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PRO NEWS
JANUARY 2017 PRO INSTALLER
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StoneMaster Adds Visual Appeal
GOOD VIBES FOR GLASSTEC 2018
The Glasstec trade fair is already looking to its next event in October 2018 in Düsseldorf , following this year ’ s show .
Highlights of the 2016 trade fair in October included a special glass technology section . It featured smart electro-chromic glass that can adapt to varying light conditions , interactive glass that can be a carrier of information and electronics , Smart-Home functions and displays such as an interactive all-glass sports floor . The structural segment was graced with a nine-metre long and four-metre high all-glass slide made from ‘ surprised faces .’ Not only was this special section an inspiration for architects and designers , but it offered further developed glass products for new fields of application . Glasstec organisers said that after a weaker period over the past two years , the glass sector was now looking very positively into the future . At this year ’ s show in Düsseldorf , 1,235 exhibitors from 52 countries welcomed more than 40,200 trade visitors from over 100 countries over the four days . Industry experts from mechanical engineering , glass production , processing and finishing , skilled crafts , architecture / construction as well as window / façade and solar systems were ‘ very satisfied ’ with their participation .
Exhibitors reported closing good business deals , promising contacts and an upbeat mood in the global glass sector , a fact expected to generate profitable follow-up business . Dr . Bernd-Holger Zippe , chairman of the board of VDMA ’ s Glass Technology Forum and chairman of the Glasstec Advisory Board , said : “ The importance of the show was confirmed by the high percentage and quality of international visitors . This position now has to be built upon – a challenge we have to meet together with our partners from the glass industry , the glazier trades and Messe Düsseldorf .” More than half the visitors came from a decision-making level of their companies and over 40 % of visitors attended Glasstec 2016 with concrete intentions to invest . The trade fair also offered three conferences : ‘ Function meets Glass ,’ ‘ Engineered Transparency ’ and ‘ International Architecture Congress .’ The next Glasstec will take place from 23rd to 26th October , 2018 , in Düsseldorf .
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StoneMaster masonry blocks from Aggregate Industries provide a walling product with the inherent beauty of indigenous stone . Designed to add value and visual appeal to any traditional or contemporary commercial or residential building project , StoneMaster is available in two finishes , smooth for a classic finish , and washed , which gives a sparkle for outstanding aesthetics . Both finishes are available in a pencil chamfer edge profile . It ’ s available in five colour variations , including Portland , buff , St Bees red , ebony and silver birch , to replicate regional sandstones and limestones . Jeremy Lee , sales director for Aggregate Industries , commented : “ StoneMaster is a robust highstrength walling unit designed to give the look of natural stone . The range of colour options and finishes available gives you complete design flexibility and provides the perfect combination of strength , durability and decorative appeal . Our unique manufacturing process provides a minimum of 52 per cent recycled and secondary aggregate , making it a sustainable choice .” StoneMaster measures 90mm on bed to assist in complying with manual handling regulations and is designed to be laid with a 6mm joint . Cut and bonded Quoin units and cut half blocks are available on request . StoneMaster is ideal for all commercial buildings including offices , retail outlets , stadia and leisure centres , and public buildings including schools and hospitals .
It is also suitable for domestic housebuilding where ashlar might be used , including flats and apartments , prestige developments and self-build projects .
To find out more , call 01285 646900 , e-mail building . products @ aggregate . com or visit www . aggregate . com
Golden future for high-end business
Golden Houses Developments , the UK-based construction business specialising in high-end residential projects , has upsized again as it continues rapid growth .
The company has taken on four new permanent staff members and moved to a new 130 square metre office space – an increase of 110 per cent on its previous premises . The move - and the recruitment drive that made it necessary - follows Golden Houses Developments ’ February 2016 announcement that it expected turnover to reach £ 80 million by 2020 . Senior quantity surveyor , Hilleth Yendoll , who brings over 35 years of experience on projects such as 550-room hotels , project managers including Chris Wiciak and admin assistant Kamila Sroka have joined the business .
Their appointments take the workforce at Golden Houses Developments to 147 .
‘ more streamlined and more cost effective ’
The new office space has been prepared for the Golden Houses Developments team with the help of internationally renowned Feng Shui consultant , Dr Michael Oon . Monika Slowikowska , founder of Golden Houses Developments , said : “ For a business formed just four years ago , we ’ re proud of the growth it has achieved so far . This is further evidence that turning the traditional construction firm model on its head works . At Golden Houses Developments , we don ’ t subcontract almost anything . Our full time permanent staff carry out all our work . This makes us more streamlined and more cost effective than other property developers .” The company has worked with George Clarke , presenter of Channel 4 ’ s television show , Amazing Spaces , taking on the challenge to build houses and flats in seven weeks , and also appeared on Channel 4 ’ s Ugly House to Lovely House .
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