News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 February
to Saturday 28 February 2004
Major New Lighting Catalogue
Cooper Lighting and Security has launched a major new A4 lighting catalogue that brings together all lighting products manufactured by the company under its Crompton Lighting, Menvier and JSB brands.
News from Cooper Lighting and Safety (27 February 2004)
Safe Access At Height
A new standing seam roof required SUREGRIP, the only BBA certified roof walkway system a suitable walkway system, in order to protect the roof sheets when being accessed by maintenance personnel.
News from H L Plastics (27 February 2004)
New 15.6-Volt Cordless Drill/Driver From Metabo
Metabo Corporation now offer a 15.6-volt cordless drill/driver that provides up to 20% more power as well as 8% higher torque than the previous model.
News from Metabo (27 February 2004)
Sika Keeps The Changing Of The Guard Dry
User Application Article The basement stores for The Royal Horseguards at Block B, Hyde Park Barracks, Knightsbridge in London were recently refurbished and waterproofed by Sika Limited.
News from Sika (27 February 2004)
Another Award In The Office Series From Sika
User Application Article Westgate House, an office building located at Westgate, Halifax was recently re-roofed using Trocal S, one of the single ply roofing membranes from market leader Sika Limited.
News from Sika (27 February 2004)
New Industrial Ethernet Switch
Tough enough for the military, tough enough for everyone - SIXNET's military strength Ethernet switch has joined the Etherbus product line. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (27 February 2004)
SMS Text Messages Aid Remote Alarm Monitoring
New SMS messaging service lets you to monitor the stage of a process, the security of your property or even notify you of any system alarms and event conditions.
News from SeNd Technology (27 February 2004)
GSM Control Of Industrial Communications
SeNd Technology continue to break into new ground using GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) network as a tool for monitoring and controlling remote applications in industrial applications.
News from SeNd Technology (27 February 2004)
Sprunt Reviews School Accommodation
User Application Article London-based architects Sprunt, specialists in urban and property renewal strategies, has completed a comprehensive review of the existing accommodation at a West-London School.
News from Sprunt (27 February 2004)
EU Decision To Bar Surveyors From Desgn
The RICS is protesting at the decision of the European Parliament to approve the European Commission directive which recognises only architects as qualified to carry out building design.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (27 February 2004)
Risky Business At ICU
Visitors to this year's ICU exhibition with an interest in site investigation and clearance will have the opportunity to talk first hand with experts from BACTEC International.
News from BACTEC International (26 February 2004)
Building In The Face Of Climate Change
CIRIA, in partnership with The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Sustainable Development Round Table, is presenting the series of events 'Building in the Face of Climate Change'. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (26 February 2004)
Director-General Appointed
The Queen has approved the appointment of Tim Rollinson as Director-General of the Forestry Commission.
News from Forestry Commission (26 February 2004)
Hafele UK Announce The New 'HAWA-Junior 160/GP'
The popular sliding hardware system for all-glass sliding doors with patch suspension has been available for doors weighing up to 40, 80 and 120 kg. Brochure Available
News from Hafele UK (26 February 2004)
Privacy And Panoramic Views At Imperial Wharf
User Application Article Two different products from the range of HansenGlass have been supplied to a specialist sub-contractor working on a prestigious new residential development on the Thames.
News from Hansen Glass Processing (26 February 2004)
H R Johnson Introduces Large Format Tile
H R Johnson the UK's largest manufacturer of ceramic tiles, has launched a range of large format wall tiles under its Aspects collection and which are the largest currently produced by the company.
News from Johnson Tiles (26 February 2004)
Start-Up Fabricator Beats Early Targets
At just 14 weeks into their manufacturing life, they were producing 180 windows a week, while the forecast for this very early stage in the company's development was just 60.
News from Profine (26 February 2004)
Moeller Provides Cool Motor Protection
Technical Background Article Reliable refrigeration is crucial to the dairy industry - downtime on a refrigeration unit means lost production. So a major dairy turned to Grenco Refrigeration for a new chilling system.
News from Moeller Electric (26 February 2004)
Export Success As Norbain's Reputation Spread
Platinum Link's Business Development Director called on his experience of Norbain SD, Europe's largest distributor of CCCTV and Access Control equipment, to ensure reliability, availability and supply
News from Norbain SD (26 February 2004)
First Exhibit Of Vista Brand In Moscow
Norbain SD brings the Vista brand of CCTV equipment to Moscow for the first time at this year's MIPS 2004 security and fire safety exhibition (26-29 April, Olympiyskiy Sport Complex, Moscow).
News from Norbain SD (26 February 2004)
Worksmarter With Breathe
Worksmarter, the new concept from the breathe group can help you achieve your workplace utopia, as they recognize how intrinsic work surroundings are, in relation to a company's success.
News from Breathe Group (26 February 2004)
Thermalite Wins Top Industry Award
Thermalite, the UK's leading manufacturer of aircrete technology, is celebrating a great success after winning the prestigious David Wilson Homes National Group Supplier of the Year Award 2003.
News from Thermalite (26 February 2004)
Thermalite Helps Build The Local Community
User Application Article A new development in Ley Hill, Birmingham will provide 20 houses for the local authority. The development makes extensive use of Thermalite aircrete blocks for foundations of the timber frame houses.
News from Thermalite (26 February 2004)
Lisa Rapson Joins TPS From Entec UK
Lisa Rapson, former project manager for Entec UK Ltd has joined TPS Consult as a principle engineer.
News from TPS (26 February 2004)
Award For 'Excellence In Construction'
Sir Peter Gershon has been awarded the CIOB President's Medal for his outstanding commitment to the industry and to excellence in construction.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (26 February 2004)
New Name In Building Services Wins First Contract
Dynamic new name in Building Services 'Inviron' has secured its first contract award - the provision of Building Services Maintenance for BACS Limited.
News from Inviron (24 February 2004)
New LED Floodlight
Advanced LEDs have developed a unique high specification, thermally engineered high flux LED Floodlight.
News from Advanced LED (24 February 2004)
Stud Uplighter - More Options Now Available
Advanced LEDs, a specialist manufacturing Company for exterior LED luminaries has extended its Stud Uplighter range.
News from Advanced LED (24 February 2004)
Perfect Industrial Flooring System Solution
User Application Article The perfect industrial flooring system was provided by ARDEX UK to complete a refurbishment project on behalf of one of the North East's leading Newcastle catering butchers R. Manners and Sons Ltd. Brochure Available
News from Ardex UK (24 February 2004)
Alternative Steel Pipe Design Service
Barnard, with over 30 years experience in the water and wastewater industry, launches new service to show how fabricated carbon steel pipe designs compare against other materials, such as ductile iron
News from Barnard (24 February 2004)
Causeway Collaboration Drives New Schools Projects
User Application Article HBG Projects has selected Causeway Collaboration to support the design and construction of new school PFI facilities in Crawley, West Sussex.
News from Causeway Technologies (24 February 2004)
Mitre Mate - Market Leading Wood Bonding Adhesive
Chemence, the fastest growing global superglue company, marketing brands such as Rite-Lok, Kwikfix and Tuflok has given a new look to their market leading mitre adhesive kit, Mitre Mate.
News from Chemence (24 February 2004)
International Clean Up
Visitors to ICU will be able to catch up with contaminated land specialists Churngold Remediation who won last year's ICU Innovation Award for the launch of the range of White Karbon products.
News from Churngold (24 February 2004)
Managing The Impacts Of Flooding
CIRIA's 'Designing for exceedance in urban drainage - good practice (RP699) aims to produce design guidance on the development of urban drainage systems. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (24 February 2004)
Designing To Avoid Accidents
CIRIA's new publication Safe Access For Maintenance And Repair gives an overview of the commercial and regulatory backdrop, statutory obligations and alternative procurement processes. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (24 February 2004)
CIRIA Argues The Case For Sustainable Construction
CIRIA has announced plans to host a two-day conference, Towards sustainable constuction - why become sustainable? Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (24 February 2004)
Disabilty Access Lifts - Next Generation
The Month of February sees The Disability Access Company, launch it's next generation vertical platform lifts, the Access 9000.
News from Disability Access Company (24 February 2004)
Cheshire County Council Specify The Access 9000
User Application Article Cheshire County Council recently purchased 3 of the newly launched Access 9000 vertical platform lifts.
News from Disability Access Company (24 February 2004)
21st Century Lift Monitoring System
User Application Article Monitoring System Lift display and control specialist E-Motive has supplied a Lift Monitoring System to the new Constellation Place office tower in Los Angeles, California.
News from E-Motive Display (24 February 2004)
Fibreoptic Industry Association - Join Now!
The principle aim of the FIA is to promote high standards within the fibreoptic industry by providing a single voice to promote and represent the interests of FIA members and the industry in general.
News from Fibreoptic Industry Association (24 February 2004)
Ferroli Improves Service Efficiency
Leading boiler specialist Ferroli UK has introduced a fully electronic paperless field service management system designed to streamline and speed up field service support for all UK customers.
News from Ferroli (Commercial) (24 February 2004)
Construction Minister At ITCBP Annual Conference
Minister For Construction has been invited to address the ITCBP Annual Conference 2004 - Building Business Success from IT.
News from IT Construction Best Practice (24 February 2004)
AutoCAD 2005 Preview And Upgrade Offer
Leonardo Computer Systems are offering a free of charge upgrade to AutoCAD Lt 2005, to any purchaser of AutoCAD Lt 2004, and a low cost upgrade to AutoCAD 2005.
News from Leonardo Computer Systems (24 February 2004)
MagHansen Gives Expression To Greenside Place
User Application Article Grrenside Place gives MagHansen an opportunity to showcase a full array of its capabilities in terms of delivering a package of curtain walling and other high performance glazing solutions.
News from MagHansen (24 February 2004)
Marble Arch Shares Expertise At 2004 Stone Show
Marble Arch, a leading supplier, manufacturer and installer of natural stone products for commercial and residential applications, will be sponsoring the press stand at the London Stone Show 2004.
News from Marble Arch (24 February 2004)
'How To Develop And Implement Your Marketing Plan'
MarketingWorks, the construction industry's leading marketing and business development consultancy, is holding a workshop on 'How to develop and implement your marketing plan' on 4 March 2004.
News from MarketingWorks (24 February 2004)
A New Option From Ordnance Survey
National mapping agency announces the launch of a new Internet-based service for large-scale digital mapping products.
News from Ordnance Survey (24 February 2004)
Silence In Class!
An innovative acoustic flooring system from commercial flooring specialists Polyflor Ltd has been installed following introduction of more stringent sound insulation regulations for school buildings.
News from Polyflor (24 February 2004)
Safeforce Introduces New Environmental Products
Safeforce, specialist safety equipment arm of Hire Station, and an established name in safety hire, expands its range of products with the addition of a new dedicated line of environmental equipment.
News from Safeforce (24 February 2004)
Raychem Heat-Tracing Systems Installed At New BBC
User Application Article Raychem self-regulating heat-tracing systems, from Tyco Thermal Controls, have been employed for both hot water temperature maintenance and frost protection of cold water services at the BBC.
News from Tyco Thermal Controls (24 February 2004)
Pilkington Tried And Tested Fire Resistant Glass
As part of its constant undertaking to develop products suited to the changing demands of building design and performance, Pilkington has developed new 23mm Pilkington Pyrostop fire resistant glass.
News from Pilkington Building Products UK (24 February 2004)
Industrial Appetite At Construction Dinner
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) held its 45th Annual Dinner at the Guildhall, London on Thursday 19th February with Principal Guest Speaker being Michael Portillo.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (24 February 2004)
Topfloor's Grand Performance On Grand Designs
User Application Article Derbyshire precast concrete products company Tarmac Topfloor manufactured, delivered and installed concrete flooring system and staircases in just one week for project on Channel 4.
News from Tarmac Topfloor (24 February 2004)
New General Manager Comes Through The Door
The appointment of a new General Manager at HansenGroup company AccentHansen, the leading UK manufacturer of steel doors, has already brought a new confidence in the company's future.
News from AccentHansen (23 February 2004)
Adams Rite Pulls Ahead With New Latch Pull
Adams Rite Europe, one of the UK's leading security solutions providers, has introduced a new Latch Pull Handle specially designed for installation within narrow, medium or wide stile aluminium doors.
News from Adams Rite Europe (23 February 2004)
Glazed System For The Stars
User Application Article Alco Beldan have completed an installation at a recently renovated property in North London which used to be the home of the golden couple Lulu and the late Maurice Gibb.
News from Alco Beldan (23 February 2004)
Lord's Cricket Ground Success With Movable Walls
User Application Article Nicholas Grimshaw designed new stand at Lords Cricket Ground has a number of private boxes divided by Alco Beldan NW100 Series Movable Walls.
News from Alco Beldan (23 February 2004)
Not all Movable Walls are Created Equal
Externally, most movable wall panels look the same, but it's not simply the outside which makes a good movable wall, its what's inside the panel which makes the difference.
News from Alco Beldan (23 February 2004)
Biffaward Funding Helps Increase Sustainability
CIRIA is developing a guidance manual to highlight opportunities for minimising the generation of waste from building deconstruction, thanks to a £38,749 grant from Biffaward. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (23 February 2004)
CAB States Part L Position To Industry
Technical Background Article The Council for Aluminium in Building has taken steps to clarify its views about proposed changes to Part L of the Building Regulations that are expected in 2005.
News from Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) (23 February 2004)
Miwa Lock's AL5H Achieves Fire Resistance Rating
Miwa Lock Co Ltd is the first manufacturer to obtain the prestigious BS EN 1634-1-2000 standard for fire resistance for its AL5H dual technology smart lock.
News from Miwa (23 February 2004)
Improve Operations - Convert To Digital Load Cells
User Application Article If you want to give your weighbridge a new lease of life why not convert to digital load cells from METTLER TOLEDO. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (23 February 2004)
Safeforce Champions Airbag Safety
The Airbag Safety System is a "soft fall arrest" system, which has been designed to optimise height safety on construction, civil engineering, maintenance and refurbishment projects.
News from Safeforce (23 February 2004)
New Business Development Manager Joins Simmtronic
Commercial lighting controls specialist Simmtronic Ltd, has appointed Ches Harding as Business Development Manager, to spearhead the next stage of the company's expansion programme.
News from Simmtronic (23 February 2004)
Tyco Thermal Controls Regional Sales Manager
Tyco Thermal Controls has appointed Rob Boland as Regional Sales Manager for Raychem heat-tracing systems in the south east of England.
News from Tyco Thermal Controls (23 February 2004)
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