Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Building Professionals",
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 Heat pump training and support from Dimplex from
Dimplex UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Dimplex trebling support for UK's low carbon heating market with an air source heat pump accredited installer programme".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Helping builders meet 2016 zero carbon targets from
AECB Sustainable Building Association: "House builders and property developers turning to AECB (The Sustainable Building Association) for guidance on how to achieve higher environmental standards".
In November 2007, we covered the news from James Hardie
concerning its Siding facades
- take a look at Siding facades aid sustainable developments
which says: "James Hardie fibre cement siding solutions offer an environmentally-friendly and sustainable alternative to traditional cladding materials".
Take a look also at the news release from Computerlinks, Computerlinks for affordable 'digital plumbing',
as well as James Hardie ColorPlus siding facade solutions from James Hardie,
and Adams Rite new security products at Interbuild from Adams Rite Europe.
See also:
Conference on timber in the built environment
(September 2007)
Major one-day conference looking at the use of timber in the built environment, and in particular the positive role timber can play in improving the sustainability of buildings
Free downloadable flooding guidance from CIRIA
(July 2007)
In response to the widespread flooding of recent days, CIRIA is offering free online access to its report Standards for the repair of buildings following flooding (C623)
Conference: Introducing Zero Carbon Construction
(July 2007)
Ecos Trust say conference will clarify 'Zero Carbon' with the latest on policy in the region and examples from national pioneering designers and developers
Dimplex 'accredited' heat pump installer scheme
(July 2007)
To meet demand for sustainable low carbon heating solutions, Dimplex has introduced an Accredited Installer programme for its range of air source heat pumps
Ash revival prompts new stairparts range
(June 2007)
Stair balustrade specialist Richard Burbidge has strengthened its professional collection with the introduction of a new range of Ash stairparts
Thermography helps see energy loss
(March 2007)
New ThermaCAM B640 infrared camera from FLIR Systems featured at NEMEX
PowerCAD SiteMaster Pro and Leica DISTO
(March 2007)
GiveMePower offers PowerCAD SiteMaster Pro and Leica DISTO on 30-day promotion
Large format scan, copy and print solution
(March 2007)
Graphtec ScanPrint SP200W new economic entry-level, large format colour scan, print and copy system
Thermal imaging for building diagnostics
(February 2007)
Flir Systems redefine parameters for find-it-fix-it thermal imaging for building diagnostics
CADline integrated 'Part L' Design Solution
(February 2007)
Autodesk Partner, CADline, developing an integrated software solution to help building industry meet tough new regulatory demands for greater energy efficiency in building design
Aluminium in Renovation Awards
(December 2006)
The Building Centre in London recently hosted the press launch of the 'UK Aluminium in Renovation Awards' which is to take place early in 2007
The Green Building Bible published
(December 2006)
The new, two volume, third edition of The Green Building Bible - the natural choice for all architects and builders - has now been published
UK Hardware Distribution launch trade counter
(September 2006)
UK Hardware Distribution launch the first in a series of local trade counters that the company is beginning to roll out across the UK
Guides assist professionals specifying aluminium
(July 2006)
The Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) has recently re-written and published two of its 'Setting the Standard' guides which assist building professionals in complying
Schneider Electric and IGE+XAO Group partnership
(June 2006)
Schneider Electric and the IGE+XAO Group announce that they have signed a partnership for their respective software offers, SISpro Building v2 and SEE Building LT
TRADA delivers new seminar programme for wood
(May 2006)
TRADA Technology is again working closely with wood for good, the UK's largest timber promotional campaign, to deliver a new seminar programme for architects, engineers and building professionals
Part L training - energy performance calculation
(March 2006)
BRE is providing training for those wanting to use SBEM, the default energy performance calculation software tool
CAB Conference Rules
(March 2006)
The Council for Aluminum in Building announce the first technical conference to be run by the association
Promote your products at Interbuild 2006
(February 2006)
Target over 45,000 Building Professionals searching for new building products and services with the help of The Building Centre
New definitive information on cast stone
(February 2006)
'Buyer's Guide for Cast Stone' from The UK Cast Stone Association (UKCSA) contains everything you need to know about getting the best from cast stone - and it's free
Tommy Walsh and Catnic brick spacing system
(February 2006)
DIY TV presenters,Tommy Walsh, demonstrates Catnic's innovative brick spacing system, Catnic Brikmat, at March's Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the Birmingham NEC
Knauf Insulation comprehensive sector guides
(December 2005)
Knauf Insulation has published the Health Sector Guide, a compendium of information about the use of insulation in specific types of building
Schock thermal break module BBA Certification
(December 2005)
Schock thermal break module first to be awarded BBA Certification
International Timber Trade Show details
(November 2005)
Carrefour International du Bois (International Timber Trade Show) 2006 at Nantes, in western France is to focus on timber techniques
LEAF award winners at The Building Centre.
(October 2005)
LEAF award winners 2005 are being showcased at The Building Centre
Catnic to profile brick spacing system
(August 2005)
Catnic, will be showcasing its innovative brick spacing system, Catnic Brikmat, at this year's Housebuilding Show
Flooding - 'repair' for the worst
(August 2005)
CIRIA's new publication 'Standards for the repair of buildings following flooding' describes causes of flooding and the impacts it can have on buildings
New Scan2CAD v7.3 adds thresholding technology
(June 2005)
Softcover have added thresholding technology to Scan2CAD v7.3, the latest release of their low cost architectural raster to vector converter
Asbestos regulations starting to bite
(May 2005)
One year on from The Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 coming into effect, the HSE looks as if it is beginning to flex its muscles in relation to the regulations
Xerox UK select Scan2CAD software
(April 2005)
Scan2CAD has been selected by Xerox UK as the software they will recommend to building professionals for document and drawing image acquisition from the new Xerox 6000
Brikmat improves brick laying accuracy and speed
(April 2005)
Building materials specialist, Catnic, has announced the addition of a revolutionary new product to its growing range of building materials
Geotechnics for building professionals
(March 2005)
A new book, Geotechnics for building professionals, provides geotechnical engineering guidance for non-specialists
Recognition for building surveyors in EU directive
(March 2005)
The Forum of European Construction Professionals are seeking recognition for building surveyors and others in EU directive
Recognition for building surveyors in EU directive
(March 2005)
Construction professionals seeking recognition for building surveyors and others in EU directive