News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 10 April
to Saturday 16 April 2005
New Luxeon Lamps offer white lighting breakthrough
Lumileds Lighting have introduced new colour-matched white Luxeon Lamps that enable lighting manufacturers to quickly build LED-based luminaires with consistent white light for the first time.
News from Lumileds Lighting Netherlands B.V. (15 April 2005)
Superscreen conduit with strict EMC standards
Kopex International's comprehensive range of electrical conduits are designed to offer optimum performance in a wide variety of demanding applications in the healthcare sector.
News from Kopex International (15 April 2005)
12" CRT Monitor Replacement in LCD form
Technical Background Article KME launches 12" CRT Monitor Replacement in LCD form
News from Kent Modular Electronics (15 April 2005)
ILight professional development seminars
iLight introduces three professional development seminars for RIBA members.
News from iLight (15 April 2005)
Luxeon I High Power LEDs increase performance 45%
Luxeon Technology dramatically improves light ouput, lumens per watt and lumens per dollar.
News from Lumileds Lighting Netherlands B.V. (15 April 2005)
New survey exposes property risks
New survey from the Landmark Information Group reveals one in four commercial properties exposed to environmental risk.
News from Landmark Information Group (15 April 2005)
BCF champions new sector skills initiative
Technical Background Article The BCF is joining together with partners in the processing and manufacturing sector to form Proskills - one of 25 new industry Sector Skills Councils (SSCs).
News from British Coatings Federation (BCF) (15 April 2005)
New national distributor for Resopal worktops
Blackheath Products, based in Halesowen, has been appointed as a new National Distributor for the Resopal range of worktops.
News from Wilsonart International (15 April 2005)
DWB appointed cost consultant for new Idea Store
User Application Article DWB have been appointed as cost consultant for a new Idea Store to be located within Canary Wharf in London's Docklands for Tower Hamlets Council.
News from Dobson White Boulcott (15 April 2005)
Acquisition and expansion at KEB
KEB Fabrications Limited has announced the acquisition of Profile 22 commercial fabricator, JAG Glazing Limited from its owners, the MacDougal family.
News from KEB Fabrications (15 April 2005)
Lifelong best value
Technical Background Article Lawrence Breakspear, Managing Director at KEB Fabrications , looks at defining Best Value from the supplier's perspective in Social Housing Refurbishment
News from KEB Fabrications (15 April 2005)
KEB Fabrications high profile contract
User Application Article Social housing fenestration specialists, KEB Fabrications Limited is celebrating the award of another high profile contract.
News from KEB Fabrications (15 April 2005)
When quality is not enough
Technical Background Article Lawrence Breakspear, Managing Director of KEB Fabrications, examines the role of the supplier in social housing refurbishment and offers a valuable insight into Partnering and Decent Homes.
News from KEB Fabrications (15 April 2005)
KEB announces Gateshead Partnering Agreement
User Application Article KEB Fabrications Limited has been awarded another major social housing refurbishment project, valued at GBP 1 million a year for The Gateshead Housing Company.
News from KEB Fabrications (15 April 2005)
High security as standard
In addition to a comprehensive list of British Standard accreditations, KEB Fabrications has now added a Secured by Design licence to its professional credentials.
News from KEB Fabrications (15 April 2005)
Meeting the partnership challenge in Liverpool
User Application Article The first phase of the contract for Lovell Partnership/Cobalt Housing Association, required 6,000 windows to be installed in just six months.
News from KEB Fabrications (15 April 2005)
KEB celebrates exceptional growth
Following a management buy-out twelve months ago, KEB Fabrications has added more than GBP 4m of new business, much of it long-term commercial contracts and partnering agreements.
News from KEB Fabrications (15 April 2005)
Partnering philosophy in social housing sector
Technical Background Article How one window manufacturer defines partnering performance.
News from KEB Fabrications (15 April 2005)
Building sustainable communities
Technical Background Article Lawrence Breakspear, Managing Director at KEB Fabrications, looks at the implementation of Sustainability within the Social Housing sector.
News from KEB Fabrications (15 April 2005)
KEB appoint National Sales Manager
Leading social housing fenestration specialist KEB Fabrications has announced the appointment of Sarah Rudderham as National Sales Manager.
News from KEB Fabrications (15 April 2005)
Jackson tops GBP 30m with latest education win
User Application Article Jackson Building Services has secured its latest education sector project, with the award of a GBP 1.2 million scheme at St Faith's School in Cambridge.
News from ISG Jackson (15 April 2005)
Live build of MMC formwork system at OFFSITE2005
The Insulating Concrete Formwork Association (ICFA) will demonstrate just how quickly their insulated wall system can be constructed, with a daily live build programme at OFFSITE2005
News from BRE (15 April 2005)
The environmental story - a Case Study
Technical Background Article How two new storeys were added on to a bungalow in an environmentally sensitive way.
News from Natural Building Technologies (15 April 2005)
Range of lime and clay plasters
Natural Building Technology (NBT) now supplies two separate ranges of high performance, plasters, one clay and one lime based, including both self-coloured and natural.
News from Natural Building Technologies (15 April 2005)
Better management of LPG inventories
Technical Background Article In today's uncertain financial climate with fuel prices edging ever higher, there is a real need for better management and tighter control of LPG inventories at bulk storage facilities.
News from Sentry Telemetry (15 April 2005)
Expona stars in hospital drama
User Application Article Cafeteria scenes in episodes of the popular BBC hospital series Holby City featured flooring from the Polyflor Expona art and design collection of luxury vinyl tiles.
News from Polyflor (15 April 2005)
Brikmat improves brick laying accuracy and speed
Building materials specialist, Catnic, has announced the addition of a revolutionary new product to its growing range of building materials.
News from Catnic (15 April 2005)
Rafael range of shower door hinges
Hafele UK have launched their first range of fittings for frameless glass shower doors, called the Rafael Range. Brochure Available
News from Hafele UK (15 April 2005)
MPH completes sheerframe curtain walling first
User Application Article Sheerframe approved window and door fabricator MPH has manufactured and installed curtain walling at several Knowsley Housing Trust residential buildings.
News from L B Plastics (15 April 2005)
Hi-Tec Spray helps to open door to profits
Hi-Tec Spray helps to open the door to a more profitable future for windows and doors manufacturer Country Vision.
News from Hi-Tec Spray (15 April 2005)
Spirax Sarco helps cut hospital heating bills
User Application Article Spirax Sarco EasiHeat Engineered Systems cut heating bills at Stafford General
News from Spirax Sarco (15 April 2005)
Warm air heating suit new and replacement needs
Economaire and Hi-Spec warm air heater ranges suitable for both new and replacement installations without any assessments. Brochure Available
News from Johnson and Starley (15 April 2005)
Three NHS contracts for Solaglas Contracting North
User Application Article Prestigious contracts worth in excess will provide aluminium windows and structural glazing for new build hospital extensions in Liverpool, Blackpool and Blackburn.
News from Solaglas (15 April 2005)
Solaglas health and safety laboratory project
User Application Article The project, awarded by main contractor Shepherd Construction, was to supply curtain walling and windows using SGG Cool-lite glass for the laboratories.
News from Solaglas (15 April 2005)
Bronllys Hospital switches to sustainable energy
User Application Article Bronllys hospital became the first NHS hospital in the UK to generate electricity from sunlight via photovoltaic or solar - electric technology.
News from Dulas (15 April 2005)
Welding preheat and heat treating systems
User Application Article Duraline introduces distribution systems for welding preheat, heat treating systems
News from Duraline (14 April 2005)
Gas springs and hydraulic vibration dampers
User Application Article Stabilus' new Inter-Stop provides desired flap positioning for vehicle access
News from Stabilus (14 April 2005)
Rugged forklift computers
Glacier's GX rugged forklift computers now capable of direct 12 VDC vehicle input
News from Glacier Computer (14 April 2005)
Hand-held dispensing for two-component adhesives
Conprotec announces MIXPAC hand-held dispensing system for two-component adhesives
News from Sulzer Mixpac USA (14 April 2005)
Superglass Insulation warm to Mitrefinch
User Application Article Mitrefinch has won the contract to supply Scotland's premier building insulation manufacturer with its award-winning Time and Attendance and HR software.
News from Mitrefinch (14 April 2005)
FMB presses for improved training for construction
The FMB, which is pressing all political parties to improve training provision within the construction industry, has welcomed the current election debate on education and training in the UK.
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (14 April 2005)
Poor roads cost construction business
Technical Background Article New research shows that Britain's poor roads are costing construction businesses dear.
News from Bibby Financial Services (14 April 2005)
Totty Building Services paranormal encounter
User Application Article Totty Building Services could be set for a paranormal encounter with the award of a GBP 500K fit out contract at the 13th century Mosborough Hall Hotel in Sheffield.
News from ISG Totty (14 April 2005)
Utranazz moves to new premises in Buckingham
Utranazz moves to new premises in Buckingham Utranazz , the UK's leading supplier of concrete equipment, has moved to new premises, due to continued expansion of the business.
News from Utranazz Group (14 April 2005)
Curtain walling gets curves with Solarglas
User Application Article Central Exchange Building in Glasgow is a magnificent example of curved drum curtain walling installed by Solaglas Contracting Scotland.
News from Solaglas (14 April 2005)
Sports Minister visits Multibuild project
User Application Article Minister for Sport and Tourism has taken a personal interest in Multibuild's latest project, the creation of a GBP3.2million public/private funded sports facility in Sheffield
News from Multibuild (13 April 2005)
The Sound of Success
Technical Background Article Can tiles can be successfully installed onto acoustic floors? Ian Knifton, Schluter's Technical Manager, gives an overview. Brochure Available
News from Schluter-Systems (13 April 2005)
Feature rich, modular digital panel meters
Carlo Gavazzi has introduced a new range of universal modular digital panel meters.
News from Carlo Gavazzi (13 April 2005)
Minister welcomes new woodland
Scottish Forestry Minister Lewis Macdonald helped plant trees for new woodlands being created by Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) in Pitlochry.
News from Forestry Commission (13 April 2005)
Construction and Plant : Transport Seminar
The Freight Transport Association is holding two one-day seminars aimed at transport management staff in the construction and plant sector.
News from Freight Transport Association (13 April 2005)
Hulse provides services for innovative development
User Application Article Hulse (Electrical Contractors), has been awarded a GBP 2.6 million contract to design, supply and install the complete building services for the innovative Beacon Park Retirement Village development
News from Hulse (Electrical Contractors) (13 April 2005)
Eternit further extends Ashdowne handcrafted range
Eternit Building Materials has extended its handcrafted range of natural clay plain roof tiles with the launch of a Wessex Blend colour - a mellow orange tile with a weathered appearance. Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit (13 April 2005)
OAG reach new heights with unique Wine Tower
User Application Article OAG were asked by Edwin Shirley Staging to provide a structural solution for this most impressive 10m high glass wine tower at the new SAS Radisson Hotel, Stansted Airport.
News from OAG (13 April 2005)
Great Strands for Weston House
User Application Article Gradus Fabrics have been fitted throughout Weston House, a new transitional care hotel at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
News from Gradus Group (13 April 2005)
Court tightens up the wheels of adjudication
Technical Background Article Shona Frame takes a look at construction industry's adjudication scheme.
News from MacRoberts Solicitors (13 April 2005)
Lighting control system for Jaguar Cars
User Application Article Automatic Building announce the completion of an order to supply Jaguar Cars with a lighting control system based on an Ethernet network.
News from Automatic Buildings (13 April 2005)
Bradstone supports local village scheme
User Application Article Bradstone's ability to match local characteristics using its reconstructed stone products has recently been called upon for a community bus shelter project in Wiltshire.
News from Bradstone (13 April 2005)
Superior strength of Blazeguard
Technical Background Article International Barrier releases the first series of Technical Bulletins that substantiate the superior strength of Blazeguard as a construction material.
News from International Barrier Technology (13 April 2005)
Many private sector homes are a disgrace
Technical Background Article Many private sector homes are a real disgrace says national home improvement council
News from National Home Improvement Council [NHIC] (13 April 2005)
Comms Room "MOT" Ensures Fire Safety
Technical Background Article Comms Room "MOT" Ensures Fire Safety And Compliance to Standards - it is estimated that there are over 200,000 Comms rooms in the UK.
News from Checkmate Fire Solutions (13 April 2005)
Airport security management and port security
CINTEC America introduces the Waterwall System for airport security management and port security - ideally suited for first-response personnel and specialist emergency crews.
News from Cintec America (13 April 2005)
Sustainability performance key for investment
Technical Background Article Sustainability performance enters the spotlight for investment decisions Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (13 April 2005)
Sustainable construction award schemes
Technical Background Article CIRIA's award-winning guidance for sustainable construction Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (13 April 2005)
Breather membranes and vapour control layers
ITP is the manufacturer and supplier of the high quality Powerlon range of breather membranes and vapour control layers.
News from Industrial Textiles and Plastics (11 April 2005)
Anti-theft protection for rotary hammer
Metabo announced an anti-theft protection system for its line of rotary hammers, which are known for their quality and performance and are often the object of theft.
News from Metabo (11 April 2005)
Computer simulation solves cooling problem
User Application Article Computer simulation was used to solve a difficult problem in a plastics plant that had threatened to damage expensive equipment and materials. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (11 April 2005)
Fight to eradicate MSD in construction industry
Technical Background Article Marshalls plc, the UK's leading manufacturer of hard landscape products, has launched a campaign to eradicate Muscular Skeletal Disorders (MSD) out of the construction industry.
News from Marshalls plc (11 April 2005)
Hi-Tec spray restructures sales operation
Kent-based surface coatings technology specialist Hi-Tec Spray has restructured its UK sales team to put a fresh focus on customer services.
News from Hi-Tec Spray (11 April 2005)
TDSi management team acquire business
TDSi, one of the world's leading manufacturers of Access Control security systems, has announced the acquisition of the business by the TDSi management team.
News from TDSi (11 April 2005)
Specialist construction seminars on the web
Learn skills that can push up profits and keep your business busy - from the comfort of your own laptop.
News from Insight Marketing International (11 April 2005)
Paving the way for sustainable drainage
Sustainable drainage systems are arguably one of the most significant developments in urban drainage in recent years. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (11 April 2005)
Over 300 adhesives and sealants
Toolstation, the fast growing building trade supplier, has greatly extended its range of building consumables for 2005 to include over 300 adhesives and sealants.
News from Toolstation (11 April 2005)
New BBA Chief Executive appointed
BBA announce that Greg Cooper has been appointed Chief Executive. Brochure Available
News from British Board of Agrement (11 April 2005)
Operations Director appointment at BBA
The BBA announce the appointment of Martyn Reed as Operations Director with responsibility for Inspections and Certification. Brochure Available
News from British Board of Agrement (11 April 2005)
Aberdeen City Council are hot, not bothered
User Application Article Six stone-built farm houses in Aberdeen, one of Britain's chilliest cities, are testing one of the newest forms of heating in a bid to slash Britain's use of fossil fuels.
News from Ice Energy Scotland (11 April 2005)
Maximising retail space with Stannah
User Application Article Stannah Lifts have installed a vertical platform lift to help TowSure, Towing and Leisure Specialists, to meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act. Brochure Available
News from Stannah (11 April 2005)
Cutting VAT and rounding up cowboy builders
Cutting VAT and rounding up cowboy builders are top of the agenda in the Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) election manifesto.
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (11 April 2005)
Largest UK 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 (11 April 2005)
Top painting and decorating at Paintex North 2005
Leading coatings equipment technology supplier Hi-Tec Spray will be showcasing its wide range of painting and decorating equipment when it exhibits at Paintex North 2005.
News from Hi-Tec Spray (11 April 2005)
Product launches Bathrooms and Kitchens Expo 2005
HYDRAQUIP have three launches planned for the Bathrooms and Kitchens Expo 2005 show at Excel (8 - 10 May 2005).
News from Hydraquip (11 April 2005)
New cellular glass insulation system
Pittsburgh Corning UK launch new cellular glass insulation system for ventilated facade and rain screen cladding systems
News from Pittsburgh Corning (11 April 2005)
New adhesive launched to install Foamglas
Pittsburgh Corning announce the introduction of PC Hotmelt adhesive for use on new build metal deck roofs which meets Factory Mutual standards.
News from Pittsburgh Corning (11 April 2005)
Keith Armishaw joins Tremco
Keith Armishaw has joined Tremco as Regional Director - Sealants, moving from Adshead Radcliffe where he was Commercial Director/Deputy Managing Director.
News from Tremco illbruck (11 April 2005)
Breath of fresh air for new Jersey school
User Application Article A new school in Jersey benefits from a revolutionary building concept that is already challenging the traditional way of constructing schools.
News from TermoDeck (11 April 2005)
ITP welcomes new Account Manager
Industrial Textiles and Plastics has recently seen huge growth in sales of Powerlon roofing membranes and Powerbase gas membranes and welcomes Malcolm Herbert to team of account managers.
News from Industrial Textiles and Plastics (11 April 2005)
NT sustainable development selects clay drainage
User Application Article Clay drainage systems from Hepworth are to be incorporated in the first commercial scale sustainable housing development currently under construction at National Trust site. Brochure Available
News from Hepworth Building Products (11 April 2005)
Temperature controlled door catch
DICTATOR has developed a HLS-catch (Hot LockingSafecatch) - a small device for 30- and 60-minute fire-resistant (interior) doors.
News from DICTATOR Productie B.V. (11 April 2005)
Plastic pipe revolutionises sewer installations
Uponor launches the all-new Ultra Fortis system - a 4000 psi-resistant plastic sewer pipe to help protect our crumbling sewers.
News from Uponor (11 April 2005)
Flat-to-pitch roof for mosque
User Application Article Watershed (Roofing) contractors using a Kingspan modular decking system at the Markazi Mosque in Dewsbury, Yorkshire.
News from Kingspan Insulated Panels (11 April 2005)
Drive to Beta Status
The DRIVE program, for analysis of ground movements during pile driving, has now been converted to Windows.
News from Oasys (11 April 2005)
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