The Integrity Range of steel Communal Security Doors undergoes annual audit testing. This is a requirement of Soundcraft’s 3rd Party Certification with Exova’s Certisecure scheme, and is necessary to maintain the Integrity Door Range under Soundcraft’s Secured by Design (SBD) Licence. The testing to STS 202 took place on 18 January and level BR2 was
At the beginning of 2016 Michael Bishop joined the Soundcraft Estimating Team. Michael is not new at Soundcraft. He was our Senior Curtain Wall technician, having had 9 years’ experience with the company. He started with Soundcraft as a trainee joiner and has developed his knowledge and expertise over the years. His promotion is a
‘What are DDA compliant door widths?’ is a question that we’re often asked. It’s important to note that although referred to as ‘DDA compliant’, the Disability Discrimination Act or DDA is no longer in effect. Despite this, DDA compliance is still the way many people refer to accessibility regarding doors.
Just a quick note from everyone at Soundcraft to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2016. Our Offices will be closed from midday on Thursday 24th December and will re-open at 8.00 am on Monday 4th January 2016. During December, a limited production of the manufacture of communal portcullis security doors and
In the past two years we have been working in partnership with Feltham Construction at the prestigious School of St Swithun’s in Winchester, on a £425,000 project creating new kitchens and refurbishing the old, plus adding new classrooms and associated facilities. Soundcraft’s works involved the design, supply and installation of curtain walling, windows and external
At Soundcraft, we always have been great supporters of Beckenham rugby club. This passion for Rugby went even further with the involvement of three of our Directors Kevin Smith, Robert Thomson and Terry Marshall. In the 90s they were part of the “B2” team, often called “the Ship of Fools”, which was the most successful
Approved Document M of the Building Regulations (access to and use of buildings) is often referred to as Part M or ADM, and provides guidance on the design and construction of buildings to ensure access and inclusion for all.
BS 8300 is the code of practice that helps disabled people make the most of their surroundings through architectural design in the built environment.
When specifying doors and associated elements such as openings and ironmongery, it’s clear that the regulations are, well, not very clear.
Offering safe and inclusive access to all buildings is important for ensuring everyone who wants to enter or leave a building can do so. Here in the UK, it’s also required by the Building Regulations Part M and various other standards and regulations. Part M deals with the access to and use of buildings. It