Building Elements and we have the opportunity to admire the work of others in the same field.” The winning projects will be announced at the Awards ceremony on 27th June 2013 at the Royal Aeronautical Society in the West End of London. The Galvanizers Association is the source of free information and advice about the hot dip galvanizing process and the galvanizing industry.
Galvanized coatings of distinction
Powdertech (Corby) is entering the prestigious Galvanizers Association Galvanizing Awards (GAGA 2012) with two notable projects in the Duplex Category for projects that feature galvanized steel coated with an organic coating. Powdertech Sales Director, Richard Besant, explains: “This year is the 20th anniversary of the competition. So I think it is about time we stood up to be counted amongst our peers. We are particularly proud of our work at Gresham Mill in Berkshire where we coated architectural galvanised metal on the exterior of the carefully restored Victorian facade.
“At Heron Quays on Canary Wharf the approach was entirely contemporary: we galvanized and powder coated the perimeter balustrade around a pontoon. “Entering and attending an awards ceremony like this is inspiring; we appreciate the aesthetic and performance qualities of projects we have worked on
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Technal launches new visualisation tool Technal has launched the only visualisation tool currently available in the UK for architects and specifiers to produce 2D and 3D drawings and 3D renders for architectural aluminium facade designs.TechSketch has been developed following consultation with leading architects to enable building designers to sketch out initial concepts and ideas quickly and easily, incorporating Technal’s GEODE-MX curtain walling, MODAL low rise glazing, brise soleil sunshading, sloped glazing, and window and door infills.This is an easy-to-use software package for building designers to create and visualise a true-scale facade in Technal’s products, improving accuracy and saving time.To view a demonstration, see www.techsketch-by-technal.com *
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Increased demand prompts new website Foremans Relocatable Building Systems, the UK supplier of preowned Portakabin buildings, has launched a new website, www.foremansbuildings.co.uk, to meet the rising demand for second hand modular buildings. Mike Williams, Managing Director of Foremans, says: “Our aim with the new site is to showcase the best applications of our buildings from across the UK to provide visitors with a really useful source of information to help the procurement process – from the specification of layouts, colours and finishes, to finance options, and the full range of planning, design and refurbishment services that we can provide.” *
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Portakabin achieves top rating for stability Portakabin, a leading modular building manufacturer, has achieved the highest possible rating from Dun & Bradstreet, the world’s leading source of business information. This award puts Portakabin in the top 15% of all companies in the UK and Ireland for financial stability. The ‘rating 1’ status, which Portakabin has achieved for another year, indicates that the business is low risk and maintains its high creditworthiness. Portakabin also offers unrivalled commitment to customer service. Over the past 10 years, it has delivered an unprecedented 99.7% of buildings on time and on budget.
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