Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Refurbishment Projects",
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 JELD-WEN achieves environmental standard from
JELD-WEN: "JELD-WEN's door manufacturing site in Penrith, Cumbria, has achieved prestigious ISO14001 accreditation, the international standard for environmental performance".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Ecoplay
concerning its Ecoplay micro greywater recycling system
- take a look at New Ecoplay system from Macdee wins approval
which says: "Revolutionary new Ecoplay micro greywater recycling system has received a major independent endorsement just months after being launched onto the UK market by Macdee".
Take a look also at the news release from Polypipe Terrain, Toilet products for larger scale projects,
as well as Woodwright sliding sash is Andersen top window from Andersen Windows,
and Leonard Cheshire selects Pickerings Lifts from Pickerings Lifts Europe.
See also:
Windcatcher fresh air for Chelsea Pensioners
(January 2008)
Monodraught Windcatchers selected to provide energy free fresh air throughout the Royal Hospital Chelsea
Kingspan is 'fit for future' at city HQ
(November 2007)
Sustainability-conscious new administration building for The City of Edinburgh Council is open for business and making efficient use of 7,000m2 of Kooltherm K10 Soffit Board from Kingspan Insulation
Kawneer breaks the mould with new sliding window
(November 2007)
Thermally-broken vertical sliding window that is eminently flexible but compliant with the ventilation requirements of Document F has been launched by Kawneer
Next phase in IP Convergence
(November 2007)
Panduit network infrastructure solutions support next phase in IP Convergence
Effects of new technology on tile design
(November 2007)
Ian Knifton, Technical Manager at Schluter-Systems, explains how advancing technology is eliminating the need for movement joints in screed, which gives greater flexibility in surface tile design
Roof domes for safe and secure natural daylight
(October 2007)
Mardome Rooflights are a safe and secure way to provide natural daylight into a dwelling
New range of high performance floor gullies
(October 2007)
ACO Building Drainage is to launch ACO Selecta, an innovative new range of floor gullies combining fire and smoke protection
Pick Everard in the frame for Police contracts
(October 2007)
Pick Everard has been awarded a 3-year framework agreement for Building and Design consultancy services for the five police authorities in the East Midlands region
Latest in glass and sealant technology
(September 2007)
Insulating Glass is an increasingly essential element of many of the new construction projects, both domestic and commercial, undertaken today
Hambleside Danelaw sustainability checklist
(September 2007)
Hambleside Danelaw publish new set of recommendations for developers and contractors on building materials that meet high environmental standards
Tyco Thermal Controls at Interbuild
(September 2007)
Tyco Thermal Controls exhibiting acclaimed Raychem electric underfloor heating systems and its latest solutions for snow melting applications, hot water services and frost protection
New Seddon website launched
(August 2007)
Highlighting the wide range of services offered by Seddon, from refurbishment projects to construction to painting, the site is a highly informative source of research
ISG secures GBP13m fit out scheme
(August 2007)
ISG has secured a circa GBP13 million project with Standard Life Investments at 12 Charles II Street, the Portland stone fronted commercial office building close to Haymarket in London
Replacement Kitchen and Bathroom Specifiers Guide
(July 2007)
LHC Network launched a 'Replacement Kitchen and Bathroom works Specifiers' Guide'
Unique heat store range cooker requires no flue
(July 2007)
Marcury's Thermastone is flue less making it the ideal choice for major refurbishment projects where installing a flue is either difficult or not possible
Manchester sure start roll out programme
(July 2007)
ISG Totty Building has secured design and build projects valued at around GBP2 million with Manchester City Council, as part of its Sure Start development programme
News on the Repair and refurbishment projects from Corus Northern Engineering Services
(July 2007)
Technical expertise and comprehensive manufacturing facilities key to Corus' continued success in UK cement sector
Steelwork fixing for very large frictional loads
(July 2007)
Lindapter has expanded its range of steelwork clamps for connecting structural steel sections in frictional load configurations, with a high-performance M24 bolt version
Ashtech fit for a 'king'
(July 2007)
Prestigious new addition to Liverpool's landmark developments has been combined with the quality and versatility of Ash and Lacy's Ashtech rainscreen cladding systems
New Flex Connectors website goes live
(June 2007)
Site includes detailed product information on all three flex 7 ranges including key features, technical data, wiring diagrams and installation instructions
Connectors web site live
(June 2007)
The new web site of Flex Connectors has gone live
Lighting control - learning to make light work
(June 2007)
Systems from Ex-Or eliminate unnecessary use of lighting and is proving to be an extremely effective method of cutting an educational building's carbon footprint
Copper - for a greener future
(May 2007)
Self-build customers and developers have begun approaching companies such as Coppa Gutta for their eco-friendly rainwater systems for house building and restoration projects
New machine boosts woodworking pace and capacity
(May 2007)
Martindales, the UK's leading supplier of replacement doors and window frames to the insurance industry, has introduced a high-efficiency woodworking machine
Novabrik innovative brick cladding system
(May 2007)
Novabrik, the innovative brick cladding system from Acheson and Glover Group, will be shown at the Chartered Institute of Housing [CIOH] Exhibition and Conference to be held in Harrogate
Icopal breaths lightly with Monarperm 500
(May 2007)
Icopal has extended its range of Anderson Monarflex pitched roof breather membranes with the launch of Monarperm 500
New lightweight movable wall from DORMA UK
(May 2007)
Revolutionary new MOVEO movable wall system from DORMA is first really radical solution for years
CIOB ask if Government is building for the future
(April 2007)
Sustainability and the way we build the future is a serious issue and needs greater cohesion between the Government and the Industry says CIOB
Gradus Fabrics bring homely feel to The Peele
(April 2007)
Soft furnishing materials from Gradus Fabrics have been specified for The Peele care home in Manchester as part of GBP6.3 million development
Brett launches specialized aggregates brochure
(April 2007)
Brett Landscaping and Building Products has recently launched a comprehensive brochure for its Specialized Aggregates range
Primed stair parts from Clive Durose saves money
(March 2007)
Clive Durose Woodturners has introduced Prime White, an extensive range of pre-primed hardwood stair parts whose use saves time and money
Online recycled product guide for construction
(March 2007)
WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) has launched a new online tool, which will support the construction industry to increase recycled content in building work and meet minimum requirements
Derbigum protects Stoke Mandeville Hospital
(March 2007)
Derbigum, award-winning waterproofing system from Alumasc, has been used extensively on large-scale development at Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Kingspan Kooltherm at Whitecross School
(March 2007)
Premium performance rigid phenolic insulation from market leaders Kingspan Insulation was chosen for new PFI Whitecross High School and Specialist Sports College, Hereford