Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Building Solutions",
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 Balfour Kilpatrick win replacement school contract from
Balfour Beatty, which we summarised at the time by saying "Balfour Kilpatrick has been awarded GBP4.6m contract to provide mechanical and electrical services for a new replacement secondary school in Durham".
The same day,
we featured the news release Kingspan Off-Site, the Logical choice from
Kingspan Off-Site: "Kingspan Off-Site has relaunched its open panel timber frame systems and components as the Kingspan Logic Building System range".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Juwel
concerning its Ready-built space solutions
- take a look at German ready-built space solutions now in UK
which says: "Juwel Betonbauteile, which has been trading in Germany since 1996, manufacturers a range of finished buildings, bespoke-designed to provide additional space for residential home owners".
Take a look also at the news release from James Hardie, Siding facades aid sustainable developments,
as well as NBT launch code for sustainable homes solutions from Natural Building Technologies,
and International contingent increase at Interbuild from Interbuild - The Building Show.
See also:
Environmental accolade for Alumasc
(October 2007)
Alumasc Exterior Building Products gain highly sought after distinction of ISO 14001:2004 accreditation for their Environmental Management System
Energy efficient house in Solar Decathlon
(October 2007)
Distech Controls has donated LON based controllers to Cornell University for their solar powered energy efficient house project and their participation in the Solar Decathlon
James Hardie ColorPlus siding facade solutions
(September 2007)
ColorPlus siding facade solutions for architects and builders looking to create more attractive communities using sustainable materials
Spaciotempo engineers cost-effective solution
(August 2007)
Welded Presswork expects to double its annual profits after being supplied with an extra storage unit from temporary building specialists, Spaciotempo
British Gypsum signs up to zero carbon commitment
(August 2007)
British Gypsum has become one of the first construction product manufacturers to sign up to the Government's zero carbon strategy, as a founding signatory of the '2016 Commitment'
Hanson sustainable modern masonry construction
(June 2007)
Sustainable modern masonry construction 'refined' by Hanson at BRE Offsite event
DORMA specified at award winning Idea Store
(May 2007)
DORMA has been specified throughout this year's winning building - the 'new concept' library in London's East End, designed by Adjaye Associates
New CPD presentations from Hillaldam
(May 2007)
Hillaldam Coburn has developed a new series of RIBA-approved CPD presentations show how sliding systems work equally well in a contemporary or traditional setting
Winners of the TTA Awards 2007
(May 2007)
The winners of the TTA Awards 2007 were presented at the glittering The Tile Association Gala Dinner
Arcelor Construction UK thanks local MP
(March 2007)
Metal building envelope solutions provider Arcelor Construction UK thanks MP for pressurising Government on speed of implementation of latest Building Regulations relating to Part L2
Russell roof tiles for care home
(March 2007)
CEMEX have supplied their Russell brand of roofing systems for the construction of a new GBP3.2 million care home near York town centre
Galloway Tile gives Northampton style
(March 2007)
CEMEX are enjoying a boom in sales for their Russell concrete roof tiles in the Northampton area
ISG Jackson hands over Enfield ExtraCare facility
(March 2007)
ISG Jackson successfully complete GBP5.6 million project to construct Skinners Court, a purpose-built ExtraCare housing facility in Enfield, North London, for the Skinners' Company
AnyTime UK - building drying and repair specialist
(March 2007)
AnyTime UK, Fire and Flood Restoration specialists, provide 24 hour assistance to domestic and commercial victims of fire, flood and escape of water within properties
Kingspan now largest UK timber frame manufacturer
(February 2007)
Kingspan Century announce two major acquisitions, Pace Timber Systems and Potton, making it the largest timber frame manufacturer in the UK
Client demand now green building practice driver
(November 2006)
Architects predict significant increases in practice of sustainable design, according to 2006 Autodesk Green Index
ISG Totty Building chalks up another education win
(November 2006)
Totty Building has picked up another public sector education win with project at Hilbre High School on the Wirral
Citect Nexa facilities software
(November 2006)
Citect Nexa facilities software chosen for new wide ranging monitoring system covering multi-occupancy buildings in London borough
Lindab/CADvent agreement with Autodesk
(September 2006)
Autodesk has announced a new joint marketing agreement with Lindab, the leading European ventilation systems manufacturer and developer of CADvent software
Autodesk to acquire software provider Robobat
(September 2006)
Autodesk is to acquire Robobat that provides software for structural engineering analysis, design and steel and concrete detailing
Marley Eternit is the source for the goose
(September 2006)
Fibre cement profiled sheeting from Marley Eternit has brought a sympathetic treatment to the roof of a former storage barn that has been transformed into luxury holiday homes
Latest Autodesk solutions boost productivity
(August 2006)
Revit Structure 4 introduces new advanced analytical tools and makes modelling key structural elements even more intuitive
Architecture Customer Advisory Councils launched
(August 2006)
New Architectural Desktop and Revit Building Councils improve communications between Autodesk and architecture community
100k Architects and Designers pick Autodesk Revit
(August 2006)
Autodesk Revit Building software sales surge as firms move to adopt industry-leading BIM Platform
Building and energy products on new web site
(July 2006)
The new web site from Rehau has been completely redesigned to take into account the company's new brand identity and offers visitors an in depth view of Rehau and its innovative product range
Autodesk Revit structure and analysis tools
(June 2006)
Autodesk has announced partnerships with leading European providers of structural analysis software packages Robobat and CSC for bi-directional linking with Autodesk Revit Structure
Construction boom demand for Autodesk software
(June 2006)
Datech 2000's sales of the Autodesk BSD solutions in the first quarter of the current financial year were up by 30%
Jackson Building Services Suffolk development
(May 2006)
Jackson Building Services has won a further project at Hillside Business Park in Bury St Edmunds, to construct two new office buildings, for developer, Dencora 2000
Eurobond - delivering low risk building solutions
(March 2006)
All Eurobond panels have a Rockwool non-combustible core that offers high performance passive fire protection
Totty Building Services goes back to school
(March 2006)
Totty Building Services has been awarded a £1.5 million project to carry out a major refurbishment at Birkby Junior School in Huddersfield
REHAU delivers 40th CPD seminar
(February 2006)
The team from REHAU's London office have just completed their 40th CPD seminar since the office was opened at the Building Centre one year ago this month
Full marks for Cambridge school completion
(November 2005)
Jackson Building Services has successfully completed a GBP1.5 million education project at the Sir Harry Smith Community College in Whittlesey for Cambridgeshire County Council
REHAU promotes its strength in depth
(November 2005)
Strength in Depth is the title of the new brochure from REHAU which sets out its polymer expertise in the construction sector
Autodesk Building Systems for MEP firms
(October 2005)
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering firms improve profitability and co-ordination with Autodesk Building Systems