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Welcome... Editor’s
... to ABC&D July 2009. This month, Nigel Donohue at
ConstructionSkills makes the case for preserving trainee numbers
through the recession (p.08) and Lloyd Reeve at Self Coat gives us
an overview of the types of eco paints and finishes that are currently
available (p.10). Our Kitchens, Bathrooms & Washrooms feature sees
Merlyn Industries highlight the increased shower options now available
(p.38) and in our Fire, Safety & Security section the Association for
Specialist Fire Protection discusses the importance of
compartmentation in saving lives (p.20). Christopher Sykes talks us
through biometrics on page 19 and in our Heating & Ventilation feature
on page 26, Nigel Huggins at Tour & Andersson discusses hydronic
balancing solutions.
Merlyn Industries Series 10 offset quad (p.38)
We hope you find this month’s products and features useful and don’t
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Coming up next month...
• New Projects
• Acoustic Solutions
• Floors & Floorcoverings
• Maintenance & Refurbishment
• Lighting & Electrics
• Water Saving Solutions
Inside this issue Contents 03
Choice 04
Hot Topic:
• Join the fight for the
industry’s future 08
• Painting a greener future 10
Innovations 12
In Depth:
Fire, Safety & Security
Feature:
• Recognition revolution 19
• Compartmentation –
So important in saving lives 20
Products 22
Spotlight:
Heating & Ventilation
Feature:
• Take a balanced view 26
Products 25
Spotlight:
Doors, Windows &
Architectural Hardware
Feature:
• Time to make a change 29
Products 30
Spotlight:
Drainage & Plumbing Solutions
Feature:
• Reuseable rainfall 34
Products 36
Spotlight:
Kitchens, Bathrooms &
Washrooms
Feature:
• Shower power 38
Products 40
Spotlight:
Roofing, Cladding & Insulation
Feature:
• Flat roofs 42
• Flexible insulation 44
Products 46
Industry News 50
Product Round Up 52
Press Room 55
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