News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 30 January
to Saturday 5 February 2005
Keep warm outdoors with helios patio heaters
Newly launched Helios patio heaters provide powerful and dependable heat extending indoor living areas outside.
News from Scott Products ( 4 February 2005)
Gradus launches new carpet ranges
Gradus Carpets has launched two new high quality carpet ranges, Parisma and Galliano, to the 'Living Space' market.
News from Gradus Group ( 4 February 2005)
Exchequer Enterprise software saves time and money
User Application Article Independent house builder will save four to five days per month by automating finance function.
News from Exchequer Software ( 4 February 2005)
Do you comply with Disability Discrimination Act?
Safetyshops extensive range of high quality DDA products, are the essential tools to comply with Part Three of The Disability Discrimination Act.
News from Signs and Labels ( 4 February 2005)
TeleSeal10 solution for bath and shower seals
TeleSeal10 stamps its mark of authority as the worlds leading solution for bath and shower seals.
News from McComb Developments ( 4 February 2005)
College dines on Expona
User Application Article Polyflor Expona art and design collection have been used to create a brighter, cleaner environment in the refurbished refectory and dining areas at Dumfries and Galloway College.
News from Polyflor ( 4 February 2005)
Movable wall installed at The Sage in Gateshead.
User Application Article Brockhouse Modernfold has completed a movable wall installation at The Sage in Gateshead, acclaimed in the media as 'an auditoria of acoustic excellence'. Brochure Available
News from Brockhouse Modernfold ( 4 February 2005)
Kingspan casts its spell
User Application Article Kingspan Insulated Panels' systems were seen as the ideal cladding solution and a combination at Merlin Park 2.
News from Kingspan Insulated Panels ( 4 February 2005)
Kingspan KS1000 TS slate and tile support system
User Application Article The new 30,000 sq.ft.natural slate roof on the Grade II Lloyd's Court building in Newcastle city centre used Kingspan's unique KS1000 TS slate and tile support system
News from Kingspan Insulated Panels ( 4 February 2005)
Glazing invention unveiled at London landmark
UK firm, English Architectural Glazing, has unveiled its unique SYSTEMSTAX invention, which is set to transform the marketplace for frameless glazing solutions.
News from English Architectural Glazing ( 3 February 2005)
New show for Gas, Heating and Plumbing engineers
What is so different about InstallerLive, the inspirational new show for Gas, heating and plumbing engineers?
News from InstallerLive ( 3 February 2005)
Free software upgrades for CCTV solutions
Norbain SD Limited, Europe's largest distributor of electronic security solutions, is now offering free software upgrades for a number of software driven CCTV solutions.
News from Norbain SD ( 3 February 2005)
Companies fined £95k following workplace fatality
Technical Background Article Three defendants received fines totalling £95,000, plus costs of £60,000, at Southwark Crown Court, London.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 3 February 2005)
Distech Controls announce OEM Partnership
Distech Controls, manufacturer of the EasyControls building automation solution and Tridium, a leading provider of Internet-based control and automation infrastructure, announce OEM Partnership.
News from Distech Controls ( 3 February 2005)
Production of autoclaved aerated concrete
Technical Background Article SCADA and control systems for production of autoclaved aerated concrete.
News from Raumo Automaatika ( 3 February 2005)
1,000 delegates at fire door event
BM TRADA Certification and Chiltern International Fire will stage a further one-day seminar, Timber Fire Doors Explained, on Wednesday 25th May 2005.
News from Timber Research and Development Association ( 3 February 2005)
Gripple tackles the towers of learning
User Application Article Gardeners working in the grounds of one of England's most prestigious university colleges have turned to Sheffield-based Gripple to solve an architectural conundrum.
News from Gripple ( 3 February 2005)
Rapierstar clears the decks faster!
Stardeck patented Decking Screw from Rapier Verbindungstechnik has a unique Star-form thread design that delivers up to 50% less torque requirement and 50% faster start time, with no pre-drilling.
News from Rapierstar ( 3 February 2005)
Matching natural stone in refurbishment project
User Application Article Procter Cast Stone products used to match natural stone in prestigious refurbishment project Brochure Available
News from Procter Bros ( 3 February 2005)
New Compact Analysers from Carlo Gavazzi
Technical Background Article Carlo Gavazzi is introducing a range of compact power analysers that will measure all the active and reactive variables in a wide variety of industrial applications where space is limited.
News from Carlo Gavazzi ( 3 February 2005)
Inviron sponsors building awards
Birmingham based Inviron Limited is sponsoring the Building Awards 2005, hosted by Building magazine, and presented at a glittering awards dinner at the Grosvenor House Hotel on 26th April 2005.
News from Inviron ( 3 February 2005)
CAD/CAM Nesting Software Provider at Weldex
Success at Weldex for Leading CAD/CAM Nesting Software Provider
News from Nexus Media Communications ( 3 February 2005)
Fiberglass cloth remains incombustible
Technical Background Article Economical fiberglass cloth remains incombustible even when exposed to temperatures of 1000F
News from Agis ( 3 February 2005)
LED installations exceed expectations
Maintenance costs cut to almost zero and energy requirements reduced by up to 85%
News from Lumileds Lighting Netherlands B.V. ( 3 February 2005)
New RCD twin sockets from CPN
Two new RCD safety sockets have been launched by Cudis, under the CPN brand.
News from Cudis ( 3 February 2005)
Bott convert largest telecommunications fleet
Bott , the market leader in the field of in-vehicle installations and workshop storage equipment, has secured a contract with Vauxhall Motors to equip vehicles used by BT.
News from Bott ( 3 February 2005)
New appointments at Flex Connectors
Flex Connectors Limited - manufacturers of the innovative flex 7 range of lighting connection and control products - announced two new appointments to their sales team. Brochure Available
News from Flex Connectors ( 3 February 2005)
Sika keeps Leeds tunnel under wraps
User Application Article SikaWrap, a tough, carbon fibre, fabric wrap system was chosen by Leeds City Council for Phase 2 of the refurbishment and strengthening of the Matthew Murray Tunnel in Holbeck, Leeds.
News from Sika ( 3 February 2005)
Eternit tiles help to ruffle a few feathers
User Application Article Handcrafted roof tiles from Eternit Building Materials have helped transform a former coach yard into a character development on the edge of a Conservation Area.
News from Marley Eternit ( 3 February 2005)
Added comfort from Instarmac
Instarmac, the Tamworth based manufacturer has now established a lifetime guarantee for its entire Ultra range of products.
News from Instarmac Group ( 3 February 2005)
ISU compatible Instarmac
User Application Article AmeyMouchel is ensuring that many of its mobile incident support units (ISUs) are permanently stocked with high performance highway maintenance products, manufactured by Instarmac Group plc.
News from Instarmac Group ( 3 February 2005)
Increased physical security for pharmacies
Strataform has introduced a comprehensive range of physical security products, which can help combat the steep rise in physical attacks, armed robberies and break-ins on pharmacies.
News from Strataform ( 3 February 2005)
Jersey project judged a success for Ecophon
User Application Article Construction of award winning new school for the States of Jersey makes extensive use of products from the Ecophon range. Brochure Available
News from Ecophon ( 3 February 2005)
Systemstax could change glazing industry
Technical Background Article New Systemstax has presented architects and specifiers with a major opportunity to realise frameless feature facades where previously budget restraints would have precluded such a design.
News from English Architectural Glazing ( 3 February 2005)
Transport yourself to the Pacific with VSO
VSO, the international development charity that works through volunteers, is urgently looking for experienced construction engineers to work in the Pacific islands of Vanuatu.
News from VSO ( 3 February 2005)
Stylish edge-lit exit sign enhanced performance
Cooper Lighting and Security has introduced an improved version of its JSB Royalux edge-lit exit sign.
News from Cooper Lighting and Safety ( 3 February 2005)
Thermalite shouts about its excellent credentials
Thermalite has further enhanced its excellent Building Regulation credentials with the announcement of three new Robust Details for Part E compliance, without the need for pre-completion testing.
News from Thermalite ( 3 February 2005)
Heart of Building Acoustics - What makes it tick?
Developments and progress in national and international acoustic knowledge are shared amongst members and other interested professionals. Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics ( 3 February 2005)
Moveman do it by the Book!
User Application Article Difficulties faced by wheelchair users in accessing the upper floors at a library in Burnley have been solved thanks to platform lift supplier, Moveman.
News from movemanSKG ( 3 February 2005)
New attachment provides handling versatility
Handling banded block packs without pallets can now be carried out quickly, safely and easily following the launch of a new versatile fork lift attachment.
News from B and B Attachments ( 3 February 2005)
Sustainable hardwood alternative
Building components fabricator Octaveward have introduced Envirowood - a sustainable hardwood alternative which gives building designers greater choice.
News from Octaveward (31 January 2005)
Doing Plastics Business in Poland 2005
Rapra Technology Limited announce a new conference on Doing Plastics Business in Poland, to be held in Krakow, Poland, from 30-31 May 2005.
News from Smithers Rapra (31 January 2005)
New lab improves services
Mettler Toledo has refurbished its demonstration and applications laboratory at its Leicester headquarters. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (31 January 2005)
Outstanding air leakage performance at BMW
User Application Article Ward Insulated Panels, in a successful partnership with Border Steelwork Structures, have achieved an outstanding air leakage result of 3.12m3/h/m2 at the new BMW facility in Carlisle.
News from Ward Insulated Panels (31 January 2005)
Uponor mondial pipe in Cumbrian hydro scheme
User Application Article A total of 1.9 kilometres of Uponor's 400mm diameter black MOndial molecular oriented PVC pipe has been supplied for an innovative hydro-electric scheme in Cumbria.
News from Uponor (31 January 2005)
Intelligent lighting control colour touch screen
A colour touch screen, the latest addition to iLight's range of intelligent lighting controls, iLight colour touch screen is to be featured at Integrated Systems Europe show.
News from iLight (31 January 2005)
Repliwax process used in new Heathrow Terminal 5
User Application Article 80,000 stainless steel castings have to be manufactured within 18 months to position and support glazing structures forming the walls of the new Heathrow Terminal 5 development.
News from Castings Technology International (31 January 2005)
Sloppy and dangerous approach to Construction
Technical Background Article Dr Michael Benfield warns Government of 'Sloppy - and dangerous - approach' to modern methods of Construction
News from Benfield ATT (31 January 2005)
Riyadh hospital fire systems upgrade success
User Application Article The two main fire protection system in one of Saudi Arabia's largest hospitals, the Security Forces Hospital, Riyadh, has been upgraded by Energy House using Morley-IAS Zx Series addressable panels.
News from Morley-IAS (31 January 2005)
Constructing better health gets financial boost
Constructing Better Health (CBH), the construction industrys occupational health pilot scheme has received a welcome financial boost.
News from Health and Safety Executive (31 January 2005)
Luxalon HP+ Sandwich Wall smooth performance
Luxalon HP+ Sandwich Wall Bi-Modular façade system is unique in combining design flexibility and construction quality with unparalleled thermal and fire performance.
News from Hunter Douglas Construction Elements (31 January 2005)
Luxalon Multiple Panel Façade adds copper top
User Application Article Architects on Princess Alexandra Hospital extension utilised approximately 150m2 of the Luxalon Multiple Panel Façade which features pure copper skin complete with a pre-finished patination.
News from Hunter Douglas Construction Elements (31 January 2005)
Luxalon HP+ Sandwich Wall system fit for a king
User Application Article Luxalon HP+ Bi-Modular 'D' Sandwich Wall and glazing system has been incorporated into the façade of the prestigious new Kings Gate development by Belmont Homes in Horsham, West Sussex.
News from Hunter Douglas Construction Elements (31 January 2005)
British Standard for the Butterfly Wall Tie
BS1243, the British Standard for the Butterfly Wall Tie, has been withdrawn. Ancon recommends a switch to the market leading Staifix HRT4 Housing Wall Tie. Brochure Available
News from Ancon Building Products (31 January 2005)
Corus help cut patients recovery times
User Application Article Incorporating Colorcoat Celestia by Corus in the exterior cladding at the new Milton Keynes Treatment Centre has created an uplifting environment, believed to be conductive to patients' recovery. Brochure Available
News from Corus Colors (31 January 2005)
Kingzip BBA approval
Kingspan Insulated Panels has been awarded a prestigious British Board of Agrement (BBA) approval for its high performance Kingzip product.
News from Kingspan Insulated Panels (31 January 2005)
Sunscoops huge success at Sale Grammar School
User Application Article Sunscoop minimises the amount of electrical light required, relying on natural daylight to light the room, reducing energy consumption and helping improve student performance
News from Glidevale (31 January 2005)
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