24 | SEPTEMBER 2017

Virtu-AL, described as the UK’ s first aluminium textured, nonwoodgrain finish composite door, has been officially launched.

Combining the best attributes of an aluminium door with those of a composite door, it brings unique features to those homeowners who want to achieve a high-end, individual look for their home.

At the heart of the Virtu-AL door are its unmatched looks and texture, which have been carefully engineered to create the look of a premium aluminium door.

Delivering a greater variety of styles for homeowners who don’ t want to be restricted in their choice of entrance door, it is available in four contemporary designs.

Virtu-AL also uses a range of compromise-free locking systems which have achieved the 3-star security standard. It includes the new Lock Lock security handle from Brisant Secure.

The Virtu-AL collection can be sourced through Virtuoso’ s door designer software – Gateway.

0191 410 9333 www. virtuoso-doors. co. uk sales @ virtuoso-doors. co. uk

Read online at www. proinstaller. co. uk

North East building contractor Gus Robinson Developments has started work on three new schemes with a combined value of over £ 9m.

The business, which has employed 11 new members of staff over the last year, is working towards a financial target of £ 20m turnover by this month( September).

Since January, the company has started works on two projects with Karbon Homes, at the former St Mary’ s School in South Shields and at the former Newbottle Community Centre near Houghtonle-Spring, which will see 54 new homes being completed throughout 2017.

Works have also commenced on the firm’ s first collaboration with Bernicia Homes with 11 new bungalows and houses under

Steve Bell, managing director of Gus Robinson Developments Ltd with new team members.

construction in Fawdon, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Bernicia Homes is working with Newcastle City Council and The Homes and Communities Agency to deliver 11 much needed affordable homes in a popular area of the City.

Works have also commenced in Shiney Row, transforming a disused brownfield site into 24 new affordable homes, further strengthening the relationship between Gus Robinson Developments’ and Karbon Homes.

Organisations are offering their support to the Door & Hardware Federation’ s ongoing safety campaign‘ Gate Safety Week.’

The British Safety Council is the latest to put its weight behind the drive for safely installed and maintained automated gates. Gate Safety Week is a year-long campaign, now in its fourth year, and will culminate in a week of intense activity from 9-15 October, with the objective to raise awareness about

the dangers of unsafe gates, as well as how to spot a potentially dangerous gate and report it.

This year’ s campaign focuses on automated gate safety within the school environment. Trade Association the Door & Hardware Federation( dhf) represents the leading suppliers, installers and maintainers of powered gates, traffic barriers and powered access control automation equipment.

www. gatesafetyweek. org. uk

North Lakes NLG Window Systems has been quick to take full advantage of its Independent Network membership, having joined the pioneering installer support organisation just six months ago.