Architect Becomes President of CIB
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has for only the second time in its 174 year history elected an architect as President.
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CAB Set to Appoint Technical Support Officer
The Council for Aluminium in Building has grown significantly in the last few years which has lead to an increase in expert support to the aluminium in building supply chain. In order to fulfil this growing demand CAB is creating the new and exciting role of Technical Support Officer. The position carries a highly attractive package with enormous scope for the right person to make the role their own
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Dale Sjøtveit to Leave Hydro
Torstein Dale Sjøtveit will step down from his position as executive vice president in Norsk Hydro ASA to take on a new job as chief executive officer in Norwegian shipbuilder Aker Yards ASA.
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New Development Manager for Kenrick

Kenrick, the window and door hardware manufacturer, has promoted Martin Smith to the position of development manager. He was formerly Kenrick's design engineer, having joined the firm four years ago from Laird.
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Beaufort Claims A First For Aluminium Windows

Beaufort has claimed an industry first with the launch of its Advanced Plus fully integrated aluminium window system. A breakthrough in energy efficient windows, the new system can achieve an 'A' Window Energy Rating (WER) using a double glazed IG unit and is the result of over 12 months research and development - testament to the innovative ideas that the company has become renowned for
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Horizontal Sliding Window from Kawneer

A window that maximises ventilation while minimising the risk of self harming has been developed for hospitals by architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer
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First Amongst Reversibles for Sapa's Dualframe
In another first for the Dualframe suite from Sapa Building Systems, the Reversible Window becomes the first all-aluminium window of this configuration to attain Secured by Design accreditation
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Technal Supplies 5000 Windows For PFI Project

Architectural aluminium glazing specialist, Technal, in partnership with East Yorkshire Aluminium and Glass, is supplying more than 5,000 windows to Bovis Lend Lease for one of the UK's largest privately financed student accommodation schemes
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Schüco ‘Invisible' Windows

New from Schüco International, the specialist in façade, window and door systems and solar energy products, is Schüco SFC 85, a stick construction, structurally glazed façade system that incorporates the flush integration of opening windows
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Buoyant Market for Bi-fold Fittings
Hardware distributor Carl F Petersen Ltd reports that, in the wake of a widespread housing market slump, the folding sliding door market is holding ground
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Metal Technology takes on Heavy Duty Hinge
One of the leading architectural aluminium systems companies had added Cotswold's 'one type fits all' Heavy-Duty hinges to its range
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SAP Appendix Q
ADM Systems has supplied, installed and commissioned a Vent-Axia® Central Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV) system into a prestigious property in Harrogate, North Yorkshire
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FeneVision® Goes Glass
Glass processors seeking an integrated and proven ERP solution specific for their industry now have one in FeneVision® Glass
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Promotion at the Blink of an Eye!
A new advertising medium, Blink is an opaque glass screen that guarantees users a rapid return on their investment, at the same time taking product promotion into a whole new dimension at the cutting edge of technology
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DREMEL Big on Detail Set
Creative DIY and hobby enthusiasts will clamour to get their hands on the multipurpose DREMEL Big on Detail Set, currently available FREE with any purchase of a DREMEL Stylus Multitool
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EnergiClear from Solaglas
The core of the EnergiClear range is based on the new SGG Planitherm Total, which has improved Window Energy Rating (WER) performance due to substantial R&D investment in the UK driven by our six state-of-the-art Solaglas DGU manufacturing facilities
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Madico Contra Vision® Digital XR™
Madico Graphic Films, a supplier of specialist press has launched new, Contra Vision® Digital XR™; an environmentally friendly, digitally printable one-way vision glazing enhancement film
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Government Targets too High?

New targets to improve the productivity, efficiency and sustainability of the UK's construction sector were unveiled by the Government and industry earlier this month.

Targets include 230,000 additional trained construction workers and an extra 13,500 apprenticeship placements by 2010, a 50 per cent reduction in the amount of construction, demolition and excavation waste to landfill, an increase in 'responsible sourcing' and mandatory biodiversity surveys for all projects over £1m.

Whether this is achievable, or even desirable, is another matter and in a month in which Government targets on Part L revisions up to 2012 have got CAB Technical Officer David Earle spitting blood, one wonders if the powers that be are starting to go a bit off-beam.

Congratulations this month to Alumet, already winner of The Queen's Award for Enterprise in 2004 and since gone from strength to strength cumulating in the £500k investment of the new 10,000 sq ft Innovation Centre, officially opened by HRH The Duke of Kent at the end of June.

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BEST Conferences Look at Green Glazing and Trends
About 235 attendees, mostly architects and engineers, gathered at the Minneapolis Convention Centre for the first biennial Building Enclosure Science & Technology Conference June 10-12.
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Successful Show for Smart-Builder
Smart-Builder's David Brennan (Managing Director) and Paul Needham (UK Manager) both agree that, for them, Glassex/ GP&T was a stunning success. Winning the 'Best New Software Product' award really was the icing on the cake.
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Kömmerling at Glasstec 2008
Kömmerling UK, the supplier of sealants and adhesives for the glass and glazing marketing will be on Stand C22, in Hall 17, alongside its parent company, Kömmerling Chemische Fabrik, at this year’s Glasstec exhibition being held in Düsseldorf from October 21-25, 2008.
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Glass Technology Live 2008
How can solar-active building skins be used? What are the benefits of triple glazing in modern office buildings? An exclusive preview of the future of glass technology and its use in architecture will be provided by the Special Show glass technology live presented as part of the international trade fair glasstec from 21st to 25th October 2008 in Düsseldorf.
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Architects Keen To Enter Leaf Awards
Hundreds of leading and up-and-coming architects from all over the world are currently submitting entries for the prestigious Emirates Glass LEAF Awards 2008.
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More for Merchants at Interbuild '08
The UK's largest merchant co-operative will be at the UK's biggest building show, Sunday 26th October through to Thursday 30th October, covering an area twice the size of their presence at the 2007 event.
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EAG Lands Major Contract on London Historic Site
English Architectural Glazing Ltd (EAG) has secured a £1.9 million contract to provide curtain walling and cladding to one of the most exciting buildings in the City of London.
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Häfele Protecting the Barratt Green House
HAWA Frontslide 60/Matic window shutter systems from Häfele UK have been installed on the first zero carbon home by a mainstream house builder in the UK.
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Pilkington at BRE Visitors’ Centre
Pilkington has provided a range of glazing in the BRE Innovation Park Visitors’ Centre at the Building Research Establishment (BRE), the world leading construction consultancy in Watford. Pilkington Activ™, Pilkington Eclipse Advantage™ and Pilkington energiKare™ ranges were installed in the centre.
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Four Contract Wins on the Shard
Four key works packages have been agreed on the Shard project, which will create Europe's tallest mixed-use building at London Bridge. Orders are being placed with Stent for piling, Scheldebouw for facades, Corus/CBUK for steel, and Kone for lifts.
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AM Profiles Offers a Sweet Pill

AM Profiles has recently supplied composite windows and curtain wall for one of the first installations in the UK of a complete composite facade.
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CHIEF EXEC'S COMMENT

Platform for Sustainable Future

The midpoint of the year is for many trade associations time for reflection on the past year with the onset of AGM’s and in CAB’s case an Annual Review and Sustainability Report. In the current climate of worldwide economic uncertainty it is a brave man who predicts the future and for the present, focus for CAB is service and added value – in many cases this means laying the groundwork or platform for members to build upon.
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New Balls Please...
Well it has started....no not Wimbledon but the Building Regulations Part L review for 2010. And guess what...despite our best efforts to educate the CLG and associated 'worthy bodies' one of the first tables of possible average window U values for the future included the following:
• Now - 2.2 • 2010 - 1.5 • 2013 - 1.1 • 2016/2018 - 0.7 the non dwelling sector lagging slightly.
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