Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Building Materials",
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 Alumasc green roof build-up live at Ecobuild from
Alumasc Exterior Building Products, which we summarised at the time by saying "Visitors to Ecobuild will see how the various Alumasc roof components are assembled to achieve a watertight and attractive green roof".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Step-by-step guide to using natural finishes from
Green Books: "Lime and clay based plasters, renders and paints: a practical guide to one of the oldest and most versatile building materials".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Interbuild - The Building Show
- take a look at New salvage section at Interbuild 2008
which says: "Newly created salvage section at Interbuild 2008 will showcase the reclamation of traditional building materials, such as stone, brick, slate and tile; as well as associated services".
Take a look also at the news release from Knauf Drywall, Knauf MP75 gets full marks for speed and neatness,
as well as Knauf Drywall puts green jargon into context from Knauf Drywall,
and Knauf Drywall for river route to Olympics from Knauf Drywall.
See also:
MP75 wins praise from top mosque architect
(February 2008)
Machine-applied MP75 projection plaster from Knauf Drywall makes lasting impression at new Sheffield Islamic Centre
Aconex selected for Sydney development
(January 2008)
Aconex selected by Frasers Property to provide its online information management service to the company's Frasers Broadway project in Sydney, Australia
EcoTherm flies flag at award winning development
(January 2008)
EcoTherm insulation roofboard and PVC Membrane from Flag UK are part of an innovative housing scheme selected as a finalist in the prestigious Design for Manufacture Competition (DFM)
CET Safehouse wins best supplier award
(January 2008)
Materials testing specialist CET Safehouse has won a Best Supplier Award from construction sector giant Aggregate Industries
Top-selling composite: the KS1000RW story
(January 2008)
KS1000 RW trapezoidal insulated roof and wall panel from Kingspan Insulated Panels is still providing thermally efficient building envelopes for new build and refurbishment projects
Credit squeeze is hitting building work warns FMB
(January 2008)
Number of client enquiries for all types of building work has fallen to its lowest level since 2005, with 40% of builders reporting a drop in enquiries
Is your roof warranty airtight?
(January 2008)
Noel Burke of Hodgson Sealants discusses reduced ROI through failure in airtightness and the impact of failed materials' warranty claims
'Better than zero carbon' prefabricated panels
(January 2008)
Tradical Hemcrete and ModCell create ModCell Hemp, the first 'better than zero carbon' prefabricated panel solution
News on the Building materials from Brett Landscaping and Building Products
(January 2008)
Brett Landscaping and Building Products has recently appointed John Mitchell as their new Marketing Manager
Timber giants contribute to international event
(December 2007)
Arnold Laver Group, a leading UK timber merchant, has been selected as the UK Trade key guest at a prestigious international event in Canada
Demand for Norbord Sterling OSB grows
(December 2007)
Demand for Norbord's Sterling OSB board has increased substantially in South Wales thanks to success of fast-expanding timber frame manufacturer, Goodwins Timber Frame
Glacier natural slates from Cembrit Blunn
(December 2007)
Many thousands of Glacier natural slates from Cembrit Blunn feature in an architecturally impressive and technically demanding roofing installation at Branksome in Dorset
Summer flood report welcomed by concrete industry
(December 2007)
The Concrete Centre believes that realisation of the flood resilient properties of concrete will help the UK to lessen the impact of future flooding
Jewson research reveals UK eco ignorance
(December 2007)
6% of those surveyed had not heard of Energy Performance Certificates and only 2% fully understood what the implications of EPC's were
Merchant sales are 'volatile' says BMF
(December 2007)
BMF Secretary, Peter Matthews said that after a period of increased sales throughout the country over the summer, the BMF's latest figures indicate a degree of caution returning to the market
New edition of Windowbase Specifiers database
(December 2007)
Buyers responsible for 5 million social sector homes listed in new edition of Windowbase's Specifiers database
Paving the way with Zwick new asphalt tester
(December 2007)
Zwick has developed a servo-hydraulic testing system so that building materials can be tested under circumstances that simulate the effects of parking and moving vehicles
Hambleside Danelaw gold environmental awards
(December 2007)
Roofing products group Hambleside Danelaw has won this year's gold Green Apple award for its sustainable approach to manufacturing at its plant in Inverness
'Diary of an Eco-Builder' by Will Anderson
(December 2007)
Inspirational account of the challenges of building your own eco-house
News on the Building materials provider from CEMEX
(December 2007)
New book launched at The Royal Society in London by building materials provider CEMEX and bird conservation partnership body BirdLife International
FMB takes up the green challenge
(December 2007)
New campaign to encourage the building sector to move towards a greener, more energy efficient Britain has been launched by the Federation of Master Builders
A - Z Guide to making your home eco-friendly.
(November 2007)
Green Up! is a compact reference guide to greening your house, from minor improvements - such as what paint to use - to major ones, such as how to choose and install solar electric panels
New Islington regeneration project
(November 2007)
New Islington regeneration project achieves EcoHomes Excellent rating with Ibstock Brick Northern Buff
100th building demolished for Army accommodation
(November 2007)
Disused power station on Tidworth Garrison became the 100th building to be demolished by Aspire Defence as part of Project Allenby/Connaught
Designing green to reduce operating costs
(November 2007)
Survey finds architects designing green to address demand for lower building operating costs
Credible constructions use Kerto
(November 2007)
Kerto, the laminated veneer lumber exclusively manufactured by Finnforest, is playing an important role in delivering challenging and award-winning buildings for architects and specifiers
Reducing air leakage through the building envelope
(October 2007)
Johnson and Starley specialises in the design and production of a comprehensive selection of ventilation and heat recovery equipment where the installation of ductwork is not practical
GGF President meets DEFRA Phil Woolas MP
(October 2007)
GGF President Rick Wilberforce continued the Federation's high profile lobbying when he met with Phil Woolas the DEFRA Minister responsible for Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Travis Perkins merchanting park makes UK debut
(October 2007)
E Travis Perkins Group opened its first dedicated merchanting park in Edinburgh featuring separate branches for Travis Perkins, City Plumbing Supplies and CCF
Insurers to reduce premiums for flood resilience
(October 2007)
Need to strengthen building regulations to incorporate flood-resilience measures and encourage insurance companies to reduce premiums for properties that have such measures
Housebuilders in NHBC Charity Challenge
(October 2007)
More than 20 teams of housebuilders descended on Hope Valley in the Peak District to take part in gruelling two-day NHBC HopeBuilder Charity Challenge in September
Latest in glass and sealant technology
(September 2007)
Insulating Glass is an increasingly essential element of many of the new construction projects, both domestic and commercial, undertaken today
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
Brett launches Provian Construction
(September 2007)
Brett Group launch Provian Construction - the new name for its specialist Building and Civil Engineering subsidiary