News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 May
to Saturday 22 May 2004
Alkor Draka Goes Back To School
User Application Article Blue Coat School in Wavertree, a landmark institution in the history of Liverpool, has undergone painstaking refurbishment protected by Alkorplan roofing membrane from Alkor Draka.
News from Renolit UK (21 May 2004)
Eco-Roof Gets Green Light
User Application Article An innovative roof covering a newly-built residence in Lewisham, which features products from single ply waterproofing membrane manufacturer Alkor Draka, blends in well with its surroundings.
News from Renolit UK (21 May 2004)
School Gets Off To A Flying Start With Alkorplan
User Application Article Alkor Draka's Alkorplan membrane has been installed by approved contractors Voland Roofing to protect the roof of the architecturally distinctive new Ravenswood Community Primary School.
News from Renolit UK (21 May 2004)
British Ceramic Tile Candy Range
A number of new tiles were recently launched into the Candy range to enhance the existing ranges and add to the collection.
News from British Ceramic Tile (BCT) (21 May 2004)
New British Stainless Steel Association Director
Nigel Ward, the Group Manager for Market and Trade Political Affairs at Outokumpu Stainless, has been appointed the new Director of the British Stainless Steel Association [BSSA].
News from British Stainless Steel Association (21 May 2004)
Barnard's Steel Shapes Up For Slough STW
User Application Article Steel pipes and pipe fittings from Birmingham-based Barnard are helping Laing O'Rourke in its work to bring the Slough Sewage Treatment Works in line with new outfall consents, effective end of 2005.
News from Barnard (21 May 2004)
New DDA 'Accessibility - the Specifiers Guide'
Technical Background Article DDA Product Specialist at DORMA summarises the various types of door products available to help meet compliance.
News from Dorma UK (21 May 2004)
60 Minute Loft Conversion
Loft space fire barriers are crucial to conversions and also to comply with building regulations. Envirograf have made the task easy, cheap and simple and most important of all without any disruption.
News from Environmental Seals (21 May 2004)
Martell Take Centre Stage At The Theatre Royal
User Application Article Martell Lighting has been chosen, along with Western Electrical Plymouth, to supply, install and commission a new AC central battery emergency lighting system at Plymouths prestigious Theatre Royal.
News from Fitzgerald Lighting Group (21 May 2004)
More Lights Please Matron!
User Application Article Lightform have recently supplied a range of bespoke luminaires for the stunning new wing at Kiddeminster DTC Hospital.
News from Fitzgerald Lighting Group (21 May 2004)
Fitzgerald Pro-Control At The World Of Glass
User Application Article The World of Glass, located at St Helen's has recently installed Fitzgerald Pro-Controls in one of their conference suites, The Reflections Gallery.
News from Fitzgerald Lighting Group (21 May 2004)
Hi-Tec Spray In Water Supply Project In Libya
User Application Article Hi-Tec Spray has won contracts to help supply one of the world's largest underground water distribution systems being constructed in Libya.
News from Hi-Tec Spray (21 May 2004)
Brighter Outlook Thanks To Hansenglass
User Application Article High performance ThermoSpan glazing units manufactured by HansenGlass help meet the designers' environmental and aesthetic objectives.
News from Hansen Glass Processing (21 May 2004)
Hansenglass Protects World Peace Flame
User Application Article The World Peace Flame Monument, together with the adjoining Candle Room, have been designed by a young architect and feature ThermoSpan units manufactured by HansenGlass.
News from Hansen Glass Processing (21 May 2004)
New Reduction Decor Collection From Hornitex
Hornitex, manufacturer of wood based panel products, offers leading edge contemporary finishes for designers, specifiers, kitchen and furniture producers with the new Reduction Collection of decors.
News from Hornitex (21 May 2004)
Double Approval For Powerlon Underlays
Another two Powerlon pitched roof underlays have been awarded BBA certificates. Powerlon is Industrial Textiles and Plastics Ltd.'s leading brand of building membranes.
News from Industrial Textiles and Plastics (21 May 2004)
Stylish Launch of Powerlon UltraPerm
Building membranes producer, Industrial Textiles and Plastics Ltd., (ITP) launched a new BBA certified (no 03/4036) roofing underlay in style at Interbuild 2004.
News from Industrial Textiles and Plastics (21 May 2004)
No Economising On Warm Air Quality With Economaire
Johnson and Starley, the leading suppliers of 'home comfort solutions' to the private and social housing sector, offers the Economaire family of warm air heaters. Brochure Available
News from Johnson and Starley (21 May 2004)
Kingspan Design and Construction Guide
New 'Design and Construction Guide', from Kingspan Insulated Panels, leading the way in design solutions and in the manufacture and supply of pre-engineered insulated roof and wall systems.
News from Kingspan Insulated Panels (21 May 2004)
Oasys Launch New Mail Manager Software
Called Mail Manager, the software was originally developed for consulting engineers, but will solve the problem of filing emails and attachments in a consistent and efficient way for any user.
News from Oasys (21 May 2004)
Polyflor Lays Down Rubber At City Hospital
User Application Article Commercial flooring specialist Polyflor Ltd has completed the first major installation of its recently launched range of Saarfloor decorative rubber floorcoverings at Nottingham City Hospital.
News from Polyflor (21 May 2004)
Civils 2004 A Great Success For Proteq
Proteq Ltd, one of the UK's leading structural repair and specialist rope access organisations has declared the recent Civils Exhibition a huge success.
News from Proteq (21 May 2004)
New Customer Support Applications Engineer
Purex International, manufacturer of fume extraction products for industry and education has appointed Paul Schofield in the role of customer support - Applications Engineer.
News from Purex International (21 May 2004)
Stannah Latest UK Manufactured Platform Lifts
Stannah Access were at INTERBUILD to demonstrate two of the latest UK manufactured platform lifts; The Stannah Stairiser SX and the Stannah Midilift SL. Brochure Available
News from Stannah (21 May 2004)
IPm Evaluation Kit
IPm Evaluation Kit - SIXNET now offers an easy way for Integrators, OEMS, or end users to test out the Linux IPm industrial technology and their unique ideas together. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (21 May 2004)
Dual-Band AMP NETCONNECT Wireless Access Point
The AMP NETCONNECT Wireless Access Point, now available from Tyco Electronics, offers cost-effective, robust and highly secure interface between wireless LAN systems and corporate communications netwo Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics/AMP NETCONNECT Division (21 May 2004)
Telephone Based Door Entry Systems Were The Future
The New TelePorter Door Entry System was launched at Interbuild 2004 at the NEC Birmingham. It is powered from the telephone line and will therefore not require external power. Brochure Available
News from TelePorter (21 May 2004)
Wolf-Lyon Agreement To Promote Petzl
The Wolf Safety Lamp Company of Sheffield and Lyon Equipment of Cumbria are co-operating to promote the PETZL Duo Atex rechargeable head/helmet lamp.
News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company (21 May 2004)
Technical Indexes Includes Specify-it Within CIS
IHS Technical Indexes now includes www.specify-it.com within RIBA.IHSti Construction Information Service (CIS), the leading source of technical information for all construction industry professionals.
News from IHS Tecnical Indexes (21 May 2004)
Two New Contracts For Manchester Regional Team
User Application Article Two new contracts have been won by the new Totty Building Services regional team in Manchester.
News from ISG Totty (21 May 2004)
New Unico Outlet Retains Comfort Characteristics
The introduction of new, patented 90 degree slotted room outlets has been announced by Unico System International, manufacturers of the mini-duct, high-comfort central heating and cooling system. Brochure Available
News from Unico Climate Control (21 May 2004)
Prestigious Safety Award For SES
Deputy Prime Minister, the Rt Hon John Prescott, presented leading building services company SES with the prestigious British Standards Institute (BSi) 18001:1999 safety standard accreditation.
News from SES Shepherd Engineering Services (21 May 2004)
Adobe Helping Construction Industry Communicate
If you have a detailed CAD drawings or multiple attachments - make an Adobe Acrobat PDF and the job is done. Acrobat pulls it all together. Why not Download your 'FREE TRYOUT'?
News from Adobe Systems UK (20 May 2004)
First double action electric lock to meet standard
The new effeff 351 is a high calibre electric lock that exceeds existing fire and safety standards, making it perfect for use on internal or external fire route doors and applications. Brochure Available
News from Abloy UK (19 May 2004)
Autodesk Appoints Senior Sales Director
In a move to strengthen further its leading market position in the region, Autodesk has announced the appointment of Mark Paraskeva as senior area sales director, Northern Europe. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (19 May 2004)
Busy BBA At Interbuild
The BBA Certificate Holders Stand at Interbuild was a great success, situated in a prominent position in the Structural Building Materials Hall, with a large number of visitors and events. Brochure Available
News from British Board of Agrement (19 May 2004)
Does The Industry Consider Users' Needs? Seminar
CIRIA has announced a seminar Does the industry consider users' needs? and CIRIA review to be held on 23 June 2004 at The English Heritage Lecture Theatre, London. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (19 May 2004)
New Recessed Drainage Inspection Cover
Clark-Drain, the UK's leading manufacturer of drainage products company, has developed a new square-to-round recessed drainage inspection cover that provides a block paving solution. Brochure Available
News from Clark-Drain (19 May 2004)
Unique Waterproofing System From Cordek
A new waterproofing system unique to the UK market, Cordek Bentonite WM, is being introduced by Cordek, Europe's largest manufacturer of expanded polystyrene products for the construction industry
News from Cordek (19 May 2004)
Disabled Platform Lift In Classroom Of The Future
User Application Article Gartec has installed a disabled platform lift in London's fantastic 'Classroom of the Future' in London's Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
News from Gartec (19 May 2004)
Gartec Platform Lift In Converted Victorian Church
User Application Article Gartec has installed a stunning new disabled platform lift at the Christ Church United Reform Church in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, to enable older and less able parishioners to access all floors.
News from Gartec (19 May 2004)
Tune Into Halfen - For Vibration-Free Fixing
Halfen, the UK leading supplier of channel-based fixings for the building and construction industries, have the ready-made answer to new Control Of Vibration at Work Regulations. Brochure Available
News from Halfen (19 May 2004)
Prestige Facade For Rolls Royce
User Application Article The prestigious new state-of-the-art Rolls Royce aerospace engine facility near Glasgow has been completed to incorporate an architecturally striking facade using the Luxalon Bi-Modular Sandwich Wall.
News from Hunter Douglas Construction Elements (19 May 2004)
Sales Support London's Architectural Practices
Leading tile manufacturer H R Johnson has appointed Paul Jessop as Contract Sales Manager for its London Architectural area, to strengthen its high profile specification sales team in London.
News from Johnson Tiles (19 May 2004)
Leaks In Compressed Air Systems
Technical Background Article In addition to being a source of wasted energy, leaks waste money. By having a proactive leak detection and repair programme, leaks can be reduced to less than 10% of compressor output. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (19 May 2004)
Lumileds To Open New Plant In Malaysia
Lumileds Lighting is opening a new plant in Malaysia to meet growing demand for its Luxeon LEDs, the world's brightest solid-state illumination sources.
News from Lumileds Lighting Netherlands B.V. (19 May 2004)
Luxeon LED Technology In Hungary
User Application Article New MovingLED utilises Luxeon LED technology to light theatres, television studios, movies, concerts and clubs in Budapest, Hungary.
News from Lumileds Lighting Netherlands B.V. (19 May 2004)
New Power Tools In Metabo's New Products Catalog
Metabo's New Products Catalog introduces a variety of new and enhanced products, including a new line of D-handle rotary hammers and cordless drill drivers, and an upgraded line of angle grinders.
News from Metabo (19 May 2004)
Mowlem Mobilises On Allenby Connaught
Aspire Defence Ltd, is the 50:50 joint venture set up between Mowlem and Kellogg Brown and Root to undertake the £5bn Allenby Connaught PFI project for the MoD.
News from Mowlem plc (19 May 2004)
Marble Arch Completes Exclusive Chelsea Project
User Application Article London-based Marble Arch has completed the redevelopment of 28 luxury apartments in Cadogan Gardens, off the Kings Road in London's fashionable Chelsea, as part of a scheme worth £6m.
News from Marble Arch (19 May 2004)
New Branch's Expertise Is Strengthened
Award-winning construction industry employment specialists, NOW Recruitment, has strengthened the expertise in its Construction Professionals division at its recently launched Southampton office.
News from NOW Recruitment (19 May 2004)
Distribution Of Verint's SmartSight Range In UK
Norbain SD, Europe's largest distributor of CCTV and Access Control equipment, has signed a distributor agreement to supply Verint's SmartSight range of digital wireless video solutions.
News from Norbain SD (19 May 2004)
New warehouse
Norbain SD has announced plans to open a new multimillion pound purpose-built warehouse in Ashton Moss, Lancashire, to accommodate its future expansion plans.
News from Norbain SD (19 May 2004)
Helifix Ties and External Refurbishment At HQ
User Application Article Poulton Remedial Services were employed to carry out extensive decoration and remedial wall tie installation at Alexon International's Head Office.
News from Poulton Remedial Services (19 May 2004)
Making Tiled Walls Waterproof
Technical Background Article Builders and tilers are often surprised to learn that tiled surfaces cannot be guaranteed waterproof. Learn how the correct use of impervious membranes ensures that tiled walls will be waterproof. Brochure Available
News from Schluter-Systems (19 May 2004)
Socomec Group Wins Customer Service Award
The Socomec Group have won the Frost And Sullivan Customer Service Excellence Award.
News from Socomec Sicon UPS (19 May 2004)
New Innovation In PhD Research Study
Responding to an increasing desire to undertake Doctorate Degrees off campus, the University of Salford has introduced an innovative PhD (without residence) programme, which is offered globally.
News from School of Construction and Property Management (19 May 2004)
Heating System In Tune With Concert Hall's Needs
User Application Article A refurbished concert hall, which will provide world-class rehearsal and performance facilities for the University of Leeds, is to be heated by a Spirax Sarco Engineered System.
News from Spirax Sarco (19 May 2004)
Danger Signs Of Rising Cost Pressures
Technical Background Article Danger signs for rising cost pressures on the construction industry were highlighted by Lord Mais at this year's lecture, at the City of London's Cass Business School.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (19 May 2004)
Cost-Effective Inert Reinforced Soil Solutions
User Application Article Tensar are providing cost-effective, inert reinforced soil solutions for Stockton Road Link.
News from Tensar International (19 May 2004)
TPS Helps Restoration Of Manchester Heritage Site
User Application Article TPS Schal are currently employed as Planning Supervisors for the Structural Reinstatement of the Murray's Mill Complex, as part of the Ancoats Redevelopment Programme in Manchester.
News from TPS (19 May 2004)
New Wilo Booster Sets For Leisure Applications
Wilo Salmson Pumps has launched a new range of booster sets specifically designed for water supply and pressure boosting applications at sports grounds, leisure centres and golf courses.
News from Wilo (UK) (19 May 2004)
SES Bring In Back Up At £31m Defra Project
User Application Article Leading UK building services provider, SES, recently installed an impressive seven-metre long, 16-cylinder, turbo charged diesel generator in to the bespoke 'Energy Centre'.
News from SES Shepherd Engineering Services (19 May 2004)
SES Sets pace At Home Office Fast Track Project
User Application Article SES, has set a cracking pace at its £20m fast track mechanical and electrical (M and E) building services contract at the new £311m HOCLAS Project (Home Office Central London Accommodation Strategy).
News from SES Shepherd Engineering Services (19 May 2004)
Marley's Green Environment
Marley is extremely proud of its environmental achievements, and makes every effort to protect the environment. Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit (19 May 2004)
UK Roofing First With Marley's Dalestone
Marley Roofing have launched Dalestone, the first single lap interlocking stone slate available in the UK, offering a stunning authentic stone effect alternative to natural slate. Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit (19 May 2004)
Fire Door Centre Breakthrough In Wales
The BWF'sFire Door Scheme has made a significant breakthrough in Wales, with the confirmation of the Newport branch of Robert Price Builders Merchants as a BWF Approved Fire Door Centre.
News from British Woodworking Federation (18 May 2004)
Award Winning Computer Software By Easy Price Pro
The Suffolk based company which took the head scratching out of building estimates has won a national award for best building product of the year. Brochure Available
News from Easy Price Pro (18 May 2004)
Ibstock Wins Building 2004 Sustainability Award
At the prestigious Building Awards 2004 Ceremony amongst its industry peers, Ibstock Brick won the Sustainability Award for the depth and comprehensiveness of its environmental programme.
News from Ibstock Brick (18 May 2004)
Sika Duplicates Success At Xerox
User Application Article Sika Limited, one of the world's leading manufacturers of joint sealants and elastic bonding materials, has recently supplied several of its products in external refurbishment of Xerox.
News from Sika (18 May 2004)
wedi has Dramatic Effect on Under-Tile Heating
The use of wedi Tilebacker Board as a substrate for mat and foil under-tile heating systems is dramatically enhancing the effectiveness of these systems.
News from wedi Systems (UK) (18 May 2004)
XS CAD Continues Growth of CAD Outsourcing
XS CAD Limited (a CAD Services company in the UK), has recently moved its CAD Outsourcing Operation in India to larger offices in Bombay (known as Mumbai) in India.
News from XS CAD (18 May 2004)
Enhanced performance of power quality analyser
LEM has upgraded its ANALYST Q70 hand-held power quality analyser.
News from LEM Instruments (18 May 2004)
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