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Pop pickers of a certain age may recall it as part of the title of a Nick Lowe song, but the sound of breaking glass can also play a role in determining the cause of glass breakage. This was referenced on the recent Pilkington Fractography training course, during which it was explained that glass breaking with a loud bang indicates a high stress fracture.

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When the joint design team of CDA and Hoskins Architects took on the brief to design a new scheme integrating five existing buildings in a historic Edinburgh square, they knew they would be creating a striking contemporary counterpoint to the surrounding architecture.

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG group, has launched a new mirror product that is resistant to humidity and corrosion, adding to its well-established Pilkington Optimirror™ range.

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Large, timber-framed sash windows are one of the most recognisable and desirable features of Georgian architecture, but they are also well known for their poor energy performance.

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has sold 10 million square meters of its self-cleaning glass product Pilkington Activ™, the world’s first self-cleaning glass product, launched in 2002.

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The European Parliament adopted its report on the revision of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), but this was met with a neutral reaction from Glass for Europe.

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97% of buildings in Europe require an energy efficiency refurbishment, according to a new report. Based on data from Energy Performance Certificates (EPC), the conclusion of the latest BPIE analysis is that less than 3% of the building stock in the EU qualifies for an A rating.

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When architectural practice Scott Brownrigg designed a new building at the headquarters of FTSE 100-listed wealth management business St James’s Place, it wanted to give the building a suitably impressive centrepiece to welcome employees, clients and partners.

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We’ve updated our online hub where building designers and architects can seek inspiration for future projects.

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Pilkington Spectrum, one of the industry’s most popular glass specifying tools, is now available to use on-the-go following the launch of a new smartphone app.

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has launched two new patterns to its popular Pilkington Texture Glass range.

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When St John’s church in Egham decided to add a new community centre to its landmark Georgian building, originally built in 1817, it needed a sensitive way to link the new with the existing.

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London Fire Brigade has completed a PFI project to renovate and update nine fire stations across the city with new state-of-the-art facilities that deliver excellent energy performance – thanks in part to glazing from Pilkington United Kingdom Limited.

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Daylight-flooded spaces command a premium from tenants, but in the densest urban areas – where buildings are very tightly packed – it can be difficult to achieve. Not least because of the need to protect against the spread of fire.

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Glass for Europe has welcomed the review of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR), but stated its opposition to repeal.

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It may be too early to start thinking about New Year resolutions, but it's not too soon to make training plans for next year. Due to strong demand, the Pilkington Product Knowledge course programme has been announced for 2018.

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A state-of-the-art office space is often seen as a big part of the brand for fast-growth technology companies. This was the brief for Isle of Man-based architect Savage and Chadwick when asked to design a new building at the Douglas headquarters of online gaming software business, Microgaming.

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Rudding Park near Harrogate is one of the most highly regarded hotels in the UK, offering luxurious accommodation in a Grade-I listed regency house, set in 300 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland.

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N & C Glass, the UK’s largest independent supplier of glass and glazing products, has invested more than £250,000 in new manufacturing equipment to meet increased demand for shaped Pilkington fire glass and enable the business to become a one-stop shop for fire-resistant glass, regardless of its complexity.

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The fundamental role of glass in the built environment is to allow light into spaces while keeping the elements out. But it often also plays a defining aesthetic role too, giving buildings their form and setting them apart as a piece of design work.

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NSG Group’s architectural glass solar product certified to global design and safety standards.

The energy-generating architectural glass, Pilkington Sunplus™ BIPV, has been accredited by the IEC, confirming the product complies with global product safety, design and quality tests.

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Pilkington Activ™, the world’s first self-cleaning glass, has been independently verified and is believed to be the first dual-action product to meet the new European Standard for self-cleaning glass.

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The idea of using a shop window to entice potential buyers has been around for hundreds of years, but not often has it been used on the scale of the newly refurbished Yonge Eglinton Centre located near Midtown in Toronto, Canada.

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The Materials Innovation Factory is the latest addition to the historic city-centre campus of the University of Liverpool.

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A new training course from Pilkington aims to help customers determine the causes of glass breakage using techniques adopted by jigsaw enthusiasts through the ages.

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A glazing technology revolution is just around the corner and it will transform how buildings work, according to a new Pilkington report

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When adding a modern extension to a beloved historic building, creating a sensitive link between the two is an important consideration.

This was one of the challenges that the architects working with the Grade-II* listed Glynn Vivian Art Gallery in Swansea needed to address when designing a major new extension.

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has collaborated with the NBS National BIM Library to make its commercial IGU products and Pilkington Planar^TM structural glazing models available online for architects and specifiers.

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The award-winning architectural practice Flanagan Lawrence has transformed an office block built in 1975 into a cutting-edge, modern building with the help of a triple-height structurally glazed atrium.

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Bright, spacious interiors that are also quiet, comfortable in temperature and efficient to heat. These are properties that often differentiate modern buildings from their historic counterparts, and this is largely thanks to advances in glazing technology.

A good example of this came recently with the opening of the David Attenborough building in Cambridge.

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The recently completed £26m Maxwell Centre is the centrepiece for the University of Cambridge’s physical sciences and engineering industrial engagement activity. It is intended as a centre for carrying out ‘blue skies’ research with objectives relevant to industry and society at large, in areas including efficient electricity generation, storage and use.

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A new report has quantified the cost and administrative burdens of the EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR) on industry.

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NSG Group and visualplanet™ announced on 31st of January that the two companies will exhibit an integrated solution for the fast growing smart mirror market at ISE 2017.

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Proposals from the European Parliament's ENVI Committee to improve the Circular Economy Package have been welcomed by Glass for Europe.

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Many of us have fancied ourselves as detectives, solving mysteries with our cleverness, cunning and sharp eye for detail. Watching television murder mysteries, we have claimed to have identified the culprit long before Poirot and Barnaby. A new training course from Pilkington United Kingdom Limited offers customers the opportunity to become detectives: glass detectives.

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The figures also give cause for more optimism in the immediate future, with 19.2% more house projects reaching an advanced stage of planning in the year.

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The latest research by Pilkington highlights that the average UK homeowner has spent £11,240 on home improvements during the last five years

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The NSG Group, parent company of Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, will exhibit a range of high-performance glass products at the Integrated Systems Europe exhibition in Amsterdam 7-10 February, 2017.

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Glass for Europe has reacted positively to the new EU Energy Union package, but has called for further action.

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New report: 60 per cent of architects and building specifiers have seen Brexit-related project delays

• Nearly two thirds of architects and building specifiers have seen clients delay projects as a result of Brexit
• Almost half believe Brexit will decrease appetite for foreign investment into UK developments in future
• And a third think rate of commercial construction will slow over next five years
• Despite this, building design professionals forecast bullish 14 per cent growth over next two years

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Fire regulations need to be overhauled if the UK is to save some of the £3.5billion fire damage costs British businesses every year, according to a new report published by Pilkington United Kingdom Limited.

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One Central Square, Cardiff, is the first building to be completed in a new mixed-use regeneration scheme right in the centre of the city.

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The atrium of a commercial building is one of its key selling points. It is often its first impression with prospective investors, tenants and other visitors, so it needs to impress.

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The new One Albert Quay building has a commanding presence in Cork’s urban landscape, situated next to the City Hall on a waterfront site overlooking the River Lee.

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The grand Victorian House known as Mansion House in St Helens, Lancashire, is one of the finest residential buildings in the area.

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A letter from European industry leaders has urged the European Commission to show more ambition in improving the energy efficiency of Europe’s building stock.

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NSG Group, the owner of the Pilkington brand, and one of the world’s largest glass producers, and Solaria, specialists in PV technology, are entering into a collaboration agreement to manufacture and produce (semi) transparent Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) solutions.

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, will roll out the second UK edition of its prestigious Glass in Architecture book at this year’s Glasstec trade fair in Dusseldorf on 20th – 23rd September 2016.

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A new court complex in Kuwait will feature a stunning wall of glass, courtesy of Pilkington Planar™ structural glazing 

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An independent study has found that the benefits of glass as a sustainable construction product are not being fully realised during the demolition of buildings in Europe.

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has launched a new performance search function to help architects, specifiers and customers build specifications tailored to their project requirements.

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has been selected as the exclusive supplier of glazing products to Thistle Windows & Conservatories’ new showroom.

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Cheltenham Racecourse is one of Britain’s best-known and most scenic racing venues, and the annual four-day Cheltenham Festival is one of the biggest dates on the sporting calendar.

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The NSG Group, owner of the Pilkington brand, will be exhibiting its latest innovations at this year’s Glasstec in Dusseldorf on 20th – 23rd September 2016.

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Poor energy performance is a compromise often associated with owning or living in a historic property.

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Full-height glazing creates bright and airy spaces and sweeping vistas for occupants. However, replacing bricks and mortar with glass can make the interior climate more difficult to control – unless the right specification of glass is used.

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has been recognised as one of the North West’s most iconic businesses and Matt Buckley, managing director, has been featured in the Beyond the Desk photography exhibition, curated by Sane Seven. 

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited has signed a new contract with Howells Patent Glazing, a leading manufacturer of patent glazing roof lights and canopies, following the launch of its new solar control product, Pilkington Suncool™ One 60/40.

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Many pundits have called for a winter break in the domestic football season to allow players to be fresh for international commitments in the summer. Always ahead of the game, the Pilkington Product Knowledge season introduced a break – albeit in the summer - several years ago.

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG group, has manufactured more than a quarter of a million insulating glass units (IGUs) for JELD-WEN, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of timber windows, doors and stairs, since it first started working with the company.

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Energy efficiency legislation and incentives will be the focus of discussions this week in Brussels. Supported by the European Commission, Sustainability Energy Week is a series of conferences, debates and discussions in Brussels. It provides an opportunity for stakeholders to share best practices and inspire ideas on secure, clean and efficient energy.

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The Welsh Government is currently consulting on new proposals to update its Building Regulations in several areas related to sustainability.

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As the domestic football season approaches its finale, the Product Knowledge season kicked off this week with the first of seven courses.

 

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Theresa Griffin MEP (North West England) and Conor McGinn MP (St Helens North) have met with representatives from Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG group, to discuss future measures that could support the growth and development of the glass and glazing sector in the UK and mainland Europe, particularly in relation to the energy efficiency of buildings.

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has announced the launch of a new solar control product, Pilkington Suncool™ One 60/40, which will be manufactured at the company’s site in St Helens.

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Structural glazing is often used by architects to add design flair to buildings – but how do we ensure it is as strong as it is beautiful?

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Glass for Europe has identified four essential priorities to put Europe back on the energy-efficiency track and believes that the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).

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Zero Carbon Hub will cease operations today (31st March).

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited has been selected as the exclusive supplier of self-cleaning glass to Trent Valley Windows new conservatory showroom.

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Read how Pilkington Suncool™ glass will deliver a comfortable climate inside new landmark at ScottishPower HQ

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Cold@Home has been launched to investigate and highlight the causes of fuel poverty, its impacts on society and measures that can be taken to address it.

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An extra data for the Pilkington Product Knowledge courses has been announced to help meet customer demand.

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• Industry must do more to promote long-term benefits of high-performance products
• Developers’ focus on low-cost rather than quality cited as area of concern
• Standard frame size is holding back widespread adoption of triple-glazing

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited is the key supplier for Chatsworth Windows as it launches a new showroom following a year of record breaking sales.

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Fabricator and installer, Anders Glass, has made a £60,000 investment in a state-of-the-art Diamantking saw, an automatic machine designed to saw thick, laminated glass sheets to high output rates with precision and quality. The installation of the new technology follows an increase in customer demand for products from the Pilkington fire-resistant glass range.

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The GGF has again called on the Government to reduce VAT to 5% for energy-saving windows and doors.

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Architects across the commercial and domestic construction industries are specifying an increased amount of glass in their designs. Fire-resistant glazing plays a vital role in ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants, and as such we are seeing the demand for this sort of glazing grow

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Businesses that buy and specify glass and glazing products expect to grow turnover by an average of 10 per cent over the next two years
• The average firm expects to create at least three new jobs over the same period
• 32 per cent identified the construction of new homes as a key opportunity for growth

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The NSG Group, parent company of Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, will unveil a range of high-performance products at the Integrated Systems Europe exhibition, Amsterdam, (February 9-12, 2016.)

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited has won Commercial Project of the Year at the G15 Awards for the second year running, in recognition of its work with Land Rover BAR on the America’s Cup Team Headquarters. 

The building, located on Portsmouth’s coastline, was commissioned to mark the start of a two-year-long journey during which Sir Ben Ainslie and his team will aim to become the first British team to bring home the Cup in its 164-year history.

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Building Regulations for fire safety are long overdue an overhaul. That was the conclusion of a recent members’ survey carried out by the Fire Safety Federation (FSF).

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The Construction Products Association expects further growth for the construction industry, although the latest forecast reflects a downward revision since the summer owing to a slowdown in third quarter housing and commercial activity. Construction output is expected to increase 3.6% and 3.8% in 2015 and 2016, respectively, revised down from 4.9% and 4.2% in the Summer Forecast.

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With skills shortages of major concern to the construction industry, training has been acknowledged as one of the essential solutions. To help close the skills gap in the glass sector, Pilkington United Kingdom Limited has released details of its Product Knowledge training course programme for 2016.

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An international standard for vacuum glass products such as Pilkington Spacia™ is in development to fill a gap in the standardisation framework. This should help establish minimum requirements and make it easier for architects to specify these products on projects.

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Glass for Europe, the trade association for Europe's flat glass manufacturers, has provided the glass and glazing industry with the following update on the EPBD review, which could have a significant impact on the sector.

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The UK market for commercial glazing is forecast to grow by 5% in 2016, following several strong years as the industry pulled out of the difficult times earlier in the decade.

AMA Research, which published the figures, continues to say there are signs of growing demand for new Grade A office space in London, as well as other cities, which is likely to stimulate growth for commercial glazing from 2016 onwards.

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October data has highlighted another upturn in overall UK construction output, alongside a rebound in new order growth and the fastest pace of job creation for almost a year. Commercial building work was a key growth driver in October, as housing and civil engineering activity both expanded at slower rates than in September

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited has sold more than 25 million Insulating Glass Units (IGUs) through its Pilkington energiKare™ scheme since its launch in 2007.

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited has launched two new Pilkington Pyroclear® Line products, a 30-minute and a 60-minute integrity only butt-jointed glazing system, as part of its Pilkington Pyroclear® range.

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited has worked closely with Nationwide Windows, the public sector and new build door and window supplier, to support the launch of its new manufacturing facility in Rugby.

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Visitors to Teesside’s historic Transporter Bridge will get a new and better view than ever before thanks to a newly installed glass lift and viewing decks on the gondola, constructed using Pilkington Planar™ structural glazing as part of the £2.6m Heritage Lottery Fund Tees Transporter Visitor Experience Project.

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited has announced the launch of a superior low-e, hard coated glass, Pilkington K Glass™ A, which helps windows to achieve a Window Energy Rating (WER) A rating when installed within a suitable frame. Click here to read more.

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Stoke on Trent City Council have created a new landmark for the city in the form of a new headquarters building, which will also incorporate public spaces. To read more and see our latest video - click here

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The leading trade association of the construction product manufacturers and distributors has called on all stakeholders in the energy efficiency and retrofit sector to be 'Smarter Together' for energy efficiency.

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited has supported experts from Cardiff University and the SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre at Swansea University in the design and delivery of the UK’s first purpose-built, low-cost energy smart house, capable of exporting more energy to the national electricity grid than it uses.

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More than 200 businesses, including those from the construction industry, have urged the Chancellor to reconsider the Government’s U-turn over the long-established zero carbon building policy.

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The Government is dropping its zero carbon buildings policy.

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14 July 2015 By GGP Magazine 

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) says it is ‘unimpressed’ with last week’s budget announcement by Chancellor George Osborne.

Nigel Rees GGF Group chief executive commented: “It is yet another budget that doesn’t have great significance for our industry. The bold plans to fund infrastructure projects with £15b may be positive for some in construction but it won’t have a huge impact on the glass and glazing industry. We would much rather have seen that kind of commitment for house building projects and energy efficiency programmes that would really attack the UK’s energy efficiency issues and the growing housing crisis.

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BFRC has reiterated that it will pursue rogue installers making false claims after a court ordered a Swansea company to pay £5,400 in fines and compensation over false claims including an ‘A+’ window rating and also BBA accreditation.

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The Egyptian Museum in Turin, second in the world only to Cairo for the historical and artistic value of its content, has chosen Pilkington OptiView™ Protect OW to safeguard its ancient Egyptian artefacts. 

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Did you know, that the coatings applied to our most advanced high-performance products are typically 1000 times thinner than a piece of paper? 

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The thousands of visitors drawn to the state-of-the-art visitor centre at the site where the remains of King Richard III were discovered in 2012 will be shielded from the elements by Pilkington Planar™ structural glazing.

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Businesses from across the glass and glazing supply chain, including fabricators, installers and architects have set out their priorities for the next government, with an emphasis on new housing, planning laws and skills initiatives.

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As the deadline for new buildings to be nearly zero energy by 2020 – and two years earlier for public buildings – a new study has found that some countries are making more progress than others.

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This is the fourth and final chapter in a series of videos from glass manufacturer Pilkington United Kingdom Limited about float glass production.

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The life of a float line: chapter three – inspection and cutting 

This is the third chapter in our series on float glass production.

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A new report from the consumer rights organisation Which? calls on the next government to radically re-think the national energy efficiency strategy, with a focus on local delivery and improving the Green Deal.

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Direct Trade, one of the UK’s leading fabricators of windows, doors and conservatories, has selected Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, as its primary glass supplier in a projected multi-million-pound agreement.

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Following the publication of Approved Document Q, security will be incorporated into the building regulations for the first time.

 

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In its commitment to support the deep renovation of the EU building stock, Glass for Europe has rejoined Renovate Europe.

 

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This is the second chapter in our exclusive video series on float glass production.

This time, Mike Woodhead, line manager at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, talks us through the process at the heart of float glass production, the bath of molten tin on which the glass spreads out to form a flat sheet, followed by the carefully controlled cooling process. 

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Ultra low-emissivity glazing from Pilkington United Kingdom Limited has been specified for use in a specialist housing development, showcased recently at an open day event near Richmond, Yorkshire.

 

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Commercial and retail construction contracts increased by almost 70 per cent in February according to figures released by Barbour ABI .
The value of projects awarded topped £1.1bn in February which is 67.9 per cent higher than this time last year and over a third (35.4%) higher than in January 2015.

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The GGF has reacted to Chancellor George Osborne’s Budget by describing it as “uninspiring and empty”.

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Ever wondered how glass is made? A new series of videos from float glass manufacturer Pilkington United Kingdom Limited takes you on a tour of the whole process at its float glass line in St Helens, UK.

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A new report published by Copenhagen Economics concludes that deep building renovation projects respond more effectively and cost-efficiently to the key operational objectives of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI).

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Glass is becoming an increasingly prominent part of the interior design of new and refurbishment projects, not just in big office blocks or hotels, but in hospitals too. Architects aim to bring as many natural environmental factors into the building as possible, maximising daylight as well as local scenery and views.

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Ahead of next month’s Budget, the GGF has written to the Chancellor, George Osborne to outline GGF Members’ concerns on several issues that are affecting the Glass and Glazing industry.

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In its latest market report, AMA Research says following several years of decline, the conservatory market started to recover in 2012/13 and was estimated to be worth around £620m at the end of 2014.

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Earlier this month, regulations were presented to Parliament that would make it illegal for landlords to rent out homes with poor energy efficiency.

 

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The private sector led housebuilding growth in 2014, with registrations for new private homes rising 13% to 110,403 homes against 2013, according to annual figures released by the NHBC today (January 30).

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The NSG Group, owner of the Pilkington brand, will exhibit a range of high-performance glass innovations at this year’s Integrated Systems Europe Show in Amsterdam on 10-12 February.

The products will be displayed at the NSG Group booth, #8-D352.

A new anti-reflective glass product, Pilkington OptiView™ Protect, will be unveiled by NSG at the show. Pilkington OptiView™ Protect is a laminated glass, proving enhanced safety and security, combined with tough anti-reflective coatings. This product offers many benefits for outdoor digital signage, including high light transmission, low reflection, a neutral colour, UV blocking, and available in a large stock formatsize

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JLL and Glenigan’s latest  UK Commercial Construction Activity Index reveals that non-residential new build activity is increasing rapidly, with the value of new starts over the year to Q3 amounting to £12.5bn - up 5.4% on the year to Q2.

Commenting on the research, Helen Gough, director of JLL’s UK Buildings & Construction team, said: “This resurgence appears to have been driven by a strong rise in office construction with a 12-month total of £5.7bn, up 55% on the equivalent figure for Q2.  These figures further demonstrate blossoming developer confidence.”

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A unique picture gallery designed by John Nash, the renowned Regency architect who re-modelled Buckingham Palace, has been saved by the installation of a new Pilkington Planar™ roof at stately home Attingham Park near Shrewsbury. Image supplied by National Trust/ Richard Knisely-Marpole.

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Last week, Chancellor George Osborne delivered his final Autumn Statement before next year’s General Election in May.
The GGF had written to the Chancellor eight weeks before his Autumn Statement announcement highlighting the GGF’s campaigns and raising Members’ concerns

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The chancellor George Osborne has announced major reforms to stamp duty today (December 3) as part of the government’s Autumn statement.
From midnight tonight, stamp duty will be introduced at a graduated rate, replacing the current “slab system.” The changes will mean that stamp duty will be cut for 98% of home buyers who pay it, the chancellor said....

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Aluminium and glass are often combined on large commercial projects to deliver energy efficient and sustainable buildings. Both materials also combined when CAB visited Pilkington's Cowley Hill operations in St Helens to see the manufacture of high performance solar control glass.

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, has won Commercial Project of the Year at the prestigious G14 awards for its glazing system used in English Heritage’s recently opened visitor centre for Stonehenge, the World Heritage site.

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What would our world be like without glass? This is the question posed by Glass for Europe in its #more glass social media campaign.

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Removing regulatory constraints on glazed areas can help deliver genuinely sustainable buildings.  This is the headline message from Glass for Europe in a new position paper on daylighting.

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Glass and glazing industry representatives strengthened their knowledge on glass when they visited St Helens earlier this week. Representing glass processors, window manufacturers and curtain walling companies, the delegates attended the Pilkington Mechanical Strength and Glass Design (MECH) one day course.

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The design concept at the heart of the new Stonehenge visitor centre which opened at the end of last year, was a building that would blend unobtrusively into the wide-open Wiltshire landscape by evoking a copse of trees.

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The latest Britain at Home report from Lloyds Bank Insurance reveals interesting data about British home life. The bi-annual report is designed to build a comprehensive picture of a British home and owners’ spending priorities, by shining a light on the way we invest in and utilise our homes and gardens. The top reasons why homeowners spend money on their home shed light on the underlying factors that can lead to home improvements

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Domestic glazing market grows 5% to £3.78bn
The latest report on the domestic glazing market from Palmer Research reveals that the market is worth £3.78 billion. Against a backdrop of growing consumer confidence, a burgeoning housing market and a low interest rate, the market has dramatically switched to growth in the second half of 2013. The 5% growth is the start of things to come, as Palmer expects a sustained period of growth running through to 2018. Overall, the home improvement sector is expected to grow by nearly a fifth between 2013 and 2018.

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The finalists in the G14 Awards have been announced and we are proud to have been shortlisted in the following category.

• Commercial Project of the Year  - New Stonehenge Visitor Centre

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The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has written to every Member of Parliament who represents a GGF Member in their constituency, to open dialogue and create awareness of the GGF’s campaigns ahead of the political parties’ manifestos for next year’s General Election. Click here to read more.

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GGF Members’ Day was hailed a great success by Members and Staff alike as over 100 delegates attended and saw a packed conference programme of 16 presentations at the prestigious Glaziers’ Hall in London

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Though some blame problems in the housing industry for causing the worst economic recession since the 1930’s, few would argue about the positive role that the construction industry has played in the recent recovery. Get Britain Building 2020 Delivery Plan aims to build on that success. Click here to read more

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Almost 70% of UK construction firms are more optimistic about their future prospects than they were 12 months ago, according to a survey of over 600 companies.

The report by national law firm Irwin Mitchell did however highlight growing concerns amongst senior decision makers about the cost of labour - with 61% of construction firms expecting wages to rise during the rest of 2014.

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Emplas, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of domestic windows, doors and conservatories, has chosen to source all of its glass from Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, under an agreement expected to be worth seven figures. Under the one-year deal, Pilkington United Kingdom Limited will supply Pilkington energiKare™ insulating glass units used by the Northamptonshire-based fabricator, which manufactures more than 2,000 frames a week for customers nationwide.

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Straight out of the blocks after the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the Scottish Government has announced its timetable for the 2015 change in building regulations for energy. The key date is October 2015, when Section 6 of the revised Technical Handbook comes into force.

 

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A no VAT policy on home improvement installations would be a win-win situation, according to the Consumer Protection Association.

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The GGF was disappointed to hear this week, that newly appointed Energy Minister Amber Rudd has been forced to shut down the Green Deal money back scheme The Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) “with immediate effect” after it was overwhelmed by a last-minute “dash for cash”.

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Industry crystal ball gazers have revised up their growth forecasts once again and predict construction will now expand by about 10% over the next two years.

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Fire Safety inspectors from the Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service visited Lathom’s fire testing facilities in June.

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Due to overwhelming popular demand, the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund is closed for applications with immediate effect.

A surge in applications over the last two days means the allocated budget has now been reached.  All applications received prior to the fund closing that satisfy the terms and conditions and meet the eligibility criteria will be honoured at the original rates.  For more information visit http://www.the-glazine.com/WeeklyFolders/glazine29july2014/Due_to.htm

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In July 2013, the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) fully replaced the Construction Products Directive (CPD)  – making it compulsory for all glass construction products (including architectural and insulating glass units) and road marking materials (ballotini) manufactured or imported into the EEA, that are covered by a harmonised European Standard (hEN), to carry the CE mark

http://www.windownews.co.uk/guide-to-new-ce-marking-legislation/

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JELD-WEN has announced two new exclusive partnerships with premium glass and glazing brand Pilkington and hardware specialist ERA.

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We need to make homes fit for the future. This is the call from a report published by the UK Green Building Council and supported by several supporters of energy efficiency.

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Education was acknowledged by Benjamin Franklin as the key to success when he said, “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” If alive today and working in the glass industry, he could have been referring to the Pilkington Advanced Product Knowledge course.

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Building regulations are usually considered far too dry to make good television but they take centre stage in a series of videos in Wales.

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The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is asking companies to provide feedback and suggestions to improve Green Deal… continue reading http://www.ggf.org.uk/news/decc_green_deal_review

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Nigel Rees, GGF Group Chief Executive defended the double glazing industry live on BBC Radio recently outlining why homeowners should always use a GGF Member... continue reading http://www.ggf.org.uk/news/ggf_defends_double_glazing_companies_on_bbc_radio

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In the midst of World Cup fever, concerns have been expressed that the European Commission may be caught offside over energy efficiency.

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Manufacturers of energy efficient materials have called for a 2030 energy savings target for buildings.

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It was almost standing room only at the first Pilkington Product Knowledge training course of the year – although all attendees did get a seat.

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Following the phenomenal success of The Triple Glazing Question at the Ricoh Arena in April, Edgetech UK a Quanex company, is bringing an impressive line-up of speakers and seminars to the FIT Show.

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Can Europe delay Energy Dependence Day? That is the question posed by EuroACE.

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The exhibition of Bernardino Luini works of art – one of the leading artists of the Italian Renaissance – was ceremonially opened in April at the Palazzo Reale in Milan, where various Renaissance art will be displayed until mid-July.

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The NHBC Foundation has reported an encouraging drop in noise complaints by owners of new attached homes following the introduction of tough new industry standards in 2003.

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The NSG Group, manufacturer of Pilkington glass in the UK, will be exhibiting its latest innovations in high performance glass at the 2014 FIT Show.

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A fact-finding mission from Sweden parachuted into the NSG Group's European Technical Centre at Lathom in Lancashire. Its mission? To investigate recent innovations in glass and hear about the advances anticipated in the future. With the technology and knowledge base at Lathom, this was very much a 'Mission Possible'.

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Glass is an endlessly recyclable material, yet the energy saving potential of recycled glass is not fully realised at present.

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In an age of multi-channel choice and on demand programmes, why is there nothing worthwhile watching on the box? That's the question many viewers ask.

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The industry should move forward with triple glazing is the message from Pilkington in a new video.

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An industrial renaissance of the European flat glass industry is necessary, according to a new policy manifesto from Glass for Europe. Ahead of the next mandate of the European Commission and Parliament, Glass for Europe’s Industrial Renaissance sets out policies and measures that need to be developed in the next five years to trigger this renaissance.

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Imperial Tobacco’s new HQ has achieved a sustainability certification of Excellent from the world’s leading assessment method for sustainable buildings, BREEAM, with a helping hand from Pilkington Suncool™ 70/40.

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The GGF had reason for renewed optimism following the Construction Products Association’s (CPA) latest forecasts which anticipates that growth in private house building, infrastructure work and commercial activity are set to drive recovery in the industry over the next four years.

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The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) attended the UK GBC (Green Building Council) conference “Towards Green Deal 2.0” on Tuesday 21st January. At the meeting at Carlton House Terrace, London, guest speaker Greg Barker MP, Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change announced the latest government figures on Green Deal and ECO. These included the following:

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How much do you know about windows? This is the question posed and answered by Glass for Europe in its new video, 'Energy efficient windows – Make the right choice of glazing'.

 

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Durham University Business School’s new £16million fit-for-purpose building utilises NSG Group’s world class Pilkington Planar™ to create an inspiring space for students to learn.

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The Glass and Glazing Federation has formed GGF Training Ltd, a new company tasked with delivering a range of training solutions for the fenestration and glazing sector, from apprenticeship level up to Master Installer and Surveyor.

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The government has today (21st Jan) been urged to "wake up" to the continuing difficulties faced by its Green Deal energy efficiency scheme, after new official figures showed just 1,612 households had Green Deal Plans in progress as of the end of December.

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Introducing Pilkington Anti-condensation Glass. By keeping the outer surface of the glass warmer, this latest innovation solves a common problem with Insulated Glass Units – external condensation – giving homeowners a clearer view.

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Describing it as hitting a home run for energy efficiency in buildings, EuroACE has welcomed the European Parliament vote in favour of three binding energy and climate targets in 2030, including the proposed 40% improvement in energy efficiency.

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Introducing Pilkington energiKare™ Advantage – the brand new IGU by the NSG Group which achieves triple glazing performance with only two panes of glass. Designed for applications requiring an optimised Ug value the new product combines hard coated Pilkington K Glass™ OW on surface 4 with Pilkington Optitherm™ S1 Plus on surface 2 - to reach a remarkable U-value of just 0.9 W/m2K.

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Roll up, roll up, for the hottest ticket in town! Make 2014 the year that you gain the knowledge - the Product Knowledge.

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Notting Hill and Ealing School has been given a striking makeover thanks to Pilkington Planar™ glazing. The school, which has been modernising its facilities, required a brand new main hall that would not only be a focal point for the school, but functional and light to host assemblies, productions and events.

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Pilkington Optiphon™ has been granted the seal of approval by Quiet Mark the international mark of approval from the Noise Abatement Society Charitable Foundation.

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A practical guide has been issued to help unlock EU funds estimated at €23bn to support energy efficiency improvements in regions across Europe. These funds are expected to trigger private investment, create local jobs and generate high returns.

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This is the time of the year when we reflect upon the previous twelve months and start to look forward to next year.

 

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited has resolved a dispute with Uniglass Limited in relation to its UK Registered Design Number 2090474 for Pilkington Texture Glass Contora™ patterned glass.

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NSG Group, scooped Commercial Project of the Year at the G13 Awards – one of the main highlights in the glazing industry’s year.

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Energy efficiency has been described by the International Energy Agency (IEA) as the World’s ‘First Fuel’, and buildings highlighted as the sector with the largest untapped economic energy efficiency potential. These are some of the key findings from the IEA’s Energy Efficiency Market Report and World Energy Outlook 2013.

 

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A new online utility calculation program has been launched which increases the power available to customers and makes the glass specification process easier. Available to customers registered with My Pilkington^TM, the new calculator allows the user to undertake loading calculations to determine appropriate specifications for glass used in partitions, aquaria and floors. The utility calculator enhances the Mechanical Strength and Thermal Stress calculators already available in My Pilkington^TM.

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A new report issued from the ENTRANZ project has assessed new and innovative policies that aim to deliver nearly zero energy buildings (nZEB) in the European Union.

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The latest high performance addition to the ever popular self-cleaning range from NSG Group, manufacturer of Pilkington glass in the UK, has recently been unveiled. A dual coated combination of the online Pilkington Activ™ with offline Pilkington SunShade™, not previously available in the UK.

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The curtain has come down on another successful Product Knowledge campaign. Kicking off in late Spring with the popular Product Knowledge (PK1) course, the season-ending finale was the Mechanical Strength and Glass Design session held in November at Alexandra Business Park in St Helens.

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The Green Deal numbers up to the end of October have been published by the Department of Energy and Climate Change and include the following:

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A new publication from Glass for Europe demonstrates that glass is an essential contributor to low energy and sustainable buildings.

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Glass for Europe has called on energy efficiency to be the cornerstone of EU energy policy with a dedicated target, building on sectorial potentials for cost-effective improvements.

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The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has hailed the UK’s inaugural Fire Door Safety Week a huge success, reaching millions of people over the period and resulting in significant political support from the Fire Minister.

 

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Now that’s a plus! Pilkington Optitherm™ S1 Plus sets new standards

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The finalists in the G13 Awards have been announced and we are proud to have been shortlisted in two categories.

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Labour Party leader, Ed Miliband, took a tour of Pilkington Cowley Hill, Off-Line Coater on Friday 4 October 2013, aimed at producing the next generation of energy-efficient glass.

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Energy efficiency is the highest impact measure governments can take to save energy. That was the message from President Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, on Renovate Europe Day.

 

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In the past, glass was often perceived to be the weak link in buildings. With the advances in high performance glazing over the last quarter of a century, this is no longer the case. Glass can provide high levels of thermal insulation whilst maximising daylight admission. The benefits of glazing to sustainable buildings are highlighted in a new YouTube video from Glass for Europe, the European trade association of flat glass manufacturers.

 

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New buildings in Scotland will be more energy efficient from 2015 after the Scottish Government confirmed changes to the country's building standards.

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Pilkington K Glass™ S has reached a new milestone! NSG Group’s new coater at Cowley Hill has produced over two and a half million square metres.

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Just as many school and college leavers spent the summer sweating over exam results, a few nerves were shown by the latest graduates from the Pilkington school of Product Knowledge. They need not have worried, though, as all passed with flying colours.

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Fire and Rescue Minister Brandon Lewis MP is the latest in a long list of high profile supporters backing Fire Door Safety Week which started this week.

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The NSG Group has unveiled a new concept for achieving triple glazing performance in a double-glazing unit, unique to the Pilkington brand. It has been specially designed for applications requiring an optimised Ug value. By using Pilkington K Glass™ OW on Surface 4 of an IGU, with another low-e glass on surface 2 such as the latest Pilkington Optitherm™ S1 Plus, it is possible to achieve Ug values as low as 0.9 W/m²K. Put simply you get triple performance but with only two panes of glass.

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Initiated in 1865, London taxi drivers must complete the 'Knowledge'. This is an in-depth study of the streets and places of interest of the city required before they can obtain a licence to operate a black cab. Although the Pilkington Product Knowledge training courses have not been in existence quite as long as that, they have been passing on the 'glass knowledge' to customers for decades.

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The Construction Products Association has recently published its latest forecasts and anticipates construction output growth of 2.2% in 2014 and 4.5% in 2015. The recovery will be led primarily by private housing in the short-term, with infrastructure expected to further boost activity in the medium-term.

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The Glass and Glazing Federation and the GGF Fire Resistant Glazing Group is supporting “Fire Door Safety Week” which runs from 16-21 September 2013.

 

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Thinking outside of the Box with Pilkington Planar™

The Box Moor Trust, a charitable organisation dedicated to the upkeep of open spaces in the stunning Hertfordshire countryside, recently chose Pilkington Planar™ for its new Centre. Pilkington Planar™ was installed in conjunction with Pilkington Suncool™ and Pilkington Optifloat™ for the atrium of the new building.

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The Glazing Ombudsman (TGO) is now in its third year of operation and, according to its latest press release, continues to attract new members and provide an independent service for consumer complaints.

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The GGF attended the Government Construction Summit at the beginning of July. At the Summit, the Government launched its “Construction 2025” report.
A copy of the report can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/construction-2025-strategy.

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The government has announced changes to the energy efficiency requirements (Part L) in the Building Regulations for England. Contrary to the proposals made during the consultation, there will be no changes for replacement windows or new windows for extensions.

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To address concerns with fire safety glazing systems the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Fire Resistant Glazing Group (FRGG) has developed a five point code of core governing principles for all glass and glazing system products for resistance to fire.

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BFRC has officially launched a new ‘A+’ band at the top of its energy efficiency scale for Window Energy Ratings (WERs).

BFRC is now accepting applications for the new ‘A+’band, which applies to windows only. Any BFRC ‘A’ rated product which achieves a rating index of 10 or more can be upgraded to an ‘A+’ for an administration fee of £50 (ex VAT). 

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Homeowners in Wales will be able to carry out a greater range of extensions on their properties without needing planning permission, the Welsh government has announced.

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The increased attention paid to resource efficiency, sustainable use of natural resources and sustainable buildings has raised awareness of the potential of the building sector to contribute to Europe’s goals in these areas. The role that the glass industry can play has been recognised in a Glass for Europe position paper.

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The NSG Group has unveiled a new concept for achieving triple glazing performance in a double-glazing unit, unique to the Pilkington brand. It has been specially designed for applications requiring an optimised Ug value. By using Pilkington K Glass™ OW on Surface 4 of an IGU, with another low-e glass on surface 2 such as the latest Pilkington Optitherm™ S1 Plus, it is possible to achieve Ug values as low as 0.9 W/m²K. Put simply you get triple performance but with only two panes of glass.

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Pilkington Pyroclear® has been given the seal of approval by Certifire, for use with steel and timber frames. This standard certifies that the glass is accordance with the technical Schedule TS25 – Fire Resisting Glass, Glazing Systems and Glazing Materials. Certifire is an independent third party certification scheme that assures performance, quality, reliability and traceability of fire protection products. Recognised by regulatory authorities worldwide, it is an internationally respected mark of fire safety and one of the most authoritative in the industry.

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There was a warm reception for Pilkington when its fire expert talked about design and product considerations when specifying fire glazing at the USHA Fire Seminar in June.

 

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The Construction Products Association’s latest State of Trade Survey released recently indicates that sales of construction products recovered slightly…

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As part of its campaign for a sustainable built environment, the UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) has investigated a range of different incentives for creating demand for retrofit measures. The resulting report - entitled 'Boosting take-up of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties' - identifies two of the most promising options for encouraging wider uptake of energy efficiency measures as variable Stamp Duty Land Tax and variable Council Tax.

 

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Modern glazing solutions available on the market help to significantly increase the energy performance of buildings by reducing heating, cooling and artificial lighting needs in buildings. This is one of the key messages from the Build Up community on glass and glazing solutions.

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The GGF reacted strongly to the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO) first quarter Statistics issued today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)… To Continue Reading click here

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The Construction Products Association (CPA) has launched a guide that should take the fear out of Building Information Modelling (BIM) for product manufacturers.

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The GGF has added unique and exclusive CE marking Templates to the GGF Micro-site “The Routes to CE marking”. The new Templates have been put in place to help GGF Members comply with the incoming Construction Products Regulation (CPR) on 1st July 2013.The Templates have been split into sector categories for Members’ convenience;
• Window and Doors
• Insulating Glass Units
• Processed Glass.

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The GGF will be raising its profile to hundreds of Trading Standards Officers at the TSI (Trading Standards Institute) Annual Conference at The Brighton Centre, 17-20 June.
The Federation is not only exhibiting at the Conference but will also have senior managers attending key seminars and plenary sessions as well as presenting in the theatre sessions.
The TSI Conference is the leading event in the field of consumer affairs and trading standards. Now in its 119th year, the conference provides the perfect platform for public sector professionals, businesses and the media to come together to discuss issues that impact on consumers and businesses in the UK.

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Introducing six new exciting designs to the Pilkington Oriel collection. Pilkington Oriel Cirque™, Linear™, Saturn™, Burdock™, Bay™ Opal and Canterbury™ Opal. These new designs join the ever popular and well established Pilkington Oriel Canterbury™ and Oriel Laurel™ to update and refresh the collection. All nine designs offer superb visual appeal and excellent functionality; helping to create a stylish home environment.

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The Pilkington Product Knowledge training courses are back and the course tutors are all fired up to pass on their know-how and experience. This year's programme sees the introduction of a series of half- and one-day bite-sized courses on key topics. The first of these is a half-day course on Fire, Safety and Security which takes place at the company's Greengate Works in St Helens on 26th June.

 

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Ahead of the European Council on Energy on 22nd May, the Renovate Europe Campaign has issued a letter addressed to European leaders - including David Cameron – urging Member States to show political support for a clear and ambitious EU policy for energy efficiency post-2020.

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Following the recent announcement of the Pilkington Product Knowledge training programme for 2013, places on the courses are being snapped up. Available to customers as well as internal sales teams, there is a full programme of courses, ranging in levels from introductory and intermediate through to advanced.

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The economic climate is increasing incentives for the real estate sector to invest in upgrades of buildings. This is the conclusion of a survey of construction and real estate players by the Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE).

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Pilkington have been invited to address industry on a key subject at the 8th Annual Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) Technical Conference 'Getting Through the Building Envelope'.

 

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Glass for Europe has launched a guide to the EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR), the successor to the Construction Products Directive (CPD). Published ahead of the implementation date of 1st July 2013 and tailored specifically for the glass industry, the guide highlights the main changes and presents answers to the most frequently asked questions from the glass supply chain.

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The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) was pleased with the success of the FIT Show in Telford last week.

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An exciting group of new Pilkington products was launched at the Fabricator Installer Trade (FiT) Show, the glass and glazing industry's major exhibition for 2013. The properties for these products have been added to the popular Pilkington Spectrum online calculation tool, thus enabling customers and architects to quickly and easily calculate the performance data they need to satisfy project specifications and building regulation requirements.

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The Welsh Government has published its response to the Consultation on the Draft Building Regulations (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2013.

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Pilkington will lead an Innovation Masterclass on fire-resistant glass at the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Woodworking Conference 2013.  

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The risk of defaulting on a mortgage is around a third lower if you live in an energy-efficient home, according to a US study attempting to correlate such risks.

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A binding target on energy efficiency that is supported by clear and cost-effective objectives is fundamental to a 2030 European framework for climate and energy policy.

This is the message that Glass for Europe will convey in its response to the European Commission consultation following the release of the Green Paper on energy efficiency.

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The European Commission has published a Green Paper addressing a 2030 framework for climate and energy policies. As energy efficiency is good for the economy, business and employment, EuroACE will underline the importance of setting a binding target for energy efficiency in its response to this stakeholder consultation.

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North West MEP, Chris Davies, saw first-hand the benefits of NSG Group’s investment in a new high-tech off-line glass coating facility, during a visit to a Pilkington Glass factory in St Helens.

 

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The Product Knowledge courses are back!

The Pilkington Product Knowledge training programme for 2013 has been announced.  As expected, the traditional and ever-popular PK1 and PK2 (Advanced) training courses feature prominently, ranging in levels from introductory and intermediate through to advanced.  A new aspect is a series of shorter courses that have been devised for increased flexibility and focus.  These are half- and one-day courses covering important subjects such as energy performance, fire protection and mechanical strength.

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My Pilkington™ is a new support tool exclusively for trade customers who buy and supply Pilkington glass. It offers benefits and information not available on the company’s main website, all through a customised user portal. It also allows Architects who specify Pilkington products to find glazing installers.

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The NSG Group, manufacturer of Pilkington glass in the UK, will be exhibiting at the first ever FIT Show in April, bringing customers up to speed with the latest developments from one of the UK’s most trusted glass brands.

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The Minister of State for Climate Change, Rt Hon Gregory Barker MP, saw first-hand the benefits of NSG Group’s investment in a new high-tech off-line glass coating facility, during a visit to the company’s Cowley Hill glass factory.

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This week "The Glazine" reports more good news in the shape of the latest figures from FENSA and Markit CIPS.

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Tenants in private rented housing want to go green - but are least likely to be benefiting from energy efficient, money saving upgrades, new research from the Energy Saving Trust has found.

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EuroACE, the European Alliance of Companies for Energy Efficiency in Buildings, strongly favours reduced VAT rates for the renovation of existing buildings and calls on the European Commission to maintain this measure in its current review of EU VAT legislation.

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On Jan 28th, the Government officially launched Green Deal and ECO (Energy Company Obligation) to the UK Market, however the GGF still remains cautious about the scheme’s impact on the Glass and Glazing Industry.

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Pilkington Planar™ has been used to transform a Grade II Listed building into a state of the art youth centre in Middlesbrough. Prior to renovation the Georgian building, last used in 2001, was in a virtually derelict state. Pilkington Planar™ and various types of Pilkington glass, have since helped create a stimulating contemporary environment for young people of the area.

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Pilkington Planar™ has been used in an award winning refurbishment of the historic St Thomas' Hospital in London. St Thomas’ Hospital is a renowned teaching hospital located in central London, opposite the Houses of Parliament on the south bank of the River Thames. Given its prominent location and out-dated building, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust felt that its Gassiot House outpatients centre was in need of a serious refurbishment.

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Householders are to be offered long-term loans to help make their homes more energy efficient and cut bills under a new government scheme.

Ministers said the Green Deal, to run in England, Wales and Scotland, will help thousands "stay warm for less".

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The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is concerned about the recent Office of Fair Trading (OFT) Review that states a number of British companies offering energy efficiency measures including double glazing may be breaching consumer law.

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Pilkington Planar™ Crystal Connect™, powered by Dow Corning, allows architects to create continuous glass façades with no protrusions.

Architects have unprecedented opportunities to bring their design visions to life with the launch of Pilkington Planar™ Crystal Connect™. The latest addition to the world’s leading structural glazing system, Pilkington Planar™ Crystal Connect™ uses invisible structural bonding technology to enable continuous glass façades to be built with the absolute minimum of mechanical detailing thus providing the maximum in visual clarity.

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Pilkington Planar™, structural glazing system, helps create an impressive entrance for the new Blackfriars station.

With thousands of visitors descending on London in 2012, some of the city’s more aged infrastructure desperately needed upgrading. Blackfriars and Stratford Regional were among the railway stations chosen for major redevelopment. Pilkington Planar™, the innovative structural glazing system, was a key element of the new design of both stations. Its use went a long way to helping create stations suitable for a 21st century Olympic city.

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The NSG Group has launched a competition aimed at existing and potential customers in the UK and Ireland to celebrate the first birthday of Pilkington K Glass™ S. 

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The NSG Group – manufacturers of Pilkington glass – is welcoming customers to view its new £36 million off-line coater facility, before it starts manufacture in November. The coater, at the Company’s Cowley Hill site in St Helens, is one of the most advanced facilities of its type in the world. It enables ultra-thin special coatings to be applied to glass, creating a range of high performance energy-saving glazing Pilkington products.

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The latest results from independent tests at leading Notified Body IFT Rosenheim confirm Pilkington Spacia™ achieves a U-value of 1.1W/m2K. At just 6.5mm thick, this means it offers the best energy efficiency performance by far in a mass-produced ‘slim’ glazing product, setting a new standard for both ‘Heritage’ style double glazing and other specialised applications across the glazing industry.

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Phil Brown at Pilkington Building Products, has 25 years experience in the business and a day to day job as Manager of the Technical Advisory Service for the UK and Ireland. Below is his expert advice telling you all you need to know about using glass in the home.

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Making the most of your outdoor space has never been easier, thanks to a new range of modern glass extensions. Utilising innovative solar control products from the Pilkington glass product range, with the new distinctive contemporary designs available from industry specialists Ultraframe, this new breed of conservatories is the perfect addition to any home.

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Rising from the quayside of Midtermolen to the north of Copenhagen, the headquarters of Danish financial services company ALM Brand looks every inch a new build. In actuality, the building was constructed in 1994, undergoing a recent renovation with Pilkington Planar™ at the heart of the project, used in combination with the most modern of technologies.

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Pilkington noise-control glass has been revealed as the secret behind a good night’s sleep for customers of the new, award-winning, Sleeperz Hotel in the heart of Newcastle. And, while the noise-reduction performance helps ensure guests sleep easy in the 98-bedroom hotel, it also plays a key role in creating a stunning visual impact for the glass-fronted building.

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Light is becoming an increasingly important design element, and maximizing the use of natural sunshine within homes to create light, airy spaces is becoming increasingly popular

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Pilkington K Glass™ S has achieved a strong sales rate just six months on from launch, with production volumes more than doubling since January. The new product is also receiving positive feedback from customers, benefiting from the enhanced performance the soft-coat extension to Pilkington’s energy-efficient range offers.

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The nation is preparing to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee; the sixtieth anniversary of an event that changed the face of the world we live in today, and a celebration of a true British institution. And coincidently, the anniversary happens to coincide with Queen Elizabeth celebrating her own diamond jubilee. We’re talking, of course, about the invention of the float glass process; the jewel in the crown of the glazing industry.

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Pilkington Planar™ has been specified as part of a refurbishment project at the Royal Veterinary College’s Hawkshead campus in Hertfordshire. The glass was installed throughout the new main entrance and reception area, as well as in the museum and laboratories.

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NSG recently welcomed Jacqueline Foster, North West MEP, to the Pilkington UK Cowley Hill site where she toured the facility and was extremely interested in the technology behind glass manufacturing.

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Pilkington Cumbernauld is the latest NSG Group facility to be celebrating after achieving the coveted BS EN ISO 14001 for its environmental management system.

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The NSG Group has issued the following press release on our engagement with the Government on the effective implementation of the Green Deal:

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The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, this week unveiled details of the Government’s home improvement scheme, which they hope will not only raise energy efficiency within our homes but will also provide help to vulnerable and low income households.

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 In order to address changing market conditions, the NSG Group is implementing a new strategic organisation. Pilkington Building Products UK has become part of the NSG Group Architectural Glass Strategic Business Unit, for which Jochen Settelmayer has been appointed the Regional Director Europe.

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Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has welcomed measures to improve the planning system, action to get the house building industry building again and steps to cut the amount of red tape for councils and business set out in today's Budget.

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The UK Government’s Green Deal consultation is generating significant controversy. The NSG Group – manufacturer of Pilkington glass – however welcomes clear recognition from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) of the potential role glazing can play as a key element of the policy. At the same time, it is building on engagement to date – over the last eighteen months with ministers and MPs, and discussions with DECC itself – to help ensure this potential is fully realised.

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For the second year running, the NSG Group’s Pilkington brand will be in evidence at Ecobuild 2012 - the first major building event of the year, held at ExCel London from 20th  to 22nd March.

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The Pilkington Planar™ system has been specified for the impressive glass atrium in an extensive redevelopment project at St. Helens College.

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Pilkington Planar™ has been specified in a major redevelopment of Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. The project included the replacement of the Pavilion Stand, central offices, as well as the conference, banqueting and media facilities.

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Pilkington Planar™ has been specified in a new generator hall building at Rånåsfoss, a Norwegian hydro power station. The extension was required to house the new turbines, due to be replaced after 80 years of service.

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The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has launched a consultation on changes to the Building Regulations regime, including a number of revisions to support the Green Deal in Part L.

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Edward Davey MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, following the resignation of Chris Huhne.

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The NSG Group is pleased to announce that, by mutual agreement, it has acquired the business of the distributor IGA in the UK.

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Snow Hill station, the second largest train station in Birmingham, has undergone a refurbishment with the help of Pilkington Planar™ the leading frameless structural glazing system. Snow Hill is used by a large majority of the city’s commuters, making it a principal part of the city’s transport infrastructure.

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The Department for Energy and Climate Change has today launched the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation Consultation, calling for stakeholders to respond on policies being implemented as secondary legislation under the Energy Act.

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The Energy Bill has received Royal Assent, thereby becoming the Energy Act. The Government has set itself the target of ensuring the first Green Deals, as set out in the Act, will become available in one year. The Green Deal consultation is expected at the end of October.

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The National Landlords Association (NLA) has released a survey which suggests that two-thirds of private landlords would consider taking advantage of the Government’s Green Deal scheme to improve energy efficiency in their properties.

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Pilkington K Glass™ has long been the leading choice in low-emissivity glazing, ensuring consumers save energy and money off their fuel bills. With today’s launch of Pilkington K Glass™ S, customers can benefit from an extended range of energy-efficient glass solutions and offer a soft coated product to householders from Pilkington, the brand they know and trust.

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Saving money is now our main motivation for carrying out ‘green’ home improvements – ahead of concerns for the environment.

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New research from Pilkington energiKare™ has found that three quarters of us don’t know what the Green Deal is, with nearly one in five (17 per cent) admitting they have heard of the term but don’t know what it means for them.

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Green Deal is the Coalition Government’s flagship policy for improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings in Great Britain. It is a new market framework and is based on a key principle that the cost of some energy efficiency measures pay for themselves, in effect, through the resulting savings on fuel bills.

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Pilkington Spacia™ has been recognised by World Architecture News (WAN) and awarded the Product of the Year 2011. The revolutionary vacuum glazing technology provides unrivalled thermal performance in a thin profile unit that fits seamlessly into both older traditional properties to retain the aesthetics in existing frames or as a stylish solution for new builds.

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