Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Listed Buildings",
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 Protecting our heritage from
Honeywell Fire Safety, which we summarised at the time by saying "Nigel Pollard of Honeywell Fire Safety looks at the role of fire safety systems in listed buildings".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release VEKA vertical slider enhanced benefits from
VEKA: "VEKA new fully sculptured vertical sliding sash window combines enhanced benefits that modern PVCu systems provide with top aesthetic appearance".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Marley Eternit
concerning its Ashdown range of handcrafted clay plain tiles
- take a look at Marley Eternit clay plain tiles for Food Centre
which says: "40,000 Marley Eternit's Ashdown range of handcrafted clay plain tiles were used to blend in with the surroundings at the Earl of Plymouth Food Centre".
Take a look also at the news release from Race Cottam Associates, Latest phase of historic quarter regeneration,
as well as D and C Property Services FMB Masterbond Warranty from D and C Property Services,
and New curtain walling system for landmark tower from Technal.
See also:
New door means monkey business for G-U
(August 2007)
Gretsch-Unitas has just completed work on its most unusual entrance system to date - a sliding doors arrangement at the Monkey House in Twycross Zoo
Kingspan Off-Site makes the grade on listed mill
(August 2007)
Innovative construction technology from Kingspan Off-Site has been blended seamlessly with one of Leeds' most historic mill buildings on the City's East Street Mills site
HSBC banks on success with Gretsch-Unitas
(August 2007)
Fully secure G-U revolving door system allowed HSBC to increase security and provide an effective solution to improve climate control
Technal curtain walling comes to Liverpool
(July 2007)
Technal's grid and curved curtain walling was used for the building envelope, finished in anodised bronze and glazed in green tinted low E glass at the 'Bling Bling' building in Liverpool
Listed properties for sale
(July 2007)
Listed Property Owners Club has recently launched a completely new area on their website
Laser technology helps reunite monarchy
(July 2007)
Glanville Consultants provided highly accurate laser scanning of the internal rooms when Waddesdon Manor acquired a monumental state portrait of Louis XVI of France in his coronation robes
CUPA Natural Slate specified for in Gainsborough
(July 2007)
CUPA Natural Slate specified for roofing at the historical Marshall's Yard Iron Works site in Gainsborough
Listed Farnborough wind tunnels repaired with Sika
(June 2007)
Refurbishment works on three reinforced concrete buildings that house the wind tunnels at the former RAE in Farnborough, have recently been completed using Sika concrete repair systems and coatings
Extra light for listed buildings
(April 2007)
Tuscan Foundry Products, one of the leading suppliers of conservation style rooflights , has announced the launch of the Lumen Extra Light
BMS can now use wireless
(March 2007)
Better chance of integrating BMS systems into premises thanks to the arrival of wireless technology
Ian Williams restoration work in London
(November 2006)
Ian Williams were ideally placed to source expert, specialised stone masons who undertook restorative work to both the interior and exterior of St John's Church, London
Golden opportunity for Merseyside decorator
(August 2006)
Specialist decorators working on the restoration of one of Europe's finest neo-classical buildings has recruited its first apprentice, thanks to Construction for Merseyside
Innovative scheme of new homes designed by PRP
(August 2006)
PRP housing project successfully wins appeal for redevelopment of the controversial Oaklands campus site in St Albans
Dover Docks protected using Apollo Fire Detectors
(August 2006)
Major project to upgrade the fire protection at Dover Docks, Europe's busiest and most successful ferry port, has been completed during the port's 400th anniversary year
Gradus unveils future footprint
(July 2006)
Gradus unveils its new site developments, to support its future growth plans in the UK contract finishes marketplace
Pilkington Planar structural glazing system
(June 2006)
Pilkington Planar structural glazing system was chosen for the striking glass facade entrance of the stunning centre set at the foot of Cathedral Hill at Downpatrick
Kawneer systems to help regenerate City of Culture
(May 2006)
Kawneer chosen to supply curtain walling for the new John Lewis store at Grosvenor's Paradise Street project in Liverpool
Conservation of Buildings: making it happen
(May 2006)
CIOB is hosting a unique one-day conference with the University of Westminster, giving you the opportunity to get practical advice on managing building conservation projects
CERAM relieves the load for Glasgow Gallery
(April 2006)
Developers called in CERAM Building Technology to do extensive refurbishment work to the splendid Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Glasgow
Haddonstone helps restore historic Scarborough Spa
(March 2006)
Haddonstone's cast stone material can be confidently specified in challenging environments, as demonstrated in the recent restoration of the Grade II* listed Spa at Scarborough
EC Harris at work in Jakarta
(February 2006)
EC Harris to work on major multi-use complex in Jakarta's Central Business District
Flagship development at Oxfordshire hospital sites
(February 2006)
Redundant hospital site in Oxfordshire is set to become a flagship development in English Partnerships' hospital sites programme
Crossrail cost increases
(January 2006)
Government spokesman warns petitioners not to press for Crossrail cost increases
Dove Architectural Hardware online brochures
(January 2006)
Now available to view and download from the Dove Architectural Hardware website: 'Rustix' and 'Dartington' collection
22km of computer-cable laid at Colliery
(January 2006)
Linford Group has installed over 22 kilometres of data-cable at the former Chatterley Whitfield Colliery in Stoke-on-Trent
Crime prevention pays
(January 2006)
Mighton Products, which offers premium sash window hardware, is the first choice for MH Joinery from Bridgwater, Somerset, when it comes to quality, aesthetics and security
Beard to redevelop Bath Post Office site
(January 2006)
Future Heritage appoints construction company Beard to redevelop Bath Post Office site
Fenestrator solves Grade One problem
(December 2005)
Fenestrator, a retro fitted opening aid manufactured by Mighton Products , the premium sash window hardware specialist, resolved one such problem for St John's Hospital in Bath
Sika CarboDur plates add strength to Buscot House
(October 2005)
Sika CarboDur CFRP plates have recently been used to strengthen the stone landings of an ornate stairwell at Buscot House, near Lechlade in Oxfordshire
Completion of Finlay Building for Merton College
(September 2005)
SYMM complete modern new building within old college walls at Merton College, Oxford
Conservation officers keen on Baggeridge
(September 2005)
Blue pavers and cobbles from brick manufacturer Baggeridge chosen for feature in Stone Street Square
Koolshade looking good after 18 years in the nick
(July 2005)
Koolshade, the sun control system supplied and installed by Coopers on the Peckham Police Station is still providing perfect protection against the sunlight and glare
Commercial property planning group
(July 2005)
Thomas Eggar appoints new partner to head up commercial property planning group
Linford Group restores historic colliery
(July 2005)
Building specialist Linford Group has won a 2 million pound contract to restore the main office at the former Chatterley Whitfield Colliery in Stoke-on-Trent