Editor's comment

February 2012 – EXTORTION BECOMES THE NORM

THE recession has led to cut-throat competition in some industries, especially construction. Last month I outlined problems, including retentions. Much has been said about how some builders and clients abuse this obsolete system. Retentions, which originated over 160 years ago in Victorian times, has become a way for main

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Resin apprenticeships all the rage

DUE to overwhelming demand from FeRFA contractors, a third apprenticeship scheme has been started in one year. At the end of last year apprentices attended modules 4 and 5, giving an introduction to

News Flash

Harrogate’s new dawn as Wendy takes the helm

A new era for the Harrogate Flooring Show begins in 2012 as Wendy Adams takes over as event director. To be held from September 2-4 at the Harrogate International Centre, the event is supported by many of the flooring industry’s leading names.

The top names confirming their return to Harrogate this year include Associated Weavers, Abingdon, Ardex, Cormar, Lano, Ball & Young, F Ball, Furlong Flooring, Mastercraft Rugs, Mercado, Cavalio,

 

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Help and Advice

Ignoring health & safety can land you in jail

Lawyer Catherine Henney reveals common health & safety pitfalls:

 

AS I explained last month health & safety is now at the top of the legal agenda. Whilst some breaches are deliberate, some errors are avoidable. This month I will outline more common mistakes:

Buyers guide

Heat Parade

We clarify some of the issues surrounding underfloor heating. Companies supplying this market sector include:
BASF supplies PCI products reportedly suitable for UFH.
When fixing tiles over a UFH system, the company recommends skimming the heating mat with a self-levelling, self-smoothing product such as PCI Periplan CF 25 because a notched trowel’s edges could easily

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Gerflor makes splash for Speedo

SWIMWEAR label Speedo opted for 3,000sq m of Saga2 acoustic vinyl tiles from GERFLOR when moving headquarters to the ng2 business park

in Nottingham.

Speedo House has three levels for 170 employees and also houses a design studio and workshop.

Pinnacle Flooring installed Saga2 Diva White in most of the building spaces and Barma Mystery Saga2 tiles in the

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Installation of the Month

Carpet tiles are booked

 

WAYFINDING was a key role for carpet tiles in the refurbishment of Joule Library, part of the University of Manchester’s Sackville Street Building. Interior design practice Sheppard Robson worked with MILLIKEN to create a learning space and study area using texture, pattern and colour to create zones and act as a

wayfinding tool.