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Welcome to Buildingtalk, the online resource for building and construction professionals that delivers news, product and technical specifications, as well as case studies from suppliers across the industry. Howard Chapman, Buildingtalk Editor |
LATEST BUILDING PRODUCT NEWS
Building Products & Structures
Renderplas survey exposes specifiers response to sustainability weblink
Survey by Renderplas reveals changing attitudes to sustainable building products in response to challenges of environmental obligations
Dulux Trade Durable Flat Matt range now includes tinted colours weblink
Decorating professionals can now choose from over 14,000 shades from Dulux Trade
Building Services
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NICEIC logo features in new Sky TV show
Starlings, a new show produced by Steve Coogan for Sky 1, stars an NICEIC registered electrician.
Growth at SE Controls creates more new jobs weblink
Due to ongoing growth at smoke and natural ventilation solutions specialist, SE Controls, new technical and customer support staff have been created.
Information Technology
Shortlist for first 'Women in the Built Environment' Award weblink
2012 First Women Awards finalists have been announced including in this year’s new award for ’Women in the Built Environment’ sponsored by COINS.
Adoption of BIM in UK gathers pace weblink
ABC+D magazine reviews the latest NBS national BIM survey, showing that in the UK the question is no longer will Building Information Modelling (BIM) be adopted but how quickly.
Interiors
Installer training on wall-hung sanitaryware at Geberit’s Training Academy weblink
Geberit free training to installers demonstrates how straightforward wall-hung systems are to fit plus take away a free frame and cistern to practice on.
New RIBA approved CPD on lighting controls weblink
Hamilton Litestat new CPD ’Putting You in Control’ is an interactive seminar on the environments and uses for lighting controls, applications for lighting systems, and multi-room audio distribution.
Security and Fire Protection
Abloy Cliq remote electro-mechanical security solution at IFSEC weblink
Visit IFSEC exhibition to see live demonstrations of the award winning Abloy Cliq Remote electro-mechanical security solution.
Aico Product Selector for electrical wholesalers weblink
The latest Aico compact A5 Product Selector Book is a quick and easy reference tool to Aico’s complete range of market leading Fire and Carbon Monoxide (CO) protection products.
In-Depth
Renderplas survey exposes specifiers response to sustainability weblink
Survey by Renderplas reveals changing attitudes to sustainable building products in response to challenges of environmental obligations
Adoption of BIM in UK gathers pace weblink
ABC+D magazine reviews the latest NBS national BIM survey, showing that in the UK the question is no longer will Building Information Modelling (BIM) be adopted but how quickly.
UK i-Tree Eco pilot project aims to put a value on urban forest resources in Torbay
Trees in the urban forest provide multiple benefits, yet without measuring these ecosystem services, no baseline can be established from which to monitor trends or identify where additional resources are required. If you can’t measure your resource, then how can it be managed?
Case Studies
Sika Sarnafil Toffee Factory project success at RICS Awards weblink
Two top awards for derelict Maynards sweet factory conversion which features 1,000sq m of Sika Sarnafil membrane.
Styrofoam performs well at London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Styrofoam-A insulation boards, made in the UK by Dow, have been installed on several structures within the London 2012 Olympic Park.
Swistherm energy efficiency gains for supported housing scheme weblink
Alumasc’s Swistherm External Wall Insulation (EWI) system provided an energy efficient, weather tight façade solution at George Hall Court in Swindon.
Column casings and bulkhead from Encasement for new Tesco weblink
Decorative aluminium and stainless steel column casings and horizontal bulkhead created a welcoming entrance at the new Tesco Extra store in Yardley, Birmingham.
Crittall Steel windows replacement solution for Science Museum
Architects called on Crittall extensive experience to provide the right replacement window programme for the historic Science Museum in London.