News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 28 March
to Saturday 3 April 2004
EI Smoke Alarms Lift The Lid Off Their Success
According to the latest sales figures, Ei mains powered smoke alarms from Aico Limited are the UK's top-selling brand.
News from Aico ( 1 April 2004)
ASDA Experience The ARDEX Effect
User Application Article ARDEX UK are helping to deliver the perfect flooring refurbishment system solution for supermarket chain ASDA.
News from Ardex UK ( 1 April 2004)
Planning Issue Resolved With Driveway Turntable
Planning permission has been granted to build a house on spare land at the back of an existing property by installing a DriveAway vehicle turntable supplied by British Turntable Co.
News from British Turntable Co ( 1 April 2004)
Combine Efficient Louvre Control With Soft Ceiling
Cooper Lighting and Security's new luminaire combines efficient louvre-controlled downlighting with a gently lit ceiling-wash effect created by a prismatic lens and perforated panel arrangement.
News from Cooper Lighting and Safety ( 1 April 2004)
Ecophon Ceiling Transforms Special Needs Centre
User Application Article 250 square metres of Ecophon's Focus E24 600 x 600 mm ceiling tiles utilising one of the manufacturer's suspension grids helped create a new day care facility. Brochure Available
News from Ecophon ( 1 April 2004)
EAG Top Safety Award On Stansted Construction
User Application Article English Architectural Glazing has been recognised as one of the best performing subcontractors on the new £30 million SAS Radisson Hotel at Stansted airport after scooping at top safety award.
News from English Architectural Glazing ( 1 April 2004)
Marble Suppliers Now Produce Intricate Patterns
User Application Article Waterjet cutting is allowing marble to become more widely specified for less exotic applications and marble surfaces are being increasingly used in everything from office buildings to kitchen worktops
News from KMT Waterjet Systems ( 1 April 2004)
China Industries Welcome Quality Materials Testing
AMETEK/Lloyd Instruments are continuing to expand its well established official, franchised distributor network across China to ensure customers get the very latest materials testing equipment.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 1 April 2004)
MEMCO Gains New Quality Management Certification
Memco, the Maidenhead based lift door safety specialist, has been certified to the new ISO 9001:2000 standard, which replaces the old ISO 9001:1994.
News from Memco ( 1 April 2004)
Sensor Hones In On Sharp Operators
Technical Background Article Risk is being driven out of the use of heavy duty diamond cutting tools thanks to a Euro 800k EU-backed research programme to determine the true operating characteristics of such equipment. Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology ( 1 April 2004)
Coastguard Station All Dry And Ship Shape
User Application Article Sika-1 Waterproofing System, one of the specialist products from Sika Limited for above and below ground waterproofing, was recently used in the refurbishment of The Bexhill-on-Sea coastguard station.
News from Sika ( 1 April 2004)
Students Residence Moves Up A Grade Thanks To Sika
User Application Article Trocal S, one of the single ply roofing membranes from market leader, Sika Limited, was recently used to waterproof a timber framed student accommodation building at Castle Street, in Leicester.
News from Sika ( 1 April 2004)
GLA Sustainable Suburbs Toolkit
Technical Background Article URBED (the Urban and Economic Development Group) has been appointed to prepare a Toolkit to provide help to those who are trying to make London's suburbs more sustainable.
News from Town and Country Planning Association ( 1 April 2004)
New Tensar Cost Saving Suds Solutions
Tensar International and its Netlon subsidiary are implementing a series of cost saving ground engineering solutions for Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).
News from Tensar International ( 1 April 2004)
The House That Jack Built With The Help Of Unico
User Application Article The transformation of the legendary eighteenth century coaching inn, Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath is underway with air conditioning provided by a unique Unico System. Brochure Available
News from Unico Climate Control ( 1 April 2004)
Gensler named most admired design firm
Gensler Architecture, Design and Planning Worldwide has been named the "Most Admired" architecture and design firm in Contract Magazine's annual March survey.
News from Gensler ( 1 April 2004)
Stafford Centre designed by Gensler opens
User Application Article Stafford Centre, a new performing arts complex and convention center designed by Gensler opened in Stafford, Texas.
News from Gensler ( 1 April 2004)
£7.7m Design And Build At Leeds College Of Music
User Application Article Totty Construction, the northern-based main contractor, has been awarded a £7.7m design and build contract for a 13 storey teaching and student accommodation block at Leeds College of Music.
News from ISG plc ( 1 April 2004)
Specialist Solutions For Commercial Projects
Alco Beldan offer a wide variety of specialist glazing solutions for commercial projects including glass sliding folding partitions and glass door and wall systems.
News from Alco Beldan (31 March 2004)
Hayes Controls Sees The Light With DALI!
User Application Article Effective and flexible control over lighting in public and commercial buildings can be implemented easily and inexpensively with the new Beckhoff KL6811 master bus terminal from Hayes Control Systems.
News from Hayes Control Systems (31 March 2004)
PS5R Slimline Power Supplies
IDEC Electronics have introduced the latest member of the PS5R range of switched mode DIN rail mounted plastic power supplies which give the power of a traditional power supply in only half the space.
News from IDEC Electronics (31 March 2004)
NPBA Launches New Name And Website
The National Prefabricated Building Association (NPBA), which represents a large proportion of the off-site building industry, has changed name to The Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA).
News from MPBA (31 March 2004)
Pro-Glide Range Of Sliding Gates
Procter Fencing Systems has launched Pro-glide, a range of high-quality, attractively designed sliding gates that require no track or rail to be laid across the roadway and take little space when open Brochure Available
News from Procter Bros (31 March 2004)
Members Discounted Offers On Commercial Vehicles.
The UK Trades Confederation appoints Vanman as benefit provider for its growing membership.
News from UK Trades Confederation (31 March 2004)
Student's Save Campus £400k In Heating
User Application Article The much-praised final year project of a University of Edinburgh engineering student has become the blueprint to transform the university's old steam heating system into a model of energy efficiency.
News from TPS (31 March 2004)
Causeway Launches New Estimating Solution
Causeway Technologies has launched a new version of its popular Causeway Estimating product, with unique functionality set to revolutionise estimating.
News from Causeway Technologies (30 March 2004)
New Online Press Release Service Launched
A new professional online service to write news releases and distribute them in the UK and USA has been launched - CLICKintoPR.com.
News from ClickintoPR.com (30 March 2004)
Working With Wildlife
CIRIA's new resource and training pack, Working with wildlife addresses the relationship between wildlife and construction projects. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (30 March 2004)
20-Year Life For BS Draught Proofing
Twenty year life for British Standard draught proofing is covered by a new guaranteeby manufacturer members of the Draught Proofing Advisory Association.
News from Draught Proofing Advisory Association (30 March 2004)
Combustible Dust extension to BEx ATEX Approvals
European Safety Systems achieves Combustible Dust extension to BEx ATEX Approvals
News from European Safety Systems (30 March 2004)
Thermal Imaging Camera Specifically For Buildings.
ThermaCAM B20 has been developed by FLIR Systems in consultation with experienced building inspectors and in addition to checking for heat loss or gain, the camera is ideal for a range of tasks. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (30 March 2004)
Expansion Underway At Hansenglass
In line with their continued growth, leading European specialist glass processors HansenGlass have began the expansion of their offices and manufacturing facility in Kirkby, Merseyside.
News from Hansen Glass Processing (30 March 2004)
New HNC In Electrical Engineering Course
This HNC course in Electrical Engineering by Open/Distance Learning is ideally suitable for those who are unable to attend college on either a full-time or part-time basis. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (30 March 2004)
PRPR Joins Construction Marketing Community
PRPR joins Construction Marketing Community to offer specialist public relations.
News from MarketingWorks (30 March 2004)
ESD Titan Fire Gains BAFE SP203 Approval
One of NOTIFIER's leading Engineered Systems Distributors, ESDs, Uxbridge-based Titan Fire and Security has recently gained BAFE SP203 Approval.
News from Notifier Fire Systems (30 March 2004)
Norbain LIVE 04: Six venues and dates announced
Norbain SD, Europe's largest distributor of CCTV and Access Control equipment, has announced that LIVE 04 will take place across six locations in the second half of September.
News from Norbain SD (30 March 2004)
Industrial Telephone Modem 56K Connection Speed
SIXNET has developed a new industrial telephone modem that offers the latest advanced features. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (30 March 2004)
Solar Tower Will Be World's Tallest Structure
In New South Wales, Australia, a feasibility study has taken place to build the tallest structure in the world, a solar electricity plant measuring 1000m tall and 7000m wide.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (30 March 2004)
Windfall Tax For Owners For Planning Permission
Technical Background Article Kate Barker has asked the Government to look again at the prospect of sharing in the windfall gains which accrue to landowners as a result of development decisions.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (30 March 2004)
Construction And The Demand For Business Transpare
Technical Background Article According to the Bribe Payers Index, the most flagrant corruption is seen in public works, construction and in the arms trade, industrial sectors plagued by endemic bribery.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (30 March 2004)
A Four Star Performance From Thermalite
User Application Article The landmark Cumberland Hotel, London, offering the ultimate in contemporary and luxury accommodation with its 433 designer Art Tech en suite rooms, is currently undergoing a spectacular renovation.
News from Thermalite (30 March 2004)
Williams Refrigeration Strong Global Prospects
Williams Refrigeration and Falcon Foodservice Equipment, both part of the Aga Foodservice Equipment (AFE) Group, announce a strong global position as the companies further expand in the global market.
News from Williams Refrigeration (30 March 2004)
Smith Group: Tiverton Hospital Case Study
User Application Article 10 month project encompassed design and build of a full electrical installation to all areas of the hospital
News from Smith Group (30 March 2004)
Pupil Lights Up Landmark University Building
User Application Article 'The SES Schools Lighting Challenge' is an initiative launched by the company to get young people interested in the world of mechanical and electrical building services.
News from SES Shepherd Engineering Services (30 March 2004)
North Cornwall 3 Phase Fire Safety Initiative
User Application Article North Cornwall District Council has commenced a three phase initiative to install Ei160 series mains powered smoke alarms supplied by Aico Limited into all of its 3,500 properties.
News from Aico (29 March 2004)
Major Report on Pond Equipment Market
AMA Research have recently published the 2nd edition of "The Pond Equipment Market - UK 2004".
News from AMA Research (29 March 2004)
CIRIA Signs Scottish Office Agreement
The Leading construction research company CIRIA and the University of Dundee have agreed that CIRIA establish a Dundee office dedicated to serving the serving the Scottish construction industry. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (29 March 2004)
Thermal Imaging Camera Specifically For Buildings
In addition to checking for heat loss or gain, the ThermaCAM B20 camera is ideal for a range of tasks including detecting areas prone to mould and finding leaks in underground pipes. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (29 March 2004)
Argumat Fuels Innovation With CBS Burner
Argumat of France, a specialist manufacturer of industrial burners and components for road surfacing machines, has recently perfected the CBS burner, a multi-fuel single-piece burner.
News from FTPB French Technology Press Bureau (29 March 2004)
Marlows Launch New Website
The web site will allow potential and existing customers to access data and information about their main product areas including; Trusses, Silent Floor and Timber Frame.
News from Howarth Timber (29 March 2004)
Hand Drawn Electrical Schematics Redrawn In CAD
Leonardo Computer Systems is pleased to offer a new service to transfer electrical schematics, drawn on paper, to CAD.
News from Leonardo Computer Systems (29 March 2004)
Structural Health Monitoring
Workshop: Advances In Design, Evaluation and Applications. The ability to monitor structural health is fast becoming an important aspect of intelligent buildings for existing and future civil structur
News from Photonics Cluster (29 March 2004)
The Entire World Of Polymer Learning - For Free
Rapra Technology, Europe's leading polymer research and test house, is offering a free 30 day trial of the biggest web based polymer library in the world - www.polymerlibrary.com.
News from Smithers Rapra (29 March 2004)
Powerlogic Earns Place On Energy Technology List
Schneider Electric has had its PowerLogic range of automatic power monitoring and metering equipment approved for inclusion on the Energy Technology List by the Carbon Trust.
News from Schneider Electric (29 March 2004)
Will Every Building Have A Green Lining?
Technical Background Article Recycled paper-based insulating material (cellulose) could be the answer to the construction industry's need for high performance, sustainable insulation in the future.
News from SCI (Steel Construction Institute) (29 March 2004)
Eliminate Design Faults In Buildings
Technical Background Article 'Object Technology' (OT): a revolutionary method for designing new buildings has been developed and launched by TPS Consult, one of the UK's leading design and project management consultancies.
News from TPS (29 March 2004)
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