News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 15 August
to Saturday 21 August 2004
Everything's Cool Thanks To Med-Based Refurb
User Application Article Glasgow-based Inviron Marine Systems has just completed a contract to install new air-conditioning equipment aboard a Bibby Line Coastel, Bibby Progress, at a Malta dockyard.
News from Inviron (20 August 2004)
New Front Doors Make An Entrance At AccentHansen
Two new options have been added to the FrontShield entrance door range from AccentHansen.
News from AccentHansen (20 August 2004)
Ancon Tension Bars Installed In Athens Station
User Application Article Tension bars from Ancon Building Products have been used to support the canopies on the Marousi train station in the northern suburbs of Athens, Greece. Brochure Available
News from Ancon Building Products (20 August 2004)
Buro Happold invests in The Future Of 3D Design
User Application Article Buro Happold, has cross-graded its existing Autodesk AutoCAD, as it looks to realise the advantages offered by 3D design in improving the efficiency and quality of its design service. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (20 August 2004)
CIRIA Annual Contaminated Land Conference
Minimising risks, maximising rewards - CIRIA's annual contaminated land conference is to be held on 14th October 2004 in London. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (20 August 2004)
New Corbelling Frame Provides 600mm Manhole Access
With local authorities constantly having to repair and replace old brickwork at the entrances to sewers, Clark-Drain have come up with a simple and ingenious solution. Brochure Available
News from Clark-Drain (20 August 2004)
Success For Dean And Bowes In Cambridge
User Application Article Dean and Bowes has completed a 17 week, £500 K project to rationalise office space at the Pitt Building, the historic headquarters of the Cambridge University Press.
News from ISG Dean and Bowes (20 August 2004)
Latest Score: Arsonists 0 Envirograf 1
User Application Article Arsonists on a number of occasions have tried unsuccessfully to burn down The Lawns Shelter that is fire protected using Envirograf product 42 HW Intumescent coatings.
News from Environmental Seals (20 August 2004)
New Training/Showroom For Commercial Boilers
Ferroli has made a major investment in training with an impressive new UK training/showroom centre to support its growing range of commercial boilers.
News from Ferroli (Commercial) (20 August 2004)
Constructing A Better Way Of Working
Three more construction companies have made the decision to outsource their training and development needs to training management specialists Helmsman.
News from Helmsman Services (20 August 2004)
Hi-Tec Spray Links With Bodypainting Championships
At National Painting and Decorating Show, visitors to Hi-Tec Spray's stand will be able to buy top-of-the-range Graco spray painting equipment plus see demo of bodypainting by world champs Body Canvas
News from Hi-Tec Spray (20 August 2004)
Classic Waterjet Start Up Solution From KMT
For smaller companies looking to fulfil the growing demand for the versatility of waterjet cutting, KMT Waterjet Systems has introduced the STREAMLINE SL-V Classic High Pressure Pump.
News from KMT Waterjet Systems (20 August 2004)
Karndean Assists Channel 5 DIY Decorating Disaster
Karndean International has been chosen by Channel 5 as one of their main contributors to help with their new series 'How not to Decorate'.
News from Karndean International (20 August 2004)
Chamber Of Horror Reflects Well On Pilkington
User Application Article Pilkington Building Products UK has supplied a quantity of Pilkington Optimirror and Pilkington Optifloat glass to a new mirror maze at one of Europe's more macabre museums.
News from Pilkington Building Products UK (20 August 2004)
Bright New Look For Hospital Cafeteria
User Application Article A colourful combination of shades from low maintenance Polyflor 2000 PUR and Polyflor XL PU sheet vinyl floorcoverings have been used to bring a brighter, fresher look to a hosptital cafeteria.
News from Polyflor (20 August 2004)
Rhodia Sealants - Challenging Boundaries
Since inventing silicone sealant in 1958, Rhodia has continued developing innovative sealant products predominantly for the construction and glazing industry.
News from Rhodia Sealants (20 August 2004)
Building Crossrail Preperations Well In Hand
Technical Background Article Though tunnelling for the central section of Crossrail cannot begin for at least three years, preparations for the work are well in hand.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (20 August 2004)
Award Winning Manet Construct Now In the UK
User Application Article Aesthetics and functionality come together beautifully with the new Manet Construct system from DORMA, winner of the coveted international 'reddot' design award.
News from Dorma UK (18 August 2004)
Consultants Clamouring For Security Glazing CPD
FendorHansen has received an enthusiastic response from architects and other specifiers to its recently launched Continuing Professional Development Seminar on security glazing.
News from Fendor (18 August 2004)
Hepworth Telescopic Inspection Chamber
Hepworth Drainage's Telescopic Polypropylene Inspection Chamber has been given full LANTAC (Local Authority National Type Approval Certificate) approval. Brochure Available
News from Hepworth Building Products (18 August 2004)
INA FAG Helps To Keep The London Eye Moving
User Application Article INA ELGES spherical plain bearings in the base of the wheelbearings help to compensate for wind induced micro movements that would otherwise have an adverse effect The London Eye. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (18 August 2004)
Cellglazing Gains Praise On Cheadle Royal Project
MagHansen supplied its elegant curtain walling system, together with Thermestra structural glazing and Fenster windows for the work on 'Plot 5000' at AMEC's Cheadle Royal Business Park.
News from MagHansen (18 August 2004)
Protective Facade For Listed Art Deco Building
User Application Article StoTherm Classic has been successfully used on the renovation of the external insulation system and decorative facade for Glasgow Palace of Art, Bellahouston Park.
News from Sto (18 August 2004)
Titon New VENT-TREX Powered Ventilation
To add to its broadening ventilation capabilities Titon is launching Vent-trex, the UK's first overhead combined background and extract ventilator, ideal for public sectorrefurbishment projects.
News from Titon (18 August 2004)
'IT' System Overhaul Provides Charity Windfall
Inviron Limited, is ensuring its used computers benefit others in society by donating redundant units to West Midlands' IT recycling charity ReCOM.
News from Inviron (17 August 2004)
Abloy Provides Security For Science Museum
ABLOY high security locks have been protecting high profile exhibits and displays at the London Science Museum for over 30 years. It's unique disc technology is being installed throughout the museum. Brochure Available
News from Abloy UK (17 August 2004)
Monowa Manufacturing Line Up With Alco Beldan
Monowa Manufacturing is the latest company to line up alongside Alco Beldan as part of the growing Accordial Group who specialise in acoustic movable walls and sliding folding screens.
News from Alco Beldan (17 August 2004)
Hospital Benefits From The Ardex Treatment
User Application Article Manufacturers of high performance industrial flooring systems, ARDEX UK, have completed a hospital kitchen refurbishment at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. Brochure Available
News from Ardex UK (17 August 2004)
UK Business Must Act Now To Meet DDA Deadline
Croner have launched an updated Guide to help businesses comply with the Disability Discrimination Act.
News from Croner (17 August 2004)
Envirograf Top Of The Tree
A "Tree Centre" which houses information on tree and woodland conservation was coated with Envirograf ES/VFR clear timber coating which gives Class 0 and Class 1 spread of flame protection.
News from Environmental Seals (17 August 2004)
New Personal Door Viewer
Envirograf launch "The Personal Door Viewer" with integral Intumescent fire resistance.
News from Environmental Seals (17 August 2004)
Last Chance For Early Bird Discount for Weldex
Time is running out for future Weldex exhibitors who want to take advantage of the early bird discount being offered by organisers, Highbury-Nexus.
News from Nexus Media Communications (17 August 2004)
No-Man's Land For Women In Housebuilding
Technical Background Article The Vanessa Feltz Show exposes what it's like for women taking on the traditionally man's world of construction.
News from Higgins Construction (17 August 2004)
Bernzomatic Develops Mixed Gas Torch Range For UK
Bernzomatic, world leading gas torch manufacturer and part of the Irwin Industrial Tool Company, has developed a range of mixed gas torches and fuels designed specifically for the UK's keen DIY market
News from Irwin Industrial Tool Company (17 August 2004)
Irwin Takes The Strain Out Of Plumbing
With the EL25, Irwin produces a tool that is not only the lightest conduit bender available but is also tough, versatile and highly portable, yet compact enough to easily fit into a standard car boot.
News from Irwin Industrial Tool Company (17 August 2004)
New Structural Polyurethane Adhesive
Inseto have added a new fast curing Polyurethane adhesive from Delo to its Structural Adhesive range.
News from Inseto (UK) (17 August 2004)
'Winning Business With Winning Proposals'
MarketingWorks, the construction industry's leading marketing and business development consultancy, is holding a workshop entitled 'Winning Business with Winning Proposals'
News from MarketingWorks (17 August 2004)
Shipping Scale Meets All Requirements
Mettler Toledo has launched its latest parcel scale - the PS60 - which has a 60kg capacity and 0.02kg accuracy. It connects easily to a PC and is compatible with all Shipping Manifest Software. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (17 August 2004)
Hi-Tec Walls For Blockheads
Load-bearing blocks for quick, low-cost internal or external walls. The blocks provide a modern breathing wall design and can be used as part of an ecologically sound NBT system.
News from Natural Building Technologies (17 August 2004)
Natural Sheepswool insulation
Natural Building Technologies (NBT) produces a high performance natural sheepswool insulation for both new and refurbishment building applications.
News from Natural Building Technologies (17 August 2004)
Structural Health Monitoring Via The Internet
OSMOS Construction Safety System enables Structural Health Monitoring via the internet.
News from Osmos (17 August 2004)
Pilkington Building Products at 100% Detail Expo
Pilkington Building Products - UK will be bringing its innovative range of glass products to the 100% Detail exhibition from 23rd to 25th September 2004 at Earls Court in London.
News from Pilkington Building Products UK (17 August 2004)
Pilkington Planar' For Hong Kong
User Application Article Stunning use of the Pilkington Planar frameless glazing system from Pilkington Building Products-UK to enhance the appearance and performance of the largest Pilkington Planar facades in Hong Kong.
News from Pilkington Building Products UK (17 August 2004)
Tiling Onto Timber
Technical Background Article Any timbered substrate for tiling is always problematic and Schluter-Systems outline some important solutions. Brochure Available
News from Schluter-Systems (17 August 2004)
Spirax Sarco Humidification Sales
Humidification specialist Chris Bendle, 52, has joined Spirax Sarco. He has moved to Spirax Sarco from Vapac, where he worked for 10 years.
News from Spirax Sarco (17 August 2004)
£3.3 Billion Funding For Affordable Housing
Technical Background Article Sustainable communities need quality housing and a flourishing economy supported by adequate infrastructure. So said the Government's consultative document.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (17 August 2004)
'Amazons' Turn To Acrow Galvanizing For Protection
User Application Article Acrow Galvanizing galvanize a new piece of garden sculpture called 'Amazons of the Lake' by its creator, Ian Gill, for the manager of The Prodigy electronic punk band.
News from Wedge Group Galvanizing (17 August 2004)
Wilo Boosts Cardiff Docks Redevelopment
User Application Article Queen Alexandra House at the Cardiff Docks Redevelopment includes highly efficient building services utilising twin-headed circulating pumps, booster sets and pressurisation units supplied by Wilo.
News from Wilo (UK) (17 August 2004)
Access Control And The DDA
Technical Background Article Robin Rice, Managing Director of Abloy Security, discusses the affect the Disability Discrimination Act will have on access control. Brochure Available
News from Abloy UK (16 August 2004)
Denying Access To Evil
Technical Background Article Robin Rice, Managing Director of Abloy Security, looks at how innovations in locking technology are being used to combat the threat of terrorist strikes. Brochure Available
News from Abloy UK (16 August 2004)
Secure, Safe Access Control
Technical Background Article Robin Rice, Managing Director of Abloy Security Ltd, consider the factors shaping the latest access control systems. Brochure Available
News from Abloy UK (16 August 2004)
New Manx Hospital Secured By Medeco 1300
Medeco Biaxial cylinders have been installed within the new Noble's hospital on the Isle of Man to secure internal and external doors throughout the £111 million new build unit. Brochure Available
News from Abloy UK (16 August 2004)
Bosch's Blue Line Intruder Detectors
Bosch's Blue Line Intruder Detectors: a stylish new intruder single security solution for any size of premises.
News from Bosch Security Systems (16 August 2004)
DNS Launch New Lightweight Surface Preparation Gun
DNS Distribution Limited have launched a portable new low-pressure cleaning system that offers savings when removing graffiti, dirt and other blemishes from stone, brickwork and other substrates.
News from DNS Distribution (16 August 2004)
Irwin's New Aviation Snips High Flying Quality
In exhaustive product testing during research and development, it was impossible to wear out our new Aviation and Offset snips.
News from Irwin Industrial Tool Company (16 August 2004)
Thermalite Revitalises Old Brewery
User Application Article Over 48,000m2 of Thermalite Aircrete blocks have been used in the conversion of the Kings Barnes Brewery in Horsham into ninety-two executive homes.
News from Thermalite (16 August 2004)
Energy Efficiency: The Way Forward
Technical Background Article Key issues surrounding energy efficiency and the latest developments being introduced by pump manufacturers to improve energy consumption. Buildings are major consumers of energy.
News from Wilo (UK) (16 August 2004)
Smarter Solutions
Technical Background Article Stuart Herritty, Managing Director of WILO takes a look at the issue of pump selection and installation and the latest solutions available.
News from Wilo (UK) (16 August 2004)
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