
Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Building Project",
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".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Portakabin excellent new customer service figures from
Portakabin: "Portakabin, the UK's leading modular building provider, release impressive new customer service figures".
In January 2008, we covered the news from A Proctor Group
concerning its Roofshield
- take a look at Roofshield high performance breather membrane
which says: "Building built for the temperature controlled storage of wine has had 2,000 square metres of Roofshield high performance breather membrane installed on the roof".
Take a look also at the news release from Letchworth Roofing, Letchworth Roofing on Westminster Academy building,
as well as Carillion appointed to create new flagship school from Carillion,
and New Stratford accommodation awarded Beacon status from Tube Lines.
See also:
Europanel backed by Corus Confidex Sustain
(November 2007)
Eurobond's Europanel and Rockspan systems are among the first to gain Confidex Sustain backing, as Corus Colorcoat assessed cladding systems
Advancements in Systems Integration from LonMark
(October 2007)
Ron Bernstein, Executive Director, LonMark International looks at 'Advancements in Systems Integration: the Master Systems Integrator'
Look no further to create a stunning new home
(October 2007)
North of England's Homebuilding and Renovating Show in Harrogate, will help visitors find the right products and services to convert, extend, renovate or build a house from scratch
King Shaka International Airport project
(September 2007)
Turner and Townsend has secured a leading role in the construction of King Shaka International Airport, South Africa
First class University win for ISG Totty Building
(June 2007)
ISG Totty Building secure GBP1.5 million design and build project to construct new Post Experience Development facilities for Sheffield Hallam University
Stairway to heaven with EcoLEDLighting
(June 2007)
The emergency handrail and stairway lighting range from EcoLEDLighting is designed to effectively light the stairs and floors of emergency exits and corridors
Carillion in Barnsley schools hand over
(June 2007)
Carillion has handed over remaining five Barnsley schools, part of a major GBP175m Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract, both on time and to budget this week
Homebuilding and Renovating is coming to Newbury
(June 2007)
Thames Valley dedicated Homebuilding and Renovating Show is at Newbury Showground, offering one-stop shopping opportunity with huge range of choices all under one roof
Nexans cable powers Wimbledon services
(June 2007)
ALSECURE NXS keeps Wimbledon tennis tournament running during major building project
Award for eco building project
(June 2007)
An eco building built by support services and construction company Carillion has been welcomed by David Bellamy while presenting the company with its third industry award this year
Geberit wall-hung sanitaryware a hit at BandK Expo
(May 2007)
Geberit enjoyed great success with its wall-hung sanitaryware concept at Bathroom and Kitchen Expo
Homebuilding and Renovating Show coming to Newbury
(May 2007)
Launch of Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the Newbury Showground will help homeowners find right products and services to convert, extend, renovate or build a house from scratch
Contract for upgrades at two campuses
(May 2007)
Los Angeles Community College District awards $32 million contract for Science, Technology, and Biology upgrades at two campuses
Euroclad carbonneutral building envelope
(April 2007)
Euroclad Elite Systems are part of the initiative from Corus to launch the first CarbonNeutral building envelope in the world
Geberit unveils wall-hung system at ISH exhibition
(April 2007)
Geberit's Duofix system is a durable metal frame which is concealed behind walls and tiles and supports wall-hung sanitaryware
Geberit at Homebuilding and Renovating Show
(April 2007)
Geberit success with promotion of wall-hung sanitaryware concept at this year's Homebuilding and Renovating Show
FMB builders seventh project in same street
(March 2007)
FMB member, Distinction Property Services of Bristol, has completed its seventh building project in the same street in less than three years
Free guide cracks code for sustainable homes
(March 2007)
Mitsubishi Electric free guide to the Code for Sustainable Homes - the new national standard for sustainable design and construction of homes
Autodesk updates Revit Platform for BIM
(February 2007)
Autodesk announce comprehensive updates to its Revit platform for building information modelling (BIM) software applications
Intelligent glazing for Trinity College, Dublin
(February 2007)
Pilkington Insulight IGUs incorporating Pilkington Suncool have been installed as part of the award-winning Lloyd Building project at Trinity College, Dublin
MMC initiative cuts school building costs
(February 2007)
Schneider Electric at the Building Schools Exhibition in Harrogate, unveil how school building projects benefit from electrical MMC
Olympics 2012 - Great news but no big deal
(February 2007)
Will Yandell Commercial Director of Union Square Software comments on 'Olympics 2012 - Great news but no big deal'
Anchor solution saves trees at university campus
(January 2007)
Dozens of mature trees have been preserved by near vertical Anchor Vertica segmental retaining wall designed by Acheson and Glover's engineering partner, Maccaferri
Hunter Douglas 'green' victory at Trafalgar
(January 2007)
Integrated system from Hunter Douglas allowed the Trafalgar House architects to create a building with no air conditioning and only limited mechanical heating, helping to limit CO emissions
Turner and Townsend SIBC appointed in Germany
(January 2007)
Turner and Townsend SIBC, the specialist high-tech arm of Turner and Townsend in Europe, is the chosen consultancy for the largest ongoing building project in Germany`s capital Berlin
Contracts for upgrades at Colleges
(December 2006)
Los Angeles Community College District awards more than $35 million in construction contracts for upgrades at Colleges
Building exhibition offers top sales opportunities
(December 2006)
Recent research has indicated that the Homebuilding and Renovating Shows offer real value for exhibitors, confirming that visitors to the Show are serious buyers with big budgets
Sustainable SterlingOSB for new Inverness office
(December 2006)
Norbord's SterlingOSB is taking centre stage in a ground-breaking sustainable building project for Forestry Commission Scotland
Chubb befriends bats at Witley Court
(November 2006)
Chubb Electronic Security called in to provide the necessary technical advice when bats were discovered at an English Heritage project
Three new contracts for Consolidate
(November 2006)
Consolidate has recently gone 'coast to coast' having won three ground consolidation contracts across Central Scotland
Zoo tests Kingspan adaptability
(November 2006)
Successful use of UPVC thatch tiles is a first for Kingspan at Chester Zoo - Europe's largest ever Fibre Thatch roof
Beard completes first schools building project
(October 2006)
Beard has completed the first project in its schools building programme for Oxfordshire County Council ahead of schedule and within budget
Hanson benefits for housebuilders and developers
(October 2006)
Hanson invests in materials and systems to meet its customers' needs including recently a major investment in dry silo mortar facilities
PKL Healthcare Medical Centre at Imperial College
(September 2006)
Fabricating the facility off-site in the factory and delivering it to the Imperial College site almost complete, resulted in minimum disruption to this prestigious central London location

