Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Building Systems",
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 Ash and Lacy fresh-look advertising campaign from
Ash + Lacy Building Systems, which we summarised at the time by saying "Ash and Lacy Building Systems are taking their advertising in a new direction, with the launch of a new advertising campaign".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Knauf Steel Building Systems for museum from
Knauf Drywall: "Load-bearing Steel Building Systems from Knauf Drywall have earned a place in history, helping to support the Imperial War Museum, Duxford".
In January 2008, we covered the news from BASF
- take a look at The BASF House opens in Nottingham.
which says: "The BASF House, a project designed to demonstrate that it is possible to build an affordable low energy house, has been officially opened at the University of Nottingham".
Take a look also at the news release from Sapa Building Systems, Sapa maximises sea views at Sandbanks,
as well as New site for Kingspan Off-Site from Kingspan Off-Site,
and Waterproof Membranes 2007 - Post Conference Report from Applied Market Information.
See also:
SpeedDeck Elan system for cladding with flair
(December 2007)
SpeedDeck Building Systems has released Elan, a new aluminium bi-modular built-up cladding system
House Taylor made for climate change
(December 2007)
C R Taylor supplyed 335 linear metres of engineered TJI floor and roof timbers as well as their expertise of innovative and progressive building systems
Manage the complete security of your enterprise
(November 2007)
Bosch's Building Integration System is a flexible building management system which can be configured to suit the individual needs of every customer
News on the MMC building systems from Kingspan Off-Site
(November 2007)
Kingspan Off-Site, UK's largest manufacturer of MMC building systems, will be at Futurebuild 2008 exhibiting systems designed to enable projects to meet the new Code for Sustainable Homes
NBT launch code for sustainable homes solutions
(November 2007)
Natural Building Technologies to launch a range of innovative building solutions at Ecobuild
Ashzip helps brighten up Brighton
(November 2007)
Ash and Lacy were chosen by roofing contractors Allan Roofing to add vitality and style to The New England Quarter
TAC acquire Pelco, world leader in video security
(November 2007)
TAC, a leading provider of building automation systems to the UK market, has acquired and merged with Pelco, a global market leader in video security systems, subject to required approvals
Next phase in IP Convergence
(November 2007)
Panduit network infrastructure solutions support next phase in IP Convergence
Insulated render transform low rise social housing
(October 2007)
Outdated, cold, damp housing stock throughout the UK is being given the insulated render treatment to transform it into warm, dry and visually appealing homes
INCA award for insulated render treatment
(September 2007)
New offices, a commercial building and a hospital feature in Insulated Render and Cladding Association awards for the best use of insulated renders in commercial and public buildings
Distech Controls new Vice Presidents of Sales
(September 2007)
To support an important worldwide sales growth over the last year, Distech Controls has hired seven new members in the Sales and Technical Support teams
Energy efficiency and affordability
(September 2007)
BASF helping build an energy efficient and affordable house, as part of Creative Energy Homes Project at University of Nottingham's School of the Built Environment
Water saving wizardry in a box.
(September 2007)
Watersavers is using tough IP66 TK enclosures from Spelsberg to house the controls for the company's new SOV-100 automatic water shut off system
Metsec key role in affordable homes development
(August 2007)
Lattice Joists Division has produced and supplied tapered roof trusses for a four-storey apartment block at a showcase Park Central project
Corus reaches new heights at Snowdon summit.
(August 2007)
Corus Kalzip's off-site roofing system, Hi-Point, has been installed on Snowdon's new GBP8.3 million visitor centre - perched at the very top of the mountain
Energy as a strategic asset
(August 2007)
CEOs are under pressure from shareholders and board members to green-up and cut greenhouse gas emissions, reduce energy consumption, and shrink their carbon footprint
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
First 60 year approval on ICF system in Europe
(July 2007)
WBS and Amvic Ireland offer Europe's first 60 year Irish Agrement Board accreditation for an insulated concrete formwork system with a silicone thin-coat render finish
Waterproof Membranes 2007
(July 2007)
AMI is launching conference on waterproof membranes for applications in roofing and geomembranes
Concrete floor supplier invests in new cranes
(June 2007)
To streamline workflow and maximise output at building systems supplier Milbank Group, three advanced specification cranes have been installed from Street Crane Company
Hanson buys Structherm Limited
(May 2007)
Hanson Building Products announce the acquisition of Structherm for an undisclosed sum
Kalzip first ever European Student Award winners
(May 2007)
First European Kalzip Student Award 2007 invited architecture and engineering students throughout Europe to compete for the award under the theme 'Wrap a building'
News on the Building Systems from Sapa Building Systems
(March 2007)
Sapa Building Systems' Project Consultant Danny Sullivan has successfully completed the 267 mile Death Valley Challenge cycle ride for mine-clearing charity MAG (Mines Advisory Group)
OCS Engineering at Maintec 2007
(March 2007)
OCS engineering pioneers new ways to save energy and the environment at Maintec 2007
Sapa keeping learning simple in Luxembourg
(March 2007)
Design of the Lycee Technique has been complemented by use of high performance aluminium curtain walling and windows from Sapa Building Systems
News on the Building Systems from Sapa Building Systems
(March 2007)
Sapa Building Systems strengthens its Scottish connections with appointment of Gerry Rafferty as Scottish Account Manager
New knowledge management software portal
(March 2007)
'Workspace' from Union Square provides integrated 'real-time' project information to all members of staff at Architen Landrell
Sapa facade creates dramatic impact
(March 2007)
Sapa Building Systems Elegance 52 curtain walling, reaching 14 metres high, has created a dramatic impact at Business Park in Belgium
'Super Hospital' uses LonWorks Open System
(March 2007)
TAC supplies the UK's first 'super hospital' with LonWorks Open 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
Kingspan Off-Site at Futurebuild
(February 2007)
Kingspan Off-Site exhibited the TEK Building System and the Optima closed panel building solution
Smart roof for Smart Schools programme
(February 2007)
Ashzip standing seam roofing system from Ash and Lacy Building Systems has been installed on three schools in Edinburgh, as part of the 'Smart Schools' programme
Autodesk updates Revit Platform for BIM
(February 2007)
Autodesk announce comprehensive updates to its Revit platform for building information modelling (BIM) software applications
Autodesk updates AutoCAD-based Solutions
(February 2007)
Autodesk updates AutoCAD-based Solutions for Architects, Civil and MEP Engineers including new features and functionality support existing 2D workflows