News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 29 August
to Saturday 4 September 2004
Barings Guernsey Banks On Abloy Security
ABLOY PROTEC cylinders and electric locks has presented Barings Guernsey with a convenient high level security system that has removed the challenge of controlling large number of keys. Brochure Available
News from Abloy UK ( 3 September 2004)
Benfield ATT Awarded FSC National Certification
South-Wales based Benfield ATT have been awarded a prestigious national certification from the FSC allowing them to build truly sustainable buildings.
News from Benfield ATT ( 3 September 2004)
Construction Industry Training Committee
Technical Background Article The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has unveiled its prestigious Construction Industry Training Committee headed by timber construction expert, Dr Michael Benfield.
News from Benfield ATT ( 3 September 2004)
Government To Blame For High House Prices
Technical Background Article Allowing mortgage lenders to increase loan-to-income ratios, successive Governments have encouraged them to pour billions of pounds into an under supplied housing market'.
News from Benfield ATT ( 3 September 2004)
Slate Comes Second To Decra At Racecourse
User Application Article Towcester racecourse has a prominent 2300m2 roof. Decra Roof Systems Limited had innovative ideas and won tghe refurbishmet contract with their Stratos dry-fix tile range.
News from Decra Roof Systems ( 3 September 2004)
Hail The Faro
Faro from Designplan is a pendant fittingidea l for use as the centre piece of a headquarters building reception, atria and stairwells as well as shopping malls and similar prestige locatations.
News from Designplan Lighting ( 3 September 2004)
DORMA Automatics Installed In 100 Police Stations
User Application Article The Compact Slide has been fitted to the majority of doors at the main entrance and reception areas in more than 100 main police stations and sub-stations to help meet DDA compliance.
News from Dorma UK ( 3 September 2004)
Tactile Tiles Pave The Way For DDA Compliance
H Johnson new Tactile Range provides specifiers with tiling solutions to achieve compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), which comes into full force in October 2004.
News from Johnson Tiles ( 3 September 2004)
Regeneration Programme Creates Employment
Technical Background Article Partnering in 'Sustainable Communities' programme does not simply involve the successful completion of a project, but deliberately puts something sustainable into the community.
News from Profine ( 3 September 2004)
New Guides From Stannah
Stannah Lift Services have produced two new leaflets covering important issues for lift owner/managers. Brochure Available
News from Stannah ( 3 September 2004)
Sika's New Universal Anchoring Adhesive
Sika Limited have recently launched Sika AnchorFix-2, an extremely strong, fast curing, injection chemical anchoring adhesive ideal for concrete, brickwork, block-work, hollow and solid masonry, etc.
News from Sika ( 3 September 2004)
Sto - The Toho Restaurant Project
User Application Article Sto decorative exterior and interior coatings used for a high specification new restaurant in Peterborough, East Midlands.
News from Sto ( 3 September 2004)
CIOB Questions Capacity For BSF Initiative
Technical Background Article Is there enough industry capacity to take on the Government's 'Building Schools for the Future' (BSF) initiative for upgrading and refurbishing 180 secondary schools across England?
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] ( 3 September 2004)
UK Managers Beg Bosses For 'Pat On The Back'
Technical Background Article What managers really think of their bosses was made clearer today as Adecco and the Chartered Management Institute revealed their first UK 'whinge report'.
News from Chartered Management Institute ( 2 September 2004)
Dean And Bowes Win Sports Centre Refurb Contract
User Application Article Dean and Bowes, the national fit out and refurbishment specialist, has secured a £360K contract to refurbish Stourport Sports Centre, near Kidderminster.
News from ISG Dean and Bowes ( 2 September 2004)
Over £16m For Energy Efficient Projects
User Application Article The growing demand for community eco-heating schemes has generated the largest ever grant allocation for projects of this kind to date.
News from Energy Saving Trust (EST) ( 2 September 2004)
Eternit Slates Stike Third Time Lucky
User Application Article Eternit Building Materials' slates proved third time lucky for architect Huw Griffiths and developers the Walters Group. Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit ( 2 September 2004)
Step Closer To Cleaner Rivers And Flood Reduction
Technical Background Article The SUDS approach has been developed in recent years to reduce the risk of flooding, to improve water quality and to provide a better environment for people and wildlife.
News from Environment Agency ( 2 September 2004)
Colour Coded Pipe In Pipe Solution From Hepworth
Hepworth Plumbing Products has launched new colour coded pipe in pipe systems to complement existing products within the Hep2O flexible push-fit plumbing range. Brochure Available
News from Hepworth Building Products ( 2 September 2004)
Sunken Ships And 'Floating' Floors
User Application Article IAC of Winchester, when installing four Panel Mount Floating Floor Systems at the Riverfront Arts Centre in Newport South Wales, uncovered of a medieval maritime gem.
News from Industrial Acoustics Company (IAC) ( 2 September 2004)
LEDs Debut in Store Fixtures
LEDs debut in store fixtures with Stylmark's Luxeon-based lighting systems. This new option offers sleeker shelving, more viewable display area, less heat, longer bulb life and lower lifetime costs.
News from Lumileds Lighting Netherlands B.V. ( 2 September 2004)
£25m deal to develop new university campus
McBains Cooper has won a £25m contract together with architects Capita Percy Thomas and Consortium leader Sanctuary, to develop Phase 1 of a new campus at University College Worcester
News from McBains Cooper ( 2 September 2004)
1960's Office Block Transformed
User Application Article Shackerley's Ceramic Granite Cladding has helped to transform the 1964 building, (formerly known as Brabazon House) from an eyesore into one of Surrey's most attractive new office developments.
News from Shackerley (Holdings) ( 2 September 2004)
Aquacell Stormwater Management System
User Application Article Aquacell from Wavin Plastics is the Stormwater Management System of choice for Countryside Properties development. Brochure Available
News from Wavin Plastics ( 2 September 2004)
Spaceoasis FIRA innovation award
User Application Article Spaceoasis designed by Marks Barfield Architects, creators of the British Airways London Eye, provides solutions for reception areas.
News from Segment Systems ( 2 September 2004)
Crushing opposition with Finning and HandC Dickie
User Application Article HandC Dickie, the contract crushing firm based in Stirlingshire Scotland, has taken delivery of two Cat 972G wheel loaders and a Cat 330CL Hydraulic excavator from Finning (UK).
News from Finning UK ( 2 September 2004)
Abloy Extends Door Closer Range
Abloy Security has further extended its range of door closers with the introduction of the ABLOY DC210 and DC247, which have been specially designed for interior and exterior doors, respectively. Brochure Available
News from Abloy UK ( 1 September 2004)
Construction Improvement Network 10 Years
To mark its ten-year anniversary, the Construction Improvement Network has organised a workshop and reception for its members in October 2004 at the new Foster-designed Tanaka Business School. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA ( 1 September 2004)
Train To Drain
CIRIA and Sustainable Drainage Associates will be holding a series of training modules in London on developments in sustainable drainage systems, building on current SUDS guidance. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA ( 1 September 2004)
Celsum Technologies At Heart Of New Health Scales
Technical Background Article New Generation DSC Digital Strain Card for the new VideoMedia coin-operated personal weighing macine is designed to encourage healthy living, allowing users to keep track of their weight. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 1 September 2004)
DesignCAD 3D MAX Wins Smart Choice Award
IMSI received the distinguished 'Smart Choice" Award from Smart Computing Magazine for it's new version of DesignCAD 3D MAX.
News from IMSI ( 1 September 2004)
New RENO HE Literature
RENO's innovative features and user benefits, including high efficiency with typical running cost savings of up to 30%, are featured in a new eight page brochure. Brochure Available
News from Johnson and Starley ( 1 September 2004)
The World's Polymer News Via Your Inbox
Polymer Contents - the world's polymer news - delivered free and fortnightly into your Inbox. Content will be sourced from the largest online Polymer literature database in the world.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 1 September 2004)
Car Park Windows That Flap In A Flap
TPS Consult has designed an innovative glazing system specifically for multi-storey car parks in secure areas such as airports.
News from TPS ( 1 September 2004)
BSSA Autumn Dinner
The Annual Dinner of the British Stainless Steel Association [BSSA], sponsored by Cashmores, will be held at the Copthorne Hotel, Dudley on Thursday 11 November.
News from British Stainless Steel Association (31 August 2004)
Patent Award:Intelligent Solid-State String Lights
Color Kinetics patent a miniaturized, integrated, intelligent solid-state string light, whereby individual LED nodes in a string configuration have the capability to be independently controlled.
News from Color Kinetics (31 August 2004)
Calendar Girls and High-Efficiency Boilers at PHEX
High-efficiency boilers are not the only models being featured on the Ferroli stand at PHEX which also sees the launch of the new 2005 Ferroli Calendar Girl promotion.
News from Ferroli (Commercial) (31 August 2004)
Access Equipment Market Major Report
The sixth major review of the UK Access Equipment Market has just been published by AMA Research.
News from AMA Research (30 August 2004)
Predict the Future Behaviour of Structures
Predictive fatigue analysis can dramatically reduce premature failure and modern analysis methods are increasingly being used to provide comprehensive product life expectancy data. Brochure Available
News from AV Technology (30 August 2004)
Natures Way To Sustainable Drainage
Two new CIRIA publications have been developed to remove some of the perceived barriers that relate to technical and management challenges being faced by the drainage industry. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (30 August 2004)
Shining Example From Celestia By Corus
User Application Article Industrial units at Wilstead Industrial Park have a strong visual presence, thanks to the application of Celestia, the unique metallic effect coating system by Corus. Brochure Available
News from Corus Colors (30 August 2004)
Leisure Centre Refurbishment In Eastbourne
User Application Article The scheme to update and modernise the council's existing leisure facilities will see Dean and Bowes creating an enlarged fitness suite and upgrading the centre's wet area facilities.
News from ISG Dean and Bowes (30 August 2004)
Ecophon Launches Education Premises Brochure
Informative publication explores the subject of sound as well as listing the essential requirements for the function of an acoustic ceiling. Brochure Available
News from Ecophon (30 August 2004)
British Timber Statistics 2003
The Forestry Commission publish statistics on British timber harvested and used by primary wood processing industries in Great Britain in "British Timber Statistics 2003".
News from Forestry Commission (30 August 2004)
Kitchens Topped-Off With Help Via Festo Technology
Touch-screen operated motion control system, linked to a servo-driven actuator, enhances performance of cutting machine employed by one of the country's major fitted kitchen makers. Brochure Available
News from Festo (30 August 2004)
Diamond Core Drills Cut Costs
Marcrist's DCU700, like all its other diamond core drills, provides a quick and easy method of cutting through a wide range of materials.
News from Marcrist International (30 August 2004)
Norbain Launch Intruder Detection Products Online
Norbain SD, Europe's largest distributor of electronic security solutions, has launched a new section for Intruder Detection products on the Norbain web site.
News from Norbain SD (30 August 2004)
New Plaster For Old
New range of natural renders and plasters, explicitly designed to overcome the problems of renovations.
News from Natural Building Technologies (30 August 2004)
Archibalds Awarded Hewlett Partnered Alliance
Durham based builders' merchant Archibalds has been awarded a Partnered Alliance agreement by Hewlett Civil Engineering, following the continued success of the six year relationship between them.
News from Saint-Gobain Pipelines (30 August 2004)
New Window Of Opportunity For Sika Customers
Sika, market leader in polyurethane sealants and bonding, has introduced a new range of silicone sealants for the UK Commercial Glazing Market.
News from Sika (30 August 2004)
High Accuracy Humidifiers At Druxford
User Application Article High accuracy humidifiers from Spirax Sarco help keep historic aircraft in top condition at the Imperial War Museum Duxford in Cambridge.
News from Spirax Sarco (30 August 2004)
Videx Products Help DDA Compliance
To assist in compliance with The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995, Videx Security is now offering a range of special needs Door Entry Panels. Brochure Available
News from Videx Security (30 August 2004)
Robertson Roofing And Ward Tesco Success
User Application Article Robertson Roofing of Mobberley, Cheshire and Ward Insulated Panels have teamed up to install Ward Topdek at Tesco, Batley.
News from Ward Insulated Panels (30 August 2004)
New Weighing Concepts On Display At RWM Show
Leading industrial weighing specialists, Weightron Bilanciai are using the 2004 RWM Show to introduce 4 innovative concepts to complement their range of weighbridges, axle-weighers and platform scales
News from Weightron Bilanciai (30 August 2004)
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