Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Office 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 Access control system launched to installers from
Abloy UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Abloy UK launch Smartair electronic locks, an off-line access control system ideally suited to smaller sites, initially to a hand-picked selection of the country's top installers".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Burlington at new Stateside office development from
Burlington Slate: "Architects at Susman Tisdale Gayle specified natural stone flooring from Burlington within the expansive entrance and lobby area of Riata Gateway office building located within Austin,Texas".
In September 2007, we covered the news from TAC UK
concerning its TAC joins Clinton climate initiative
- take a look at TAC joins Clinton climate initiative
which says: "TAC joins Clinton Climate Initiative along with parent company, Schneider Electric, to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and decrease greenhouse gas emissions".
Take a look also at the news release from UBS, UBS Case Study: Canary Wharf High Rise Buildings,
as well as Find the ideal DVR at Norbain LIVE07 from Norbain SD,
and Building for the future from Turner and Townsend.
See also:
Mule MAKO-3 Series architectural emergency lights
(August 2007)
The MAKO-3 Series from Mule Lighting is an architectural outdoor emergency light offering emergency egress lighting in a very attractive housing
IES Consulting helps achieve highest BREEAM score
(July 2007)
IES Consulting helps deliver office building which has been awarded the highest ever BREEAM score of 87.55%, opened for business this month
Uniform uses Autodesk 3ds Max 3D
(June 2007)
Design consultancy Uniform offer design, film, brand and image services to forward-thinking clients in the architecture, retail, arts and fashion sectors
Retractable bollard tested and approved
(June 2007)
High-end integrator for high-performance vehicle access systems, APT Security Systems, is the first UK manufacturer to have a retractable bollard tested and proved on both sides of the Atlantic
Landlords drive down energy use in offices
(May 2007)
Landlords can now report, monitor and drive down their buildings' energy use and CO2 emissions in an industry-standard way, thanks to a new online service
Making light work at landmark office building
(April 2007)
Lighting control systems from Ex-Or have been installed throughout a landmark three-storey office building in Burgess Hill, near Brighton
Harvard Communities makes solar the standard
(March 2007)
Award-winning Harvard Communities becomes first to include photovoltaic power as standard feature in new Colorado Homes
Work starts on sustainable new business centre
(March 2007)
Designed by Sheffield architects Race Cottam Associates, the Moorgate Crofts development is on the re-claimed site of South Grove School
Ventilation valve now with free area of 5000mm2
(March 2007)
Specialist Danish valve manufacturer XTP Design has revised the award wining XTP2000 fresh air ventilation valve especially for the UK market
Photoluminescent lighting a brilliant choice
(March 2007)
While the most common application for photoluminescent lighting is in standard commercial buildings, there are a plethora of other, more exotic applications
Growth for Turner and Townsend in Northern Ireland
(February 2007)
International construction and management consultant Turner and Townsend has announced details of their office move within Belfast to a new city centre location
ISG Totty spearheads Smithy Wood regeneration
(January 2007)
ISG Totty secure GBP4.5 million project with St Paul's Developments Plc to build a new office development at Smithy Wood, Sheffield
Colt International new Extended Corridor Solution
(January 2007)
Colt International has developed a new Extended Corridor Solution for means-of-escape corridors in residential buildings
Portal technology from Union Square
(December 2006)
Michael Laird Architects, has placed an order for 'Workspace', the portal-based knowledge management software from construction IT specialist, Union Square Software
Pick Everard accommodation for Severn Trent Water
(September 2006)
Pick Everard are working on designs to extend and refurbish two office buildings for Severn Trent Water following the recent completion of four feasibility studies
Largest office letting this year in Gloucester
(August 2006)
Robert Hitchins Limited acquired the office buildings and undertook comprehensive refurbishment and alteration works to provide quality accommodation
Improved energy savings and student comfort
(August 2006)
Singapore Management University deployed Echelon's LonWorks technology in their new city campus as the foundation for their state-of-the-art Intelligent Building Management System
Power with control in all weathers
(June 2006)
Vista, the UK's premier brand of CCTV equipment, have expanded their range of power supplies to include two new lines including metal cased and IP66 rated units
New occupants at the double at 24 Severn
(June 2006)
Three major new occupants have taken up residence at one of south-east Wales' fastest growing business locations
IES helps KPMG Tower become star-rated
(May 2006)
Integrated Environmental Solutions Virtual Environment software has been used to great success at KPMG Tower in Sydney
Office development unveiled near Glasgow Airport
(May 2006)
Clark Contracts, the construction, maintenance and refurbishment specialist, has unveiled plans for a new £5 million office development at McFarlane Street, Paisley
Distech Controls wireless technology applications
(March 2006)
Distech Controls, a building automation solutions provider is fast becoming a leader in innovative solutions for the industry
Wolf air handling, ventilation and heating plants
(March 2006)
Environmentally compatible, economic heating products from Wolf rapidly established themselves at the leading edge of the high-end branded product sector
Surveyors set up home at The Courtyard
(February 2006)
The Walker Pritchard Partnership have purchased a building at The Courtyard at Tewkesbury Business Park, developed by Robert Hitchins
Abloy helps Kingston Communications security
(February 2006)
Kingston Communications is continuing to revolutionise its approach to security through the development of an exclusive partnership with Abloy Security
Betsy Pumps Bentonite at Kings Cross development
(January 2006)
Two Hidrostal Betsy self priming diesel driven pump sets are playing an important role in the construction of the diaphragm walls being constructed by Cementation Foundations Skanska
Fire-Lite expanded audio evacuation systems
(January 2006)
Fire-Lite Alarms, the leading manufacturer of quality life safety systems, introduces its full line of audio evacuation products
CitectFacilities in control at The Kremlin
(November 2005)
CitectFacilities reduces costs and helps preserve Russia's historical monuments
Goodwins Timber Frame efficient housing production
(November 2005)
Don Touhig MP visits Goodwins Timber Frame and gives the thumbs up to efficient housing production
Durapipe UK puts safety first with Detecta-line
(November 2005)
Durapipe UK has launched Detecta-line, a new pipework system specifically developed for use with aspirating smoke detection systems
Color kinetics marquee installations in China
(November 2005)
LG Tower, Sands Macao and Grandview Hotel among the latest premiere adopters of Color Kinetics' intelligent solid-state lighting systems
Robert Hitchins begins work 'on the waterfront'
(October 2005)
Developer Robert Hitchins Limited has commenced the infrastructure work and access road at Stonehouse Park, an attractive canal-side development
ClimaCool heating/cooling system from Wavin
(October 2005)
ClimaCool heating/cooling system from Wavin RCS for temperature control of concrete ceilings
New Tremco Flooring Guide
(September 2005)
Eight pages of full colour photographs and detailed drawings within a new technical publication illustrate Tremco's diverse products