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The UK’s glass and glazing industry looks set to experience a period of expansion over the next two years, according to research from Pilkington.
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Offering elegant shapes, striking colours and subtle effects, the Pilkington Decorative Glass range is the perfect way to turn a basic construction material into a focal point for any room.
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Only ten months to the start of glasstec 2016 and exhibitor registrations are already in full swing. After the official deadline for registrations has expired, stand space allocation in the exhibition halls has started.
An international standard for vacuum glass products such as Pilkington Spacia™ is in development to fill a gap in the standardisation framework.
With skills shortages of major concern to the construction industry, training has been acknowledged as one of the essential solutions.
The grand Victorian House known as Mansion House in St Helens, Lancashire, is one of the finest residential buildings in the area.
October data has highlighted another upturn in overall UK construction output, alongside a rebound in new order growth and the fastest pace of job creation for almost a year.
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Siemens UK & Ireland has strengthened its partnership with global glass manufacturer, NSG Group, as it is announced as preferred supplier for electrical and control systems across the group’s network of UK Architectural operations.
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