Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "British Standard",
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 Kee Klamp Ltd changes to Kee Safety Ltd from
Kee Safety, which we summarised at the time by saying "In a major company initiative which reflects the continuing evolution of the business, Kee Klamp has announced that it will now operate as Kee Safety".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Hill 'Safety First' quick hitches can save lives from
Hill Engineering: "Hill Engineering's fully automatic 'Safety First' Auto-Loc quick hitch includes a vitally important and potentially life saving safety feature".
In January 2008, we covered the news from JELD-WEN
concerning its Hi Profile Combi 1.5 timber window
- take a look at Window performance enhanced with new hardware
which says: "JELD-WEN UK, working closely with international hardware manufacturer Yale, has upgraded its Hi Profile Combi 1.5 timber window design to provide even greater performance benefits".
Take a look also at the news release from Qualicoat (UK and Ireland), Domonstrating what is special about Qualicoat,
as well as Trussed rafters - the long-span solution of choice from Trussed Rafter Association,
and Ford Windows using the Eurocell Eurologik system from Eurocell Profiles.
See also:
Striking new lightning protection
(November 2007)
Seminars for ATLAS members designed to make the transition to the new standard as easy as possible
Sika decking systems used on Liverpool car park
(September 2007)
Sika car park deck coating systems have recently been used at the prestigious new development in St Paul's Sq, Liverpool
NBS recognises Qualicoat powder coat finishes
(August 2007)
The Qualicoat standard for architectural powder coat finishes has been recognised by the 'National Building Standard' and is being recommended to all specifiers
Sika Systems for Mercedes Car Park
(August 2007)
Sikafloor decking systems have been chosen for customer car park at new Mercedes Benz main dealership at Cribbs Causeway, Bristol
Updated health and safety management specification
(July 2007)
Health and safety management systems specification OHSAS 18001 is now a British Standard BS OHSAS 18001:2007
Guidance on: Water damage to walls and ceilings
(June 2007)
Recent flooding highlights the issue of water-damage to homes and business premises, so British Gypsum has issued some useful general advice
Trussed rafter industry braced for rise in demand
(May 2007)
Revisions to the British Standard for the design of trussed rafter roofs looks set to encourage the more widespread use of trussed rafters for non-domestic use
Fire safety expertise for timber frame industry
(May 2007)
UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) appoint specialist fire safety consultant to advise Association on fire safety in construction
Ancon ST1 'Type 1' Wall Ties
(May 2007)
Ancon ST1 wall tie is now available in five lengths to suit cavities from 50mm to 150mm
Sika deck coatings for Coventry car park extension
(April 2007)
Sika car park decking systems are being used throughout the refurbishment of Leigh Mills car park
Klaxon eliminates confusion with voice sounders
(March 2007)
Klaxon Signals has expanded its Sonos and Nexus Range of fire alarms to include new voice enhanced variants
Revised standard for bitumen road emulsions
(March 2007)
British Standards Institution publish new code of practice for use of cationic bitumen road emulsions on roads and other paved areas
ATLAS lightning protection training workshops
(March 2007)
ATLAS, leading organisation in the Specialist Access and Lightning Protection Industry, launch first BSEN 62305 lightning protection training workshops
Minimax glass to glass walk-in shower screens
(March 2007)
Easier to install, the Minimax from Aqata has stunning spans of curved or straight glass which are suitable for use with shower trays or for wetroom applications
Sika wins award for Northampton car park
(March 2007)
Sika have won top International award as material supplier during the refurbishment of Mayorhold Car Park in Northampton
Qualicoat members independently tested
(March 2007)
Qualicoat members agree to pre-finish and apply powder coatings to minimum standard using wide range of materials from various manufacturers
Dehn (U.K.) re-structuring
(January 2007)
Dehn and Soehne, the leading European manufacturer of lightning and surge protection equipment, has launched a new web site for its UK subsidiary, Dehn (U.K.)
Rumble in the (Urban) Jungle
(January 2007)
Institute of Acoustics to hold one day meeting on 'The measurement and assessment of environmental vibration impact'
Xact to provide DD 9999 course for ABE
(January 2007)
Specialist training company Xact is to provide courses on a new code of practice for The Association of Building Engineers (ABE)
Mapei and Floor Screeds
(January 2007)
Topcem Pronto is factory produced pre-blended screeding material that allows rapid drying and fast installation of subsequent floor coverings
New standards for lightning protection
(November 2006)
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published the latest guidance for lightning protection
Hot under the collar about fire safety
(November 2006)
Copon E Wood Limited looks at UK intumescent coatings industry assessment procedures and the Industry Guidance Document for Thin Film Intumescent Coatings
Balfour Beatty specify sprayed polyurethane foam
(October 2006)
Balfour Beatty specify sprayed polyurethane foam to insulate concrete soffit underground car parks
PLM innovative and unique handrail lighting
(October 2006)
PLM's innovative and unique handrail lighting is stylishly designed using energy conscious LED technology
Fire resistant timber screens
(October 2006)
Schott and Sealmaster have teamed up to achieve a 60 minute integrity rating for timber screens with transom bars
Dricon specialist fire retardant treatment
(October 2006)
Independent trials started 21 years ago have provided further supporting evidence that the fire performance of Dricon fire protected softwood does not deteriorate with age
New safe use of construction hoists
(September 2006)
BSI Code of practice for the safe use of construction hoists gives recommendations and guidance on the installation, maintenance, examination and operation of construction hoists
New Dehn lightning and surge protection products
(August 2006)
Dehn UK is introducing a number of major new products in its ranges of lightning and surge protection systems at the MandE Building Services Event
Fire resistant timber screens
(August 2006)
SCHOTT and Sealmaster have teamed up to successfully test and promote a solution to achieve a 60 minute integrity rating for timber screens with transom bars
Fall protection systems and access solutions
(July 2006)
Safetyworks and Solutions is one of the UK's leading 'safety at height' experts, manufacturing and installing a range of fall protection systems and access solutions
Fast track installation of ceramic tiling
(July 2006)
Mike Langdon from ARDEX UK technical article on the fast track installation of ceramic tiling
Baggeridge delivers 'special' offer
(June 2006)
Baggeridge Brick is offering free delivery on any smooth blue or smooth red order (of over 200) from its well renowned and extensive range of specials
Baggeridge Brick 30 million brick celebration
(June 2006)
After 50 plus years of production of its 'Specials' range, Baggeridge Brick has just taken it's 30,000,000th special off the production line
Cavity Drainage System with BBA Certification
(June 2006)
Wykamol Cavity Drainage Systems: New approach to basement conversion which allows high levels of success/durability and the creation of comfortable, functional living spaces below ground