Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Acoustic Performance",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Progressive Academy selects AMF ceilings from
Knauf AMF, which we summarised at the time by saying "Greenwood Academy in Dreghorn, due for completion later this year and features 12,000m2 of AMF ceiling systems installed in all classrooms and circulation areas".
The same day,
we featured the news release Leisure facility with Rockfon acoustic solutions from
Rockfon: "GBP12m leisure complex has been developed in Wolverhampton community, complete with 650m2 of Rockfon acoustic wall linings".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Knauf Drywall
concerning its Drywall versatility
- take a look at Mental health solutions show drywall versatility
which says: "Knauf Drywall is helping mental health trusts to develop safe and comfortable facilities for psychiatric patients and the staff who care for them".
Take a look also at the news release from Knauf Drywall, Knauf Drywall solution saves space at Litmus,
as well as Lighter Knauf Denseshield but still toughest from Knauf Drywall,
and Knauf Toughpanel takes the knock out of impacts from Knauf Drywall.
See also:
UK top residential tower showcases Knauf Drywall
(February 2008)
Manchester's 47-storey Beetham Tower showcases the Knauf Drywall range
Knauf Gypsum Parge Coat wins 'seal' of approval
(February 2008)
Gypsum Parge Coat from Knauf Drywall has won a 'seal' of approval for use on separating walls of medium density aggregate blockwork
Door hardware and timber doorsets guides
(January 2008)
New 35-page Orbis Premier brochure available to accompany that for Orbis Timber Doorsets
IAC acoustic doors and windows for UK schools
(January 2008)
Five educational establishments have invested in IAC's acoustic doors and windows this autumn in a bid to create quieter learning environments
Rockwool sustainable building at Ecobuild
(December 2007)
Rockwool energy-saving mineral wool insulation products will be demonstrated on its stand at Ecobuild
SpeedDeck Elan system for cladding with flair
(December 2007)
SpeedDeck Building Systems has released Elan, a new aluminium bi-modular built-up cladding system
Fakro triple glazed roof window launch
(December 2007)
Fakro's new FTT triple-glazed centre pivot roof window offers an exceptional heat transmission co-efficient, providing a U-value of 0.94 W/m2K
Solaglas delivers design solution for archers
(November 2007)
Glass and glazing specialist Solaglas Contracting Midlands has completed glazing for the prestigious 'Archers Exchange' project in Gelding Street, Nottingham
TufSound wall and ceiling panels top performers
(November 2007)
Hodgson and Hodgson has announced that its TufSound panels achieved an impressively high impact resistance rating in recent tests
Marley Eternit roofing helps win awards
(November 2007)
Walter Menteth Architects specified Marley Eternit's fibre cement profiled sheeeting specified for High Cross Road in Haringey, north London
Ashzip helps brighten up Brighton
(November 2007)
Ash and Lacy were chosen by roofing contractors Allan Roofing to add vitality and style to The New England Quarter
Gyptone chosen for Harbourside
(October 2007)
British Gypsum's Gyptone QUATTRO 20 acoustic ceiling tiles have been chosen for corridor and communal area lining in Crest Nicholson's new Harbourside development in Bristol
Ecophon diffusing noise and glare at new school
(October 2007)
Ecophon, the leading supplier of acoustic ceiling systems, has played a leading role in the implementation of Part E Acoustic Conditions in Schools regulations
Big boards mean an end to jointing
(October 2007)
New Glasroc Rigidur H XXL boards from British Gypsum have been designed especially for the offsite manufacturing sector, where their full panel size format offers significant benefits
Low noise, push-fit soil system is ideal solution
(September 2007)
Redevelopment of the almost derelict Drill Hall in the Old Market area of Bristol to 40 prestigious inner-city homes has included the use of OSMA SiTech from Wavin Plastics
Sustainability news from Buildingtalk: Summer 2007
(September 2007)
Buildingtalk's first quarterly review of sustainability news provides a few examples of what's been happening on the sustainability front in the construction industry during the summer
Ecophon systems strike the right note at school
(September 2007)
Focus F and other suspended ceiling systems from the range of Ecophon have been utilised for the construction of a large new music practice and recording facility at a school in Lichfield
SAS energy efficient chilled ceilings
(September 2007)
EDF Energy installed energy efficient chilled ceiling panels from SAS International
Providing professional service for operable walls
(September 2007)
Pro-Servicing is dedicated to the servicing, maintenance, repair, renovation and relocation of acoustic movable walls and sliding folding partitions
Kawneer dominates the waterways in Manchester
(September 2007)
Virtually the entire range of architectural aluminium systems from Kawneer is being installed on the landmark mixed-use Islington Wharf in Manchester
Cost effective solution to achieving Part E
(August 2007)
The SoundBar System provides an effective time saving, materials reducing and cost efficient solution to Part E compliance
OWA solve acoustic challenge at rifle range
(August 2007)
OWAcoustic Janus tiles have been installed at the Chichester Rifle and Pistol Club, the newest .22 rifle range in Sussex and Hampshire
Retrospectively applied acoustic wall covering
(July 2007)
CMS Acoustics supply Vertiface Composition, a retrospectively applied acoustic wall covering system to control high reverberation levels within a school's new build sports hall
Housing Green Paper must set coherent strategy
(July 2007)
The Concrete Centre welcomed publication of government's Green Paper on Housing, but has cautioned them to think through its strategy and avoid short term fixes
Lighting performance with SAS FT metal ceilings
(July 2007)
During refurbishment of the University of London, BDP specified metal ceilings from SAS International featuring its new semi-matt, fine textured paint finish SAS FT
Soft smooth ceiling surface style from Ecophon
(July 2007)
Akutex Frost ceiling surface system, introduced by Ecophon, provides a contemporary white, smooth surface
Regupol E48 top marks for Oak Tree Developments
(June 2007)
Available exclusively from CMS Acoustic Solutions, Regupol E48 is the only Robust Detail approved system for beam and block floors (E-FC-6), the floor type installed by Oak Tree
Ecophon damping dormitory noise
(June 2007)
Across the lobby and corridor areas of the Laches Wood Outdoor Education Centre, Ecophon Focus D tiles have been employed to create soffits offering clean lines and good acoustic performance
SAS International architectural metalwork selected
(June 2007)
SAS International's extensive architectural metalwork solutions have been chosen for for new BBC Scotland HQ
Plaster and plasterboard manufacturing
(June 2007)
British Gypsum is to open an advanced plaster and plasterboard manufacturing plant with additional capacity
High performance resilient layer for screeds
(June 2007)
Isocheck Armasound is a new high performance resilient layer for use under floor screeds has been announced by Isomass
Delivering max isolation for walls and ceilings
(June 2007)
CMS Acoustics delivers maximum isolation for walls and ceilings with the IsoMax Clip
First class education from Euroclad
(May 2007)
Euroclad has supplied a striking aluminium Euroseam roof for Herod Parkway School in Swindon
New BBA Service for Robust Details
(April 2007)
Robust Details alternative to pre-completion testing of acoustic performance of new-build dwellings has been adopted enthusiastically