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BRE Group Building a better world together

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bregroup.com Australia is the most recent country to adopt British Standard BS 8414, in the recently published AS 5113 standard for determining fire performance characteristics and classification of external walls of buildings. The inclusion of the British Standard in AS 5113 adds to the growing international re...

The UK Building Research Establishment to develop screening tests for aluminium cladding

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alcircle.com The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) in the UK has asked the Building Research Establishment (BRE) to design a series of screening tests to determine the type of aluminium cladding to be used in the country’s upcoming housing projects. The tests will ensure w...

Fire risk: are we asking the right questions?

Puts things into perspective

building.co.uk Fire prevention in commercial buildings is crucial, but what is the most effective way to ensure risks are minimised? Experts at a round table discussion debated the question

SFMOMA façade: Advancing the art of high-rise FRP

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compositesworld.com The fabrication and installation of 700+ composite panels has a backstory of detailed design and careful quality assurance.

First systems test reaffirms actions for landlords - GOV.UK

A worthwhile read

gov.uk The first of the ‘systems tests’, assessing the fire safety of whole buildings, has been taking place at Building Research Establishment.

Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety: publication of terms of reference - GOV.UK

Really interesting, if you haven't read about it yet

gov.uk The government has published the terms of reference for the independent Review led by Dame Judith Hackitt.

Carbon fiber performs aesthetically and structurally

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buff.ly From the informative website called Composites and Architecture, hosted by Kreysler and Associates (American Canyon, CA, US), comes a unique use of carbon fiber strands.

Ensure that recladding work meets building regulations advises expert panel - GOV.UK

Highly recommend this one

gov.uk Advice from DCLG has been sent to all building control bodies in England.

What Rainscreen Cladding is safe for use on high-rise buildings?’ - Valcan Ltd

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valcan.co.uk Since recent tragic events, one of the biggest questions for architects and builders is ‘What Rainscreen Cladding is safe for use on …

SCC survey of construction leaders reveals cautious mood - Buildingtalk | Construction news and building products for specifiers

Here are invaluable insights for you

buildingtalk.com A SCC Design Build survey of more than 11,000 industry leaders has suggested there is an air of caution in construction moving forward.

The building envelope: FRP unitized façades

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compositesworld.com New composite design reduces framing, simplifies construction and improves performance vs. conventional aluminum-framed glass curtainwalls.

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Auzoom Plastering will be installing high density fibre cement facade panels on the new building at Killara Public School. The building will provide 8 new classrooms and shared learning spaces as well as a replacement sports court as part of the school upgrade.

Here's to an end of a great year at Valcan Ltd as we launch in a new one! The team here are looking forward to the new challenges and exciting ventures that 2018 will bring and we look forward to assisting you with your projects and requirements. www.valcan.co.uk

NEW Concrete Effects for Vitrabond & Vitracore now available - contact the team today for your project requirements here! https://lnkd.in/gAgU3Nf

Christmas Break Closing Times: Ltd will be closed from Dec 21st 2017 & will re-open 2nd Jan 2018. Last deliveries will be made on the 21st Dec 2017. We'd like to thank you for all your business during 2017 & look forward to continuing our service to you throughout 2018.

Merry Christmas everyone! Have an amazing day & thank you for your support during 2017! ❤️

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Brisbane Casino Towers’ architectural aesthetic will create an innovative focal point for Hope Street. ML Design have mixed textures and layers, combining angular modern lines, soft vertical greenery and accents of smooth bronze and platinum tones, to create a timeless . The installation of G2, by Pacific Installers, in Smoke Silver Metallic, Pure White, Dark Grey Metallic, and Bronze Metallic will come together to help to achieve this creative vision.

Valcan Ltd - FREE Fire Safety & Facades CPD - Valcan Ltd

FREE Fire Safety & Facades Training. Book your CPD now - please call: 01278 428245 or email: [email protected].

valcan.co.uk Over the past 6 months, we at Valcan have been carrying out intensive testing on all our facade products including BS8414, CWCT …

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The development of the new Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at University of Sydney in aspires to be a “creative, healthy, comfortable, engaging and inspirational building with a distinct sense of place and identity – a sustainable and flexible building that integrates external spaces and landscaping and responds to the heritage context to provide a contemporary and world-class educational building.” Hi-tec will install our weather resistant G2 composite cladding in Enigma Black.

Our NEW information page & brochure is available now from our website. Enjoy & please get in touch if you have any questions. https://lnkd.in/esNXqbT

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Created by an award-winning design and construction team, is an extraordinary new village development
in the heart of Canberra's inner south that combines industrial character, innovation, space and sustainability, all in a premium and accessible location. G2 non-combustible cladding in American Pine will add to the beauty of this project, which will be installed by ACT Facades.

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Christmas Break Closing Times: Fairview Architectural will be closed from 5:00PM on 21 December and will reopen on 8 January 2018 8:00AM. Orders received by 4:00PM on 19 December will be delivered no later than 21 December.

We appreciate your business and wish you the best in the coming year! Happy Holidays from all of us at Fairview Architectural

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Moore Theological College featuring 2,000m2 of G2 by BJL Roofing recently received a 2017 Master Builders Association of NSW award for Excellence in Construction: https://fv.com.au/news_article/moore-theological-college-featuring-vitracore-g2-receives-award-excellence/

Moore Theological College

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Bunjil Place - Melbourne’s $125 million entertainment precinct featuring Vitracore G2 and Vitrabond FR: https://fv.com.au/news_article/vitracore-g2-vitrabond-shine-melbournes-new-entertainment-quarter/

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The largest urban renewal project ever undertaken in the region, Living City in Devonport, Tasmania is an exciting new venture that aims to highlight the city's tourism, arts, food and services. , our fibre cement facade panel, is to be installed by

Christmas Break Closing Times: Valcan Ltd will be closed from December 21st 2017 and will re-open 2nd January 2018. Last deliveries will be made on the 21st December 2017. We would like to thank you for all your business during 2017 and look forward to continuing our service to you throughout 2018.

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Congratulations to on completing the cladding on in Melbourne. The new apartment building features both and G2 in a wide array of colours including: Light Copper Metallic, Frost White, Champagne Metallic, Satin Black Metallic and Bronze Metallic

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Australia 108 in Melbourne is set to be the tallest residential tower in the Southern Hemisphere designed by the renowned Fender Katsalidis and being constructed by Multiplex. R&R Group will be installing on the podium levels. Minesco will be installing custom gold on the magnificent “Starburst” feature of the tower where residents can enjoy stunning 360 degree views of Melbourne CBD.

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Cherrybrook Technical High School is being upgraded to include a new building with general learning spaces for science, visual arts and multimedia. The design by TKD Architects and built by TCQ Construction will feature our Equitone compressed fibre cement on the façade in Natura Pro 251 and 161, which will be installed by G.C. Panels. https://fv.com.au/product/equitone/

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The 22,000m2 refabrication using G2 is progressing nicely - congratulations RM Watson! Vitracore G2 is the only ACM that is DTS, meets AS1530:1, AS1530:3, BS8414 and AS5113 (less the debris criteria). https://fv.com.au/news_article/vitracore-g2-passes-official-full-scale-facade-test/

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Our Vitracore G2, Deemed-to-Satisfy non-combustible cladding panel has successfully passed the official full-scale facade test requirements of BS8414 and BRE 135, the current, globally recognised standard for full-scale cladding facade tests in Australia. Find out more: https://fv.com.au/news_article/vitracore-g2-passes-official-full-scale-facade-test/

A huge congratulations to Team Australia! Our G2, Deemed-to-Satisfy non-combustible cladding panel has successfully passed the official full-scale facade test requirements of and 135, the current, globally recognised standard for full-scale cladding facade tests in Australia. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eEdY5VA

We are pleased to announce our new colour charts have arrived and we can offer an even greater range of colours and finishes. We also have new comprehensive product brochures on most of our product range and are continuing to work on new products to bring to the UK market.

Call us today on 01278 428245 or email [email protected] for your copies or to book an appointment with one of our company representatives to see samples of our materials.

We look forward to being of further service to you soon.

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M-Line Cladding are almost complete with the cladding installation on in Melbourne. The building's stunning exterior features interlocking geometric shapes in Vitracore G2 Enigma Black and Snow White as part of CHT Architect’s design vision for the development. http://fv.com.au/product/vitracore/

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Group is working late into the night to install new cladding on the escalators at Melbourne Central in G2 Satin Black Metallic for Vicinity Centres

Great work, team Australia!

The amazing Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne has received yet another award; this time for the Best Redeveloped Shopping Centre at the 2017 MAPIC Awards recently held in Cannes. Congratulations to all involved in this project which includes 6,000m2 of our panels. Group Buchan Group