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Alucraft Ltd. are delighted to have secured a new contract with Collen Construction and Green Properties to deliver the specialist glazing facade for a new 82,000 sq ft. developement that will form part of Dublin’s most desirable and sought-after…
ThermaWall TW2200 2” (50.8mm) thermally broken curtain wall – all the sleek design aesthetics of the VersaWall MidLine 2” (50mm) system, with the superior thermal performance of the ThermaWall family of Curtain Wall!
The total of 1.6 thousand m2 laminated and tempered facade glazed units manufactured by PRESS GLASS was used for the renovation.
Norsk Hydro’s acquisition of Orkla’s 50% ownership in Sapa was completed yesterday, October 2, giving Hydro full ownership in the global leader in extruded aluminium solutions and making Hydro a leading force in the global aluminium industry.
The updated PYROSWISS Smoke Barrier System (SBS) offers more flexibility in size and is even easier to install in a shorter amount of time.
Alucraft Ltd. is proud to announce that they have secured another new façade contract with Collen Construction Ltd on the prestigious One South County office development in Sandyford.
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve expanded our SealFast range with the addition of a new U-channel gasket, that can be used to enhance wind load resistance in windows when used as part of a glazing system.
GLASSOLUTIONS, the UK’s leading manufacturer, processor, distributor, installer and repairer of glass, is celebrating after being shortlisted for two G17 Awards, the annual glazing industry Oscars.
With public awareness now high around fire safety, Steve Bond, customer and technical support manager - fire protection at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, discusses how to specify fire-resistant glazing, as part of Fire Door Safety Week.
Sometimes the vision of architects and designers can seem impossible to realise. Multi-storey buildings which are built to withstand intense external pressure while creating a unique visual impact need the best quality materials.
This week is Fire Door Safety Week, an initiative to help raise awareness of the crucial role fire doors play in buildings. Fire-protection glass is an important component within a fire door, and we regularly work with organisations to raise…
This major new build project at Bideford Community College in Devon was the first where Hazlemere Commercial purchased powder coated window, door and curtain walling extrusions from Sapa Buildings Systems Ltd that were all exclusively made from 100…
We’ve added to our transport portfolio by supplying a range of systems for five new Crossrail stations.
Hueck has supplied its high-performance windows and doors for a new glass-clad London landmark that boasts excellent green credentials.
Tubelite Inc. has named Building Products’ Specialists, and its owner Bob Boyer, as a manufacturer representative serving clients in southern Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. Chris McLelland, owner of Heritage Architectural Sales, will work with…
New from Tubelite, Phantom 5000 zero sightline awning and casement windows allow occupants to enjoy the benefits of natural ventilation and natural light.
AluK is replacing its SL52 and SG52 aluminium curtain walling systems with two new aluminium double glazed curtain wall systems, namely the AluK SL50 and AluK SG50 curtain walling systems.
The new steel curtain wall system with integrated screw channel gives architects greater freedom of movement to design.
Horizontal and vertical glazing systems, and bioclimatic pergolas to be shown at Gulf Glass.
Saint-Gobain is supplying the glazing for the new tramway that links Strasbourg (France) and Kehl (Germany), on the other side of the Rhine.
Coastal home approaches zero-energy with Kolbe's VistaLuxe® Collection windows & doors.
Installed by glaziers Aztec Windows, the LoE-i89 glass is super clear and haze free other like other likeminded low-e products and looks even better with the black aliminium frames which slot in beautifully with the other materials selected.
The main focal point for the building is a full-height wall of Pilkington Planar™ glazing, which rises more than 25 metres tall and spans nine metres wide.
The company is supporting the aims and objectives of Fire Door Safety Week, which takes place in the last week of this month.