News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 21 November
to Saturday 27 November 2004
Abloy Security Help Museums Tighten Security
User Application Article ABLOY cam and furniture locks are being used by museums throughout the nation to protect precious artefacts. Brochure Available
News from Abloy UK (26 November 2004)
First Choice Homes Chose Ei Smoke Alarms
User Application Article First Choice Homes of Oldham is currently fitting 14,500 properties with approximately 20,000 Ei160 Series Easi-Fit mains powered smoke alarms from Aico Limited.
News from Aico (26 November 2004)
Aico Expands Best-Selling Firecap Range
New Firecap fire protection intumescent gaskets are designed to offer 60 minute protection should a fire begin in a plug or switch box.
News from Aico (26 November 2004)
Interactive Product Selector Help Select Wall Tie
www.ancon.co.uk now features an interactive product selector to identify the most appropriate Ancon or Staifix wall tie for your application. Brochure Available
News from Ancon Building Products (26 November 2004)
Autodesk New Vice President Northern Europe
Autodesk has further strengthened its commitment to the European market with the promotion of Mark Paraskeva to the newly-created role of vice president, Northern Europe. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (26 November 2004)
BPT Launches New Web Site
3 in 1: New BPT Web Site Features Door Entry, Gate Automation And Access Control.
News from BPT Automation (26 November 2004)
New Building Integration System from Bosch
Bosch Security Systems launch their new Building Integration System (BIS) - easy to use software for facilities management and security.
News from Bosch Security Systems (26 November 2004)
Biodiversity And Buildings
Technical Background Article CIRIA's new project Biodiversity and buildings aims to provide a 'one-stop shop' that covers the integration of biodiversity and sustainable drainage features in buildings. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (26 November 2004)
Sustainable Drainage Systems Training Events
Awareness of Sustainable drainage systems [SUDS] is growing and sustainable drainage is increasingly being incorporated, but care is needed in their implementation. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (26 November 2004)
New Fire-Proof Cast In Concrete Pipe Sleeve
The sleeve is a circular metal collar with an intumescent lining, designed for setting into concrete which will allow any type of service (cable, pipe, etc) to be inserted or removed at any time.
News from Environmental Seals (26 November 2004)
IT Company In Construction Contracts Hat-Trick
User Application Article EVision, the Livingston-based software specialist selected by Microsoft to deliver key IT solutions into the construction sector, has landed three major contracts totalling £500,000.
News from EVision (26 November 2004)
New Hazardous Waste Guidance Published
A simple guide that will help anyone involved in managing or handling waste to comply with new regulations has been published by the Environment Agency.
News from Environment Agency (26 November 2004)
Fineline Screens Show Pool In Best Light
User Application Article Steel framed glazed screens, manufactured and installed by FendorHansen, have been employed to emphasise the presence of a university's new swimming pool within its urban setting.
News from Fendor (26 November 2004)
Fondis launch LUMIA with new fireplace concept
Fondis SA of France, a designer and manufacturer of fireplaces and room-heaters, has recently released LUMIA, a new enclosed glass-fronted wood burner.
News from FTPB French Technology Press Bureau (26 November 2004)
Higgins Now Competes Direct With Leading Nationals
The family-owned housebuilder and estate regeneration company Higgins Group PLC announces a record year.
News from Higgins Construction (26 November 2004)
Honeywell BA295 Backflow Preventers
Honeywell has launched its BA295 series of compact backflow preventers, which ensure contaminated water cannot flow back into the public mains supply.
News from Honeywell Control Systems (26 November 2004)
Lifting Solutions Launches Swaged Products Range
Lifting Solutions of Barnsley is adding to its growing industry reputation by strengthening its customer offering to include stainless steel wire swaged products.
News from Lifting Solutions (26 November 2004)
New Appointment Helps Construction Recruitment
Award winning construction industry employment specialists, NOW Recruitment, have appointed Stephen Burns as Senior Consultant at the company's Edinburgh branch.
News from NOW Recruitment (26 November 2004)
Norbain And Romec Sign Three-Year CCTV Contract
Norbain SD has signed an exclusive three-year distribution agreement for the supply of CCTV products with Romec, the leading facilities management company.
News from Norbain SD (26 November 2004)
Largest Single Vitreous Enamel Tunnel Order
User Application Article Omeras, Europe's leading supplier of vitreous enamel (VE) for architectural cladding signs and murals, has secured the contract for Kallang/Paya Lebar Expressway in Singapore.
News from Omeras U.K. (26 November 2004)
Camaro In Fashion In Estonia
User Application Article Elegant natural wood effects from Polyflor's Camaro Studioflor collection of luxury vinyl tiles have been installed in the Klementi fashion store at the Tallinn Shopping Centre, Estonia.
News from Polyflor (26 November 2004)
First Aid At Work - Are Your Employees Safe?
The new Safetyshop catalogue from Signs and Labels features numerous products to help you comply with Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations and ensure the safety of your employees.
News from Signs and Labels (26 November 2004)
Concrete Repair Systems Refurbish Tower Blocks
User Application Article Sika concrete repair systems have been used to refurbish 45 year old tower blocks in the London Borough of Islington.
News from Sika (26 November 2004)
Steel Windows For Harrods Depository
User Application Article Steel Window Association member, West Leigh Ltd, has supplied and installed more than 250 windows at the former Harrods Depository building in Knightsbridge.
News from Steel Window Association (26 November 2004)
UK Construction Professions New Euro Regulations
Technical Background Article The European Insurance Directive marks a new step in the regulation of UK construction professions.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (26 November 2004)
Rosemary And Thyme Uses Reputable Tradesman
One of the UK's leading trade associations, The UK Trades Confederation corporate identity has received nationwide coverage in the ITV production of Rosemary and Thyme.
News from UK Trades Confederation (26 November 2004)
£1,000 Prize For Timber Engineering Students
TRADA, the Timber Research and Development Association, has launched a prize for timber engineering students, to recognise excellence and innovation.
News from Timber Research and Development Association (26 November 2004)
TRADA Exceeds Membership Target By 50 %
TRADA, the Timber Research and Development Association, has signed up more than 300 new Corporate and Professional Members for 2004, exceeding by 50% its target for the year.
News from Timber Research and Development Association (26 November 2004)
Fresh Look At Timber Frame Site Control
TRADA Technology Ltd has published a revised edition of its Wood Information Sheet Timber frame construction: site control.
News from Timber Research and Development Association (26 November 2004)
Shepherd Joins TPS Flock
Katherine Shepherd joins TPS Consult's Croydon office as a graduate engineer, following completion of a four-year Masters degree in structural engineering with architecture from Manchester University.
News from TPS (26 November 2004)
InfoWorks addresses Critical link Analysis
Wallingford Software, a leading developer of hydraulic modelling and network data management software for the worldwide water industry has revealed plans to release Critical Link Analysis.
News from Wallingford Software (26 November 2004)
New power analyser from LEM
New power analyser from LEM offers widest range of measurements for analysing efficiency and voltage quality.
News from LEM Instruments (26 November 2004)
Active Filtering Technology Targets HVAC Harmonics
User Application Article Perfect balance - Alldales' active filtering technology targets HVAC harmonics.
News from Alldales Drive Systems (25 November 2004)
Comms Room "MOT" Ensures Fire Safety
Checkmate Fire Solutions, the UK's leading passive fire protection provider is offering to carry out fire safety checks on Comms Rooms throughout the UK.
News from Checkmate Fire Solutions (25 November 2004)
Tarmac Graduate Management Programme
Graduates employed by Tarmac will now have the opportunity to develop management and leadership skills as part of the Tarmac Graduate Management Programme.
News from Chartered Management Institute (25 November 2004)
Schools Choose Decra Stratos Roofing Tiles
User Application Article With strong growth in the roof refurbishment sector at present, particularly in public sector areas such as education Decra, Europe's leading metal roofing suppliers, are very much in demand.
News from Decra Roof Systems (25 November 2004)
DORMA Automatics Chosen For PFI Development
User Application Article Three different door types of DORMA internal and external automatic doors have been chosen for the Wansbeck Hospital PFI Development
News from Dorma UK (25 November 2004)
Celebration Time At Ex-Or
Ex-Or, European leader in lighting management, has plenty to celebrate including news that it is enjoying record sales for its innovative lighting controls and systems.
News from Ex-Or (25 November 2004)
Timber Price Indices Published
Technical Background Article The Forestry Commission have published figures for the Standing Sales Price Index, and the Softwood Sawlog Price Index, for Great Britain.
News from Forestry Commission (25 November 2004)
Solution To Persistent Draught Problems
User Application Article GU Technologies FD-M IN-floor swing door operators have proved to be the solution to persistent draught problems at Cellular Operations spectacular purpose-built headquarters in Swindon.
News from GU Technologies (25 November 2004)
Hidden Power For Innovative New Door Drive
An innovative new door drive from GU Technologies, part of the internationally renowned Gretsch Unitas Group of Companies, offers architects a new weapon in their design armoury.
News from GU Technologies (25 November 2004)
IAC Silencers For Liquid Natural Gas Plants
User Application Article IAC Boet Stopson, IAC's acoustic solutions business in France, has won a major order worth almost £1/2 m from Japan, for the design, manufacture and test of 10 Compressor In-line Silencers.
News from Industrial Acoustics Company (IAC) (25 November 2004)
IAC Is Catalyst For New Industry Award
IAC announce corporate sponsorship of a new Award being introduced, at IAC behest, by the Institute of Acoustics for acousticians early in their careers.
News from Industrial Acoustics Company (IAC) (25 November 2004)
Solutions For The Most Demanding Environments
User Application Article Kopex International, the leading supplier of specialised conduit solutions offers an extensive range of conduit and fittings suited for both liquid tight applications and demanding environments.
News from Kopex International (25 November 2004)
Low Profile High Security For Media Building
User Application Article LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, one of the world's leading suppliers of secure platforms for contactless smart card technology, has supplied the RFID technology for a key media building in London.
News from Legic Identsystems (25 November 2004)
Planning Is Key To Voice Over IP
Siemon, a global manufacturer of high-performance network cabling solutions, offers a comprehensive white paper entitled, "Voice over IP - Is Your Network Ready?"
News from Siemon UK (25 November 2004)
Acoustic Ceiling System For Hong Kong Cyberport
User Application Article StoSilent Panel has been chosen for a high specification, decorative, acoustic ceiling in the lobby and reception area of one of the work towers at the new Cyberport complex in Hong Kong.
News from Sto (25 November 2004)
Yeoman Rainguard XL Range Combats Heavy Rainfall
The industry's rainwater specialist, Yeoman Rainguard has launched a new range of oversized gutters and pipes designed to combat heavy seasonal rainfall.
News from Yeoman Rainguard (25 November 2004)
Flame-Retardant Temporary Floor Protection
Finish Guard prevents rapid flame spread caused by fire from paper products in buildings and construction work areas.
News from Zambetti Associates (25 November 2004)
Inverter Drives The Answer At Thomas More Square
User Application Article When replacing worn-out fans fitted to the air supply units in premises at London's Thomas More Square, HVAC contractors TAC took the opportunity to install energy-efficient Alldales inverter drives.
News from Alldales Drive Systems (24 November 2004)
2,000 BigHeads On A CD
Complete range of over 2,000 standard BigHead fasteners now available, as 2D and 3D CAD drawings, on a free CD, helping designers comply with specified shear strength and tensile resistance requiremen
News from Bighead Bonding Fasteners (24 November 2004)
Recycling Key Component Of £3m Airport Project
User Application Article Recycling is a key component of a £3 million-improvement programme at London Ashford (LYDD) Airport in Kent, which is due for completion at the end of the year.
News from Foster Yeoman Contracting (24 November 2004)
EKU Divido - Room Partition System
The Divido room partition has been launched by Eku AG, the Swiss sliding door gear specialist, and is available exclusively in the UK from Hafele. Brochure Available
News from Hafele UK (24 November 2004)
Estimatorxpress Gives Builders Material Prices
Estimatorxpress gives builders 24/7 access to real-time material prices.
News from HBXL (24 November 2004)
"Total Power Package" With 100% Data Protection
User Application Article Harath "Total Power Package" provides Sovereign with 100% data protection. With hundreds of man-years experience in Critical Power applications, Harath were confident from the outset.
News from Chloride Harath (24 November 2004)
Danish Radio Chooses IAC For Acoustics
User Application Article IAC Nordic has won a major order worth of state-of-the-art $1.3M from Danish Radio in Copenhagen.
News from Industrial Acoustics Company (IAC) (24 November 2004)
IAC Jet Blast Barrier For Madrid Airport
User Application Article IAC Aviation's subsidiary in Spain has designed, manufactured and installed a Jet Engine Blast Barrier for aircraft service area of new terminal being built at Madrid's Barajas Airport.
News from Industrial Acoustics Company (IAC) (24 November 2004)
IAC Builds 27 Digital Studios For BBC
User Application Article In one of IAC biggest studio projects ever, IAC designed and installed 27 world class digital studios for the BBC's new broadcasting centre at The Mailbox in central Birmingham.
News from Industrial Acoustics Company (IAC) (24 November 2004)
Boet Stopson Silencers 'One-Week' Pledge
IAC's Boet Stopson range of Standard Engine Exhaust Silencers is now available in just one week from order in the UK.
News from Industrial Acoustics Company (IAC) (24 November 2004)
IAC Set To Take Uk Noise Barriers Market By Storm
IAC has been accepted as a member of the UK's Fencing Contractors' Association so giving us open access to the wider UK noise barrier market.
News from Industrial Acoustics Company (IAC) (24 November 2004)
TL Jones Expands Into Eastern Europe
TL Jones, the New Zealand manufacturer of lift-door safety control systems, has appointed the family-run company Vymyslicky Vytahy as its new distributor in the Czech Republic.
News from TL Jones (24 November 2004)
Alldales Inverter Drives Deliver Returns for Tesco
User Application Article HVAC specialists Alldales Drive Systems has recently completed the first phase of a programme to supply and fit the company's energy-saving inverter drives to air-handling units in Tesco stores.
News from Alldales Drive Systems (23 November 2004)
Inverter Drives Commissioned for New Hospital
User Application Article Alldales Drive Systems has been commissioned to fit inverter drives to air handling units being supplied as part of the controls package to service the brand new University College Hospital, London.
News from Alldales Drive Systems (23 November 2004)
Breathing Fresh Air Into HVAC Thinking
User Application Article Upwards of 125 inverter drives from Alldales Drive Systems have been installed in London's prestige business centre, More London, in the heart of the capital's new business development area.
News from Alldales Drive Systems (23 November 2004)
System Ardex Provides The Solution
When refurbishments are required, more and more hospitals are relying upon high performance commercial flooring products manufacturer, ARDEX UK, to provide the most effective system-led solution. Brochure Available
News from Ardex UK (23 November 2004)
Ardex Provide Fast Track Delivery For Mothercare
User Application Article An impressive portfolio of retail sector installations helped to ensure that ARDEX UK was first choice to provide the perfect flooring solution for a prestigious new Mothercare store. Brochure Available
News from Ardex UK (23 November 2004)
Bartec Shrink Technology For Self Limiting Cables
BARTEC have now introduced a further connection range utilising the latest 'shrink technology' for Ex areas.
News from Bartec UK (23 November 2004)
New Senior Appointment At Chint
In line with their UK expansion strategy, Chint Europe (UK) LTD, are delighted to announce the appointment of Ken Unsworth as their new Field Sales Manager.
News from Chint Europe (UK) (23 November 2004)
Gedina Tiles Complete Waterford Reconstruction
User Application Article The main offices of Waterford Council in Ireland have undergone a total reconstruction with one of the high performance ceiling tiles from the range of Ecophon Limited completing the fit out contract. Brochure Available
News from Ecophon (23 November 2004)
Preserving Our Architectural Heritage
User Application Article The sympathetic conversion of entrance doors at retail service premises in Hanover Square proves that it is possible to ensure DDA compliance for entrances.
News from GU Technologies (23 November 2004)
Revolutionary Revolving Door
New VISTA-Style and VISTA-Lite revolving doors from GU Technologies offer flexibility and greater all-round visibility in matching chosen aluminium curtain walling or ground floor treatment systems.
News from GU Technologies (23 November 2004)
Vista-Lite Provides The Big Picture
User Application Article GU Technologies was commissioned by JML Engineered Facades (UK) Ltd to supply four sets of its Vista-Lite revolving door system for the new commercial office building, located in London's Victoria.
News from GU Technologies (23 November 2004)
Irwin's Bubble Trouble For The Competition
Reinforcing the company's reputation for manufacturing pioneering and innovative tools, The Irwin Industrial Tool Company has developed an exclusive range of box levels for industry use.
News from Irwin Industrial Tool Company (23 November 2004)
ICES President Visits China
ICES President was invited by the Chinese International Contractor's Association (CHINCA), via ICES Hong Kong Region, to visit their office in Beijing and attend the China Asean Expo in Nanning.
News from Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (23 November 2004)
'The Chameleon Range' Of Intelligent Luminaires
OVA-JMR comprehensive collection of emergency lights help designers and specifiers satisfy the requirements and modern day principles in emergency lighting standards.
News from JMR Lighting Technology (23 November 2004)
The New Moccasin Bulkhead From OVA-JMR
New from emergency lighting specialists, OVA-JMR Ltd, comes the Ex rated Moccasin, hazardous area Bulkhead.
News from JMR Lighting Technology (23 November 2004)
OVA-JMR Formally Expand Into The UK Market
Following the successful trading agreement made earlier this year with OVA G Bargellini S.P.A of Italy, JMR Lighting Technology have formed a new company.
News from JMR Lighting Technology (23 November 2004)
Authoritative New Guide To Building Regs
To assist electrical installers planning to self-certify that their work complies with Part P of the Building Regulations, the NICEIC and ECA have jointly published the 'Electrical Installers' Guide.
News from NICEIC (23 November 2004)
Sixnet and COI Software Team up to Monitor Network
Sixnet and COI Software have created a partnership to bring together pieces of the industrial Ethernet puzzle. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (23 November 2004)
Total Revision Needed of EU Procurement Directives
Technical Background Article The European Union public works market is worth an estimated £1,000bn but a review commissioned by the Treasury has found that UK companies are being frozen out by unfair practices.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (23 November 2004)
TL Jones Announces Portuguese Distribution Deal
New Zealand-based lift door sensor specialist TL Jones has appointed Liftech as its new distributor in Portugal.
News from TL Jones (23 November 2004)
TL Jones Appoints South African Distributor
TL Jones has appointed Associated Lifts Ltd as its new distributor in South Africa.
News from TL Jones (23 November 2004)
Autodesk Latest Plant Simulation Software
EASYnat, a plant generator for the AEC industry from Bionatics, is now fully integrated into Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2005 (ADT) and Autodesk VIZ 2005. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (22 November 2004)
Launch Of Bluebeam Pushbutton Plus For Solidworks
Bluebeam Software, a leader in file-sharing solutions for CAD users and a solution partner of SolidWorks Corporation, has launched Bluebeam Pushbutton Plus for SolidWorks.
News from Bluebeam Software (22 November 2004)
E-Motive Displays In The Riyadh Kingdom Centre
User Application Article E-Motive has supplied custom-designed lift displays and lift monitoring systems to the award-winning Kingdom Centre building in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
News from E-Motive Display (22 November 2004)
EAG Puts Finishing Touches To New OU Library
User Application Article Leading UK curtain walling and cladding firm, English Architectural Glazing, has put the finishing touches to one of the most exciting projects the Suffolk based company has worked on.
News from English Architectural Glazing (22 November 2004)
Gradus Helps College Keep New Interiors Clean
User Application Article Topguard, the heavy duty primary entrance matting, from Gradus, has been specified for St Pauls Catholic College, which needed a high performance entrance matting solution.
News from Gradus Group (22 November 2004)
No Need To Ban Smoking Says Honeywell
Electrostatic air cleaners provide the means to banish smoke, not the smokers.
News from Honeywell Control Systems (22 November 2004)
New Figures Show A Mixed Picture For Injuries
Technical Background Article Figures published today by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show an increase in the number of reported workplace injuries, which could reflect improved reporting.
News from Health and Safety Executive (22 November 2004)
Health And Safety Statistics For 2003/04
Technical Background Article The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published the latest statistics on workplace safety, work-related ill-health and enforcement action in Great Britain.
News from Health and Safety Executive (22 November 2004)
SAVA Welcomes Housing Bill Success
Technical Background Article The Government succeeded in getting the Housing Bill through the House of Lords with the compulsory requirement for a Home Information Pack (formerly known as a Seller's Pack).
News from SAVA (22 November 2004)
Vinnie Jones Gets By With Help From Marley
User Application Article In a huge act of generosity, Marley Roofing has come to the aid of celebrity Vinnie Jones, in his desperate bid to refurbish the dilapidated football club where he first started playing. Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit (22 November 2004)
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