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Briton pledges performance with enhanced 2000 door closer series

Briton, a leading specialist in door controls and exit hardware, has launched its newly enhanced 2000 door closer series, adding augmented versions of its highly renowned 2003 and 2003V overhead door closers to its UK portfolio. The 2000 series, designed ...

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Are expansion loops and expansion joints obsolete? Dealing with thermal movement in riser pipes

Supporting pipe risers subject to thermal expansion and contraction in multistorey buildings can present major challenges for design engineers. The traditional methods for allowing and supporting movement are expansion loops or expansion joints. Here, Adam Fox, director at building services ...

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What makes tarmac a great choice for business premises? Why it could be perfect for your property in 2023

Could a tarmac driveway be the perfect addition to your commercial premises? With so many business owners coming to us to upgrade their driveways, paths, and roads, it’s clear to see that tarmac is very popular. So what benefits does ...

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NHS GP practice improves patient access

As part of a significant re-development project, Derwent Practice has improved patient access from the carpark by installing a smart new TORMAX automatic bi-parting entrance system. Giving clear and easy access to all users, the sliding doors are fully compliant ...

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Graphenstone UK chosen as preferred paint supplier for the Eden Project

Graphenstone UK has secured a new supply deal with the Eden Project, a leading educational charity and visitor attraction. The collaboration is a direct result of both companies’ shared visions and ethos over the environmental impact materials can have. Under ...

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Accredited gutter and roof refurbishment CPDs

Sharmans industrial gutter and roof refurbishment systems for pitched metal roofs are manufactured and engineered to permanently prevent leaks and extend the life cycle of buildings. For over 35 years, market leading systems have been tried and tested in the ...

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Energy saving partitioning solutions from Style

Schools, hospitality venues, community centres and other facilities with open plan areas can help reduce energy bills by using a moveable or folding wall. That’s the advice of Michael Porter, group sales director at leading partitioning experts Style, who says ...

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‘Revolutionary’ ultrasonic guttering monitoring technology and drainage management system launched for facilities managers

Gutter and roof refurbishment systems expert Sharmans has launched an ultrasonic gutter monitoring technology and drainage management system to help facilities managers prevent the costly damage caused by roof leaks. RoofCare is a new easy-to-install system which analyses drainage performance ...

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Building operators have a six-month window to cut energy costs

The Government’s Energy Bill Relief Scheme, announced this month, is set to reduce the impact of high energy bills on businesses this winter. Even with this welcome support package, the energy costs for running ventilation systems have increased significantly since ...

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Assessing the life cycle of an industrial or commercial metal roof before solar panel installation

You should consider the life cycle of your metal roof before installing solar panels. Due to the significant costs of the solar panel systems, the condition of the roof is critical so it should be assessed prior to solar installation. ...

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