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Build Check iPad competition

davidmc — Mon, 16 May 2011 14:27:47 +0000

We are pleased to announce that Chris Cook of The Window Shop has won our iPad competion to celebrate the successful launch of The Oracle, Build Check Publications’ U-value calculator and information centre for the Fenestration industry.

Chris Cook of The Window Shop with his iPad

Chris correctly identified three of the services Build Check provide for the Fenestration industry. Mr Giles Willson, GGF Director for Technical Affairs, independently selected the winning submission.

The Oracle enables subscribers to calculate U-values of their windows and doors to demonstrate compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations. A 12 month subscription costs just £199 plus VAT and gives unlimited access to the calculator, useful downloads and regular industry updates.

For more information on The Oracle visit www.buildcheckpublications.co.uk
For other Build Check services visit www.buildcheck.co.uk

Build Check announce The Oracle and U-Value training seminars

PR — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:52:14 +0000

Build Check – experts in independent testing, consultancy and product certification – have announced they will be hosting the first of a series of training seminars on 7th December.
The purpose of the seminars is to give IGU manufactures, fabricators and installers a comprehensive overview of window and door U-Values and how The Oracle – Build Check’s online U-Value calculator – can be used to demonstrate compliance with the Building Regulations. It is designed for both subscribers and non-subscribers of The Oracle.
Richard Bate, Build Check’s technical director explains the motivation behind the sessions: “Despite changes to the Building Regulations coming into force in October, there’s still a high percentage of installers who are fitting windows and doors that are not Part L compliant. Subscribing to The Oracle is the fastest, easiest and most cost effective method of complying with the Building Regulations and our seminars will give manufactures and installers of every frame type a step by step guide explaining how to use the calculator to its full capabilities. We will also discuss industry issues such as whose responsibility it is to ensure the windows and doors brought to the market are Part L compliant and highlight the pros and cons of WERS and U-Values.”
The first seminar will be held between 9:30am and 12:30pm on December 7th in High Wycombe with more planned for the New Year. Attendance fee is £99 plus VAT and paces are available on a first come first served basis. Richard concludes: “The response so far has been very positive and I am anticipating a high turnout. If any companies wish to attend any of the sessions, please get in contact and I will be happy to reserve a place.”

Build Check at Glassex 2008

davidmc — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:35:25 +0000

Build Check are working closely with Pilkington with regards to Pilkington energiKare, carrying out BFRC simulations. As a result, Pilkington have invited Build Check on to their Glassex stand on the 8th to 10th of April to answer your questions about energiKare, … Continue reading →

Ecobuild 2008

davidmc — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:03:44 +0000

David Mckenna, Managing Director of Build Check, presented a seminar, entitled ‘Airtightness testing, a mandatory requirement – how to ensure a pass’ at Ecobuild 2008 on 27 February 2008. The presentation was well received by the delegates and is available here to download (pdf). Ecobuild seminar

Ecobuild 2008

davidmc — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:24:27 +0000

David Mckenna, Managing Director of Build Check will be presenting a seminar at Ecobuild on 27th February at Earls Court. The seminar titled “Airtightness testing, a mandatory requirement – how to ensure a pass” starts at 12:00 noon – see Ecobuild … Continue reading →

The Build Check Bullet

bcadmin — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 11:10:57 +0000

Build Check entered the Gravity Grand Prix 2007 with their custom built Go-Kart. The design of the “Build Check Bullet” was based loosely around a Suzuki GSXR 1100 motorcycle frame with the components of 2 child’s bicycles. Due to the suspect design of the steering mechanism, Richard in full racing leathers and helmet could only come in at 8th. place – that said he was lucky to survive at all! Over £200 was raised in aid of the Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance for which we would like to thank all of our Sponsors.

Richard Bate Presentation

bcadmin — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 11:14:22 +0000

During Glassex 2007, Richard Bate presented a seminar titled “Energy ratings & CE marking: Product design considerations and minimum UK requirements”. This was particularly well received with a “full house” attending – indicating the high level of interest there is within the fenestration industry with respect to Energy ratings and CE markings. Click here for a free download (pdf) of the presentation or contact us directly should you require further information.