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| CAB Diary 2015 |
 Full details of all CAB's 2015 events can be found here
Our next meetings are:
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- CAB Technical Conference, Loughborough, 14 May 2015 Details here
- CAB Contractual Awareness Seminars, Birmingham, 10 June 2015
For further details contact Justin Ratcliffe, Chief Executive or Julie Harley, Office Manager at the CAB office on 01453 828851
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| Projects |
Liverpool-based TOTAL GLASS provided a full turnkey window and door solution at a city residential high-rise refurbishment for client Wates Living Space.
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Architectural aluminium systems by KAWNEER were the default specification for Saunders Architects when it came to the glazed elements of a new retail park.
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Window and curtain walling solutions from SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS’ Hybrid range has proved to be just the ticket for use on a new Park & Ride scheme in York.
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| Products |
Glazing systems designer and manufacturer SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS has launched PURe, an aluminium window system said to be the first on the UK market with a thermal barrier made of expanded polyurethane foam (PUR).
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NW ALUTECH has added an integral blind option to its Smarts Visofold Aluminium Slide Folding Door.
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Sunbell, designer and manufacturer of integral blinds, has introduced a new 20mm cavity spacer bar solution for traditional 28mm glazed units.
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| Hardware |
COTSWOLD ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS is now able to offer hundreds more products thanks to its partnership with global hardware giant Caldwell.
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The new Ingenious multi-point lock professional dual spindle door lock range, featuring three hooks, two rollers, latch and serrations, is the latest addition to the catalogue of hardware distributor CARL F GROUPCO.
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HOPPE’s range of Arrone mechanical push button digital locks has been joined by the AR500 range, heavy duty series.
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National trade distributor Total Hardware has launched a stainless steel upgrade for its exclusive Quantum range of premium hardware.
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| Exhibitions |
BM TRADA will be highlighting the benefits of effective passive fire protection through a range of interactive exhibits, simulations videos
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There will be mud flying at the FIT Show 2016 when Edgetech UK puts its newly-launched TruShield easy-clean glazing treatment to the test.
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Vision, said to be: ‘The only UK event focused purely on architects, specifiers and their clients’, is set to launch on June 2 and 3 at London Olympia.
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The Glass and Glazing Federation has announced that it is to co-sponsor BM Trada at Firex International, at London Excel, June16-18 (Stand C165).
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| Training |
Window Manufacturing Consultant Bob Scott has developed a series of Window & Door Production Management Workshops, through his company AnT Training.
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| Events |
The British Safety Council has announced that the Mount Anvil Centre of Excellence will be sponsoring the 2015 International Safety Awards Gala Dinner.
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| Awards/Standards |
Glazing solutions from leading architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer have achieved Secured by Design accreditation.
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| People |
Addison Saws Ltd. has appointed Chris Wilson, 37, as Sales Director.
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The Promac Group has promoted home grown talent Jennie Owen to the role of PR and Marketing Coordinator.
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Yale Door and Window Solutions has welcomed Carly Baker as its new Marketing Manager.
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The Promac Group has appointed Keith Jones, well-respected throughout the industry as a specialist in lean six sigma, to the role of Business Development Director.
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| Windows |
Reynaers At Home, the architectural glazing company’s domestic division, has exceeded its sales targets and doubled turnover over the past year.
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Leeds based HWL Windows Group has invested a six figure sum in new equipment for producing aluminium windows, doors and bi-folds.
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Trade fabricator DIRECT TRADE is introducing ALUK bi-folds alongside its existing PVC-U range.
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ASTRASEAL, has launched the WarmCore folding sliding door system from Synseal, described by the Wellingborough-based fabricator as ‘a viable alternative to aluminium’.
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It’s not everyone who gets to see their creation featured on national television, but that’s just what happened to Pioneer Trading’s Head of Aluminum Bruce Williams.
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Aluminium fabricator CDW SYSTEMS ended its financial year in record breaking fashion, with 19% growth compared to the previous year.
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| Curtain Walling |
A design said to be inspired by the Eiffel Tower and featuring large expanses of REYNAERS curtain walling has made the Central Link building the landmark feature of Singapore’s Bukit Merah industrial area.
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Britain’s only purpose-built market for over 30 years has been constructed with aluminium façade systems from TECHNAL.
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Key elements from the glazing systems portfolio of architectural aluminium supplier KAWNEER feature on the new-build and refurbishment aspects of a secondary school’s £29million redevelopment.
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| Doors |
ADAMS RITE, a part of Security Solutions, has worked with aluminium systems company Ikon to produce a specialist double door suitable for use in high security plant and engine rooms.
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Architectural Windows and Glazing Ltd chose JACK ALUMINUM SYSTEMS’ PAS24 thermal TD68 Jack Door for six school projects
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Aluminium fabricators CDW SYSTEMS has worked with Sapa to launch a new door based on a modification of Sapa’s Stormframe ST II door.
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| BIM |
Architectural aluminium façade systems specialist, TECHNAL, has launched a new tablet app for architects, specifiers and contractors.
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The Government continues to be driving the industry’s adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) according to this year’s NBS National BIM Survey.
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BIM objects have been created for all Guardian products in Europe, the company has announced.
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| Brochures & Video |
A new CPD certified module entitled: Introduction to Unitised curtain walling is available on the Reynaers Aluminium website.
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Aluminium systems specialist SAPA BUILDING SYSTEM has unveiled the third edition of its Reference Book, showcasing a selection of architecturally striking projects from across the world.
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On The Stump
 Justin Furness – CAB Technical Director
As I write, the UK general election campaign is entering its final stages. The need for investment in energy efficient buildings has featured in several of the political manifestos and a number of recent reports and initiatives have highlighted the potential benefits from installing energy efficient glazing, as well as the complex nature of the issue. The building sector in Europe is responsible for more than one third of the energy consumption and a similar share of the CO2 emissions associated with human activities.
Meanwhile Britain has some of the oldest housing stock in the world; it is thought that more than 8.5 million properties are over 60 years old. There is no question that something needs to be done.
The National Energy Foundation (NEF), with the support of the glazing supply chain including CAB, has recently reported on the operational energy reduction potential in the existing building stock, driven by accelerated uptake of energy efficient glazing.
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I hope you enjoy this month's issue'.
 Tony Higgin
Publisher
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New Training Opportunities as Membership Rises
Justin Ratcliffe, (CAB Chief Executive)
According to the Construction Products Association Trade Survey for Q1, 2015 manufacturers reported a rise in sales for the 8th consecutive quarter. UK Growth was recorded at 2.8% in 2014, with stronger consumer spending and business investment, driving expansion in the housing and commercial construction sectors.
Reflecting concern over the availability of skilled workers, wages and salaries were the key driver of cost inflation reported by product manufacturers in Q1. There were also noticeable downward pressures on costs with the strong exchange rate lowering import cost and the decrease in the global oil price reducing fuel and energy costs.
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This Month's News
Schueco offers simplified 3D façades with launch of Parametric system
Schueco UK has unveiled its Parametric Façade System, said to offer architects unprecedented versatility in designing and costing 3D façades with the potential of 0.5 U-Value.
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Survey reveals high industry expectations for the rest of 2015
Nearly 80% of builders and installers think the industry will see more growth this year than last, according to a survey by LB Roof Windows and Insight Data, and virtually all the remainder thought things would stay the same rather than get worse.
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GGF pleased with fourth Counter Terror Expo success
The Glass and Glazing federation is already planning to take part in Counter Terror Expo 2016 following the success of its fourth show, at London Olympia last week.
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Brick and bricklayer shortages threaten housing targets
The increasing shortages of bricks and bricklayers will threaten future house building plans, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
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Industry partnership with Department of Energy
The U.S. industry body the Aluminum Association has announced a new partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE) to increase the number of aluminium industry jobs in the United States and explore new, sustainable technologies to advance American manufacturing.
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RIBA Future Trends Survey bounces back
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)’s Future Trends Survey for March 2015 has ”bounced back strongly” in comparison to February, as the workload index rose to +36 from +26 last month.
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UK Construction Week Unveils Main Stage Seminar Programme
Placing a firm emphasis on knowledge sharing, discussion and debate, UK Construction Week has revealed the seminar programme for the main stage of the event, which takes place at the Birmingham NEC in October.
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