News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 23 January
to Saturday 29 January 2005
Infrared camera proves its worth at -39c
User Application Article Flir's Infrared Camera is designed to shut-down automatically in temperature extremes before any permanent damage can be inflicted. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (28 January 2005)
Timber Frame company launch new website
Benfield ATT, the company headed by Timber Frame industry expert Dr Michael Benfield, launched its new website this month and has already seen over 15,000 new visitors to the site
News from Benfield ATT (28 January 2005)
First choice second time around at Bluewater
User Application Article Installation of seven Unico 18 kW cooling units, as part of a multiple-zoned air cooling network at the Bluewater store, has delivered even, controlled and draught-free spaces for customers. Brochure Available
News from Unico Climate Control (28 January 2005)
Stunning finish at Millennium Village
User Application Article Stunning Sto façade insulation system used for apartments at the Greenwich Millennium Village in the Greenwich Peninsula.
News from Sto (28 January 2005)
Sikafloor good for Britvic
User Application Article Britvic Soft Drinks have recently installed a new Sikafloor factory floor at their manu-facturing plant in Rugby.
News from Sika (28 January 2005)
New publication: Engineering in the Lambeth Group
Technical Background Article Lateral and vertical variation within the Lambeth Group have been encountered by major construction projects such as the Jubilee Line Extension Project, Channel Tunnel Rail Link and Crossrail. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (26 January 2005)
Abloy Security smoothes way for Keanes Jewellers
User Application Article Keanes chose Abloy Protec cam locks and door cylinders, supplied by ABLOY Centre Maclock in Ireland to provide a complete lock solution that offers exceptional master-keying capabilities. Brochure Available
News from Abloy UK (26 January 2005)
Accountability and Responsibility needed says CIOB
Technical Background Article A union-backed campaign for tougher laws to prevent workplace death and injury practices has seen its first parliamentary reading.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (26 January 2005)
Unique Lighting on Luxury Yacht
User Application Article Lumileds' Luxeon light sources have been used by lighting manufacturer LightGraphix, in a project to light the luxury £14 million, 140 foot sailing yacht Gimlä.
News from Lumileds Lighting Netherlands B.V. (26 January 2005)
Land transfer for housing a vital first step
Technical Background Article The TCPA has welcomed the ODPM announcement that NHS land would be transferred to the Government to provide affordable housing, but is concerned that it doesn't go far enough.
News from Town and Country Planning Association (26 January 2005)
Norbain sponsors Security Research Initiative
Norbain SD is to sponsor the Security Research Initiative, an industry-wide research project that aims to shed new light on industry trends and end user perceptions.
News from Norbain SD (26 January 2005)
BIFM and HVCA forge closer links
The British Institute of Facilities Management and the Heating and Ventilating Contractors Association (HVCA) are planning a series of initiatives designed to forge a closer working relationship.
News from British Institute of Facilities Management [BIFM] (26 January 2005)
Carlo Gavazzi joins the Technology List
Carlo Gavazzi announced that a portfolio of products from its energy management range have been included in the Carbon Trust's Energy Technology List.
News from Carlo Gavazzi (26 January 2005)
Bentley PlantSpace and ProjectWise chosen
User Application Article Korea district heating engineering company selects Bentley PlantSpace and ProjectWise
News from Bentley Systems (26 January 2005)
Bentley Acquires CAD Applications From IFS
Bentley Systems has acquired AutoCAD-based applications for process, electrical, piping, and instrumentation design from IFS.
News from Bentley Systems (26 January 2005)
Monitor downtime in the field reduced
GDS introduces new technology to reduce monitor downtime in the field
News from GDS (26 January 2005)
Building glory needs forward thinking
Technical Background Article Richard Hipkiss from Schneider-Electric discusses how judicious planning and early investment in new technology can reduce running cost of a commercial building over its lifetime.
News from Schneider Electric (26 January 2005)
New lightweight mobile vehicle access platform
Canal Engineering, the UK's leading maunfacturer of tanker access systems have recently developed a 'Lightweight Mobile Vehicle Access Platform'.
News from Canal Engineering (26 January 2005)
New 'Health and Safety PLUS' software.
Health and Safety paperwork now as easy as falling off a ladder with new software. Brochure Available
News from Easy Price Pro (26 January 2005)
Assess your health and safety performance
HSE announce new tool for SME's to assess their health and safety performance
News from Health and Safety Executive (24 January 2005)
Low-cost tester kit for HVAC engineers
The HVAC Engineers' Master Kit is the latest addition to the Metrix Electronics Stix range of rugged, high-performance, low-cost testers.
News from Metrix Electronics (24 January 2005)
Dravo heat up Ikea
User Application Article Dravo, the industrial heating division of Johnson and Starley have been specified to undertake the heating for Ikea. Brochure Available
News from Johnson and Starley (24 January 2005)
Planning gain agreements
Technical Background Article Mr Prescott encouraging regional assemblies to go for more planning gain agreements
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (24 January 2005)
UK summit meeting on Sustainable Communities
Technical Background Article John Prescot was the key speaker at 'Creating Sustainable Communities' summit
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (24 January 2005)
The alternative coastal route
Technical Background Article The demand from coastal and river engineering for primary aggregate is increasing and is expected to expand further with the growing need for coastal and river protection works. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (24 January 2005)
Heritage verses development
Heritage verses development: the CIEF presents win-win solutions at their seminar Archaeology and construction. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (24 January 2005)
Pen your next e-mail
Unimatic Engineers has launched DigiMemo A501, an electronic clipboard that lets you handwrite notes and diagrams onto a standard A5 notepad, then store them digitally on your PC or laptop. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (24 January 2005)
System Ardex has all the answers
User Application Article Ardex UK have provided the total system solution for a flooring refurbishment at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn. Brochure Available
News from Ardex UK (24 January 2005)
Builders optimistic on spring 2005 workloads
Technical Background Article FMB State of Trade Survey, Q4 2004, indicates that builders are optimistic on spring 2005 workloads - but will summer be as hot?
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (24 January 2005)
New wireless interconnect smoke alarm
A new wireless interconnect mains powered smoke alarm system is ideal for use in loft conversions, according to supplier Aico .
News from Aico (24 January 2005)
Tenants go for mains powered smoke alarms
New wireless technology helps overcome tenant resistance to mains powered smoke alarms.
News from Aico (24 January 2005)
Pvc vent ducting now not a fire hazard
A unique new sleeve from AICO helps prevent pvc vent ducting from being a fire hazard
News from Aico (24 January 2005)
The Photocopier in Your Pocket
Scan plans, planning application forms and freehand sketches when you are on site, store on a notebook PC or email to clients or colleagues.
News from Planon System Solutions (24 January 2005)
Call Centre first with Corus
User Application Article The first ever new build call centre in Barrow-in-Furness has been constructed using Celestia by Corus. Brochure Available
News from Corus Colors (24 January 2005)
System gives full control over access
Tensor plc are the U.K. No.1 manufacturer and supplier of smart-card based access control, visitor monitoring and time and attendance systems.
News from Tensor (24 January 2005)
Tensor access control and fire roll call system
User Application Article ABB have a Tensor WinTA access control and fire roll call system controlling the main door, the works entrance and 4 other doors within their site.
News from Tensor (24 January 2005)
Assembly urged to recognise housing crisis
Technical Background Article The Town and Country Planning Association(TCPA) has urged the South East England Regional Assembly (SEERA) to recognise the acute housing shortages in the region
News from Town and Country Planning Association (24 January 2005)
Free Tickets for Homebuilding and Renovation Show
Architectural Gates are offering Buildingtalk readers free tickets to the Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the NEC Birmingham, for April 14-17 2005.
News from Architectural Gates (24 January 2005)
Palram polycarbonate sheets safety approved
Palram polycarbonate sheets now carry the Skin Cancer Foundation seal of recommendation throughout North America.
News from Palram (24 January 2005)
Tarmac Topfloor signs deal with Persimmon Homes
User Application Article Tarmac Topfloor has secured a deal with Persimmon Homes for energy efficient Heatsave products to be installed in future housing developments.
News from Tarmac Topfloor (24 January 2005)
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