‘Landscape’

A Buildingtalk guide

Start with the news release Maccaferri retaining walls hide treatment works from Maccaferri, which we summarised at the time by saying "Geotechnical specialists Maccaferri is building a series of earth retaining walls at the new Glencorse Water Treatment works in Midlothian". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Sentinel water treatment products on safari from Sentinel Performance Solutions: "Sentinel water treatment products are helping ensure heating systems retain their optimum operational performance at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge in Tanzania.".

In August 2011, we covered the news from Alumasc Exterior Building Products - take a look at Alumasc green roof for eco holiday homes which says: "A combination of Alumasc ZinCo Biodiverse and Extensive Green Roofs has been used for an ecological project at Trevose Golf and Country Club in Cornwall.".

Take a look also at the news release from Marley Eternit, Thrutone fibre cement slate finish for school, as well as Betafence looks at specifying the correct fencing from ABC+D, and Roofing award for Renolit Pod project from Renolit UK.

Latest stories...

Green grass in any weather with TigerTurf (August 2011)

TigerTurf manufactures of synthetic grass to deliver green lawns regardless of the weather, providing the look and feel of natural grass without the high maintenance requirements.

Celebrities are faking it with TigerTurf (August 2011)

TigerTurf reports that an increasing number of celebrities are opting for synthetic turf to give the look and feel of natural grass without the weekly maintenance.

Ronacrete products used at Jodrell Bank (August 2011)

Ronacrete products have been specified for concrete repairs at The Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics in Cheshire, a centre for radio astronomy.

John Brash cedar shingles used on The Pods (August 2011)

Western Red cedar shingles from John Brash used on domed roofs of named 'The Pods', a new sport and leisure complex in Scunthorpe that incorporates a free-form 'organic' building design.

NBT insulates recyclable school building (July 2011)

Natural Building Technologies' (NBT's) Pavaclad woodfibre insulation system has been used in the construction of primary school building in Totnes, Devon.

LHA-ASRA completes landmark design in Greenwich (July 2011)

ABC+D looks at how LHA-ASRA's International House project is adding to the newer, funkier feel surrounding the area.

Ultracrete flowable grout specified for runway (July 2011)

Ultracrete's QC10 F Rapid Set Flowable Grout is being used to maintain the runways at Gatwick Airport.

Highbury Gardens scheme meets energy demands (July 2011)

At the Highbury Gardens development by urban regeneration and investment company First Base, 20 per cent of the scheme's energy demands will be met on-site through renewable energy.

EZ-Plant Landscape Architecture bundled with ZWCAD

EDA Systems, distributor of ZWCAD in the UK and Ireland, competitive price for a landscape design solution.
Marshalls launches Rail Landscapes offer

Marshalls has launched its Rail Landscapes offer with a brochure and website to demonstrate how its hard landscaping products enhance the passenger experience.