Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Construction 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 Ecochoice and FSC UK at Ecobuild from
Ecochoice, which we summarised at the time by saying "Ecochoice promoting the use of certified timber as the construction material for the demands of the 21st Century".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Promoting use of certified timber in construction from
Ecochoice: "Ecochoice and FSC UK will be sharing a stand at London's Ecobuild Trade Show, promoting the use of certified timber as the construction material for the 21st Century".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB]
- take a look at CIOB calls for Innovation and Research entries
which says: "Two weeks left to submit entries for this year's Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) International Innovation and Research Awards".
Take a look also at the news release from Copal Group, Reed puts the lid on GBP750k green roofing deal,
as well as Cembrit Blunn MMC solutions at Futurebuild from Cembrit Blunn,
and House Taylor made for climate change from C R Taylor Timber.
See also:
Striking new lightning protection
(November 2007)
Seminars for ATLAS members designed to make the transition to the new standard as easy as possible
CIOB Innovation and Research Awards
(November 2007)
Chartered Institute of Building announces new categories for Innovation and Research Awards
Laying the foundations for London Olympics 2012
(October 2007)
Bibby Financial Services looks at the impact of the Olympics and issues it raises for the construction industry
Construction project managers welcome new software
(October 2007)
Version 5 of TDOC, the market-leading Construction Engineering Management Document Control software for the civil engineering and construction sectors has been released
Konstructa hire launch new website
(October 2007)
New site accommodation company, Konstructa Hire, new website helps customers quickly find a quality solution to their site-accommodation requirements
KnowledgeWorker solution for construction sector
(October 2007)
Datum International's KnowledgeWorker addresses variety of construction project issues including, drawings management, change management, project collaboration and health and safety procedures
IAC giant louvre screen for Somerset retail park
(October 2007)
IAC, noise control leaders, are manufacturing and installing a giant 20m-long acoustic louvre screen at the Townsend Retail Park under construction in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Handover of school from Dawn Construction
(September 2007)
Stanley Primary School - part of North Ayrshire Council's GBP80million investment through PPP/PFI - took a total of 68 weeks to complete and cost GBP7.8million
Using software in structural engineering
(August 2007)
Bentley Publishes 'Best Practices for Using Software in Structural Engineering', a 61-Page collection of articles and case studies
Virtual reality construction training centre
(August 2007)
Work is to start on the UK's first virtual reality construction management training centre in the heart of Coventry, West Midlands
College Campus delivered on time and on budget
(August 2007)
Balfour Beatty Construction has successfully delivered on time and on budget the new GBP60 million York College
Gem of a project for Hattersley.
(August 2007)
UK's largest science facility to be built for 30 years is fitted with around GBP1/2 million worth of Hattersley valves to control the water services. The Diamond
Plastic Pipe Fittings and Joints conference
(July 2007)
AMI is organizing an international conference to discuss the joining methods for pipes and the manufacture of pipe fittings
Bovis Lend Lease UK on skills shortage
(July 2007)
Bovis Lend Lease UK to address the growing skills shortage in construction industry with establishment of a not-for-profit company, Be Onsite
Dawn Construction handovers Shopping Centre
(July 2007)
Dawn Construction, one of Scotland's leading independent construction and property developers handed over the keys to the Antonine Centre in Cumbernauld following completion of GBP40m project
Keynote address at Spotlight on Offsite event
(June 2007)
Mtech Group announce that Leighton Andrews , Deputy Minister for Social Justice and Public Service Delivery will be the Keynote address at the annual Spotlight on Offsite event in Cardiff
Nexans cable powers Wimbledon services
(June 2007)
ALSECURE NXS keeps Wimbledon tennis tournament running during major building project
New enterprise content management software
(June 2007)
Datum International launch new KnowledgeWorker software, providing construction firms with central control over drawings management and health and safety procedures
Welsh Conference dedicated to Offsite Construction
(June 2007)
Mtech Group and Constructing Excellence in Wales are collaborating once again to host what promises to be another unmissable event
University switches on with Schott Solar
(April 2007)
Schott Solar ASI Glass semi-transparent photovoltaic panels, which convert daylight into electricity, have been fitted onto the roof to help to make the building carbon friendly
40% of UK construction projects finish late
(April 2007)
Latest figures from industry authority, Constructing Excellence, show that 40% of UK construction projects finish later than planned
TAC Satchwell tunes in to wireless
(March 2007)
Building control experts at TAC Satchwell claim the wireless revolution could save up to 80 per cent on the installation costs of BMS systems
Asta Development signs new partner for Australia
(March 2007)
AEC Systems to sell, deliver and support Asta Powerproject to Australian construction industry
Dallmeier publishes 2007 Catalogue
(March 2007)
Dallmeier announces the publication of its 2007 catalogue under the title 'CCTV/IP Products for Solutions'
Multibuild makes its marque for guy salmon
(March 2007)
On behalf of the Sytner Group Multibuild has built and fitted out an impressive new showroom facility for Guy Salmon Land Rover in Knutsford, Cheshire
New HQ designed for British Geological Survey
(March 2007)
Pick Everard's main objectives are that the new building will meet administrative, scientific and IT needs of the British Geological Survey and be sustainable and energy efficient
First FSC Project Certification Standard
(February 2007)
World's first construction project to be fully certified to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Project Certification Standards has been delivered by Hollybrook Homes
STRABAG extends global use of CTSpace
(January 2007)
STRABAG, one of the leading international providers of construction services, has extended its use of CTSpace's business process management and collaboration solutions
Workmates gears up for London Olympics
(November 2006)
Workmates, the nationwide construction recruitment agency, is opening a second London office to help contractors fill labour shortages in the run up to the 2012 Olympics
Skies the limit for crane valves
(November 2006)
Crane valves have been installed in Britain's highest residential building, the 47 storey Beetham Tower in Manchester
TPS expertise recognised at Madrid Terminal 4
(November 2006)
TPS has won a prestigious award for its role in the Terminal 4 project at Barajas Airport in Madrid
Senedd builder wins construction award
(November 2006)
This year's national Construction Manager of the Year Award has been won by Taylor Woodrow's Jeremy Williams
Aconex in worlds largest construction project
(October 2006)
Aconex, provider of construction collaboration technology, has been selected to provide its service to the main section of the East-West Highway development in Algeria
Sikafloor at Arsenal Emirates Stadium
(October 2006)
Over 20,000 sq metres of the concourse areas of the stadium have been surfaced with resin flooring systems produced by Sika and installed by Phoenix Industrial Flooring