Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Brickwork",
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 Keystone Steel Lintels meet architect challenge from
Keystone Lintels, which we summarised at the time by saying "Keystone Steel Lintels have been used by Maghull Construction to create a spectacular series of arched entrances to different elements of a new four-star hotel and resort near
Southport".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release IG Lintels' bespoke 'Special Lintels' service from
IG Lintels: "IG Lintels has supplied its reinforced steel lintels, including bespoke Notched Lintels, to Linden Homes".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Keystone Lintels
concerning its Lintels and Lite
- take a look at Keystone Group Lintels and Lite to Old Ravensworth
which says: "Keystone Group has provided Keystone Lintels and Keylite Roof Windows for Parian Development's luxury homes on the site of the Old Ravensworth Golf Course clubhouse, near Gateshead".
Take a look also at the news release from ABM Design and Build, Heritage style pre-cast concrete arch bridge,
as well as ISG Jackson secures Army and Navy development from ISG Jackson,
and Sheerframe windows transform national grid offices from L B Plastics.
See also:
Hyload first choice for York College
(December 2007)
Ruberoid Building Product's waterproofing system Hyload has successfully completed one of its largest jobs to date
Ford Windows using the Eurocell Eurologik system
(November 2007)
Doors and windows fabricated and installed by Ford Windows, working with David Wilson Homes, using the Eurocell Eurologik system
Ibstock excels in 2007 Brick Awards
(November 2007)
Ibstock's bricks demonstrated their appeal in the Housing Categories of BDA Brick Awards, scooping the Best Private Housing and Volume Housing Awards, plus short listed in the Public Housing
Save thousands with a twice-yearly home MOT
(November 2007)
National Guttering Day and the end of National Maintenance Week - a week in which the importance of effective house maintenance is highlighted to homeowners across the UK
Hanson bricks help revamp inner city skyline
(November 2007)
Two Piccadilly Place, a major part of Manchester's inner city area, has now been completed using bricks supplied by Hanson Building Products
Hanson wins at the 2007 Brick Awards
(November 2007)
Hanson bricks were specified for the GMPTE Headquarters, which won the 'Best Commercial Building' category, and the Hanson EcoHouse for its 'Innovative Use of Brick and Clay Products'
British Gypsum partitions St Pancras International
(November 2007)
Drywall specialists, London Drywall, used British Gypsum GypWall CLASSIC partitions to create division walls to retail units, business lounge and ticket areas in the 3/4 mile long building
ISG brings new hotel accommodation to Burnley
(November 2007)
ISG secure GBP4.7 million project to build a new 102 room Express by Holiday Inn hotel in Burnley, Lancashire for client, Starboard Hotels
Super G wall panels for York community project
(November 2007)
New community hall on the outskirts of York has featured the use of special wall panels from the range of Ecophon Limited, specified to help control sound levels in the multi-purpose hall
Thermalite makes a splash at Lifeboat Centre
(October 2007)
Hi Strength Paint Grade Smooth blocks from Hanson Building Products' Thermalite range were used for the interior of the new Clacton Lifeboat Centre
Flagship community hospital uses Hanson bricks
(September 2007)
New Edgware Hospital in London used bricks from Hanson Building Products to create an unusual and visually different healthcare structure
Colorpan makes an impression in Preston
(September 2007)
Colorpan, the high-performance weatherboarding system from CEP Cladding, has been used to create a striking modern facade for a new social housing development in Preston, Lancashire
Spectus makes bespoke colour for Ben Bailey Homes
(September 2007)
J.F.Bodmans and Sons has been fabricating the Spectus Elite 70 system in a cream through colour for a new build project with Ben Bailey Homes
Burlington clad home with a truly grand design
(September 2007)
Exterior of highly individual domestic residence that overlooks the lake of Greenhalgh Lodge Fisheries has been cloaked entirely in Burlington natural stone cladding
An inside job for MBC Specialist Services
(September 2007)
Demolition and concrete drilling experts MBC Specialist Services removed external brickwork and concrete supporting the windows to prepare for new facade at Birmingham's Cannon House
Marking century of cricket with new Decra Roof
(August 2007)
rg+p architects specified Decra's steel Stratos tiles for a village cricket club in Leicestershire, not least the fact they would stand up to the occasional 'six' bouncing off the roof
Brick tops looks poll
(August 2007)
Environmentally friendly they may be, but it doesn't necessarily mean people want to live in eco homes, suggests findings from a survey conducted by Baggeridge Brick and Persimmon Homes
Defeating cold, damp, condensation and drug abuse
(August 2007)
Insulated renders, used to thermally upgrade run-down blocks of flats, are playing major role in defeating drug and anti-social behaviour, as well as curing cold, damp and condensation problems
Nu-Lok Roofing Mosque case study
(July 2007)
Mosque s Nu-lok roofing is set to last centuries - but is fitted in under a month
Thin-joint system speeds major HA project
(July 2007)
Celcon aircrete with the Thin-Joint System was chosen for a major, GBP18.75m project for the St Pancras and Humanist Housing Association
Stoneflex is the new face of an old solution
(July 2007)
Brick-effect panels from roofing and cladding specialist Stoneflex URP have been used to give a permanent look to a school's new 'portable' classroom block
Innovative design for new GBP4.3m fire station
(June 2007)
Launch of Bradford fire staiton builds on Mouchel Parkman's position as one of the leading provider of property-related services to the Fire Authorities
TJI joists top-off brickwork development
(June 2007)
TJI joists utilised to help create a number of curved pod roofs on a brick and block work mixed residential and commercial development in Milton Keynes
Composite panels specified for fire resistance
(June 2007)
Architects Corstorphine and Wright specified Promfire composite panels from Arcelor Construction UK for their fire resistance and face-lifting capabilities at Wembley Retail Park
Drive-through Superlintel
(June 2007)
Complex Superlintel assembly has been used to create a 4m span, feature arch drive-through as part of the extension of a luxury mews development in Stratford-Upon-Avon
Pick Everard design new eco-friendly offices
(June 2007)
Pick Everard, in conjunction with contractors Mansell PLC, has been appointed to design and build new eco-friendly offices for West Somerset Council
Hanson sustainable modern masonry construction
(June 2007)
Sustainable modern masonry construction 'refined' by Hanson at BRE Offsite event
Hanson House 2 at OFFSITE2007
(May 2007)
Hanson House 2 - a concrete/masonry dwelling swaps traditional positions of living rooms and bedrooms to deliver naturally ventilated home designed
Kawneer helps take Optima to seven storeys
(May 2007)
Walker Troup Architects specified the full Kawneer range of curtain walling, windows and doors for a landmark site in inner city Birmingham
Hanson House 2 - new twist on 21st-century living
(May 2007)
Hanson, is turning conventional living on its head at OFFSITE2007, with its revolutionary Hanson House 2
Artlab uses Marley Eternit cladding
(May 2007)
Lightweight fibre cement decorative cladding from Marley Eternit has helped Artlab Architects win an award for their collegiate hub and flexible learning centre in Kent
Apprentices 10-week MMC challenge
(April 2007)
Apprentices trained by Minett Group, one of H+H Celcon's Recommended Contractors are taking part in what is believed to be a unique initiative
Multibuild project takes off at Merseyside Airport
(April 2007)
Multibuild has successfully completed the construction and fit-out of the first ground-breaking hotel built primarily to serve Liverpool's John Lennon Airport
Replacing wooden and U-PVC fascias and soffits
(March 2007)
RoofBlock, now available from Lignacite are moulded concrete blocks which replace wooden and U-PVC fascias and soffits