Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Building Services",
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 Skerritt win GBP18.2m prison contracts from
Skerritt, which we summarised at the time by saying "Leading building services specialist Skerritt has won contracts worth GBP18.2m to supply services at HMP Nottingham and HMP Swaleside in Kent".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Sleek and stylish PVC-U cable management from
Marshall-Tufflex: "Marshall-Tufflex's Odyssey is far quicker to install than traditional trunking systems".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Cylon Controls
concerning its Natural ventilation systems
- take a look at Best results from natural ventilation system
which says: "Low energy projects are increasingly making use of KNX or EiB networks for the control of blinds and natural ventilation systems".
Take a look also at the news release from Spaceway South, Part L2B of the building regulations,
as well as New Ecoplay system from Macdee wins approval from Ecoplay,
and Green credentials means Ecoplay scoops major award from Polypipe Terrain.
See also:
Zero-carbon daytime heating now a reality
(January 2008)
Recent report has proven that simple self-heating building technology can contribute over 50% of a building's heating requirement, CO2-free
Great speakers attract plumbers to APHC event
(January 2008)
HSE Director makes keynote address on controversial Gas Registration Scheme
AMTECHLive electrical and gas applications online
(January 2008)
AMTECHLive is a new, online, family of products that frees electrical contractors and gas installers from being tied to a single computer
Software to improve performance of buildings
(January 2008)
Bentley Systems has acquired Hevacomp, a UK based leading provider of building services design software dedicated to improving the performance of buildings
Leonard Cheshire selects Pickerings Lifts
(January 2008)
Leonard Cheshire Disability has awarded the contract to fully modernise the hydraulic passenger lift at its impressive Park House Hotel to Pickerings Lifts
The Radway Group at Building Schools Exhibition
(January 2008)
The Radway Group, leading edge fenestration and mechanical services design will be exhibited at the 2008 Building Schools Exhibition and Conference (BSEC) at Manchester Central (formerly G-Mex)
Durapipe UK welcomes new Marketing Manager
(January 2008)
Durapipe UK, the leading manufacturer of plastic pipework solutions, announce appointment of Mitchell Holmes as its new Marketing Manager
NFRC looks towards bright future with solar
(January 2008)
National Federation of Roofing Contractor's solar collector installation training course for pitched roofs is to continue through-out 2008
Day Services Unit for Raigmore Hospital
(January 2008)
Pick Everard awarded contract by NHS Highland for the new build development of an GBP18m Day Services Unit at Raigmore Hospital
Building Manager chooses Ashjack solution
(January 2008)
When Sports Centre required a new Club House, the Building Manager sought the expertise of Ash and Lacy Building Systems to provide the most suitable roofing solution
Modern HandV systems for historic building
(January 2008)
Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems within a refurbished historic building in Liverpool's Riverside dock area include a wide range of valves produced by Crane Fluid Systems
Tour and Andersson partners with Faisal Jassim
(January 2008)
Dubai-based Faisal Jassim Trading Company has become the new distributor of Tour and Andersson's hydronic balancing valves in the United Arab Emirates
Silcock Dawson launch EPC service offering
(January 2008)
Silcock Dawson launched range of services covering all aspects of regulations to provide Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), including the reporting of recommendations for improvements
News on the Building services engineering specialist from Birchall
(January 2008)
Leading building services engineering specialist Birchall has fitted out the UK's largest building with the latest energy saving services
Welding Vulcathene Enfusion pipework joints
(January 2008)
New hand-held electrofusion welding unit allows installers to make secure, welded joints remote from the power source
News on the Building services from Ian Williams
(January 2008)
Building services expert Ian Williams has just completed the five-week project to paint the outside of the Talybont South halls of residence
Aico certified safety training
(December 2007)
Stafford and Rural Homes maintenance staff receive Aico certified safety training via CPD courses
Growing Ra House network
(December 2007)
Ra House is a combined product and labour package which produces a robust aircrete masonry envelope in a build time comparable to frame systems
Balfour Beatty PPP project success
(December 2007)
Balfour Beatty win GBP163m Knowsley Building Schools for the Future PPP project
Howe Green access panels for new Athletics Centre
(December 2007)
New Athletics Centre is off to a flying start thanks to a range of innovative floor access panels from leading specialist flooring solution manufacturer Howe Green
Ward Panels in award-winning design
(December 2007)
Ward Insulated Panels' composite wall panels played integral part in award-winning development of apartments in Altrincham, Cheshire
ISG GBP1.1m Halifax school improvement scheme
(December 2007)
ISG awarded GBP1.1 million project by Calderdale Council to enhance facilities at Scout Road Primary School in Halifax
Sustainable and energy efficient building services
(December 2007)
Consulting engineers at Pick Everard are involved in the final stages of detailed designs for sustainable and energy efficient building services for De Montfort University in Leicester
Engineered AHU solution for city lawyers
(December 2007)
Reznor RHC coil provides energy efficient heat for a 28,000m2 building home to European law firm S J Berwin
Building a green vision with substance
(November 2007)
In response to recent government consultation 'Strategy for Sustainable Construction', the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called for a greater emphasis on the 'big picture'
HVAC drives from ABB at Old Trafford
(November 2007)
Variable speed drives from ABB are helping visitors to Manchester United's stadium at Old Trafford dine in comfort, however overheated things may get on the pitch
Steam System Training 2008 - new catalogue
(November 2007)
New 'Steam System Training' overview for information on the extensive range of Spirax Sarco training courses coming up in 2008
Panduit to build new 'intelligent' global HQ
(November 2007)
State of the art building to showcase latest network infrastructure technology
Cost-effective energy efficiency in homes
(November 2007)
ProAir Systems, Ireland's foremost heat recovery ventilation company, says householders across Europe need to take the lead and invest in proper insulation and ventilation
Kimpton heat pump technology
(November 2007)
Business Park reduces its carbon emissions and energy consumption by as much as 70% thanks to a ground source heat pump being installed to fuel its heating and cooling system
Trend Control Systems apprentice initiatives
(November 2007)
Trend Control Systems succeeds in apprentice initiatives to counter national lack of trained building service engineers
Avalon Timber Frame Homes in search of partners
(October 2007)
Avalon Timber Frame Homes are looking for a limited number of builders who are experienced in providing the quality, finish and service levels demanded at the top end of the market
Housing association benefits from Honeywell
(October 2007)
Dane Housing Group of Congleton, Cheshire, is reaping the benefits of a partnership with Honeywell to source all water and heating controls for its 4,000 properties
New product awards winners at Interbuild
(October 2007)
British Gypsum, Festool, Stanley, Laser Surveys , QTronics (Europe ), Quickbase, Beresford's Flooring and LandR Products won awards across the nine individual categories