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product news
BMI pitches up with a new flat roof training
facility
Following the completion of a new BMI Icopal flat roofing training area, and the
refurbishment of the existing BMI Redland pitched training facility, the BMI
National Training Centre is now able to offer contractors, developers, merchants
and students an extensive range of both pitched and flat roof courses at the one
location. This makes BMI the only UK roofing manufacturer able to offer training in
both disciplines and on one site.
Located in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, the National Training Centre boasts possibly
the most comprehensive training resource in the country. The pitched roof area
comprises a variety of rigs including: a gable-to-gable rig, life-size hip and valley rig, life-size monopitch with top edge abutment rig, and a
plain tile detail rig for full system installation. These are complemented by a variety of mobile rigs outside.
The training area for flat roofs is similarly well equipped with several liquid waterproofing rigs, two single ply detail rigs, a life-size flat roof and
six demonstration tables for single ply and liquids detail work. Along with a large external bitumen rig, to allow torch on and pour and roll
training.
Courses offered range from the introductory, BMI Basic Roofing course (flat and pitched), to the higher-level courses, such as the Bespoke
Standards and Workmanship course for pitched roofing. Alongside the existing BCP certification in pitched roofing, certified contractor training
in all flat roofing disciplines is now available as well as specialist training for Decra, the lightweight steel tile range.
Customers can also take advantage of bespoke training programmes too if they have a requirement outside of the core offering, with the added
benefit of having these delivered on their own premises if desired.
Mat Woodyatt, BMI Technical Training Manager, is excited with what the National Training Centre can now offer: “With the investment we have
made in the new flat roofing facility and the improvements made to the pitched roof area, we are in a great position to offer the most
comprehensive training available in the UK. Since opening over 45,000 delegates have enjoyed coming here and learning a new skill or even just
brushing up on an existing skill. Now we can look forward to the next 45,000 and offer them even more.
“Our commitment to training has never wavered and being able to run courses in both pitched and flat disciplines will help us cater for the
needs of the contractor, merchant and student in a more cohesive and flexible manner”, he adds.
www.bmigroup.com/uk
First fix 11 windows offsite in just 23 minutes
Timber frame and SIPs panel
manufacturers can speed up the
installation of windows and
doors by using the Sidey Kitfix system.
Pressure is on for builders and
developers to get on and off-site
faster. This means looking at ways to
reduce the time spent installing
windows and doors.
“With the Sidey Kitfix System, windows
and doors can be accurately fitted at
the factory stage,” says Steve Hardy,
Managing Director of fenestration and
offsite construction specialists Sidey
Solutions. “It’s quick too – 11 windows
can be first fixed in 23 minutes. They
are installed when the walls are
horizontal in the factory and the
innovative Kitfix brackets are twist
fitted to the window or door frame. Air
tightness, thermal and acoustic seals can also be included at this stage.
“This system makes transportation simple and once on site, the panels are erected as normal. This means homes are wind, watertight and
secure much sooner, and makes the build much faster. It also eliminates the need for separate deliveries of windows and doors, with no site
storage required either.
“The latest changes to planning laws announced on 5 March mean there is even more pressure to get the job done quicker,” adds Steve.
“Choosing Kitfix to install windows and doors will help builders and developers build fast.”
www.sidey.co.uk
48 MMC
Nov 2018 M10