News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 20 March
to Saturday 26 March 2005
Taxpayer continues to carry cost of PPP
Technical Background Article Public Private Partnership ownerships change but taxpayer continues to carry burden of cost.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (24 March 2005)
Major concerns about London Tube rebuild
Technical Background Article Transport Committee has 'major concerns' about cost and delivery of London's Tube rebuild.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (24 March 2005)
CIOB Student Challenge
Huddersfield University take first at the CIOB Student Challenge
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (24 March 2005)
Catnic Litetile perfect roof for Rydens school
User Application Article Catnic's steel roofing system, Litetile, harmonise the colours of the new and existing roofs effectively at Rydens School in Surrey.
News from Catnic (24 March 2005)
New encoders and decoder from Bosch Security
Bosch Security Systems adds new encoders and decoder to ip network video product line
News from Bosch Security Systems (24 March 2005)
Centurion output raised by 1m cans per annum
Steyport will be producing an extra one million cans per year of Centurion Paints following a GBP 150,000 investment in new storage tanks and two filling lines.
News from Steyport (24 March 2005)
New CD-Rom with free Valve sizing programme
Hora's latest CD-ROM has been updated with new products, latest price list and a free valve sizing programme HORASet.
News from Slaney Direct (24 March 2005)
Automated Fire Hydrant Testing now available
The latest release of Wallingford Software InfoWorks WS automates the testing of fire hydrants, saving the cost and avoiding the disruption of physical hydrant testing.
News from Wallingford Software (24 March 2005)
The Geospatial Future of Buried Services
This conference discusses the reason for change, and the benefits, together with examples of what can be done by taking a coordinated effort in recording data to a common framework.
News from Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) (24 March 2005)
Durapipe UK speaks out on drainage acoustics
Durapipe UK is concentrating on raising awareness for the acoustics and sound insulation debate, in a bid to help drive improved sound insulation for all new design and builds.
News from Durapipe UK (24 March 2005)
Security Doors top marks in University Challenge
User Application Article Strataform has completed the installation of a large number of high security doors at one of the UK's leading research universities.
News from Strataform (24 March 2005)
Car park refurbished using Sika Repair Systems
User Application Article Mayorhold Multi-Storey car park situated in the centre of Northampton, with spaces for 880 cars, has recently been refurbished using Sika concrete repair and coating systems.
News from Sika (24 March 2005)
Nationwide Leak Detection Seminars
Munters is organising a series of free seminars around the country to increase awareness of the range of non-invasive options for detecting water leaks behind walls or in underfloor areas.
News from Munters (24 March 2005)
National User Forum for Asta Powerproject.
UK based software developer, Asta Development, held their first National User Forum for users of Asta Powerproject.
News from Asta Development (24 March 2005)
Joint conference on Building the Future
Major construction projects - reaching the business objectives and beyond Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (24 March 2005)
Totectors Puma safety footwear protects with style
Totectors announce that they have acquired the rights to distribute and market the Puma range of Safety Shoes in the UK and Ireland.
News from Totectors UK (24 March 2005)
Jaga adds DBE intelligence to give heating a boost
Jaga Heating Products has unveiled a revolutionary leap forward in heating solutions with the launch of DBE (Dynamic Boost Effect) intelligent heating solutions.
News from Jaga Heating Products (24 March 2005)
Hi-Tec Spray appoints new sales manager
Leading surface coatings technology specialist Hi-Tec Spray has appointed a new sales account manager.
News from Hi-Tec Spray (24 March 2005)
Sector skills agreement for construction
Technical Background Article The construction industry Sector Skills Agreement (SSA), negotiated by ConstructionSkills, will be a key delivery mechanism for the Government's latest Adult Skills White Paper
News from ConstructionSkills (24 March 2005)
Workability test for fresh cement and concrete
A rugged instrument for testing the flow properties or rheology of fresh cement and concrete is offered by Celsum Technologies. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (24 March 2005)
Multibuild million pound Double Win
User Application Article Multibuild to undertake two contracts totalling million pounds for the refurbishment of two city centre office buildings in Manchester and Birmingham.
News from Multibuild (24 March 2005)
Modulex + Biocote help beat the bugs
The effectiveness of BioCote silver based antimicrobial technology, to minimise the risk of contamination, is being recognised in the healthcare and other sectors where hygiene is a major concern.
News from BioCote (24 March 2005)
Nu-Star battery powered electric tug units
Ibstock Brick improve Health and Safety with two Nu-Star super pushers in Sussex.
News from Nu-Star Material Handling (24 March 2005)
Guidance on glazing at height
Technical Background Article CIRIA's new publication, Guidance on glazing at height (C632) provides clear, consistent information on glazing used within both new and existing buildings Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (24 March 2005)
Matrikon participates at ABB Automation World
Matrikon is participatimg in the ABB Automation World conference and exhibition, April 20-22, 2005, in Houston, Texas.
News from ABB (24 March 2005)
New Courtyard Gate design from Jacksons
New Courtyard Gate design from Jacksons Fencing combines long lasting strength and quality with attractive looks.
News from H S Jackson and Son (Fencing) (24 March 2005)
Landscaping for new housing with Jacksons Fencing
User Application Article Featherboard panels are popular for back gardens, especially those which fit into timber slotted posts for ease of installation and a seamless professional appearance.
News from H S Jackson and Son (Fencing) (24 March 2005)
Tarmac Topfloor lands Liverpool regeneration deal
User Application Article Topfloor has secured a major contract to supply stairs to Liverpool's prestigious Paradise Street Regeneration Project.
News from Tarmac Topfloor (24 March 2005)
Blue Ridge Electrical at the Smart Home Show
Blue Ridge Electrical Systems will be participating in the Smart Home Show, part of the Home Builder and Renovator Exhibition to be held at the NEC in Birmingham.
News from Blue Ridge Electrical Systems (23 March 2005)
Online marketplace for the building industry
BIGLINK.BIZ, the newest and largest online marketplace for the UK building and construction industry, has more than 60,000 products available from the same website.
News from Biglink Biz (BuildSaver) (23 March 2005)
UK largest asset based transaction
Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance were recently appointed as UK lead agent on the largest asset-based deal ever to be completed in the UK.
News from Ashtead Technology Rentals (23 March 2005)
Energy Saving Trust launches 'Agenda for change'
Energy Saving Trust launches 'Agenda for change - action for a low carbon society'
News from Energy Saving Trust (EST) (23 March 2005)
Innovative display solutions at SID 2005
Global Display Solutions to present its innovative range of displays to SID 2005 attendees
News from GDS (23 March 2005)
Council places largest Autodesk Revit order
User Application Article Autodesk has announced the largest UK order for Autodesk Revit to date. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (23 March 2005)
Demonstrating safer ways of working at heights
Technical Background Article HSE and key construction industry players brought the latest mechanical equipment to Sheffield, demonstrating to contractors in South Yorkshire and Humberside new and safer ways of working at heights.
News from Health and Safety Executive (23 March 2005)
Vista unveils latest in stylish CCTV at IFSEC 2005
Style comes to CCTV at IFSEC 2005 as Vista unveils the latest in entrance lobby monitoring.
News from Norbain SD (23 March 2005)
Worlds quietest evaporative cooler
The new Breezair ICON is the worlds quietest evaporative cooler.
News from Seeley International (Europe) (23 March 2005)
VAT legislation for refurbished buildings 'absurd'
Technical Background Article The FMB brands VAT legislation for refurbished buildings as 'absurd' after new school in Lewisham, south London, demolishes a new sports hall and rebuilds it to avoid paying GBP 4 million in VAT.
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (23 March 2005)
Ecophon Master allows pupils to use projection TV
User Application Article The construction of a new restaurant at a Church of England High School in Harrogate, North Yorkshire included the installation of a state of the art video/digital projector. Brochure Available
News from Ecophon (23 March 2005)
Rapidrop ensures correct flexibles installation
User Application Article Using flexible connections to sprinklers in suspended ceilings has been proven as having a range of advantages.
News from Rapidrop (23 March 2005)
SPC-02 Gas Detection, Alarm and Control System
PolyGard SPC-02 is a new, processor-based, flexible gas detection system that can be wall or DIN-rail mounted.
News from Slaney Direct (23 March 2005)
Welding preheat, heat treating systems
Duraline introduces distribution systems for welding preheat, heat treating systems
News from Duraline (23 March 2005)
Gensler receives award for transit station
User Application Article Gensler has won 1st place in the Manufacturer's Showroom category in the Institute of Store Planners/VM+SD International Store Design Competition.
News from Gensler (23 March 2005)
Safe handling of world's largest precast element
User Application Article Frimeda rapid lift system helps Trent Concrete ensure safe handling of record-breaking pre-cast element Brochure Available
News from Halfen (22 March 2005)
Record breaking Frimeda Rapid Lift System
User Application Article Frimeda Rapid Lift System helps Trent Concrete ensure safe handling of record-breaking pre-cast element. Brochure Available
News from Halfen (22 March 2005)
Avoiding cold bridging in balconies
Halfen, leaders in construction fixing technology, are offering a new CPD seminar called 'Concrete Balconies and Thermal Bridging'. Brochure Available
News from Halfen (21 March 2005)
Increased liability for construction professionals
Technical Background Article Professionals such as engineers, architects or quantity surveyors, can be liable in damages for economic loss resulting from negligence.
News from Ashfords (21 March 2005)
Eyeleds - your imagination is your limitation
User Application Article Eyeleds is an innovative and well-considered LED-lighting system.
News from EYELEDS International (21 March 2005)
Complacency is a terrorist's best friend
Technical Background Article Need for organisations fully to assess the risks to their activities and to implement comprehensive disaster recovery plans.
News from TPS (21 March 2005)
Valves help combat legionella bacteria
HORA valves with the DVGW test mark helps combat legionella bacteria in drinking water systems.
News from Slaney Direct (21 March 2005)
Benfield ATT expand its Site Services Department
Benfield ATT create several new jobs around the UK and in their South Wales office.
News from Benfield ATT (21 March 2005)
Dualframe growth drives investment
User Application Article New machining centre means full range of kit products produced by Sapa including the Dualframe horizontal and vertical sliding windows.
News from Sapa Building Systems (21 March 2005)
Higgins Construction build eco-specification homes
User Application Article Higgins Construction PLC reveals contract with the Presentation Social Investment Agency to build 10 eco-specification family houses in Lambeth.
News from Higgins Construction (21 March 2005)
Everest give Edgebaston block a face lift
User Application Article Everest Commercial have a contract to fit replacement windows and doors in a large tower block of residential flats in Edgebaston, home of the famous cricket ground.
News from Everest (21 March 2005)
FTA Member Advice Centre
The Freight Transport Association Member Advice Centre answers over 25,000 each year.
News from Freight Transport Association (21 March 2005)
Inspecting internal conditions of box girder beams
Technical Background Article The following case study describes how hired remote visual inspection equipment was used to solve a difficult bridge inspection problem
News from Ashtead Technology Rentals (21 March 2005)
Airport security management and port security
Technical Background Article Cintec America introduces the Waterwall System for airport security management and port security.
News from Cintec America (21 March 2005)
Drain entry reducer is regulation compliant
To reduce the risk of accidents, properties with a drainage inspection chamber of more than 1.2 metres depth, must ensure that the opening is reduced to no more than 350mm. Brochure Available
News from Clark-Drain (21 March 2005)
New construction consumables catalogue
Parker Merchanting, the leading supplier of construction consumables including site equipment, PPE and road works and supplies in the UK, has launched its new 2005 catalogue.
News from Parker Merchanting (21 March 2005)
Stop pouring petrol on flaming house prices
Technical Background Article 'Stop pouring petrol on flaming house prices' - urges housing expert at conference.
News from Benfield ATT (21 March 2005)
Treadfast offers total smoothing solution
Treadfast Uniflow, Treadfast Unitex and Treadfast Unismooth offer specifiers and contractors an integrated approach to achieving very flat, smooth and hardwearing surfaces.
News from Tremco illbruck (21 March 2005)
Combined business for the flat roof industry
SFS intec and K-Plast combine their business for the flat roof industry
News from SFS intec (21 March 2005)
Work at height regulations laid in parliament
Technical Background Article New regulations on work at height will come into force on 6 April 2005, the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) announced.
News from Health and Safety Executive (21 March 2005)
Apollo specified to protect Boots the Chemist
User Application Article An Apollo-based intelligent fire detection system has been specified to protect the Boots the Chemists premier flagship store in Oxford Street, London.
News from Apollo Fire Detectors (21 March 2005)
Nissan choose Colorcoat Celestia
User Application Article Colorcoat Celestia by Corus, has been chosen by Nissan Group as the metallic finish to aptly reflect its global brand values in its car showrooms across the world. Brochure Available
News from Corus Colors (21 March 2005)
Geotechnics for building professionals
A new book, Geotechnics for building professionals, provides geotechnical engineering guidance for non-specialists
News from BRE Bookshop (21 March 2005)
Norbain launches new Data Protection Act course
Norbain SD, the UK's largest distributor of electronic security solutions, has launched a new training course to help installers deal with the complexities of the Data Protection Act.
News from Norbain SD (21 March 2005)
Breathe easy with innovative Eaves Vent System
Marley Roofing has extended its popular range of roofing accessories with the launch of a 10mm and 25mm Eaves Vent System, a Universal System that can be used with all types of tiles and slates. Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit (21 March 2005)
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