News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 27 March
to Saturday 2 April 2005
New software helps Housing Developers sell houses
Leading developer of building company web software, adnet Solutions, have launched their latest website management system, PlotServe, built specifically for the building industry.
News from Adnet Web Solutions ( 1 April 2005)
Best practice for safe sprinkler installation
Technical Background Article Vital need for correct installation of flexible connections, to guarantee both safe function and full insurance cover.
News from Rapidrop ( 1 April 2005)
Yeoman shield helps bring the NHS to life
User Application Article Surface protection specialist Yeoman Shield, played its part in the reconstruction of an imitation NHS hospital by supplying a range of its wall and door protection products for the event.
News from Yeoman Shield ( 1 April 2005)
SIKA in a Canterbury tale of versatility
User Application Article Trocal S, one of the single ply roofing membranes from market leader Sika-Trocal, was recently specified for the waterproofing of roofing areas in Canterbury.
News from Sika ( 1 April 2005)
Ruberoid partnerships are winning combinations
A ground-breaking project led by waterproofing membrane expert Ruberoid has taken a top industry accolade.
News from Flat Roofing Alliance ( 1 April 2005)
Half time for plugs and sockets
Flex Connectors have introduced several product improvements to their flex 7 range of plugs and sockets. Brochure Available
News from Flex Connectors ( 1 April 2005)
HSC consults on revised CDM regulations
Technical Background Article The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) begins a 4 months online consultation on its proposals to revise and consolidate the Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 1 April 2005)
Additional work at the Royal Oldham Hospital
User Application Article Totty Building Services secures additional work at the Royal Oldham Hospital.
News from ISG Totty ( 1 April 2005)
Five Yorkshire projects shortlisted for awards
Five local schemes have beaten off stiff competition from 13 new Yorkshire buildings to make it onto the shortlist for the RIBA Awards.
News from RIBA Yorkshire ( 1 April 2005)
Three Pines goes back to school
User Application Article 3 Pines Is currently undertaking two major extension and refurbishment contracts at two schools in the region.
News from 3 Pines ( 1 April 2005)
Market leader in integrated IT systems
User Application Article Unison construction comprises a suite of fully integrated modules supporting the accounting, costing, subcontract, commercial and procurement requirements of contracting-based companies.
News from intuita ( 1 April 2005)
Show time at BSI Product Services
BSI Product Services has a busy schedule of trade show and exhibitions coming up in the coming months.
News from BSI British Standards ( 1 April 2005)
Product testing at BSI Product Services
Test facilities not only support certification services but also can be used by designers and manufacturers for research and development work.
News from BSI British Standards ( 1 April 2005)
Fencing Manager for Scotland
Jacksons Fencing has just appointed their first female Fencing Manager, Hazel Baird.
News from H S Jackson and Son (Fencing) ( 1 April 2005)
New school installation from Jacksons Fencing
User Application Article Jacksons Fencing have provided an effective security solution to an East London comprehensive school, providing a secure environment for the pupils and teachers.
News from H S Jackson and Son (Fencing) ( 1 April 2005)
Jacksons Fencing new concept in dog fencing
User Application Article Jacksons Fencing have introduced a new concept in dog fencing, which is attractive, and therefore practical for fencing a section of your garden into a dog only area.
News from H S Jackson and Son (Fencing) ( 1 April 2005)
Metabo new 12" miter saw
Metabo adds 12" miter saw to new line of woodworking tools.
News from Metabo (31 March 2005)
Self-sufficient, zero fossil energy development
User Application Article Wind turbine fitted to residential block in Bow is the first in Central London to be totally self sufficient in terms of energy usage after being fitted with a roof-top wind turbine.
News from Yorklake Homes (31 March 2005)
Lumileds thermal breakthrough
No heat sink required 185C threshold delivers more useable light at higher currents.
News from Lumileds Lighting Netherlands B.V. (31 March 2005)
Parklife enjoys a renaissance
User Application Article In the regeneration of historic Baxter Park, a stunning glass walled pavilion has been built that uses the revolutionary Pilkington Planar Triple system.
News from Pilkington Building Products UK (31 March 2005)
Major prison refurbishment framework deal
User Application Article Totty Construction lands major prison refurbishment framework deal
News from ISG Totty (31 March 2005)
'Kilroy' meets 'Top Gear'
Corgi announce details of boiler demo station feature at Installer Live
News from InstallerLive (31 March 2005)
Soft start significantly reduces power consumption
Technical Background Article Soft starters allow electric motors to start up smoothly over a period of a second or two, rather than coming on-line suddenly which can cause physical damage.
News from Silverteam (31 March 2005)
Color Kinetics announce Licensing Agreement
James Thomas licenses Color Kinetics intellectual property to bring Pixel Range to North America.
News from Color Kinetics (31 March 2005)
Norbain exclusive Impro UK distribution agreement
Norbain SD has signed an exclusive UK distribution agreement with BPT Security Systems (UK) for the entire Impro access control range.
News from Norbain SD (31 March 2005)
TPS Engineer studies global warming
Technical Background Article TPS Engineer studies global warming on Iceland glacier.
News from TPS (31 March 2005)
Complete commercial and industrial interiors
Allan Interiors supply and install office and industrial partitioning systems, suspended ceilings, lighting and decoration.
News from Allan Interiors (31 March 2005)
Constructing better health for builders
Technical Background Article David Wilson Homes is supporting a scheme to improve Leicestershire builders' health.
News from Sypol (31 March 2005)
Low-cost, high-accuracy current transducer
LEM has introduced the ITB 300-S low-cost, high-accuracy current transducer.
News from LEM UK (31 March 2005)
Pedestrian operated tug units at Hanson Brick
User Application Article MasterMover have recently supplied Hanson Brick with tugs for use at their brick production plants.
News from MasterMover International (31 March 2005)
Wallingford Software appoints Mexican distributor
Wallingford Software has appointed the engineering consultancy, ACCSISA de CV, as its new distributor in Mexico.
News from Wallingford Software (31 March 2005)
High efficiency Reno Boiler options hit the web
Full details and specifications for Johnson and Starley's acclaimed RENO HE high efficiency boiler range are now available online. Brochure Available
News from Johnson and Starley (31 March 2005)
Less is more with revolutionary electric locks
Abloy Security's innovative range of multi-function electric locks provide optimum security and safety while enabling stockists to reduce cost and complexity of stocking multiple lockcase types. Brochure Available
News from Abloy UK (31 March 2005)
Single piece bay canopies speed site work
Octaveward can fabricate canopies to simulate most traditional roofing materials, including tile, slate and lead.
News from Octaveward (31 March 2005)
Bridging the gap
Bespoke design service for bridging steps, which provide access to otherwise inaccessible areas.
News from Zarges (UK) (31 March 2005)
Irwin Hilmor has plastic covered
Innovative Irwin Hilmor Plastic Pipe Cutter provides greater cutting pressure for less effort
News from Irwin Industrial Tool Company (31 March 2005)
Dean and Bowes Triangle refurbishment
User Application Article Dean and Bowes continue to play a key role in the redevelopment of former Manchester Corn Exchange building.
News from ISG Dean and Bowes (31 March 2005)
Church praise for Kudos PU
User Application Article Members of the newly built Marlpool United Reformed Church in Heanor, Derbyshire, are delighted with the elegant appearance of the Polyflor Kudos PU wood effect luxury vinyl tiles.
News from Polyflor (31 March 2005)
Dudley starts work on largest Tesco store in Wales
User Application Article Newport based specialist contractor, Dudley, has started work on a GBP 6 million refurbishment and extension for long-standing client Tesco in Talbot Green, Llantrisant.
News from Dudley (31 March 2005)
New Screwfix Direct catalogue
The new Screwfix Direct catalogue is bigger and better than ever and the ultimate tool for landscape gardeners.
News from Screwfix Direct (31 March 2005)
Enter the Ibstock Tradesman
The new Ibstock Tradesman range of bricks has been introduced with the smaller builder in mind.
News from Ibstock Brick (31 March 2005)
C of E school is blessed with bricks from Ibstock
User Application Article Selection of facing brick and other external materials was particularly important to meet the aspirations of the Planning Authority and local residents.
News from Ibstock Brick (31 March 2005)
HAWA Aperto 50/H flexible room divider system
Hafele UK who are Hawa's exclusive partners in the UK are now distributing the HAWA Aperto 50/H door gear system. Brochure Available
News from Hafele UK (31 March 2005)
Lighting up Salford regeneration
User Application Article Installation of Glidevale Sunscoop tubular rooflights ensured natural light into in each bathroom in bungalows built for Salford First Housing Association.
News from Glidevale (31 March 2005)
Jacksons Fencing keep Police safe and secure
User Application Article Jacksons Fencing have provided a number of solutions for Derbyshire Police HQ that have improved their security, and enhanced the appearance of their premises.
News from H S Jackson and Son (Fencing) (31 March 2005)
Define your own road surface reinstatement works
Inserted effortlessly into newly reinstated surface, the Tarmarc circular HDPE identifying plate instantly defines your own road surface reinstatement works.
News from Tarmarc (30 March 2005)
Tracer anti-icing system for Gatwick Airport
User Application Article Tracer, the engineering arm of Tyco Thermal Controls, has provided an electrical anti-icing system for the world's largest air-passenger bridge, at London Gatwick Airport.
News from Tyco Thermal Controls (28 March 2005)
4000 psi-resistant plastic sewer pipe launched
Uponor launches a structured solid wall sewer pipe capable of withstanding up to 4000 psi* water jetting pressure.
News from Uponor (28 March 2005)
Intrinsically Safe sounders and beacons
Technical Background Article Improved and cost reduced new generation of Intrinsically Safe sounders and beacons has been launched.
News from European Safety Systems (28 March 2005)
Natural stone, granite and concrete paving
User Application Article Marshalls plc has supplied natural stone, granite and concrete paving and setts for Hull Citybuild's new Humber Quays - Island Wharf Project Phase One.
News from Marshalls plc (28 March 2005)
Interior demolition project in New Jersey
User Application Article Dallas Contracting recently completed the interior demolition and removal of used equipment from a chemical manufacturer in New Jersey, USA.
News from Dallas Contracting (28 March 2005)
Pilkington Planar continues to evolve
Pilkington Building Products UK has introduced a newly revised version of its highly successful Pilkington Planar brochure
News from Pilkington Building Products UK (28 March 2005)
Spirax Sarco steam injector quiet efficiency
User Application Article Spirax Sarco has solved a severe noise problem and overcome shortages of sterilisation steam by installing a steam injector in the boiler feedtank at Heveco Mushrooms in West Sussex.
News from Spirax Sarco (28 March 2005)
Linear motion solutions for civil engineering
User Application Article THK has launched a new range of linear guides that have been developed specifically for use in a wide range of civil engineering applications.
News from THK UK (28 March 2005)
Nominations for 2005 Commercial Manager Award
Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors - nominations are now being invited for The 2005 Commercial Manager Award.
News from Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (28 March 2005)
New appointment for timber frame construction
Timber frame construction firm Benfield ATT has appointed Paul Davies to head the expansion of its new regional office.
News from Benfield ATT (28 March 2005)
Linford scoops Birmingham building award
Lichfield-based building company Linford Group has scooped Birmingham City Council's prestigious 'Built-in Quality Award'.
News from Linford Group (28 March 2005)
Tremcoveral benefits are in the detail
Tremco has introduced a synthetic rubber sealant, known as Tremcoveral to deal with problems with flat roofs.
News from Tremco illbruck (28 March 2005)
Carmanah signs Australian authorized distributor
Carmanah signs Australian authorized distributor for full line of solar-powered led lights and led illuminated signs.
News from Carmanah Technologies (28 March 2005)
Patent for intelligent pool and spa lights
Color kinetics awarded additional patent for intelligent pool and spa lights.
News from Color Kinetics (28 March 2005)
Construction environment is prone to corruption
Technical Background Article Why is construction so prone to corruption? asks Neill Stansbury in a contribution to Transparency International's Corruption in Construction report.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (28 March 2005)
Cost of corruption in construction industry
Technical Background Article Transparency report counts the cost of corruption in massive world-wide infrastructure spend.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (28 March 2005)
OVA - JMR putting security up in lights
The Fortress Lighting Range offers architects and specifiers a huge choice of 'home office' approved, vandal resistant, virtually indestructible, intelligent luminaires.
News from OVA-JMR Lighting Technology (28 March 2005)
New 2005 Enclosures Handbook From ETA
Leading Italian enclosure manufacturer ETA have issued a new 2005/2006 general enclosures catalogue that details their entire range of award winning cabinets, enclosure solutions and accessories.
News from ETA Enclosures (UK) (28 March 2005)
Fresh approach to Singapore MRT
Technical Background Article Tunnelling work on the latest section of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit Circle Line is to resume on a new alignment after the temporary works collapse last April.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (28 March 2005)
Sea breeze poses no challenge to Ridgefast
User Application Article Recent development of thirty-eight homes in Torquay, Devon specified Marley Roofing Product's innovative RidgeFast System. Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit (28 March 2005)
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