‘Sustainable Building’

A Buildingtalk guide

Start with the news release Recycling plant chooses Marley Eternit Profile 6 from Marley Eternit, which we summarised at the time by saying "Marley Eternit's Profile 6 sheeting has been installed in a new WRG plant to withstand high temperatures and humidity created during the composting process.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release REHAU Polytec installed at Oak House Care home from REHAU: "Aspen Windows has just completed the installation of the first internally facetted screen in the REHAU Polytec 50 composite curtain walling system in the UK. ".

In July 2009, we covered the news from Weatherite Building Services - take a look at Weatherite air conditioning for John Lewis which says: "Weatherite Building Services has recently undertaken a comprehensive upgrade of the existing air conditioning systems at three different sites across London for John Lewis Partnership. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Samuel Heath & Sons, Perko Powermatic installed in new music school, as well as Norbain now supply Geoquip PIDS from Norbain SD, and SikatTack Adhesive fix for concrete panel interior from Sika.

Latest stories...

Integral is West Business of the Year (July 2009)

West Business of the Year Awards has recognised building maintenance services provider Integral, for its performance despite the current economic downturn.

Property Care Association rising damp advice (July 2009)

The Property Care Association advises investigations into dampness should be undertaken by a trained surveyor with a CSRT qualification.

Maxi contracts in education sector (July 2009)

Maxi Construction has secured a number of new projects in the education sector, following the start of work on a new classroom block for Cargilfield School in Edinburgh.

CLiP IT launches pricing module (July 2009)

CLiP IT Solutions are pleased to announce the release of its Bill of Materials module for CIA, with improved Purchase Order and Price List option.

Glidevale Protect meets re-roofing standards (July 2009)

Glidevale has developed an innovative range enabling cost-effective re-roofing to meet Regulatory requirements.

CIPHE lowers carbon in UK homes (July 2009)

Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering has released Taking Control of Carbon, a document aimed at helping householders to cut carbon emissions and hot water and heating bills.

Reynaers energy saving systems for Bloomsbury (July 2009)

Reynaers windows, doors and curtain walling have played a key part in a unique residential development, The Bloomsbury, in the historic quarter of Northampton.

Clark Contracts refurbishment in Historic Scotland (July 2009)

Clark Contracts has been awarded a refurbishment project by South Lanarkshire Council, working on the Dollan Aqua Leisure Centre in East Kilbride.

Rockwool insulation for BSkyB sustainable building

Rockwool wins contract to supply around GBP600,000 of insulation materials for BSkyB's new state-of-the-art building project near Heathrow in West London.
Styrofoam insulation supports sustainable building

Styrofoam insulation from Dow Building Solutions is at the heart of a new, Carbon Neutral Business Zone (CaNeBuZo) taking shape near Spalding in Lincolnshire - the first of its kind in the UK.