Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Building System",
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 Firemaster protection for Snowdon Visitor Centre from
Eurobond Laminates, which we summarised at the time by saying "Eurobond Firemaster internal wall panel system was of paramount importance for Hafod Eryri, the new Snowdon Summit Visitor Centre".
A couple of weeks before,
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 December 2007, we covered the news from Kingspan Off-Site
concerning its TEK Building System
- take a look at Kingspan TEK specified for 2008 Carbon Challenge
which says: "Kingspan Off-Site, manufacturer of TEK Building System, announced as main supply chain partner in project to create England's first zero carbon community, at Hanham Hall, near Bristol".
Take a look also at the news release from Kingspan Off-Site, Kingspan Off-Site cracking the code at Futurebuild,
as well as Hager launch intelligent room controller from Hager,
and Trend Control Systems apprentice initiatives from Trend Control Systems.
See also:
Kingframe Building System at the heart of Glasgow
(September 2007)
Installer Gyplok specified loadbearing Kingframe Building System for a new build residential/retail project in Glassford Street, Glasgow
Rapidplan 3000 steel framed building system
(August 2007)
Wernick Buildings eye-catching yet functional design gave Kirton in Lindsey Primary School the new buildings - all within budget - and factory construction meant far less disruption to school life
New brochure - commercial building systems
(August 2007)
Pinelog new 12 page brochure, 'commercial building systems' illustrates how their timber framed, modular construction system has been used to create environmentally-friendly buildings
H+H Celcon UK unveils magnificant seven
(July 2007)
H+H UK collaborate with construction and property consultancy calfordseaden to design a series of standard house plans that are Housing Corporation plan compliant
News on the TEK Building System from Kingspan Off-Site
(March 2007)
Kingspan Off-Site's innovative TEK Building System has been used to construct 34 new homes as part of an extensive redevelopment project by Drum Housing Association
Helping make buildings more eco-friendly
(March 2007)
CentraLine by Honeywell has opened a dedicated training centre to help make buildings more comfortable, energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly
New AcerMetric panel system
(March 2007)
Rapid construction of buildings of almost unlimited shape and size by unskilled labour now possible with unique AcerMetric building system
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
News on the TEK Building System from Kingspan Off-Site
(February 2007)
Kingspan Off-Site exhibited the TEK Building System and the Optima closed panel building solution
ABB smart home controls drive dream apartments
(January 2007)
ABB's smart home system has taken luxury living to new heights in the award-winning Le Reve Tower in Dubai
News on the Modular building system from Neaco
(September 2006)
Neaco has continued the expansion of its sales team with the appointment of Jim McLean as technical sales representative for Scotland
Announcing the LonMark Connection at BuilConn
(August 2006)
Unique conference at BuilConn Europe 2006 will focus on using LonWorks technologies within converged IP systems
News on the Building Systems from Sapa Building Systems
(June 2006)
Sapa Building System has completed an extensive renovation project at the headquarters of Dexia Bank in Brussels
'Expanda' revelation in portable building world
(June 2006)
The 'Expanda' range consists of two products: Expanda-Store and Expanda-Kabin, both of which are fully modular
Letchworth roofing for SmartLIFE Centre
(May 2006)
Letchworth Roofing worked for main contractor, Bluestone, to undertake roofing and cladding for SmartLIFE Centre, the hi-tec building teaching centre in Cambridge
Off-Site construction is safer
(May 2006)
Research carried out by Portakabin subsidiary, Yorkon, proves the case that off-site construction is safer than site-based building methods
Launch of innovative housing standard
(April 2006)
Manufacturers of innovative systems, elements and components for constructing residential buildings can now sign up to a new certification standard - LPS 2020
Drives with LON chosen for Finnish HVAC contract
(April 2006)
The FR-F700 series of power-saving inverter drives can produce savings of up to 57% compared with conventional drives
Portakabin: 45 years of modular construction
(March 2006)
The modular building industry is celebrating a milestone anniversary this year as industry leader, Portakabin, celebrates its 45th birthday
Local nursery on the move
(March 2006)
Portakabin, has enabled children at a nursery in Stockport to stay in the familiar surroundings of their existing building, even though it has moved one mile down the road
Dryform awarded Technical Approval in record time
(March 2006)
Dryform has received a Technical Approval from BRE Certification for the Dryform Light Steel Frame (LSF) Building System
Kingspan create village at Interbuild 2006
(February 2006)
Interbuild 2006 will see the unveiling of the Kingspan Village, a community of Kingspan companies, coming together for the first time to exhibit their range of construction solutions
Flat packed buildings flown to Isle of Skye
(October 2005)
Expanda flat packed buildings from Extraspace flown to a remote location on the Isle of Skye to provide accommodation for a film crew
Air curtains and energy efficiency
(October 2005)
Air curtains are the final complement in an energy efficient building system
Certificate Supports Ashjack L A Credentials
(September 2005)
The Ashjack over-roof conversion system from Ash and Lacy has been granted a certificate under the LANTAC (Local Authority National Type Approval Confederation) scheme
TermoDeck building shortlisted for Stirling Prize
(August 2005)
TermoDeck building system has helped Brighton's Jubilee Library to become a finalist for the 2005 Stirling Prize for architecture
Kingspan panels prevent hospital casualty
(March 2005)
A fire at Wharfedale hospital was prevented from spreading thanks to Kingspan's insulated fire performance wall panels
News on the Earthquake-proof building system from Timber Research and Development Association
(January 2005)
Head of TRADA International, Lionel Jayanetti, was interviewed on BBC 2's Newsnight discussing the company's earthquake-proof building system in the context of the tsunami disaster in Asia
Active Filtering Technology Targets HVAC Harmonics
(November 2004)
Perfect balance - Alldales' active filtering technology targets HVAC harmonics
Panel Projects Expansion Continues Apace
(September 2004)
Panel Projects expands its innovative thinking into the SIPs and Rainscreen markets
Transparent Building System Challenges Tradition
(September 2004)
Integrated controls, combined with Schneider Electric's Transparent Building system, provide effective cost control throughout a building's whole life
Autodesk Building Systems 2005 Increase Analysis
(July 2004)
Autodesk has announced increased engineering analysis capability by closely linking Autodesk Building Systems 2005 and applications from Autodesk alliance members Trane, GeoPraxis and Elite Software
Achieving The Perfect Climate For The Met Office
(June 2004)
Staff at the new Met Office headquarters and operations centre near Exeter are delighted with the quality of the internal climate delivered by TermoDeck, the low-energy building system
Advanced Building Control System
(April 2004)
The Open Systems business of Birmingham-based Inviron Limited is installing an advanced integrated building system in the new Sandwell and West Birmingham Ambulatory Care Centre