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Construction:
Construction PMI hits four-month high in January, but employment growth is the weakest for almost three years.

Construction Archive

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construction news

Awards & Standards

The withdrawal of the original UK standards for construction sealants and their replacement with the recently revised EN ISO 11600 has been welcomed by Tremco

John Gold of software company Jotika looks at the impact of Part L on sealed unit manufacture

Projects &
Contracts

Guardian Industries has supplied high-performance coated glass for the 700-foot tower that will serve as headquarters for HSBC in Canary Wharf

Sash UK has completed the latest phase of a refurbishment project for North British Housing Association both ahead of schedule and under budget

C3S Securiglass recently took part in supplying (and installing) all the fire resistant glass within some of the David Lloyd leisure and fitness centres in the UK

FendorHansen has secured a £175k contract for smoke resistant glazing to Birmingham's BullRing shopping centre

FendorHansen has also won a contract worth £500,000 from PermaSteelisa (UK) Ltd, for fire resistant glazed screens to the new Guinness headquarters

Projects Archive

Archive of outstanding glass and fenestration projects

People

BRE has created a new senior management post, Director of Research

Robert Mason has taken on the role of President of BIAT (British Institute of Architectural Technologists)

Dr. Ernesto Zedillo, 50, former president of Mexico, has been appointed to the board of directors of Alcoa

'Well known and well regarded', is Bohle's latest new recruit, Martin Walsh, who becomes Sales Agent in both Eire and Northern Ireland from February.

People Archive

for the last few month's
worth of people and careers


your weekly e-mail news 12th February 2002
Construction: Construction PMI hits four-month high in January, but employment growth is the weakest for almost three years. Construction Archive for the last month's construction news Awards & Standards The withdrawal of the original UK standards for construction sealants and their replacement with the recently revised EN ISO 11600 has been welcomed by Tremco Part L/EN1279 Kömmerling seminar warns of 'Part L Snowball' Nick Lake of DP Plastics examines the Part L compliance guidelines for doors John Gold of software company Jotika looks at the impact of Part L on sealed unit manufacture GGF spells out the FENSA solution to complying with part L Products Lasertec glass measuring laser device from Ebor New Sheerframe patio door from LB Plastics Gold and Platinum door panels from Hallmark Fenextra's cedar 'colonial' shutters Elumatec corner cleaner now also cleans transoms InterCurves provide bending service Product Archive of all new products covered in the Gl@zine Projects & Contracts Guardian Industries has supplied high-performance coated glass for the 700-foot tower that will serve as headquarters for HSBC in Canary Wharf Sash UK has completed the latest phase of a refurbishment project for North British Housing Association both ahead of schedule and under budget C3S Securiglass recently took part in supplying (and installing) all the fire resistant glass within some of the David Lloyd leisure and fitness centres in the UK FendorHansen has secured a £175k contract for smoke resistant glazing to Birmingham's BullRing shopping centre FendorHansen has also won a contract worth £500,000 from PermaSteelisa (UK) Ltd, for fire resistant glazed screens to the new Guinness headquarters Projects Archive Archive of outstanding glass and fenestration projects People BRE has created a new senior management post, Director of Research Robert Mason has taken on the role of President of BIAT (British Institute of Architectural Technologists) Dr. Ernesto Zedillo, 50, former president of Mexico, has been appointed to the board of directors of Alcoa 'Well known and well regarded', is Bohle's latest new recruit, Martin Walsh, who becomes Sales Agent in both Eire and Northern Ireland from February. People Archive for the last few month's worth of people and careers	GLASSEX ANNOUNCES SEMINAR PROGRAMME Glassex has announced a comprehensive seminar programme, which will take place across all four days of the show. Highlights include Paul Clifton on lead generation, Dr Robin Kent on Part L, and Glass Fusing, by Roger Alltimes of Bohle Germany's Art Glass Division. Download the PDF which has full details and an order form here Registration Page Link: http://www.cts-online.co.uk/Shows/glassex2002 Seminar Page: http://www.glassex.com/visitor_info/submenu/seminars.htm You can browse the contents of the show, using either the alphabetical stand guide, the group-by-product sections, or via the industry's first interactive FLOORPLANS.		Glassex Complete Stand Guide! for a full stand guide. Or Click the Glassex logo to visit the Glassex website Glassex News Sac Systems, innovative hardware designers, is offering a free massage on its stand at Glassex Bohle has announced the introduction of new 'industrial quality' Telum diamond belts Selecta will have a prize draw to win a leisure break and football items. Shand Higson will hold a Prize Draw for a pair of executive suite tickets to see Man-U vs. Middlesbrough on 23rd March Going to Fensterbau? for details on the Pressplan tour package to the Nuremberg outing of this important show. Exhibition List for upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world. Marketing & Literature The 2002 RIBA Product Selector contains Freefoam's new Technical Sheet BIAT 2001/2002 Directory of Practices and 2000/2001 Annual Report Freefoam's 10 colour profiles are promoted with the distribution of a colourful branded key chain to their network of customers and contacts. New literature on HW Systems' new vertical slider Assa Abloy's handbook on the formal regulations regarding exit devices for escape routes Literature Archive for the last few week's worth of new literature Feature Articles Hanic Software has set up shop in the UK: export director Horst Mertes explains what the firm has to offer the glass processor Decorative glass fusing the Bohle way Fire Resistant Glass for information on the new test rig for fire resistance at the BRE Technical Feature for a special article on the use of molybdenum disilicide in glass production Fabricator Focus Tracey Yearn, md of Manchester based Status fabricator United Trade Frames is cutting it in the double glazing sector with the help from Elumatec machinery. Trent Valley Windows and Doors has moved into new purpose-built premises, as part of a £1 million expansion programme. IsoSystems is undergoing a transformation with a major re-branding programme and the launch of new products and services in 2002. SASH UK has entered a partnering agreement with Northern Counties Housing Association Fabricator Archive for previously featured fabricator profiles

		Welcome back this week to a former advertiser: Sparks Direct, who offers a range of reconditioned window fabrication machinery and consumables from its website. Click here for the link.

		Don't forget that you can view previous issues in our ARCHIVE SECTION and this week we have introduced new archive sections for LITERATURE and FABRICATOR FOCUS in addition to the archive pages for PRODUCTS, PROJECTS, PEOPLE and CONSTRUCTION If you want to send us news by Consignia: The Media House PO Box 27, Chislehurst, BR7 6WD See you at Glassex (Stand C050). In the meantime. please email me at tony@theglazine.com Tony Higgin, Publisher

		'Are we being strung along yet again?' asks Palmer After twenty four years of forecasting the Window Industry, Robert Palmer anticipates the next five years of improvements in Social Sector Housing with a considerable degree of scepticism. [More on this story] Burnden Group acquires US-based Canterbury Conservatories The Burnden Group plc is set to launch its conservatory roof system K2, onto a global platform, after announcing the recent acquisition of USA based, Canterbury Conservatories Ltd. [More on this story] Barrie Irons Moves Barrie Irons Machinery Ltd moved to the following premises on Friday 14th December 2001: [More on this story] Ultraframe now delivering even better service Ultraframe, the UK designer and manufacturer of conservatory roofing systems, has unveiled a new Warehouse Management System (WMS) at its Lincoln way facility in Clitheroe. [More on this story] Grorud tools up for new profile success with West Port Consett-based Grorud Industries Ltd, supplier of locks and hinges for windows and doors, has announced a strategic investment in a new manufacturing facility at timber frame window specialists West Port. [More on this story] HansenGlass invest in the future HansenGlass' £4 million investment scheme has been launched at its Kirkby factory. [More on this story] Serraglaze now commercially available Following two more successful rounds of investment, the most recent in September 2001, Redbus Serraglaze Limited of Solihull UK has commissioned a production line for its daylight redirecting, see-through window - Serraglaze. [More on this story] ECHG chooses Sovereign for £4.5m partnering deal English Churches Housing Group (ECHG) and window manufacturer/installer The Sovereign Group have signed a £4.5million milestone contract based on the principles of PPC2000 and long term partnering. [More on this story] Choosing building products that work TRADA Group launched its 'Building Performance' initiative with a seminar in London which attracted more than 130 building professionals, including architects, specifiers, contractors, building project managers, building engineers and surveyors. [More on this story] Unifix retains Sky contract Unifix, the UK supplier of fixings to the trade, has again been appointed as preferred supplier by BSkyB. [More on this story] New Velux offices - a demonstration of 'Room in the Roof' Velux, the manufacturers of roof windows and associated products, has opened its new state of the art regional sales office and training centre, in Kettering. [More on this story] MODERN, INNOVATIVE & TOP OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE... The Reebok Stadium, home of Bolton Wanderers, and one of the most innovative and modern stadium designs in the UK. [More on this story] SHROPSHIRE COMPANY'S FESTIVE TREAT A Shropshire window and conservatory company treated more than 60 staff and guests to a festive night out to thank them for their support throughout the year. [More on this story] Ashton Long Belt Arrissing Machine Ashton Industrial has exclusive sale rights on Telum Diamond Belts for their own range of arrissing machines [More on this story] CLYDE GROWS WITH K2 Scotland based, Clyde Windows and Conservatories Ltd has enjoyed a business boom since becoming an authorised K2 Conservatory Roof System supplier. [More on this story]
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