‘Flood Risk’
A Buildingtalk guide
Start with the news release
Permanite goes green for Ecobuild from
Permanite, which we summarised at the time by saying "Permanite Engineered Roofing Systems will be exhibiting its IKOgreen range of green roof systems and sustainable waterproofing solutions at Ecobuild at London's Earls Court.".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release UKCSA tops new cast stone standard from
UK Cast Stone Association: "Cast stone produced by UKCSA members surpasses the requirements of the new BS 1217: 2008 standard.".
In November 2008, we covered the news from STATS
- take a look at New triple certification boost for STATS
which says: "Consultancy firm STATS is celebrating a 'triple certification' for internationally-recognised standards in environmental management, quality assurance and health and safety procedures.".
Take a look also at the news release from MTW Research, Contract cleaning in public sector construction,
as well as Proskills on GBP350m training fund for SMEs from Proskills,
and Hydropanel tests demo fibre cement impact from Marley Eternit.
Latest stories...
Corus on keys to safety at work (November 2008)
Corus Northern Engineering Services training courses designed to give attendees the tools they need to reduce workplace risks.
Guide explores recessionary impact (November 2008)
Given the real possibility that any of the UK's 2,000 construction companies could see sales fall by as much as 30% in 2009, Plimsoll has published a guide to help managers understand the impact.
Aico fire safety role in electrical installations (November 2008)
Firecap Intumescent Gaskets from Aico provide an invaluable means of preventing fire from spreading through electrical accessories such as switches and sockets.
Turner and Townsend on NHS Fire Training Framework (November 2008)
Turner and Townsend has been appointed to provide Fire Training services on the National Health Service (NHS) Fire Training Framework.
Sustainability needs back to basics approach (November 2008)
Get the basics right if you want a real long-term sustainable building solution, advises Guy Thompson, head of housing and sustainability at The Concrete Centre.
Thermabrick complete wall and facade system (November 2008)
Kingspan Insulated Panels next-generation cladding system offers an authentic finish and quick installation.
Improving sound attenuation performances (November 2008)
Tim Almond, business development manager for Adams Rite, UK distributors of Pemko door and threshold sealing products, explains some of the issues involved.
Graitec release Advance Steel 2009 (November 2008)
Graitec Advance Steel is an AutoCAD based structural modelling solution specially developed for the steel industry to increase design productivity and production quality.
Further reading
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Infoterra web-based flood risk assessment service
Infoterra's innovative solution delivers immediate flood risk intelligence at an individual property level.
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New Journal of Flood Risk Management
Launch of CIWEM's new Journal of Flood Risk Management provides the opportunity to apply international best practice and to showcase some of the latest technologies from the UK.
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