News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 6 March
to Saturday 12 March 2005
Eternit cladding for second office development
User Application Article Through-colour rainscreen cladding panels from Eternit Building Materials have been used in two colours by Cooper Cromar Architects on a second office park. Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit (11 March 2005)
Plumbing challenges and underfloor heating
Hepworth focuses on tackling plumbing challenges and underfloor heating at ISH Brochure Available
News from Hepworth Building Products (11 March 2005)
StoTherm combines aesthetics with performance
User Application Article StoTherm Classic combines aesthetics with performance to blend new development with historic church exterior .
News from Sto (11 March 2005)
Identifying non-traditional housing types
BRE solves problem of identifying non-traditional housing types
News from BRE Bookshop (11 March 2005)
Contractors potential exposure to Inland Revenue
Technical Background Article Construction industry contractors could face charges far in excess of annual sub contractor costs.
News from Procon (11 March 2005)
Church praise Moveman
User Application Article Congregation at the church was so thankful for the new Moveman lift that a special service was held to celebrate it
News from movemanSKG (11 March 2005)
Ink Tools introduces new 1/2 inch drive set
Link Tools, the hand tools credited with raising the bar for hand tools with their patented locking mechanism, is introducing a new1/2 inch drive set.
News from Link Tools (11 March 2005)
Potterton Commercial strengthens NXR range
Commercial heating specialist, Potterton Commercial has added another product to its successful NXR range.
News from Potterton (10 March 2005)
One Stop Plan Ahead with
One Stop, part of T and S Stores , have invested in surveying over 400 of their shops by Norfolk-based C A Design Services in less than 4 months.
News from C A Design Services (10 March 2005)
Stainless steel tubing for HVCA systems
Orbimatic is assisting ADMS Engineering in the use of stainless steel tubing for heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
News from Orbimatic (10 March 2005)
What's New in AutoCAD 2006?
UpFront.eZine Publishing publishes earliest book on AutoCAD 2006.
News from upFront.eZine Publishing (10 March 2005)
Compact actuators improve bottom line
Honeywell compact actuators will improve bottom line for installers
News from Honeywell Control Systems (10 March 2005)
Luxalon flying high with Guernsey Airport
User Application Article Luxalon's unique facade system has taken centre stage in a new development of Guernsey Airport.
News from Hunter Douglas Construction Elements (10 March 2005)
CIOB Launches New CBC Website
New CIOB website is home for the best Construction Companies and Consultancies
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (10 March 2005)
UV bonding equipment now available from Hafele
Hafele have announced a new range of products for creating all glass furniture and showcases. Brochure Available
News from Hafele UK (10 March 2005)
InfoWorks WS for Dutch water network control
Wallingford Software has announced that VITENS, the biggest water supply company in The Netherlands, has purchased ten licences for InfoWorks WS.
News from Wallingford Software (10 March 2005)
NEW London AI Department at Hafele UK
Hafele's expansion into the fast growing architectural ironmongery sector for building and construction has led to the opening of a dedicated new sales office to serve the Greater London area. Brochure Available
News from Hafele UK (10 March 2005)
Heating panels clean efficient warmth
Cosystone heating panels use radiant heat rather than conventional convection methods, to warm living spaces in a clean and efficient way, ensuring heat is delivered evenly throughout the room.
News from Marmox (UK) ( 9 March 2005)
Recruitment sector open to bad debts
Technical Background Article Trade problems leave recruitment sector open to bad debts
News from Atradius ( 9 March 2005)
Renewable energy puts North East in the spotlight
User Application Article Sembcorp Utilities is to build a GBP 60 million wood-burning power station on Teeside and has agreed to guarantee part of the wood supply needed for the next ten years.
News from Forestry Commission ( 9 March 2005)
Marley sells Thermalite to Hanson plc
Marley announces the sale of Thermalite, the UK manufacturer of autoclaved aerated concrete blocks, to Hanson PLC for a cash consideration of GBP120 million.
News from Thermalite ( 9 March 2005)
Recognition for building surveyors in EU directive
Technical Background Article The Forum of European Construction Professionals are seeking recognition for building surveyors and others in EU directive.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] ( 9 March 2005)
Financing public transport projects world-wide
Technical Background Article Growing difficulty of financing public transport projects around the world was main theme at international conference.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] ( 9 March 2005)
Bold Centurion launches one coat colour gloss
Developed for premium quality finishes on exterior and interior surfaces, Centurion Paints has launched a full range of One Coat Non Drip Gloss colours for use on wood, metal and plastic surfaces.
News from Steyport ( 9 March 2005)
Interactive showroom and training centre
Somfy opens first european interactive showroom and training centre for architects and specifiers - for demonstrating dynamic facade solutions
News from Somfy ( 9 March 2005)
Causeway Technologies new Principal Consultant
Causeway Technologies welcome Andrew Woolstone as a Principal Consultant for their Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and Collaboration solutions.
News from Causeway Technologies ( 9 March 2005)
Big bang promotion from Irwin
Launch of the new 'Big Bang Promotion' - home to Irwin's best selling Pro Touch retractable Knives and Bi-metal Blue Blades.
News from Irwin Industrial Tool Company ( 9 March 2005)
New terracotta product manager for Hepworth
David Briggs has been appointed product manager with responsibility for the Terracotta Range at Hepworth Drainage. Brochure Available
News from Hepworth Building Products ( 9 March 2005)
Visualise lean-to extensions
RoofWright has added tiles, slates and wooden shingle options to its 3D design software.
News from Rapid Prototyping Systems ( 9 March 2005)
Byretech launches Aurora bathroom lighting online
Now available for the first time on-line, Byretech has secured the new Aurora International Bathroom lighting range.
News from Byretech ( 9 March 2005)
Steam mills are again pioneers of power
User Application Article Combined heat and power (CHP) and a community heating system will be features of the regeneration of four of Manchester's most important spinning mills.
News from Chelgate ( 9 March 2005)
Meeting legal requirements in the EU marketplace
Technical Background Article Compliancy with the Construction Products Directive for glass manufacturing Manufacturers of insulating glass units, may be missing out on valuable sales opportunities in the EU.
News from BSI British Standards ( 9 March 2005)
Construction fails to plan for major disruptions
Technical Background Article Organisations in the construction sector are failing to protect key assets and the ability to function in the face of major disruptions, according to research published by the CMI.
News from Chartered Management Institute ( 9 March 2005)
Biotech warehouse project awarded
User Application Article Jackson Building Services has been awarded a GBP 540K project to construct a 4464 sq ft warehouse in Braintree, Essex for leading biotechnology equipment supplier, GRI.
News from ISG Jackson ( 9 March 2005)
Securing the nation's treasure
User Application Article The Gilbert Collection is under Abloy Security's lock and key. Brochure Available
News from Abloy UK ( 9 March 2005)
NHIC backs construction election agenda
Technical Background Article The National Home Improvement Council backs construction election agenda and underlines special commitments.
News from National Home Improvement Council [NHIC] ( 9 March 2005)
Greater sustainability in home improvements
Technical Background Article Sustainable renovation and improvements to both private and social sector homes are being urged by the National Home Improvement Council.
News from National Home Improvement Council [NHIC] ( 9 March 2005)
BARTEC open their Safe.t Academy
BARTEC open their Safe.t Academy - A forum for the exchange of continuous knowledge and experience between customers, partners and employees.
News from Bartec UK ( 9 March 2005)
Timber frame low cost high thermal performance
User Application Article Natural Building Technology NW1 timber frame system provides high thermal performance at low cost.
News from Natural Building Technologies ( 9 March 2005)
Make knowledge work for your organisation
Technical Background Article The Construction Productivity Network (CPN) has announced two events, which will examine how a structured case for knowledge management can be made and linked to company business strategy. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA ( 9 March 2005)
Making the most of your assets
Technical Background Article CIRIA's new project Whole-life infrastructure asset management across industries (RP715) will promotes industry performance improvement via adoption of leading-edge asset management practices. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA ( 9 March 2005)
Reaching New Heights of Excellence
Technical Background Article British Standards Institution (BSI) present the latest standards for Lift and Escalator Design, Installation and Maintenance.
News from BSI British Standards ( 9 March 2005)
Meeting legal requirements in the EU marketplace
Technical Background Article Manufacturers of insulating glass units, may be missing out on valuable sales opportunities in the EU.
News from BSI British Standards ( 9 March 2005)
BSI publish new roofing standards
Technical Background Article British Standards Institution (BSI) publish new roofing standards.
News from BSI British Standards ( 9 March 2005)
Health and Safety all clear
Totty Construction's Campo Lane development in Sheffield - visited by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in its two-week health and safety blitz - has been given the all clear.
News from ISG Totty ( 9 March 2005)
The house that Gallions built wins commendation
Gallions Housing Association's Ecopark in Thamesmead won a commendation in the ODPM Construction and Renovation Category of the Environment Agency's Water Efficiency Awards 2005.
News from Environment Agency ( 9 March 2005)
Marley Roofing shines with solar energy
Marley Roofing has published its new Solar Roofing System brochure, detailing the benefits and performance of its innovative SolarTile. Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit ( 9 March 2005)
Black and Veatch appointed part of Water Service
A joint venture between Black and Veatch, Dawson Wam and P Rodgers and Sons, Consent Solutions will play a significant role in accelerating investment in wastewater and sewerage infrastructure.
News from Black and Veatch ( 7 March 2005)
Slip resistance of floors research project
Technical Background Article CIRIA to help develop an easy-to-use tool to enable all concerned with floors to be able to make a rapid assessment of the safety of a floor, whether proposed or existing. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA ( 7 March 2005)
New import requirements for wood packaging
Technical Background Article Controls on wood packaging for imports from across the world have been tightened to reduce the threat from exotic pests.
News from Forestry Commission ( 7 March 2005)
Environmental and salvage project in New Jersey
User Application Article Dallas Contracting recently completed an environmental and salvage project at a large office complex located in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
News from Dallas Contracting ( 7 March 2005)
A0 colour scanner under GBP 5k now with Scan2CAD
The Colortrac SmartLF is the first large format colour scanner to break the under GBP 5000 price barrier in Britain.
News from Softcover International ( 7 March 2005)
Polystar Blocks for Coronation Street
User Application Article Polystar polycarbonate clip blocks have been chosen for set design in Britain's most popular soap.
News from Rockwell Sheet Sales ( 7 March 2005)
DPR Windows celebrates two milestones
An exciting year for Kommerling fabricator DPR Windows is shortly to be capped by a double celebration.
News from Profine ( 7 March 2005)
Color Kinetics and Main Light take the stage
User Application Article Green Day, Elton John, and Maroon 5 among the upcoming concert tours to feature Main Light Industries 'Soft-LED', powered by Color Kinetics Chromasic technology.
News from Color Kinetics ( 7 March 2005)
New Construction Software for Sage Line 50
JNC Construction Solutions has launched a new product Construction Manager 50 to simplify job costing and accounts for the smaller company in the construction industry.
News from JNC Solutions ( 7 March 2005)
2005 Civic Trust awards head for the seaside
The 2005 Civic Trust Awards - this year celebrating countryside and county town projects - are to be held in Brighton on Thursday 7 April.
News from Civic Trust ( 7 March 2005)
Ceiling panels for new lecture theatre
User Application Article Sto acoustic ceiling panels chosen for challenging new lecture theatre.
News from Sto ( 7 March 2005)
Decra gets good report at St Helen's school
User Application Article The Stratos tile is manufactured as a complete steel panel of tiles as opposed to individual tiles which virtually rules out the possibility of vandalism or forced entry.
News from Decra Roof Systems ( 7 March 2005)
Identifying non-traditional houses in the UK
'Non-traditional houses: Identifying non-traditional houses in the UK 1918-75' is a new book recently published by BRE that will help enormously in the identification of house types.
News from BRE Bookshop ( 7 March 2005)
Conduit stockist appointed for healthcare sector
Kopex International's high performance electrical conduit range can be accessed via a newly established network of 60 Accredited Specialist stockists.
News from Kopex International ( 7 March 2005)
Study on 'The Costly Indifference of Autodesk'
Technical Background Article BE Magazine Interviews Dr James Hill on NIST's Interoperability Study,Tony Flynn on 'The Costly Indifference of Autodesk'
News from Bentley Systems ( 7 March 2005)
CCTV equipment for Lagos airport
User Application Article Comnavig Securex Limited selects Norbain SD to supply CCTV equipment for Lagos airport.
News from Norbain SD ( 7 March 2005)
New CIPD headquarters build
User Application Article Inviron Limited has completed a large contract for mechanical and electrical services installation work on new HQ for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), based in Wimbledon.
News from Inviron ( 7 March 2005)
Kopex re-organises its distribution network
Kopex enhances offer to the MOD sector through Accredited Specialist stockists.
News from Kopex International ( 7 March 2005)
Scottish growth continues for TPS
Alan Muir has joined the Glasgow office of TPS Consult as senior surveyor in its Civil Engineering department.
News from TPS ( 7 March 2005)
Master F makes the difference at Uffculme School
User Application Article Master F panels installed at Uffculme School have improved the sound quality in the dining area. Brochure Available
News from Ecophon ( 7 March 2005)
Heads up display for infrared building industry
Cockburn Thermal Imaging (CTI) are the first UK infrared company to release a military style, "heads up display" suitable for connection to any infrared camera with an PAL configured video output.
News from Cockburn Thermal Imaging ( 7 March 2005)
Corus scores highly for JJB
User Application Article Colorcoat Celestia and Colorcoat HPS200 have been specified for the roofs and walls of the latest JJB Soccer Dome sporting facility in Blackburn. Brochure Available
News from Corus Colors ( 7 March 2005)
Improving visitor access to historic buildings
Technical Background Article An in-depth look at how products from Dorma UK, one of the world's leading suppliers of door technology systems, have helped improve visitor access to cultural and historic buildings.
News from Dorma UK ( 7 March 2005)
Modus Invest In Build-IT
User Application Article Modus Group has awarded a GBP 44,000 contract for new management software to EVision, the company that has developed Build-IT, the construction-specific software system.
News from EVision ( 7 March 2005)
Knauf Insulation snappy closer helps Walter Tipper
User Application Article Knauf Insulation's Polyfoam Combi-Closer is a one-size-fits-all cavity-closer that's transforming the insulated cavity-closer market.
News from Knauf Insulation ( 7 March 2005)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 72
News releases from 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
