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Stopping cowboy builders and rogue tradesmen
Technical Background Article Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Gareth Thomas MP asked MP's to support and promote TrustMark locally in their constituencies, in the fight against cowboy builders and rogue traders.
News from TrustMark (14 May 2008)
Marley Eternit cladding helps Stadthaus grow tall
User Application Article Three types of lightweight fibre cement cladding panels from Marley Eternit are being used on a London apartment block that will be tallest residential building of its type in the world.
News from Marley Eternit (14 May 2008)
Cintec new terra cotta solutions brochure
Cintec America announces the availability of a brochure detailing the company's specialized fixings for terra cotta repairs and re-attachment.
News from Cintec America (14 May 2008)
Showcase your achievements to the pump industry
Opportunity to showcase your achievements to the pump industry by entering this year's Pump Industry Awards
News from Pump Industry Awards (14 May 2008)
CPD Seminar for Lindab Rainline System
Lindab can now offer architects a CPD seminar, which details the product benefits and technical aspects of their Rainline steel based rainwater system.
News from Lindab (14 May 2008)
Steel stud wall framing system from Lindab
Construline from Lindab is a range of high performance steel stud sections available for exterior walls or internal partition walls.
News from Lindab (14 May 2008)
Lindab launch two new colours for Rainline
Rainline from Lindab provides the complete rain drainage system for all types of buildings - commercial, retail, industrial or residential.
News from Lindab (14 May 2008)
Improved quality in the asbestos removal
Technical Background Article Silverdell Plc have led an initiative which will result in important changes to the asbestos removal industry and a UKAS Accredited Certification Scheme for Asbestos Removal Contractors.
News from Silverdell (14 May 2008)
Regupol 7210C keeps noise down in Liverpool
User Application Article Regupol 7210C, a recycled rubber granulate underscreed acoustic system, has been installed at Beetham West Tower, Liverpool's tallest building.
News from CMS Acoustics (14 May 2008)
Pilkington Suncool in Grand Designs Award
User Application Article A new house designed with high quality Pilkington glazing as an integral feature has won the Best New Home category at the prestigious Grand Designs Awards.
News from Pilkington Building Products UK (14 May 2008)
A3 Countrywide disaster-managed event service
A3 Countrywide has formed an alliance with key partners to offer a unique relocation service to provide a fast and effective solution when disaster strikes a development.
News from Robinsons Intertnational (14 May 2008)
Axis, Bosch and Sony to standardize interface
Industry leaders to cooperate to standardize the interface of network video products.
News from Bosch Security Systems (14 May 2008)
Notifier and Trinity fire protection for Galleria
User Application Article Galleria Shopping Centre in Hatfield benefits from the very latest in fire protection technologies, following the installation of an intelligent Notifier by Honeywell ID3000-based fire safety system.
News from Notifier (14 May 2008)
Polysafe stars in Tinseltown in Wimbledon
User Application Article Polysafe Astral and Polysafe Standard sheet vinyl safety floor ranges from Polyflor have been used to create a star studded floor at the Tinseltown Milkshake Bar in Wimbledon.
News from Polyflor (14 May 2008)
Stroma to offer air source heat pumps
Stroma LZC has agreed an exclusive deal with HeatKing to be its sole supplier of its market leading range of air source heat pumps.
News from Stroma (14 May 2008)
Concrete Communications Conference
The development and enhancement of communication between universities and private practice on concrete design and construction will be continued at a forthcoming conference.
News from The Concrete Centre (14 May 2008)
Constructing Insights for Construction Industry
Constructing Insights, developed by Onsite Insights in partnership with Constructing Excellence will provide construction companies across UK with opportunities to visit award-winning companies.
News from Onsite Insights (14 May 2008)
GBP24m for urban woodland makeover
Technical Background Article Woods near to towns and cities are set to get a new lease of life, thanks to a further GBP24m cash injection from the Scottish Government.
News from Forestry Commission (14 May 2008)
Renewable green energy success leads to promotion
John Trenell has been appointed to the board of Underfloor Heating and Renewable Energy Systems, Encompas .
News from Encompas (14 May 2008)
Sheerframe and Crystal in GBP119m contract win
User Application Article Sheerframe windowmaker Crystal UPVC has been selected to supply windows for a GBP119 million programme of works in the North of England.
News from L B Plastics (14 May 2008)
TAC launch UK schools poster competition
Energy and building management specialists TAC launch poster competition to encourage school children nationwide to consider what our world will look like in 2050 if we continue to waste energy.
News from TAC UK (14 May 2008)
Tap into customer demand with Pegler Yorkshire
Pegler Yorkshire have the taps, showers and mixers to suit, no matter what the situation.
News from Pegler (14 May 2008)
UK construction first for Northamptonshire homes
User Application Article Roof Space Systems will change the way homes are built with the installation of a first-in-the-UK roofing process at a site in Crick, Northamptonshire.
News from Copal Group (14 May 2008)
Housebuilder appoints Underwood Carpenter
User Application Article Homes By Frontier has appointed Underwood Carpenter as Project Managers and Cost Consultants on their new residential development in Walton Manor, Milton Keynes.
News from Underwood Carpenter (14 May 2008)
Inbuilt welcomes steps towards zero carbon
Technical Background Article New definition of 'zero carbon' is designed to help UK housebuilders deliver genuinely zero carbon new homes by 2016.
News from Inbuilt (14 May 2008)
Sustainability expert at The Facilities Show
Sustainability Manager at office transformation specialists Morgan Lovell, will be speaking at the first Sustainable FM Academy, taking place at this year's Facilities Show.
News from Morgan Lovell (14 May 2008)
Office relocation checklist keeps moves on track
A detailed office relocation checklist - designed to help companies moving to new premises - has been produced by office transformation specialist Morgan Lovell.
News from Morgan Lovell (14 May 2008)
Financial backing for MBO secures Everwhite
Management buyout of Everwhite Plastics to form Everwhite has ensured it remains one of Britain's biggest independent manufacturers of PVC-UE cellular foam building products.
News from Everwhite (14 May 2008)
ARK strengthens its 'eco guardian' status
ARK Design and Architecture boosts the 'green' agenda with latest accreditation of yet another employee achieving Code Assessor status.
News from ARK Design and Architecture (14 May 2008)
Leathermarket roof space introduces natural light
User Application Article Conservation rooflights have been installed as part of the renovation of the Leathermarket Business Centre, built originally in 1833.
News from Tuscan Foundry Products (14 May 2008)
Market leading busbar range expands
Electrical contractors and building engineers should think Canalis busbar from Schneider Electric when considering cabling.
News from Schneider Electric (14 May 2008)
Meeting the challenge at hospitals and healthcare
User Application Article Contractors and MandE consultants in healthcare refurbishment sector are choosing to use flex 7 lighting connection and control products from Flex Connectors. Brochure Available
News from Flex Connectors (14 May 2008)
General Building Plastics choose Freefoam
General Building Plastics has recently decided to go with Freefoam as its new supplier of many roofline products.
News from Freefoam Plastics (14 May 2008)
Sika watertight concrete keeps development dry
User Application Article Sika watertight concrete meant that dryness assured for underground car park at eco-friendly River Crescent development
News from Sika (14 May 2008)
DM Hall acquires Cupars Johnston Surveys
DM Hall LLP chartered surveyors acquires Cupar business Johnston Surveys, the firm run by highly-experienced land surveying specialist Mr David Martin.
News from DM Hall (14 May 2008)
Kingspan Off-Site spreads the MMC message
Kingspan Off-Site has teamed up with TRADA Technology in a series of seminars to raise awareness of the benefits of Modern Methods of Construction within the construction industry.
News from Kingspan Off-Site (14 May 2008)
Worlds most advanced Security Control Centre
Dallmeier launch the VMC-1 'Eagle', a Security Control Centre consisting of a keyboard, joystick, jog-shuttle and monitor.
News from Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG (14 May 2008)
Photoelectric sensor for doors
Carlo Gavazzi introduce new through-beam sensor designed to provide industrial levels of performance with the style and competitive pricing of devices for consumer markets.
News from Carlo Gavazzi (14 May 2008)
Bison technical support team strengthened
Two new appointments has signaled further growth of the technical support team at Bison Concrete Products.
News from Bison Concrete Products (14 May 2008)
Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Services success
User Application Article Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Services is one of six successful bidders in one of Hampshire County Council's framework contracts for highways improvement works.
News from Balfour Beatty (14 May 2008)
Par Louvre celebrates 40 years in business
From Par's creation in 1968 as a specialist acoustics company, Par Louvres was created in 2000 to provide standard and bespoke designs and products for the performance louvre and Brise Soleil markets.
News from Par Louvres (14 May 2008)
Hard Standing for container terminal expansion
User Application Article Sika, working in close partnership with Hanson Premix, Southampton plant, have been supplying high grade, steel fibre reinforced concrete, for use at Southampton Docks.
News from Sika (14 May 2008)
Kingspan puts safety first by acquiring Saferidge
Kingspan aims to lead the way in the provision of complete building envelope solutions for the construction industry.
News from Kingspan Insulated Panels (14 May 2008)
Compact PICA-100F tacho and frequency meter
New PICA100-F tacho meter and frequency meter is now available from sensing and instrumentation specialists Vydas International Marketing. Brochure Available
News from Vydas International Marketing (14 May 2008)
RES adds solar thermal to business
Renewable Energy Systems Limited (RES) announced partnership with Future Heating, one of the UK's market leaders in solar thermal design and installation.
News from Renewable Energy Systems (RES) (14 May 2008)
Brett goes for gold at Chelsea Flower Show 2008
User Application Article Brett Landscaping and Building Products makes final preparations as it gets ready to unveil its stunning show garden at the Chelsea Flower Show 2008.
News from Brett Landscaping and Building Products (14 May 2008)
Nationwide cables guide from Newey and Eyre
Newey and Eyre unrivalled cable distribution service, Nationwide Cables, now supported by a new customer guide.
News from Newey and Eyre (14 May 2008)
Ecophon design team masters conical ceiling
User Application Article Ecophon designed and supplied a ceiling to improve a school halls acoustics, using their Focus range of ceiling tiles which are available in seven sizes up to 2400mm long. Brochure Available
News from Ecophon (14 May 2008)
British Ceramic Tile has designs set on the US
User Application Article British Ceramic Tile has broadened its horizons to the US, making its first ever American export.
News from British Ceramic Tile (BCT) (14 May 2008)
Ethernet Direct industrial POE switch series
Technical Background Article Ethernet Direct Corporation offers a reliable Ethernet solution for modern day mining using Industrial Power over Ethernet switches complying with IEEE 802.3af standard.
News from Ethernet Direct (14 May 2008)
Purchase using the Ethernet Direct shopping cart
Ethernet Direct now has a hassle free method of offering Industrial Ethernet equipment purchase by means of the Ethernet Direct global shopping cart.
News from Ethernet Direct (14 May 2008)
Altex UK chooses Spectus patio door
User Application Article Altex UK, based in Essex, recently decided to start fabricating the Spectus patio door system after buying in an alternative system for 20 years.
News from Spectus Window Systems (14 May 2008)
Redland Rapid Range has gone Universal
Redland's new Rapid Vented Ridge Universal System makes light work of traditional roofing.
News from Redland (14 May 2008)
If the market wants it then do it says Videx
Technical Background Article Videx Security's Managing Director John Rickard argues that door entry system manufacturers now, more than ever before, face a fight to retain market share. Brochure Available
News from Videx Security (14 May 2008)
Lakesmere gets Building Confidence Accreditation
Building envelope specialists Lakesmere has gained full accreditation to the Building Confidence Standard.
News from Lakesmere (14 May 2008)
Access control product for SMEs
IFSEC 2008 sees leading security and access control company, Abloy UK showcasing a host of its new products - including an access control product specifically aimed at SMEs. Brochure Available
News from Abloy UK (14 May 2008)
Renoxtra Sedbuk Band A combination boiler
RenoXtra high efficiency combination condensing boiler from Johnson and Starley features a new gas saver module built into the cabinet of the boiler and provides additional system efficiency. Brochure Available
News from Johnson and Starley (14 May 2008)
Hallmark aluminium decorative residential doors
Hallmark believes it has resolved the issue of panel failure in PVC residential doors with the development of a new range of Aluminium Panels that also offer superb aesthetics and durability.
News from Hallmark Panels (14 May 2008)
Bradstone launch 'Solutions for Housebuilders'
Housebuilders, designers and specifiers looking to create that all important 'wow' factor for their developments can now take advantage of a brand new brochure from Bradstone.
News from Bradstone (14 May 2008)
Sustainable blockwork solutions from Masterblock
Masterblock raises the bar in construction with its commitment to guarantee that all its Masterlite lightweight aggregate blocks have a minimum recycled material content of 20 percent.
News from Masterblock (14 May 2008)
Kinder High Efficiency gas fires
Fires Galore now stocking Kinder High Efficiency gas fires.
News from Fires Galore (14 May 2008)
Construction Law in Court
Next event in Axiom Advocates' Third Thursday Series is a seminar on Construction law, chaired by Heriot Currie QC.
News from Axiom (14 May 2008)
Recycled PVC cuts environmental impact
Technical Background Article new calculations by plastic recycler, Axion Recycling shows that manufacturing new building products from recycled PVC-U has about 6% of the global warming impact of using virgin polymer.
News from Axion Recycling (14 May 2008)
Neaco plays part in award winning theatre show
User Application Article Neaco contributed to a multi-award-winning project when Corporate Architecture specified their Spectrum balustrade at Kilworth House Open Air Theatre.
News from Neaco (14 May 2008)
CEMEX UK launch two new products
Building materials provider CEMEX UK has added two new packed products to its cement range.
News from CEMEX (14 May 2008)
Increased grants for Dimplex heat pumps
Dimplex welcome news that grants of up to 50% are now available to the public sector for the installation of microgeneration technologies under the Low Carbon Buildings Programme Phase 2. Brochure Available
News from Dimplex UK (14 May 2008)
Butters AMT launch MIG Synergic Auto range at SED
Welding and cutting specialist Butters AMT range of MIG Synergic Auto machines launches with 'Auto' versions of its popular single-phase AMT 271 and three-phase AMT 360 machines.
News from Butters AMT (14 May 2008)
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