Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Hospitals",
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 Fully mobile heating and hot water boilers from
All Seasons Hire, which we summarised at the time by saying "With demand for larger heating plant growing, All Seasons Hire are currently investing in a new and efficient range of fully mobile heating and hot water boilers".
The same day,
we featured the news release Balfour Beatty acquisition of GMH from
Balfour Beatty: "Balfour Beatty agrees to acquire GMH'S military PPP accommodation business in the US for USD350 million cash".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Coolmation
- take a look at Energy saving 4 pipe heat and cool EXP Chillers
which says: "Rhoss spa have launched a brand new range of their EXP series chillers which cover a wide range of capacities, from 10kW to approaching 1000kW, with COP's as high as 6".
Take a look also at the news release from Ex-Or, Ex-Or helps hospitals meet carbon saving targets,
as well as Knauf Toughpanel takes the knock out of impacts from Knauf Drywall,
and Knauf Drywall Technical Guides for specifiers from Knauf Drywall.
See also:
OWA has cure for medical school
(January 2008)
Acoustic ceilings expert OWA cure high levels of noise reverberation that plagued group study area at the University of Leeds Health Science Library
New style library building wins design competition
(January 2008)
Competition held by Kem Edwards and judges included representatives from Draper and SPIE Matthew Hall
Top-selling composite: the KS1000RW story
(January 2008)
KS1000 RW trapezoidal insulated roof and wall panel from Kingspan Insulated Panels is still providing thermally efficient building envelopes for new build and refurbishment projects
One NorthEast digs deep for groundwater specialist
(January 2008)
A groundwater engineering firm in Durham won't be left out in the cold this winter, having expanded into state-of-the-art premises warmed by natural ground source heating
Natural ventilation reduces energy costs
(January 2008)
Monodraught natural ventilation controls now qualifies for 100% ECA tax concession
TA provides valves for largest healthcare project
(January 2008)
Tour and Andersson specified as sole valve supplier for the new build construction of the Cancer and Renal Services Centre at The Freeman Hospital
Welding Vulcathene Enfusion pipework joints
(January 2008)
New hand-held electrofusion welding unit allows installers to make secure, welded joints remote from the power source
Honour for Tube Lines night safety manager
(January 2008)
Neil Pepper, night safety manager on the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines of the London Underground, awarded MBE in New Year honours
Balfour Beatty triple topping out in Scotland
(December 2007)
Balfour Beatty Construction has recently topped out three projects totalling over GBP200 million, in three individual site ceremonies in Glasgow and East Kilbride
Balfour Beatty Construction Northern restructuring
(December 2007)
Balfour Beatty Construction, Northern division, will now operate under three regional divisions
Tiles from the Polyflor at Linda McCartney Centre
(November 2007)
Luxury vinyl tiles from the Polyflor Bevel Line project collection help create a bright, attractive ambience in the Linda McCartney Centre at Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Kaba helps trust to improve energy efficiency
(November 2007)
Kaba Door Systems complete double sliding automatic door installation at main entrance to West Suffolk Hospital Trust hospital
Electrical switches highlighted as 'dirty' areas
(November 2007)
Crabtree's range of anti-microbial electrical switches and socket outlets has been specially developed in conjunction with BioCote to help overcome this problem
Certifire approved auto swing door operator
(November 2007)
Dorma ED200 is the only automatic swing door operator on the market with Certifire approval, making it particularly appropriate for internal door applications
Wilo UK award at Pump Industry Awards 2007
(October 2007)
Derriford Hospital project sees Wilo win Environmental/Energy Saving Award category
Temporary and permanent portable climate control
(October 2007)
Aridair portable climate control units provide an ideal solution whenever heat is needed, for both temporary and permanent installations
Changes at the top for Dawn Construction
(October 2007)
Dawn Construction has announced the retirement of two directors, which has lead to promotions within the company to fill these senior positions
Brandon Medical score a hat-trick with Coolview
(October 2007)
Brandon Medical's Coolview examination lights have been selected for 3 major new PFI hospitals in quick succession
Winter school in concrete design
(October 2007)
The Concrete Centre, in collaboration with Imperial College London, is to hold a two-day Winter School with Concrete at Imperial College
ARCA announces new Chairman
(October 2007)
Steve Watts, Managing Director of successful national asbestos consultancy Blues Consultants will become the next Chairman of ARCA (the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association)
Conference explores the 'Rise of the Ratings'
(October 2007)
Lessons learned from implementing Energy Performance Certificates in residential buildings will be discussed at 'Rise of the Ratings', the NHER/SAVA Conference
Dortrend launches new anti-bacterial coating.
(September 2007)
TouchClean is an anatase titanium dioxide based nano technology photocatalyst which destroys bacteria, spores, viruses, mould, odours and pollutants
Electronic control of pressure boosting systems
(September 2007)
Core of the 'CC-Booster' is a programmable memory control developed by Wilo, which controls the fully automatic control and pressure boosting systems with up to six individual pumps as standard
Off-Site building envelope for PFI Hospital
(September 2007)
St Helens Hospital features a total envelope solution provided and installed by Prater in conjunction with a number of their supply partners including Kingspan Off-Site
Millipore re-branding underscores expansion
(September 2007)
Millipore unveiled its new brand initiative and visual identity
Cut costs not corners with Moeller Electric
(September 2007)
Mike Laycock from Moeller Electric, believes that it is possible to save money on electrical distribution installations, but that the most obvious ways of doing this are usually not the best
Paxton Net2 access control at Dublin Airport
(September 2007)
Innovative new online reservation system developed by ParkMagic, integrated with the Net2 access control system from Paxton Access has transformed passengers' parking experience
Striebig opens the door to sawing efficiency
(September 2007)
Specialist security door manufacturer, Stafford Bridge Doors, has achieved greater all-round efficiency by replacing a sliding table saw with a Striebig Evolution vertical panel model
Adams Rite new security products at Interbuild
(September 2007)
The legislation led stand of leading security solutions provider Adams Rite features new locking and access control products, previewed exclusively to the building industry at Interbuild
Healthy energy supplies at Healthcare Estates
(September 2007)
Visitors to this year's IHEEM Healthcare Estates Conference and Exhibition will have the opportunity to view Schneider Electric's advanced capability in energy management and electrical distribution
SAS metal ceilings specified for hospital
(September 2007)
Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton, designed by leading architects Building Design Partnership, has installed SAS International's System 330 metal ceilings throughout the hospital
Version One is finalist in latest awards
(August 2007)
Document management and imaging company, Version One, is a finalist in the Paperless Office Software category of the Business Software Satisfaction Awards 2007
Prater off-site building envelope solution for PFI
(August 2007)
Taylor Woodrow Construction appointed Prater as a partner to provide envelope solutions for large scale projects, including installing off-site manufactured components
Silent Knight fire protection at Staybridge Hotels
(August 2007)
Silent Knight, part of the Honeywell Life Safety group, are a leading provider of industry-wide compatible fire alarm solutions for small and mid-size institutions as well as commercial sites