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Hardware & Security

DHF takes another step toward the Golden Thread , with ‘ Product Data Templates ’ for doorsets

» AS A RESULT OF THE development of a new industry-approved Product Data Template ( PDT ) for doorsets , manufacturers and distributors seeking to build confidence in their products and move closer towards implementing the ‘ Golden Thread in construction ’ can now supply consistent performance data to specifiers , contractors and building owners , says DHF . The PDT is timely , following the recent publication of the landmark Morrell Review into the regulation , testing and verification of the performance of construction products .
“ A Product Data Template is a common way of describing essential product characteristics that can be traced to a credible
source such as a product standard ,” explains Michael Skelding , General Manager & Secretary at DHF . “ Once a manufacturer completes a PDT , the output is a Product Data Sheet summarising the performance and other technical characteristics of a construction product . Structuring product information in this way enables more consistent , audience-specific information , and
identifies all the performance information required to make informed choices about construction products .”
The doorset PDT has been published by the shadow Fenestration Relevant Authority , a group of 14 organisations and trade associations that have come together to provide PDTs for the sector , which DHF is represented . This means that the industry will now be able to create a coordinated set of Product Data Sheets for any doorsets involved in their projects .
Hanna Clarke , digital and policy manager at the Construction Products Association ( CPA ) said :
“ Structured product information is absolutely vital to a
joined-up construction and built environment sector . But the key to arriving at this information is consensus , and the CPA is pleased to see that the trade associations in the fenestration area have come together to form a shadow Relevant Authority as per the processes identified in the LEXiCON project .
“ It is these consensus processes and due diligence that will allow all those using the template and resulting product data sheets to trust that the information has been appropriately considered and will have longevity in application .”
The PDT is available to
download here :
https :// bit . ly / DHF-GenInfo
www . dhfonline . org . uk

Smart support for customer event

» KUBU SMART SECURITY has contributed to the success of a major trade event . The respected brand of sensor-based smart technology for the fenestration industry took part in Evolve 23 – a customer conference recently staged by Everglade Windows at its London HQ .
Everglade Windows used its 15th annual conference - which this year attracted around 100 delegates - to announce t that it will now enable its customers to benefit from VBH ’ s next generation , greenteQ iQ window and door locks that ‘ Work with Kubu ’ smart security sensors . To showcase the impressive possibilities of this new addition to the Everglade Windows range , staff from VBH and Kubu appeared together in a newlydedicated Smart Lounge .
greenteQ iQ window and door locks , complemented by Kubu smart sensors , allow homeowners to remotely check whether their home ’ s windows and doors are open , closed , locked , unlocked or on a vent setting as well as to receive alerts if someone enters or attempts to enter their property . All of this can be done on the homeowner ’ s smart phone or other internet connected smart device via the Kubu app .
Ryan Bromley , co-founder of Kubu Smart Security , added : “ There is real synergy between Kubu and Everglade Windows , not least because we have a similar commitment to quality , innovation , and customer service .”
Delegates displayed enormous interest in the Kubu Pro
Installer Scheme . Able to give installers a valuable point of differentiation from their competitors , the scheme ’ s ‘ three levels to Smart as Standard ’ sales strategy helps its members to use Kubu sensors to maximise the exceptional commercial opportunities stemming from the growing demand for smart tech and connected homes . Jay Patel , director at Everglade Windows , said : “ We ’ ve been closely watching the brand ’ s success and growth ever since and are delighted that it now forms part of our range . It will be a useful tool in enabling us to offer added value to our customers and in helping us to stand apart from other window and door manufacturers .”
www . everglade . co . uk
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