CMS DANSKIN ACOUSTICS has supplied an innovative sound reducing underlayment, designed specifically for external use, as part of the roof systems at the prestigious new 38 Berkeley Square development in Mayfair, London. When complete in September 2024, 38 Berkeley Square will provide 7,897m² of office space over 9 upper storeys plus retail space at ground and
FLAT ROOF installations have become a popular choice because of the potential to transform them into functional spaces – from balconies and social spaces, to homes for energy installations such as solar panels and even car parks. Whatever their use, it is important that such surfaces are refurbished using the most appropriate and high-performing materials,
THE ROMSEY SCHOOL, part of The Gateway Trust, instructed Garland UK Technical Manager Paul Boole and Technical Assistant James Hiscock to support its Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) bid application to upgrade its sports hall roof. An essential part of the brief was ensuring the sports hall building was fully waterproof, upgrading the overall thermal efficiency,
ROOF SYSTEM manufacturer, Marley, is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year. Original Winget tile hand press Founded in 1924 by Owen Aisher, the company began with the production of Marley’s very first concrete roof tile in a humble cowshed on Marley Farm in Kent. However, it was the determination and entrepreneurial spirit of Marley’s founder’s
VIVALDA GROUP, the national cladding specialist, has announced a trio of new senior roles. Wes Hague joins the business as group commercial director, while Adam Sumner returns to Vivalda as specification manager. To further support the group’s nationwide sales capability, former Manchester branch manager Jamie O’Brien is promoted to key account manager for the North.
A STRIKING new office scheme at 1 Little New Street which features green roof terraces and a rooftop for community events has gained approval. The City of London Corporation Planning Applications Sub-Committee approved the plans for Hill House saying they offer a wide range of public benefits, including upgrades for Shoe Lane Library and biodiversity
ROOFERS burn more calories every day than many professional sportspeople, new research has found. Selco Builders Warehouse has revealed an in-depth look into the most strenuous trade jobs. The leading builders merchant found that some tradespeople, including roofers, labourers, carpenters and painters are burning more calories on a daily basis than a professional boxer training
AS PART OF its community support programme, Give4Good, roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is backing The Footprints Family, a charity which provides support for young people in Kenya. A team from Russell Roof Tiles is planning to raise money to help buy a new school bus for the Burton-based charity, as well as heading
WORKING AT HEIGHT experts from Arco Professional Safety Services abseiled down the London Eye with BBC Breakfast presenter John Maguire. The abseiling challenge was to give the iconic attraction a fresh coat of paint on the first day of spring. Positioned high above the capital, the Arco team worked at heights of 68m from the hub
THE CONSTRUCTION Industry Council (CIC) has clarified that construction design professionals do not need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card to prove competence. It follows confusion over the roles of designers and principal designers presenting evidence of competence to gain construction site access. The Building Regulations say anyone appointing builders or designers must ‘take
