News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date

Sunday 1 August
to Saturday 7 August 2004

Art VPS Offer Complete HDRI Solution

ART VPS has teamed with SpheronVR, the maker of 360-degree digital cameras, to provide a complete solution for 3D high-dynamic range imaging (HDRI).

News from ARTVPS ( 6 August 2004)

Stainless Steel Course Builds On Success

Sixteen authoritive self-study training modules, providing comprehensive information about stainless steel practice, is suitable for many disciplines from senior manager to shop floor workers.

News from British Stainless Steel Association ( 6 August 2004)

Biocote Helps Shut The Door On Cross-Contamination

 User Application Article  Architects, specifiers and facilities managers responsible for fitting-out healthcare establishments, now have the option of recommending products that inhibit the growth of infectious micro-organisms

News from BioCote ( 6 August 2004)

Causeway Technologies Agreement With Kier Group

 User Application Article  Success for Causeway as construction giant Kier signs up to world-class ECM software.

News from Causeway Technologies ( 6 August 2004)

Wisdom For Architects, Builders and Surveors

Whenever there is a design or construction query, the handbook 'The Book of Even More Wise Decisions' from Cavity Trays provides an easy instant identification guide.

News from Cavity Trays ( 6 August 2004)

New Menvier Fire Detection System

Cooper Lighting and Security has new Menvier Fire Detection System which offers advanced features and simple operation.

News from Cooper Lighting and Safety ( 6 August 2004)

Church Wardens Could Fall Foul Of Poor Maintenance

 Technical Background Article  Church wardens should be taking more care of their footpaths, steps and courtyards if they are to avoid enormous insurance premiums following compensation claims.

News from Crowley ( 6 August 2004)

Help For Builders Facing New Waste Challenge

 Technical Background Article  Builders facing new waste disposal challenges as a result of EU Landfill Regulations affecting the management of hazardous waste can access free guidance at www.netregs.gov.uk.

News from Crowley ( 6 August 2004)

Color Kinetics 4 New OEM And Licensing Partners

Color Kinetics Incorporated, a pioneer in design, marketing and licensing of intelligent solid-state lighting systems and technologies, signs on four new OEM and Licensing partners in second quarter.

News from Color Kinetics ( 6 August 2004)

Dimex New Fenestration Application

German window manufacturer Dimex is on the cutting edge of innovation in the building and construction industry with a new fenestration application developed with GE Advanced Materials.

News from Sabic Innovative Plastics ( 6 August 2004)

DDA Compliance With Horton Automatic Door Systems

Automatic operation of swing and sliding doors can help ensure that buildings comply with the relevant requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).

News from Horton Automatics ( 6 August 2004)

Statistics Of Inspection And Enforcement

 Technical Background Article  The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) publishes Statistics Of Inspection And Enforcement In Local Authority Enforced Sectors for 2002/03

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 6 August 2004)

Dramatic Osaka Brick Statement Wins Export Award

 User Application Article  Kosei Shoken office building in Osaka (the city's tallest brick building) uses more than 320,000 Ibstock Leicester Bradgate Harvest Antique bricks as a cladding material.

News from Ibstock Brick ( 6 August 2004)

Introduction of SmartRelay FL1C Series

 User Application Article  Introduction of the IDEC SmartRelay FL1C series, means more application opportunities have been opened up where there is a need for simple control of an industrial, commercial or residential process.

News from Idec Electronics ( 6 August 2004)

Marble Suppliers Produce Intricate Patterns

Waterjet cutting allows marble to be 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 ( 6 August 2004)

New Jaga Rapid Response Climatic Control

Offering main heating, comfort cooling and natural ventilation all in one compact unit is the new Clima Canal dynamic trench heater from Jaga Heating Products.

News from Jaga Heating Products ( 6 August 2004)

SFS Fasteners Add Polish At Clarks Shoes

 User Application Article  Irius roofing fasteners from SFS intec have been integral in the construction of a distribution centre at Clarks Shoes, Somerset.

News from SFS intec ( 6 August 2004)

Civic Trust Says Houses Don't Build Communities

 Technical Background Article  In its campaign for sustainable regeneration of towns and cities, the Civic Trust calls for new housing development to take into account the needs of residents and the demands placed on local services

News from Civic Trust ( 6 August 2004)

Thermalite Builds Towards A Greener Future

Thermalite, the UK's leading Aircrete manufacturer, has developed a detailed eight-page Environmental Guide to help the industry address relevant environmental issues effectively.

News from Thermalite ( 6 August 2004)

Construction Industry New Logistics Guide

Supply Chain Know-how, a new guide revealing the secrets of logistics in the construction industry, is set to improve customer service, increase profits and reduce costs.

News from Logistics Business ( 6 August 2004)

New Construction Industry Supply Chain Forum

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport's latest Forum, focusing on the issues and developments of supply chain for the construction industry, has its first Chairman.

News from Logistics Business ( 6 August 2004)

Tensar Geogrids Form Embankments In Ireland

 User Application Article  Environmentally sensitive steep embankments for N8 road ccheme in County Cork, Ireland were constructed cost-effectively and reinforced with Tensar RE uniaxial geogrid.

News from Tensar International ( 6 August 2004)

Get A Grip With Totectors Pioneer Range

Industries throughout the world continue to make Totectors safety footwear their first choice for superior workforce protection.

News from Totectors UK ( 6 August 2004)

Special Weighing Platforms At Canary Wharf

 User Application Article  Portable RoRo-Weigh platforms supplied by industrial weighing specialists Westco Bilanciai have been playing a small, yet vital, role during the development of London's Canary Wharf.

News from Westco Bilanciai ( 6 August 2004)

Gensler to design Jetblue Terminal for JFK

 User Application Article  New terminal at JFK International Airport, to be designed by Gensler Architecture, Design and Planning Worldwide.

News from Gensler ( 6 August 2004)

New ABB Partner For HVAC Drives In South West

IP Control Ltd has become the latest company to join the growing number of ABB HVAC partners, providing full field replacement of any failed drives, if necessary within six hours.

News from ABB ( 5 August 2004)

New Bahco Hacksaws Make Cutting Impact

New Bahco Hacksaws Make Cutting Impact High design values and features developed for specific users mean that Bahco's new 317 and 306 hacksaws can't fail to find buyers.

News from Bahco Tools ( 5 August 2004)

Contract Won At University Of Cambridge

 User Application Article  National fit out and refurbishment specialist, Dean and Bowes, has added a £270 K project at the University of Cambridge to an increasing tally of education sector wins this year.

News from ISG Dean and Bowes ( 5 August 2004)

Eternit Cladding Low Maintenance Lesson

 User Application Article  High-pressure laminate cladding panels from Eternit Building Materials have helped Stanley Bragg Architects meet the brief for a low-maintenance extension to the University of Essex in Colchester.  Brochure Available 

News from Marley Eternit ( 5 August 2004)

Hepworth Adds To Radiator System Options

Hepworth Plumbing Products has added to the range of systems available to ease radiator installation with the launch of white Hep2O push-fit pipe and fittings.  Brochure Available 

News from Hepworth Building Products ( 5 August 2004)

Pretty As A Picture - New Bricks From Ibstock

There are times when new bricks can really make a statement, and the latest stock bricks from Ibstock deserve to be framed and put on the wall - let alone be used for building it.

News from Ibstock Brick ( 5 August 2004)

Kingspan Multideck Now Spans Further Than Ever

Kingspan has introduced Multideck V2 - a stronger version of its market leading floordeck.

News from Kingspan Insulated Panels ( 5 August 2004)

How To Maintain High Light Fittings Safely

Matsushita saw lighting access as a problem a long time ago and developed a system that eliminates the risk of falling when maintaining light fittings -Luxlift lower them to floor level.

News from Panasonic Electric Works UK ( 5 August 2004)

Arrow Points The Way To Safe Digging

A new range of cable locators to avoid accidental injury from underground cable and pipeline strikes is now available in the UK from Mans International.

News from Mans International ( 5 August 2004)

Copper Beech Opts For New Forest FX

 User Application Article  Forest FX - an innovative new sheet floorcovering from commercial flooring specialists Polyflor Ltd - has been installed throughout the Salvation Army's Copper Beech Day Nursery in Bramley, Leeds.

News from Polyflor ( 5 August 2004)

Why's The Stannah MRC Passenger Lift So Popular?

Just look at the benefits!.The Stannah MRC Passenger Lift is space-saving, safe and cost effective plus model options including narrow lift shaft and low headroom models.  Brochure Available 

News from Stannah ( 5 August 2004)

Building On Up With Thermalite

Thermalite Hi-Strength blocks are the perfect solution for multi-storey housing, having been specifically developed to meet the requirements of builders confronted new industry standards.

News from Thermalite ( 5 August 2004)

Alco Beldan Movable Walls Divide World Top Hotel

Alco Beldan Ltd have carried out two major contracts at The Grove near Watford, described by Conde Nast Traveller as 'one of the top 50 coolest hotels in the world'

News from Alco Beldan ( 3 August 2004)

Catnic Strengthens Sales Team

Catnic announced today that it has appointed Tim Webb as its new Southern Regional Sales Manager, further underlining Catnic's commitment to delivering the highest levels of service and support.

News from Catnic ( 3 August 2004)

House Building Technologies - The German Way

CIRIA has announced that it will be co-ordinating a free DTI event, Modern methods of construction - lessons from Germany, on 28 September 2004 at the Tanaka Business School, Imperial College London.  Brochure Available 

News from CIRIA ( 3 August 2004)

Ecophon's Mercy Dash To Cork Hospital

 User Application Article  The refurbishment of the paediatric ward at an Irish hospital is to call on Ecophon's expertise in acoustic control.  Brochure Available 

News from Ecophon ( 3 August 2004)

Forestry Commission Announces First PPP

The Forestry Commission has invited the private sector to inject capital into modernising its thriving holiday business as it moves towards creating the first Public Private Partnership [PPP].

News from Forestry Commission ( 3 August 2004)

Solution To Unvented Domestic Hot Water Systems

Building Research Establishment certified Hepworth Plumbing Products HepVO hygienic self-sealing waste valves for use in conjunction with discharge pipework from unvented domestic hot water systems.  Brochure Available 

News from Hepworth Building Products ( 3 August 2004)

Race On For Hills Preferred Product Awards 2004

Hills is once again throwing down the gauntlet of to all suppliers of new mechanical, electrical and data installation products to compete for the coveted Hills Preferred Product Awards 2004

News from Hills Electrical and Mechanical ( 3 August 2004)

Jackson Construction Win £12m Residential Contract

 User Application Article  Southern-based main contractor, Jackson Construction, has been awarded a high profile £12 million residential development by Taylor Woodrow Developments on Carrow Road, Norwich.

News from ISG Jackson ( 3 August 2004)

Economaire Offers Rugby Residents Improved Comfort

 User Application Article  Residents living in sheltered and other elderly care accommodation have had their warm air central heating systems replaced with modern, high efficiency units manufactured by Johnson and Starley.  Brochure Available 

News from Johnson and Starley ( 3 August 2004)

University Upgrades To Morley-IAS Fire Systems

 User Application Article  Following the satisfactory completion of tests, Sheffield Hallam chose the ZX range of intelligent control panels as the new platform for its upgraded fire protection systems.

News from Morley-IAS ( 3 August 2004)

Multibuild Complete Waterfront Properties

 User Application Article  During the project Multibuild faced many challenges arising from the site's only access via a single lane road between the Bridgewater Canal and the Manchester Metrolink tramlines.

News from Multibuild ( 3 August 2004)

Windows Supplied For Modern Movement Landmark

 User Application Article  High performance steel windows are being supplied by Metal Casements Ltd, a member of the Steel Window Association (SWA), to upgrade and restore the fenestration at Hill House in Hampstead.

News from Steel Window Association ( 3 August 2004)

TPS Takes First Look At £6m Docklands Hotel

 User Application Article  TPS Consult has been appointed to carry out structural, civil and geotechnical engineering assignments at the new City Airport Travelodge, Silvertown, in London's Docklands.

News from TPS ( 3 August 2004)

Unico: 20% More Heating And Cooling Capacity

Unico System has introduced a new air handling unit for its mini duct heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems which provides up to 20% more heating and cooling capacity.  Brochure Available 

News from Unico Climate Control ( 3 August 2004)

Bradstone Blurs Boundaries Of Nature In Top Homes

 User Application Article  Exclusive homes built within a holiday park in Gloucestershireb lend with the natural beauty of the area thanks to the Bradstone products used.

News from Bradstone ( 2 August 2004)

New Lighting Medium With iColor Module

Color Kinetics Introduces FX Modular unit that makes intricate, large-scale designs achievable via precise control of LED nodes.

News from Color Kinetics ( 2 August 2004)

Price-Less Protection

 User Application Article  The Envirograf passive fire protection product range was chosen to give a robust protection and also a high quality performance, to protect a price-less oak altarpiece.

News from Environmental Seals ( 2 August 2004)

Trees Help Prosperity And Wellbeing In London

 Technical Background Article  Trees and woodlands are essential to the economic development of London, according to a new tree strategy launched in Hyde Park.

News from Forestry Commission ( 2 August 2004)

New Pivot Door System For Frameless Glass Doors

Hafele have launched a brand new system for pivoting frameless glass panels, based on the fittings from their successful '3one6' sliding door system.  Brochure Available 

News from Hafele UK ( 2 August 2004)

Leica DISTO Classic5a: Quick, Accurate, Green!

To mark the 10th anniversary of Leica DISTO hand held laser measurers, Leica Geosystems are adding a special anniversary model to their award winning product range.

News from Leica Geosystems ( 2 August 2004)

Metabo's Improved Angle Grinders

Metabo Corporation has upgraded seven angle grinders that provide up to 15% more power and improved performance.

News from Metabo ( 2 August 2004)

Marble Arch Completes Major London Project

 User Application Article  London-based Marble Arch, a major supplier, manufacturer and installer of natural stone, has finished playing its part in the redevelopment of the former Duke of York's barracks in Chelsea.

News from Marble Arch ( 2 August 2004)

Pilkington K Glass Satisfies New Building Regs

Pilkington K Glass will continue to be the ideal method to meet current and future legislation, whilst retaining its status as the nation's favourite glass.

News from Pilkington Building Products UK ( 2 August 2004)

Network Reliability With Ethernet Managed Switch

Now available for order are SIXNET Industrial Ethernet Managed Switches that offer ultra-reliability enhanced with open-source Linux software.  Brochure Available 

News from Sixnet ( 2 August 2004)

Pack-Mater Hits The Target With 1000+ Retailers

Scott Products Ltd. has achieved a milestone of more than 1000 retail shops stocking and selling Pack-Mate, the ultimate space saving solution.

News from Scott Products ( 2 August 2004)

Architects Complete Special Needs School

 User Application Article  London-based architect Sprunt has completed a £3m project to relocate the Jack Tizard School, for children with special educational needs, from Fulham to Shepherds Bush, west London.

News from Sprunt ( 2 August 2004)

HSE Needs More Investment

 Technical Background Article  In a recent report by the House of Commons Work and Pension Committee the number of field health and safety inspectors should increase by 100%.

News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] ( 2 August 2004)

New Site For Unique Cooling And Heating Delivery

The technology, applications and benefits of Unico System International's mini-duct, high performance central heating and central cooling system are now shown on line at www.unicosystem.co.uk.  Brochure Available 

News from Unico Climate Control ( 2 August 2004)

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