Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Residential Development",
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 Crosby tall order at greenquarter from
Crosby Lend Lease, which we summarised at the time by saying "Britton House - the sixth residential building to be built at the mammoth GBP190 million greenquarter development - has been 'topped off' this week".
The day before,
we featured the news release Combined heat and power in the green capitol from
ENER.G: "CHP technology in London will enable the UK's tallest residential building to generate its own heat and electricity on site, helping to reduce energy bills and shrink its carbon footprint".
In February 2008, we covered the news from LSFS
concerning its Light steel frame technology
- take a look at LSFS light steel frame technology
which says: "Light steel frame technology taken to new heights with Strucmet Elite - a new product innovation from leading specialists Light Steel Frame Solutions".
Take a look also at the news release from Knauf Drywall, Knauf Drywall anti-waste initiatives,
as well as Knauf Drywall solution saves space at Litmus from Knauf Drywall,
and LSFS provides complete solution at Sturlas Way from LSFS.
See also:
LSFS provides key to affordable housing in London
(December 2007)
new residential development for key workers in central London benefited from the speed and efficiency of off-site construction from Light Steel Frame Solutions (LSFS)
New Royal Chrome aluminium handrail finish
(December 2007)
IE Developments selected Balcony Systems new Royal Chrome aluminium handrail finish for 88 metres of balustrading at The Point, Hereford
Transformation of former gas works site
(November 2007)
Biscoe + Stanton helps transform former gas works site in to vibrant residential destination
New high density residential scheme in Kent
(November 2007)
High density residential scheme provides Kent with 370 new luxury homes to include 111 affordable units for Places for People and Amicus Group
UFH in bloom at Vicarage Gardens
(October 2007)
OSMA Underfloor Heating from Wavin Plastics chosen by Ashford Homes for it's new luxury housing development - Vicarage Gardens, in Westbury
Coram Specified for Millwood Homes Development
(September 2007)
Coram Showers Optima range of shower enclosures and its completely leak free bath screens have been specified by housebuilder, Millwood Homes
Brett Trief Cadet Chevron case study
(September 2007)
Jennett's Park in Bracknell is the first development to showcase Europe's first ever Trief Cadet Chevron roundabout from Brett Landscaping and Building Products
Smoke ventilators for residential development
(September 2007)
Leading access doors and vents manufacturer, Bilco UK , has completed delivery of 13 smoke vents from its new REM range for the Anchor Point development in the Bramall Quarter of Sheffield
Kingspan frame-up at Manchester skyline central
(August 2007)
One of the most luxurious new medium-rise developments in Manchester has benefited from the specification of Kingspan Frame Sections to help speed up construction, completion and handover
Zinc sustainability credentials
(July 2007)
Looking at zinc sustainability to see if it stands the test of real examination
Highways package includes section 278 works
(June 2007)
Hewlett has secured a highways package that includes section 278 works with foundations work for a show home area at the Millers Croft scheme in Castleford, worth half a million pounds
Consultancy services for redevelopment
(June 2007)
Bournville Village Trust's GBP24m redevelopment of Lower Shenley will have Turner and Townsend as cost consultant, turnkey project manager and management consultant
iLevel Trus joists grow in popularity
(May 2007)
TJI joist series offer all the benefits of an engineered joist system without having to change building plans designed for solid sawn timber
Bachy Soletanche constructs slurry cut-off wall
(April 2007)
Bachy Soletanch has just completed a project for Urban Regen to carry out the construction of a slurry cut-off wall as part of preparation works for a new residential development
Stanton Moor chosen for historical Glasgow
(April 2007)
Stancliffe Stone selected to produce and supply Stanton Moor - Ashlar for the external stone work on project in historical West End of Glasgow
Brick laying ceremony launches Manvers Gardens
(April 2007)
New communities in Mansfield Woodhouse are gaining brick by brick thanks to Bellway and Meden Valley Making Places
Sustainability credentials of Zinc
(April 2007)
Among UK specifiers, there seems to be limited awareness of the fact that 30% of all zinc manufactured uses recycled material
Techdek and Louvredek pass screen test
(March 2007)
Neaco's Techdek aluminum open grille and Louvredek sunshade systems have formed a major feature at the visually striking NV apartment development on the Salford Quays waterfront
Raising site levels after remediation work
(March 2007)
Phi Group designed, supplied and built a Permacrib timber retaining wall at a major new residential development
Perfect fit for urban development
(March 2007)
Range of pipework from Durapipe UK has been specified for Manchester city centre apartment development
Burlington adds panache to London Oxford Street
(March 2007)
Burlington's Brandy Crag flamed textured paving grace the public walkway and square of London's prestigious Sedley Place development that links Oxford Street and Bond Street in London
Carillion Alawi wins contracts in Oman
(February 2007)
Support services and construction company Carillion Alawi has been awarded three contracts worth more than GBP40m in Oman
Kingspan Frame Sections save construction time
(February 2007)
New medium-rise developments in Manchester benefit from specification of Kingspan Frame Sections to help speed up construction, completion and handover
Barratt Homes use sustainable clean-up technology
(January 2007)
Barratt Kent, regenerating former gas works in Tunbridge Wells, are working with Biogenie Site Remediation who were part of the team responsible for designing and finalising the remedial scheme
Confined city site uses Kingspan Facade Solution
(January 2007)
Kingframe Architectural Facade System from Kingspan Off-Site has come to the rescue in yet another confined city centre residential development
Icopal Systems top green roof features at Ecobuild
(January 2007)
Green roof products and systems from Icopal help Urban Splash's Moho development win a crop of awards
Chinese new year for Apollo Fire Detectors
(January 2007)
Apollo Fire Detector has won the contract to supply the fire protection for the Shanghai Harbour International Passenger Terminal against stiff international competition
Arnold Laver Group starts new era
(December 2006)
Arnold Laver Group is returning to the Bramall Lane site it has called home for 80 years as part of a new showpiece GBP25m commercial and residential development
First for Colt smoke control system
(December 2006)
Colt International has won the contract for what is believed to be the UK's first smoke control system for a car park
Bid for first UK advanced construction centre
(November 2006)
Bid to establish the UK's first advanced construction technology and training centre has been approved by regional development agency Advantage West Midlands
CALA Finance new Business Development Manager
(November 2006)
CALA Finance appoints new Business Development Manager for Scotland and North East England
Wolsey financing achieves GBP101 million
(November 2006)
Wolsey Securities currently finances a portfolio of circa 140 developments comprising 2,500 units across England, Scotland and Wales
Tamdown and NHBC link up to build a safer future
(November 2006)
Tamdown Group has linked up with one of the world's major home warranty and insurance organisations to enhance health and safety standards on construction sites
Millfield completes at Dickens Heath Village
(November 2006)
Millfield FRP has completed works at the new, innovative Dickens Heath Village Centre near Solihull, Warwickshire