Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Public Transport",
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 Zeta Solar brings renewable energy to bus stops from
Zeta Solar, which we summarised at the time by saying "StopLIGHT, powered by solar energy, offers increased safety, comfort and security for passengers at bus stops, improving waiting conditions and encouraging bus use".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Pilkington Planar puts rail station on right track from
Pilkington Building Products UK: "New St Helens Central Train Station provides visitors with an impressive welcome thanks to the world's leading structural glazing system, Pilkington Planar".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Hanson Building Products
concerning its Hanson bricks
- take a look at Hanson bricks help revamp inner city skyline
which says: "Two Piccadilly Place, a major part of Manchester's inner city area, has now been completed using bricks supplied by Hanson Building Products".
Take a look also at the news release from Hanson Building Products, Hanson wins at the 2007 Brick Awards,
as well as Creating a smarter working capital from Work Wise UK,
and Halcrow regional MD gains Certificate of Merit from Halcrow.
See also:
Solar LED bus shelter lighting systems in UK
(September 2007)
Carmanah Technologies win a USD500k purchase order from Trueform Engineering for solar powered bus-shelter lighting systems to be installed on Transport for London bus shelters in London, England
The new Lord of the Rings?
(September 2007)
New Gigabit Managed Ethernet switch offers fastest recovery time in the world
Building for the future
(August 2007)
Tenants and occupiers are setting an increasingly tough agenda for efficiency and effectiveness in the workplace
Top ten tips for reducing CO2 emissions
(August 2007)
With more pressure than ever for businesses to reduce their carbon footprint, Version One provides top ten tips for reducing CO2 emissions
PoE devices ideal for building management
(July 2007)
Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology brings power, as well as data transfer, to devices via standard twisted-pair Ethernet cabling in a network
Mouchel Parkman asks staff how to move greener
(June 2007)
Mouchel Parkman has launched a staff travel survey to coincide with World Environment Day and its own corporate Environment Week, to help reduce the company's environmental footprint
Smarter working solution to workplace inclusion
(May 2007)
Final day of Work Wise Week focused upon the social benefits of new smarter working practices
Smarter working solution to traffic and pollution
(May 2007)
Penultimate day of Work Wise Week focused upon the transport aspects of new smarter working practices
National work from home day
(May 2007)
Millions of workers around the UK will be experiencing the benefits of working from their home on the second annual National Work from Home Day
Call for millions to work from home for a day
(May 2007)
Organisations and employees across the UK, both public and private, are being invited to take part in the national day to demonstrate the benefits of home working
Bachy Soletanche piling contract at Shepherds Bush
(May 2007)
Bachy Soletanche has completed a GBP1million plus piling contract at Shepherd's Bush (Central line) underground station
Call for trial of new working practices
(April 2007)
For Work Wise Week this year staff and employers are being asked to consider a week-long trial of smarter working practices, such as home, flexible, mobile and remote working
Programme for Work Wise Week announced
(April 2007)
Wise Week (May 16 to 22), will consist of a number of themed days and events including National Work from Home Day and Work Wise Summit in London
CIWEM look at the Brown budget
(March 2007)
CIWEM review this year's Budget an explain why they think it is actually less green than in the past
Business and Unions in workplace revolution
(January 2007)
Leading businesses and organisations, including the CBI and TUC, sign agreement to encourage the wider adoption of smarter working practices across the UK, to help bring about a workplace revolution
Go green and get cheap hot water for life
(December 2006)
One way to take a step towards a greener home is to install an Activair air source heat pump from Trianco Heating Products
Green Transport Group backs workplace revolution
(December 2006)
Association for Commuter Transport pledges support to Work Wise UK, the national campaign to promote smarter ways of working to improve people's work-life balance and their productivity
Durasteel a winner for White City
(December 2006)
Promat Durasteel, the high performance fit-and-forget fire barrier, is playing a critical role at Westfield London in White City, West London
Marshall Construction wins bus station contract
(October 2006)
Contract to finish the works at bus stations in Glenrothes, St Andrews, Kirkcaldy and Leven awarded to Marshall Construction
New landmark takes shape in Glasgow
(October 2006)
The city of Glasgow's eye-catching new Glasgow Arc bridge features safety railings galvanized by Scottish Galvanizers
Software author launches Carbon-Neutral Initiative
(October 2006)
Document management and imaging software author, Version One, has announced the launch of its Carbon-Neutral Initiative
Building a future at Mill Place
(October 2006)
Mill Place, the established business location in Bristol Road, Gloucester, owned and managed by Robert Hitchins Limited, has signed up another new tenant
Thames Gateway regeneration gathers speed
(October 2006)
Redevelopment of Craylands Estate and the former Fryerns School site in Basildon is ramping up as the masterplan has been submitted for outline planning application
RAC backs drive for commuters to stay home
(August 2006)
RAC Foundation is backing Work Wise UK, the five-year initiative to encourage smarter working practices, such as flexible working, mobile working, remote working and working from home
Fast track installation of ceramic tiling
(July 2006)
Mike Langdon from ARDEX UK technical article on the fast track installation of ceramic tiling
Waverley Railway Project given go ahead
(June 2006)
Waverley Railway(Scotland) bill receives almost unanimous support from the Scottish Parliament
New bus station transformed with SFS intec
(May 2006)
SFS intec austenitic stainless steel and carbon steel fasteners for the roof sections and lightwell cladding at City of Norwich stunning new bus station
SECOM, TDSi and Fujitsu sell Biometric solutions
(May 2006)
SECOM Plc., TDSi Access Control and Fujitsu Europe join forces to sell Biometric solutions
PRP Architects masterplan
(April 2006)
PRP Architects, in partnership with Merlion Capital Housing and Amenbury Property, has planning consent for the regeneration and redevelopment of the former Lambson's chemical works in Yorkshire
UK roads crippling construction sector
(April 2006)
New research from Bibby Financial Services reveals that UK roads are crippling small businesses' in the construction sector
Safety first floorings unveiled at Interbuild
(March 2006)
Track's anti-slip ceramic granite floor that is designed for passenger transport facilities is being launched at Interbuild 2006
Designing For Pedestrians
(February 2006)
BRE Press are the publishers of highly respected technical and practical guides including Designing for Pedestrians: A guide to good practice
Crossrail exchanges over Liverpool St
(January 2006)
Government concern over rising cost shown in Crossrail exchanges over Liverpool St
Woodland boost for urban Scotland
(January 2006)
Woodlands close to towns and cities are set to get makeovers thanks to a £2 million cash boost from the Scottish Executive