atmospheric contaminants that could damage the facade and deteriorate the appearance of the building cannot adhere to the surface. By using this product, or using a protective barrier, the substrate lifespan increases, which can then cut down building maintenance costs. Weberend Protect is a UV resistant, non-flammable and non-toxic product that is an ideal protection solution for buildings that are at risk of high weather exposure where the substrates may often be damp. One example of this type of location is coastal areas. The colourless protection doesn’t stain, so the building will keep its intended appearance and colour after application, and can be put on top of external renders, decorative finishes, masonry and concrete substrates. When working on newbuilds, refurbishment, retrofit projects and historic buildings, Weberend protect is a great hydrophobic protection solution. The product can also be used on the ground and on horizontal surfaces that experience high levels of foot traffic and can prevent the adherence of chewing gum.
GRAHAM has revealed that they will be exhibiting at the Highways UK Exhibition as a part of their continued growth plans in the highways sector. The company will be attending the exhibition which will be taking place on the 8th and 9th November at the NEC in Birmingham. Highways UK has been set up for people and organisations that are involved in the planning, designing, build and operation of the UK’s expansive road network. The annual exhibition is definitively not a trade show, and has been created in order to attract and capture strategic planning and thought leadership and the cutting edge of development for the road infrastructure across the UK. GRAHAM has developed a strong civil engineering track record and has a history that dates back to the 18th century. The company has recently been carrying out work for Highways England, including a range of highways upgrades on the A47, A11, A1 and A12. The company has also managed to procure the Lot 2 Framework for the Great Howard Street bridge replacement scheme which is being carried out for Liverpool City Council. As part of the Highways UK Exhibition there is also a conference that will include industry briefing and network opportunities. The Exhibition is a proven and vibrant event that has been designed to combine the thought leadership, gain insight and the into the industry while also exchanging information with industry colleagues and offering a route to market for vendors. The Executive Director for GRAHAM, Leo Martin has said that the business is pleased to announce that they will be in attendance at this year’s Highways UK Exhibition, and will be using the event as a platform to show their expertise while also meeting and networking with industry peers. This event is one of the mainstays of the industry calendar and has come at a perfect time for GRAHAM, who are delivering a large portfolio of highways work. The company’s civil engineering team has been working on some of the most prestigious projects taking place in the UK and Ireland such as the Tennison Road Bridge Replacement for Network Rail and a number of others.
ORCA LGS, the innovative design, manufacturing and training company has been working to tackle the UK housing crisis with a new design focused technology that has been placed at the forefront of the company’s latest project. The North East based digital housing manufacturer is implementing their latest solution at a project in North Shields. This development is of a number of three bedrooms and three bathroom homes that are to be situated in a gated community in Priory Mews, Tynemouth. The development of these homes is expected to be complete in November. The innovative digital manufacturing company has developed a cutting-edge way to deliver more housing in a shorter period of time. The solution they have developed requires local people and the use of offsite construction technology. This new solution has the potential to deliver around 10,000 housing units while also creating 1,500 jobs over the course of 5 years. ORCA LGS has created a digitally manufactured Light Gauge Steel Frame with components that can be produced by a printer and assembled rapidly in a factory before being installed on site. This manufacturing process can deliver 100 square meters of housing each day. With the use of light gauge steel, the company is able to build more houses in a more cost effective and scalable operation. There is a significant skills crisis in the construction industry, therefore the off site solution offers an alternative to traditional building methods that require bricklayers and joiners. The homes that are under construction at Priory Mews has expected to be amazing new additions to ORCA LGS’ portfolio as well as adding to the local area. The company has delivered a 10-week training programme as proof of the concept and looks to focus on people who are not in education, employment or training, creating brand new jobs for people who will be certified LGSF installers, or as the company refers to them, digital joiners. With the development of technology and its application, it is vital that advances are used in order to deliver more and higher quality housing.
A number of Suffolk based companies have announced that they have donated their time and expertise in order to assist with the construction & fitout of a new sensory cabin for children with physical disabilities and learning difficulties. The companies giving their time to work on this project includes Apex Roofing, Apex Scaffolding and Bauder Ltd in conjunction with a number of other local companies who have provided scaffolding labour and materials that have been essential to the completion of this project, free of charge. Director of Apex Roofing, Jackie Biswell has said that the company was proud to step in and help to create this amazing new facility that will be beneficial for so many children. The newly created sensory cabin will bring a lot of joy to children and it is great to see a number of local companies involved in its creation. The project to create this sensory cabin was led by ISG, who first approached Ipswich-based strategic supply chain partner Bauder Ltd in order to supply the waterproofing material for the new roof. Apex Roofing Anglia Ltd was approached as they are a Bauder approved Contractor in order to supply the labour and sundry materials that would be necessary in order to install a Bauderflex bituminous membrane roofing systems on the new building. Apex Scaffolding Anglia Ltd were also on hand to provide an access staircase and scaffold edge protection around the perimeter to allow the works to be carried out in a safe manner. The sensory cabin has been created for Thomas Wolsey School, the new cabin was an important part of the school’s development to help their pupils as well as the local community who suffer from sensory impairment. The grant application to create the cabin was initially turned down, however, with the amazing generosity and hard work of the contractors, local businesses and fundraisers, the plans have come to fruition and the cabin has been completed.
Manchester City Council has announced that they have secured a grant for £2.87 million from the Government. The funding has been given to the council as a part of the Government’s national Heat Network Project, for work to be carried out on the Manchester Civic Quarter Heat Network. Manchester is one of only nine local authorities that have managed to secure funding for these projects. The funding success that has recently been announced means that the city council will now be able to progress with the Civic Quarter Heat Project that is working to make changes and see significant carbon reductions over the course of the next three decades. Following the success of the grant application the council is expected to meet the remainder of the cost for the programme of investment. The Manchester Civic Quarter Heat Network project aims to become cost-neutral over the course of the scheme, with the possibility of revenue being created from this project that can be invested into more low-carbon, renewable initiatives. The scheme has been designed in order to offer the potential for expansion. As the network grows and customers involved with this scheme become connected there will be a higher level of capacity installed and the benefits of the programme can increase. Vital Energi is known for being one of the country’s best known providers of sustainable and renewable energy schemes. The company has been appointed as the preferred bidder in order to deliver the scheme, which will include the construction of a low-carbon energy centre and 2km district heating network. This network will include a number of well-known Manchester buildings including Manchester Town Hall and its extension, Manchester Central Convention Centre, the Central Library, Manchester Art Gallery, Bridgewater Hall and Heron House. Manchester City Council has announced that they are fully focused on improving air quality and environmental quality in order to improve the attractiveness of the city.
