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BGC Facades, EF36, The Officer’s Mess, Royston Road, Duxford (2026)

26/02/2026

𝗔 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

A few years ago, BGC Facades played a key role in the development and rollout of the Vizus AT135 hardwood/aluminium composite window system — 𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 designed for high-performance façades and energy-conscious construction.

AT135 is not just engineered to meet performance benchmarks — it is certified to support the most rigorous standards in low-energy design. With an inward-opening sash, triple thermal insulation glazing, and a highly effective thermal break, the system delivers exceptional U-values and airtightness in line with Passive House certification requirements.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗳𝗮ç𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗔𝗧𝟭𝟯𝟱 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀:
Certified Passive House performance credentials
Triple-glazed thermal insulation for outstanding energy efficiency
Resistance to air, water, and wind ingress under severe test conditions
Structural strength for precision in high-specification building envelopes
Aesthetic flexibility with timber-aluminium hybrid construction

What makes this particularly relevant now is that the 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 has recently been reviewing systems of this calibre as part of broader efforts to reduce operational energy demand, evaluate embodied carbon, and deliver on long-term sustainability goals.

At a time when regulators, designers and developers are all under pressure to demonstrate compliance with new building performance frameworks, specifying systems like AT135 provides a certified, future-ready solution.

BGC Facades is proud to have helped bring this system to market — and continues to support B2B clients seeking technically robust, certified façade solutions for demanding projects.

10/02/2026

I had the privilege of being involved in the Third UK Sovereign AI Industry Forum in Cambridge — an event that reinforced just how important collaboration is if the UK is to lead, not follow, in AI.

Co-chaired by Anthony Hills from NVIDIA and the Prime Minister’s AI Advisor, the forum brought together industry, government, academia and innovators to focus on practical action around UK Sovereign AI — not theory.

Hosted at University of Cambridge, over 40 leaders spent the afternoon discussing how we:
𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗞 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝗜
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞 𝗔𝗜 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺
𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲-𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁
𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝗜

We were also honoured to hear from Lord Chris Smith, University Chancellor, during dinner — a reminder of the depth of history, responsibility and opportunity that sits behind these conversations.

Events like this matter.

Sovereign AI isn’t just about technology — it’s about resilience, capability, skills and long-term economic strength.

Thank you to Nscale for sponsoring the evening, and to everyone who contributed thoughtful, constructive insight. Cambridge remains a place where serious ideas are challenged and advanced — and yesterday was no exception.

I am proud to support initiatives that move the UK forward in a meaningful way.

19/12/2025

𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗚𝗖 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀

As 2025 draws to a close, I want to take a moment — on behalf of everyone at BGC Facades — to say thank you.

To our clients, thank you for trusting us with your projects, your vision, and your timelines. We’re proud to have delivered another year of complex, rewarding work alongside such forward-thinking partners.

To our suppliers and manufacturing partners, your support, flexibility, and professionalism continue to be vital in helping us deliver to the standards our clients expect. We don’t take that for granted.

From listed heritage refurbishments to large-scale commercial façades, every project we’ve worked on this year has reminded us that success in this industry is built on strong, reliable relationships.

We look forward to continuing those partnerships in 2026 — and to building new ones with clients and collaborators who value quality, transparency, and a proactive approach to façade delivery.

Until then, I wish you, your teams, and your families a peaceful Christmas and a successful New Year.

Warm regards,
Anton Price
Managing Director
BGC Facades

19/11/2025

𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗮ç𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿

In over two decades of working in façade delivery, one thing has become crystal clear: the earlier we’re brought into a project, the better the outcome for everyone involved.

At BGC Façades, we don’t just install glazing systems — we solve problems, manage risk, and help translate architectural ambition into buildable, compliant solutions. But to do that effectively, we need to be part of the conversation long before the scaffold goes up.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟮 𝗼𝗿 𝟯 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗔 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗲:
We can advise on real-world material performance, availability, and lead times
We help de-risk junctions and interfaces between structure, cladding, and window systems
We bring clarity to fire compliance, CWCT principles, and installation methodology
We reduce the need for late-stage rework or costly value engineering
We deliver systems that are not just beautiful, but practical, sustainable, and safe

We’re currently working on a number of high-profile projects where early engagement has made a measurable difference — both in cost certainty and programme delivery. It’s proof that façade packages shouldn’t be treated as bolt-ons or box-ticking exercises.

Instead, they deserve early, intelligent collaboration between architects, contractors, and specialist suppliers. And when that happens, the entire project benefits.
If you're designing or managing a scheme where the façade is key to performance, planning, or visual identity, we’d be happy to contribute at the earliest stage — not just at tender.

Let’s build it right, from the start.

29/10/2025

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

BGC Facades is proud to be supplying and installing the full cladding package for The Dial House, a landmark 35,000 sqft office building in the heart of Putney.

Currently undergoing extensive refurbishment with Nicolas James Building Ltd, Dial House is set to re-enter the market in Autumn 2025.

We are working with industry-leading systems and materials to deliver a high-performance façade solution that meets both design ambition and long-term durability:
Window System: WICONA WicLine 75 evo — supplied by Vizus
Glass: Cool-lite SKN183 II — energy-efficient, solar control glass from Press Glass
Stone Cladding: by — ultra-thin, large-format porcelain for sleek modern finishes
Aluminium Fascia: by — non-combustible, rainscreen-grade aluminium cladding

Our role includes full system integration, from weatherproofing to finish detailing — helping deliver a façade that complements the architectural vision while meeting performance standards for fire safety, thermal control, and aesthetic longevity.

This is more than a refurbishment — it’s a transformation.
We’re proud to help bring it to life.

23/10/2025

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲.
As demand for our specialist façade services continues to grow, so does our capacity to deliver.

We’re expanding our fleet with a new wave of BGC-branded vans — a visible sign of our ongoing investment in service, scale, and responsiveness.

But this isn’t just about more vehicles. It’s about what they represent:
▪️ Faster mobilisation to site
▪️ Greater regional coverage
▪️ Improved logistics for deliveries and collections
▪️ Increased flexibility for short-notice project needs

For our clients, it means better responsiveness and fewer delays.
For our suppliers, it means smoother coordination and improved site integration.
Behind every van is a trained team, ready to deliver precision façade solutions — safely, professionally, and on time.

The road ahead is looking busy — and we’re ready for it.

15/10/2025

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

We’re excited to be assisting Sir Robert McAlpine and North Essex Heritage with the design of the protective façade system and glazing for the Grade II* listed Balkerne Water Tower — “Jumbo” in Colchester, as part of The Jumbo Project. https://jumbo.org.uk/the-jumbo-project/

Thanks to National Lottery players and other funders, this iconic Victorian structure is being carefully restored and adapted. Once complete, it will become a fully accessible heritage destination featuring visitor experiences, and exhibitions, a premier cultural events destination, and with hire spaces with unique panoramic views across the city. Jumbo Water Tower, Colchester

Why this matters:
· Preserving architectural heritage while introducing sustainable modern interventions
· Ensuring glazing and façade panels works are sympathetic to the historic character
· Delivering high performance from materials in terms of durability, thermal properties, and longevity
· Creating a new destination venue which is sustainable and community‑oriented, not just visually striking.

At BGC Facades, we are proud to contribute our expertise in façade glazing systems to this unique restoration. Our commitment is to ensure that every detail - from the design to the delivery—respects Jumbo’s history and secures its future.

If you want to learn more about The Jumbo Project, its heritage importance, or how we’re approaching this collaboration, check out: The Jumbo Project: https://jumbo.org.uk/the-jumbo-project/

National Lottery Heritage Fund

08/10/2025

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝘅 — 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.

At BGC Facades, we believe that investing in the knowledge and development of our team isn’t just good practice — it’s essential to delivering exceptional results.

From new apprentices to senior project managers, our staff undergo continuous training to stay sharp, safe, and certified. Whether it's specialist glazing systems or on-site safety, we empower our people to meet the highest industry standards — and exceed expectations.

We don’t just talk quality.

We back it up with third-party accreditations and training that reflect our commitment to:
▪️ Technical excellence
▪️ Health & safety leadership
▪️ Fire protection competence
▪️ Operational transparency

We are proud to hold:
▪️ CWCT (Centre for Window & Cladding Technology) Compliance
▪️ FIRAS Passive Fire Protection Certification
▪️ Constructionline Gold Membership
▪️ SSIP Certification via Once For All (formerly Acclaim)

It’s this combination of proactive training and verified certification that gives our clients confidence — and drives our team to deliver, safely and professionally, every time.

01/10/2025

𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆. 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

At BGC Facades, our commitment to site safety goes far beyond compliance — it’s a core part of how we work, think, and lead.

We’re proud to share that our team has recently completed further safety training, reinforcing our pledge to maintain the highest standards across all projects.

Project Management team – now fully qualified to SMSTS level
CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme https://www.citb.co.uk/standards-and-delivering-training/site-safety-plus-ssp/courses-available/site-management-safety-training-scheme/

Site Management – qualified to SSSTS
CITB Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme https://www.citb.co.uk/standards-and-delivering-training/site-safety-plus-ssp/courses-available/site-supervision-safety-training-scheme/

All site operatives – hold valid CSCS cards
Construction Skills Certification Scheme https://www.cscs.uk.com/

From glazing installation to full façade delivery, we believe safety and quality go hand-in-hand — and that trained teams deliver better results, more reliably, for everyone involved.

24/09/2025

𝗕𝗚𝗖 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗣 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹—𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

We are proud to announce that BGC Facades has successfully achieved SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) certification through Once For All Health & Safety, formerly known as Acclaim SSIP. This accreditation marks a significant milestone in strengthening our position as a trusted and safety-conscious partner across the commercial glazing and façade sector.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗣—𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗜𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹?
SSIP is an umbrella scheme designed to streamline health and safety prequalification by enabling mutual recognition across multiple accreditation bodies. This avoids duplication, reduces bureaucracy, and simplifies procurement processes for both buyers and suppliers.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗚𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
𝟭. 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
Achieving SSIP through Once For All demonstrates that BGC's documented safety procedures—ranging from risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) to training records and incident reporting—meet rigorous standards of competence. https://www.haspod.com/
𝟮. 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
SSIP certification is a common requirement in many commercial and public sector tenders. With this accreditation, BGC can fast-track procurement processes by eliminating redundant PQQs (Pre-Qualification Questionnaires), making us a stronger contender in competitive bids.
𝟯. 𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲
Once obtained, the SSIP certificate can be used to satisfy equivalent health and safety requirements under other SSIP-recognized schemes (e.g., CHAS, SafeContractor), thanks to the mutual recognition framework. ssip.org.uk
𝟰. 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
The endorsement from Once For All reinforces our commitment to a proactive, robust health and safety culture—offering clients, supply chain partners, and project stakeholders peace of mind.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝘁
BGC prepared intensively to meet Once For All’s SSIP requirements by:
Reviewing and consolidating our health and safety documentation
Conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and SSIP-required standards
Submitting relevant evidence through the Once For All assessment portal
Obtaining approval from their specialist team—which includes NEBOSH-qualified health and safety professionals

Now, with the certificate in hand, we’re recognised as an SSIP-certified supplier, streamlining future procurement processes and reinforcing our operational integrity.

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