Breakwells Glass Ltd.

Feb 13, 2020

Looking forward to working with Interserve again on delivering another project for the governments £4.4 billion priority school building programme. We will be manufacturing and installing Technal windows, doors, and curtain walling into the new classroom block for Colmers school and sixth form block in Birmingham.

Exciting times ahead for Breakwell’s Glass with several major contract wins taking us into 2021. An acknowledgement of the reputation we have for consistently delivering quality installations for our supply chain partners.

Nov 13, 2019

5 accommodation buildings at Cryfield Village successfully handed over. 9 buildings remaining for completion next year.

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https://warwick.ac.uk/services/estates/developments/new_cryfield/

April 01, 2019

Breakwells Glass celebrates 40 years of successful trading. 

August 20, 2018

Breakwells Glass are pleased to be collaborating again with Kier on the latest phase of the £100 million capital expansion of the University College Birmingham. The £42 million Moss House building situated in the historic Jewellery quarter will incorporate over 1500m2 of Technal MX curtain walling and DF side opening casement windows. The four storey building will include a high performance and conditioning suite for sports studies undergraduates, complete with a training laboratory. Due to open in 2019 this brings our contract awards with Kier this year to over £3.5 million.

May 16, 2018

We are very pleased and excited to be working with supply chain partners Kier again at Warwick University. This impressive accommodation scheme encompasses apartments and studio flats across 13 individual buildings in a unique village-style layout. We will supply and Install over a thousand Technal FY windows and PY doors, this follows straight on from our successful installation for the University of the three latest accommodation blocks at Sherbourne.

April 09, 2018

Four recently completed supply and installations showcase our ability to consistently deliver prestigious and demanding projects for our customers. Curtain walling and windows from Technal helping us to repeatedly deliver the goods. Celebrating 40 years of trading next year we're off to a great start in the run up to this milestone anniversary year with some formidable new contracts secured, details to follow. 

April 03, 2018

Original article - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6385056946059251712

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Breakwells Glass proud to be involved in yet another award winning project, designed by Fairhursts Design Group.

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Aerial video - Time lapse of Wolverhampton Science Park

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Delighted to hear the Science Centre at the University of Wolverhampton Science Park has been shortlisted for another award. This time as a regional finalist for the West Midlands LABC Building Excellence Awards 2018, in the Best Large Commercial Building Category. Great news for a fantastic project! 

January 17, 2018

The Lansdowne, Number 1 Hagley Road progressing on time and on budget, another great collaboration with Interserve.

August 7, 2017

Installation of Curtain walling frames at The Lansdowne, No 1 Hagley Road has commenced. 3 in 300 to go. This is going to be a very impressive development on a gateway location to the City Centre.

July 5, 2017

With increasing demand for 60mm curtain wall systems, architectural aluminium systems specialist Sapa has launched the Technal MY Curtain Walling System. Offering real architectural versatility, this new facade range will allow architects, specifiers and fabricators to create curtain walls with larger glass spans than ever before – achieving a glazed surface area of up to 12m2.

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Larger dimensions than ever before

Capable of incorporating wider and taller panes of glass than current 50mm aluminium systems, the MY curtain walling system provides a 62mm wall structure allowing for maximised glazed surfaces of up to 12m2, weighing up to 680kg. A larger glazing pocket gives increased glass edge clearance to accommodate building movements that can be expected on larger projects.

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Suited to a range of applications

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Ideal for new build or refurbishment curtain wall applications that architecturally command maximum natural light and slim sight lines, the new MY is suitable many types of projects.

For large glass facades such as those on out-of-town retail developments, schools and university applications or curtain walls for tall office or residential buildings, where building movement is an issue, MY offers a whole new level of design and technical capability.

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Creative, versatile aesthetics

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Architecturally interesting facades can be created using different external effects, frame asymmetry as well as facetted constructions. In addition to the wide range of finishes and colours available, design options include flat pressure plate caps, which provide a smooth appearance - a good alternative to structural glazing using standard glass units.

The MY aluminium curtain walling system can be combined with Technal’s PY 55 Door, STII Door and FY 65 Window for a complete façade solution.

Commenting on the launch of the new MY system, Technal’s National Sales Manager, Allan Barr said: “We have introduced the MY as a new aluminium curtain wall range in addition to the popular existing MX curtain wall system. The MY packages many features that are available from our current curtain walling offer in one flexible yet fully integrated system.

“What we were finding was that customers were wanting to stretch the capabilities of the 50mm systems. The profile strength in the new range can avoid the need for secondary supportive steel structures whilst delivering those all-important uninterrupted views.”

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Passive House performances achievable

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MY curtain wall meets energy consumption reduction requirements and in the high insulation version, the system offers Passive House performances with U values as low as Ucw = 0.61 W/m²k.

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Engineered for simple, fast assembly and installation

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Engineered intelligently to reduce waste and maximise cost efficiency, MY is an optimised solution with fewer profiles, a simple tooling system and is available as 7m bar lengths for larger spans.

Cleverly designed for simple, fast assembly and installation, the MY uses specialist designed profiles where the mullion and transom can be the same and yet combine the proven weather performance capability of over-lapping connections including a patented connection block. Load carrying capability is achieved with a simple yet strong joint system called PIN, which reduces factory and installation times yet delivers the very large weight carrying capabilities.

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February 22, 2017

Breakwells Glass Ltd are pleased to announce their latest collaboration with Interserve in helping to deliver The Landsdowne, a landmark residential building on the Hagley Road Birmingham providing 206 high quality studios and one, two and three bedroom apartments. The £32 million pound scheme will incorporate Technal MX curtain walling and FY windows. Frame installation on this exciting project is due to commence in July.

February 21, 2017

Installation is due to commence in March on the new Telford town centre bus station for Interserve. Multiple Technal CD sliding doors and MX curtain walling screens, with specialist automatic door gearing and vehicle recognition sensors.

The station provides fully weathered access from the main shopping centre.

August 31, 2016

Installation of Technal FY65 windows and MX Curtain walling will commence in  October on this prestigious new student accommodation development at Warwick University for Kier Construction . The 267 ensuite rooms in three accommodation blocks will be complete by summer 2017.

August 31, 2016

High quality secured accommodation for 187 students will be made available on the completion of this Alumno Developments Scheme to be delivered through Interserve. The development which borders the Grand Union Canal will feature Technal FY65 Windows and MX curtain walling. Frame installation will commence Mid November.

March 17, 2016

Breakwells Glass have been awarded the Curtain walling, window and door package on this prestigious £10 million pound landmark project on one of the main gateways to the City. The Centre will be built on the University of Wolverhampton Science Park.

The three story Development will offer 4000 square metres of space and feature high quality offices labs and workshops. The new centre will offer an unrivalled specialist location to scientific based business, wanting to develop and enhance their research and development activities. The main contractors Clegg Construction are well under way and completion will be in early 2017.

February 11, 2016

The University of Wolverhampton’s new Business School Is completed. Please see the projects section for more photographs of this prestigious new Landmark Building for Wolverhampton.

January 1, 2016

Thomas Vale Construction have awarded Breakwells Glass Ltd the Curtain walling, window and door package for the redevelopment of the former Springfield Brewery in Wolverhampton. This is set to become home to the multi- million pound West Midland Construction UTC.

The facility will have room for 600 students from across the region and is set to open later in 2016.

June 9, 2015

Window and Curtain wall Installation will be commencing In June on the Starbank All –Through School Development in Bordesley Green Birmingham for Thomas Vales and Associated Architects . The £17m main school building is split into two elements, a two storey Primary School and a three storey Secondary School, which are organised around shared halls, dining and kitchen facilities. Products include the new Soleal range of Windows from Technal and MX Curtain Walling.

October 7, 2014

Breakwells Glass will commence in November on the installation of MX Curtain Walling, PY Thermally Broken Commercial Doors and MX Concealed Vents in Wolverhampton.

Breakwells Glass are working alongside Interserve with the contract to build the new business school for the University of Wolverhampton.

The multi-million pound new building is being created in Molineux Street, Wolverhampton city centre.

July 23, 2014

Work will commence in October on the installation of Heritage aluminium windows, MX Curtain Walling and CD Commercial doors.

REGENERATION specialist, Urban Rhythm was last night (Monday 21st March) granted planning permission for the £20 million redevelopment of the former Wheatsheaf Works Boot and Shoe Factory, on Knighton Fields Road East, Leicester.

The design of the new build houses will contrast the beautiful historic façade of the listed buildings and help to further create this new community drawing on the founding principles of the Co-operative philosophy of community living. Urban Rhythm will work to ensure that these homes reach either Eco Homes Level 'Very Good' or Code Sustainable Homes Level 3.

July 23, 2014

Breakwells Glass will commence in August on the installation of MX Curtain Walling, CD Commercial Doors and FXi65 Windows in Oxfordshire.

The school, in an old officers' mess building, forms part of a development on the site of an old air force base which also includes 1,078 new homes.

April 7,2014

Work will commence in April on the installation of  MX Curtain walling, FXi65 Windows and CD Doors at All Saints Primary School in West Bromwich for Interserve.

March 25, 2014

This new and free Technal App is designed to meet user requirements easily and quickly. An optimised interface means that in a few brief steps you can access all the Technal’s information on windows, doors, sliding systems, facades, verandas, and solar protection. With just one look you can see from full product descriptions to complete technical installation details.Each product has a personalised photo gallery where all relevant construction aspects can be seen: finishes, frames, handles… even examples of the final results seen on buildings around the world.The new app is available in 4 languages – English, French, Spanish and Portuguese – and is also adapted to each country’s specific portfolio. Download the new Technal tablet app, available both in Google Play and the Apple Store.

March,2014

SOLEAL is a universal full thermal break door system. The doors are intended for corporate and residential buildings. SOLEAL’s modular design allows numerous adaptations to suit each project’s environmental constraints.

The module has a depth of 55mm and enables doors and door-frame assemblies to be manufactured with total thermal break, integrating all types of doors, single-action or swing door.

February 17, 2014

Work will commence in early March on the installation of Curtain walling windows doors and Louvres at The Furze down School in Winslow Buckinghamshire for Leadbitter Group.

November 6, 2012

We were pleased to have won the Site Safety award  for October, This was recently presented at the Kier Phoenix Park Site Telford. This was our first full Month on site, excellent performance from all the Phoenix Team. The supervisors are seen here being presented with their award.

October 26, 2012

Installation on a Window and Curtain wall package of over £400,000 has now commenced on the new Phoenix Specialist Sports & Science College in Dawley Telford, for Telford and Wrekin Council. The main contractor is KIER. Products will include Technal MX Curtain Walling, FXi65 Windows and coloured Trespa Meteon feature grooved panels.

September 01, 2012

Breakwells Glass have now been accredited with the Platinum Award for site operatives 100% compliance with the CSCS scheme.

Since 2007

Breakwells Glass utilises fully automated state of the art CNC machinery from Elumatec. The market leaders ensure pinpoint accuracy, quality and consistency at every stage of the fabrication process, this all works in hand with the software 'Elusoft'.