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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
Site trials success for AMR-X Masonry Reinforcement from Ancon weblink
Site trials by Carillion and Reussir demonstrate that AMR-X is a simple, cost-effective way to ensure reinforcement is fully surrounded by mortar.
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Dulux Decorator Centres help restore three cricket clubs weblink
Helped by several cricketing legends, Dulux Decorator Centres teamed up with NatWest CricketForce, to provide the paint and expertise to renovate the aging clubhouses.
Building Services
Passivent offer green solutions for brownfield sites weblink
Product developments at Passivent enable construction on brownfield sites to reduce energy consumption and create good living environments.
Greenwood HumidiSMART is the smart choice for humidity sensors weblink
Greenwood Airvac has developed revolutionary, patented sensor technology to ensure ventilation products are only ever activated when required.
Information Technology
Flir automatic thermal imaging camera for building professionals weblink
Flir T640bx high performing thermal imaging camera enables thermal building inspection and analysis to be conducted with optimum efficiency and speed.
Major openBIM event: Build London Live 2012
Build London Live 2012, May 21st - 23rd, 2012, is an openBIM event, attracting design professionals from across the world
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
Understanding designated ‘Responsible Person’ in fire safety weblink
Chiltern International Fire (CIF) is offering 10 places at no cost for the half-day Bristol training event ‘Fire Protection Measures – Understanding Your Responsibilities’.
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.
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.
Case Studies
Hot-dip galvanizing plays key role in balcony project downloadweblink
South East Galvanizers provided specialist hot-dip galvanizing for 25 tonnes of decorative steelwork used in creating various balconies installed at a major property development in London.
Klober Permo Air air-open roofing underlay for church restoration weblink
After an arson attack gutted St Mary’s Church in March, Architect Shona McKay of Archimage specified Klober Permo Air as part of the 1st stage, £550k restoration of the roof, windows and stonework.
GIFAfloor from Knauf Drywall specified for Domus showroom download
GIFAfloor was chosen because provides a stable substrate for the large porcelain tiles in the 6,500ft2 Domus showroom in Clerkenwell, London.
Tensar TriAx solution for the road to Euro 2012 football downloadweblink
Tensar International’s TriAx® design solution has been used in the construction of a 17.9 km bypass to improve traffic flow in Gdansk, Poland, including the route to the UEFA Euro 2012 football tournament.
Architects specify maibec timber cladding for Hastoe Housing Association weblink
RH Partnership Architects in Cambridge chose maibec® natural softwood timber cladding because it offered low maintenance and long guarantee for the affordable housing project in Newmarket, Suffolk