News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 17 April
to Saturday 23 April 2005
Hydro publishes Stormbloc Infiltration Guidelines
The Stormbloc User Manual which covers topics such as: its place within SUDS schemes, applications and advantages, system design, typical installation methods and maintenance instructions.
News from Hydro International (22 April 2005)
Tensar helps extend airport taxiway life
User Application Article Tensar helps extend airport taxiway life and reduce maintenance at Woensdrecht military airport in the Netherlands.
News from Tensar International (22 April 2005)
Saker Solutions announce the launch of Flexsim 3.0
Flexsim Simulation Software, Flexsim 3.0 incorporates a host of new features aimed at improving the effectiveness of the user when presented with a simulation project.
News from Saker Solutions (22 April 2005)
Xerox UK select Scan2CAD software
User Application Article Scan2CAD has been selected by Xerox UK as the software they will recommend to building professionals for document and drawing image acquisition from the new Xerox 6000.
News from Softcover International (22 April 2005)
Trial CD for MicroSmart, HG Screen and SmartRelay.
IDEC Electronics announce the introduction of a demonstration CD which allows the user to become familiar with MicroSmart PLC, SmartRelay and HG Touchscreens.
News from Idec Electronics (22 April 2005)
DNV Certification for f Moxa Ethernet Switches
DNV Certification establishes the suitability of Moxa Ethernet Switches and Media Converters for offshore applications.
News from Moxa Technologies (22 April 2005)
Ethernet in Automation European Roadshow
Meet MOXA in the UK and Italy in May at the Ethernet in Automation European Roadshow Shing-Tien
News from Moxa Technologies (22 April 2005)
Monitored Intruder Alarm Systems via broadband
Technical Background Article Monitored Intruder Alarm Systems connected to DSL activated lines may not function correctly if left unfiltered.
News from FocusEDL (22 April 2005)
Aquaflow Permeable Paving at EWx 2005
Formpave is exhibiting its specialist range of paving solutions at the External Works Show this month.
News from Hanson Formpave (22 April 2005)
Formpave participates in
Formpave is exhibiting its specialist range of paving solutions at the External Works Show this month.
News from Hanson Formpave (22 April 2005)
Pickerings Lifts Wins 'Business of the Year'
Pickerings Lifts Wins 'Business of the Year' at Tees Valley Business Awards and is praised for excellence in innovation and service.
News from Pickerings Lifts Europe (22 April 2005)
BBA approval for Tri-Gel
Tri-Gel, Triton's cost effective and guaranteed gel treatment for rising damp, has been awarded a BBA certification.
News from Triton Chemical Manufacturing (21 April 2005)
Raychem underfloor heating installed at hotel
User Application Article Tyco Thermal Controls' Raychem underfloor heating systems have been employed for comfort heating in a new Spa at the luxury Four Seasons Hampshire Hotel at Dogmersfield Park.
News from Tyco Thermal Controls (21 April 2005)
Indoor, wall mounted, low voltage distribution
New from Merlin Gerin, a brand of Schneider Electric, is the MODE range of electrical equipment that provides indoor, wall mounted, low voltage distribution up to 500A.
News from Schneider Electric (21 April 2005)
New era heralded as management buy-out EAG
English Architectural Glazing, one of the country's leading specialist glazing firms has ushered in a new era with a management buy-out.
News from English Architectural Glazing (21 April 2005)
Police Armory protected by Strataform doors
User Application Article Ballistic-resistant doors designed and manufactured by security specialists Strataform have helped secure a large police armoury in the North of England.
News from Strataform (21 April 2005)
Safety of Big Dig tunnels in Boston
Technical Background Article After inspecting the leaks, United States highway authority confirms the safety of Boston's Big Dig tunnels.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (21 April 2005)
World Bank guarantees high-risk dam project
Technical Background Article Nam Theun 2 power project marks return of World Bank to guarantees for high-risk dam projects
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (21 April 2005)
Metronet shake-up not enough
Technical Background Article Metronet shake-up doesn't go to root of the problem says Robert Kiley.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (21 April 2005)
Nam Theun hydro-electric power project
Technical Background Article Development banks promise 'careful oversight' of Nam Theun hydro-electric power project.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (21 April 2005)
CIOB supports new 'Work at Height' regulations
Technical Background Article The new 'Work at Height Regulations 2005 which came into force on 6 April 2005, apply to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (21 April 2005)
New Firebolt anchor fixing
Andrew Orton, Marketing Development Engineer at Corus explains why he encouraged Molabolt to develop the Firebolt.
News from Molabolt (21 April 2005)
CO2 Monitors just became more affordable
CO2 Monitors just became more affordable The AirSense M307 is DCS's most affordable model yet.
News from Digital Control Systems (21 April 2005)
Large-scale shielded cabling system
User Application Article Powergen installs large-scale Tyco Electronics shielded cabling system in Midlands offices
News from Tyco Electronics/AMP NETCONNECT Division (21 April 2005)
Ward Insulated Panels blend in at Hospital
User Application Article A combination of Ward insulated panels has been used to complement the rural environment at a new Medical Education Centre at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
News from Ward Insulated Panels (21 April 2005)
Timber frame master heads design and engineering
Timber frame company Benfield ATT announced the appointment of a new European 'Project Engineer' to head its Technical and Professional Services Department.
News from Benfield ATT (21 April 2005)
MicroGarde Access Control from Norbain SD
Norbain SD, the UK's largest distributor of electronic security solutions, has announced stock availability of TDSi's MicroGarde access control system
News from Norbain SD (21 April 2005)
New Sarnafast Tube System
New SFT (Sarnafast Tube System) developed by SFS intec exclusively for Sarnafil ensures a completely effective thermal break for insulated membrane roofs.
News from SFS intec (21 April 2005)
WRTL publish 'Exterior Lighting Solutions'
As part of continual development of its product portfolio to meet the needs of exterior lighting specifiers, WRTL Exterior Lighting has published Exterior Lighting Solutions.
News from WRTL Exterior Lighting (21 April 2005)
WRTL ARC lights up route to the southwest
User Application Article The latest section of M7, opened by Irish Minister for Transport was completed a year ahead of schedule, and was lit by Arc highway lanterns from WRTL Exterior Lighting.
News from WRTL Exterior Lighting (21 April 2005)
Incomparable quality in steel sheds from Austria
Store More Garden Buildings have been a distributer BIOHORT 'Europa' range of all-steel, pre-painted apex roof steel sheds from Austria for many years.
News from Store More Garden Buildings (21 April 2005)
Knauf Insulation is top of the class!
User Application Article A Knauf Insulation roofing system has been specified by architects, the Stanley Bragg Partnership, for use on a new primary school in Great Dunmow, Essex.
News from Knauf Insulation (21 April 2005)
New range of PowerPax UK Power Supply Units
New comprehensive range of PowerPax UK Power Supply Units now available from Rapid.
News from Rapid (21 April 2005)
Truload assures integrity of industrial fasteners
Technical Background Article SCANA UK has launched truload, marking a significant advance in the world of industrial fasteners.
News from Scana UK (19 April 2005)
Norbain LIVE almost full
Norbain SD announce that twenty brands have already signed up to Norbain LIVE 05, a series of eight events bringing the very latest in CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Detection products.
News from Norbain SD (19 April 2005)
Eternit sheeting goes up the wall at Kirkwall
User Application Article Eternit's fibre cement profiled sheeting has been used to roof and clad the four-bay fire station at Kirkwall airport on the Orkney islands Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit (19 April 2005)
Helmsman to the rescue
Maureen Knight is on a crusade to help organisations tackle health and safety issues in the workplace.
News from Helmsman Services (19 April 2005)
Room with a view at Neptune Marina
User Application Article Jackson Construction has completed the luxurious GBP 13 million Neptune Marina development for Redrow Homes.
News from ISG Jackson (19 April 2005)
'Testing of Ceramics in Construction' published
An authoritative account of the test methods for ceramic products used in construction
News from Whittles Publishing (19 April 2005)
No bother with a hover with Siteco
An ultra-flat range of luminaires that can be recessed and surface, pendant and track-mounted in particularly demanding locations has been made even flatter with Siteco lighting systems' technology.
News from Siteco Lighting Systems (19 April 2005)
Ramp Access DDA compliance
User Application Article Rampsol helping Bromley AEC to stay ahead of DDA compliance.
News from Rampsol (19 April 2005)
Honeywell Wireless controls simplify installation
Honeywell Wireless controls delight customers and simplify installation, says Peter Greenbank of Gaswise
News from Honeywell Control Systems (19 April 2005)
Choice for fast, accurate and safe weighing
Mettler Toledo has launched the NEW Excellence Plus XP analytical range - the only choice for fast, accurate and safe weighing. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (19 April 2005)
Seminar on the Construction Products Directive
SATRA Technology Centre seminar on the Construction Products Directive in relation to the floorcoverings industry.
News from SATRA Technology Centre (19 April 2005)
Builders vote for online marketplace
Builders have voted with their fingers and are clicking on to Britain's newest online wholesale marketplace BIGLINK.
News from Biglink Biz (BuildSaver) (19 April 2005)
Bahco bolt cutters for under 40 pounds
Bahcos new E4559 Bolt Cutters combine all the top quality features of Bahco's tools with a recommended list price of under GBP 40 for the 8mm capacity.
News from Bahco Tools (19 April 2005)
KSS Design Group invest in Autodesk
User Application Article KSS Design Group Predicts "Huge Dividends" From Investing in Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (19 April 2005)
Channel Island challenge for SWA member
Historically important property in the Channel Islands has been completely refurbished with a member of the SWA undertaking the restoration and replacement of the original fenestration.
News from Steel Window Association (19 April 2005)
New courses in historic environment conservation
The Ironbridge Institute is offering nine practical conservation workshops in the structure, decay and conservation of specific building materials.
News from Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust (19 April 2005)
Code for Sustainable Buildings.
Technical Background Article Senior steering group initial outline background to the Code For Sustainable Buildings, an evolving voluntary scheme being developed by Government and Industry. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (18 April 2005)
Software means end of 'cowboy builders'.
Impact Applications, claims that 'cowboy builders' will be a thing of the past with their award-winning operations management software, Impact:Response.
News from Impact Applications (18 April 2005)
Comprehensive range of power quality meters
An extended range of panel mounted meters for measuring the quality of electrical power has been introduced by PRI.
News from PRI (18 April 2005)
A new look at Warranties in Construction
A comprehensive 25 year 'Materials and Labour' single point responsibility Latent Defects Warranty, without many of the restrictions that are commonly associated with such guarantees.
News from AWM Partnership (18 April 2005)
Unique bath seal and fixing system
The 'rolls-royce' of bath fixing and seal system for newbuilds and replacement installations.
News from Fit-On Products (18 April 2005)
BSSA Director Annual Luncheon speech
Nigel Ward, Director of the British Stainless Steel Association, gives his Annual Luncheon speech to 180 members and guests.
News from British Stainless Steel Association (18 April 2005)
Housing sector services on show at Harrogate
Sprunt's services for the housing sector on show at Harrogate 2005
News from Sprunt (18 April 2005)
Web-based system for Building Services business
NPS deploys web-based system from Impact Applications for its Building Services and Installations Business.
News from Impact Applications (18 April 2005)
Under-provision of homes in South East
Technical Background Article Woeful under-provision of homes will have dire consequences for Suuth East, Says TCPA
News from Town and Country Planning Association (18 April 2005)
GEOlight provides stormwater solutions
User Application Article GEOlight stormwater management system from Hepworth Drainage gives protection from potential flooding during periods of heavy rainfall.
News from Hepworth Building Products (18 April 2005)
Sheerframe delight for Hanover residents
User Application Article Sheerframe approved fabricator Avonholm Windows has completed window refurbishment projects at eight Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association sheltered housing developments.
News from L B Plastics (18 April 2005)
Durapipe UK raises GBP 6,000 for charity
To mark its 50th anniversary, Durapipe UK, organised a year of fundraising, which raised over GBP 6,000 to donate to local projects and charities.
News from Durapipe UK (18 April 2005)
New "Book of Kitchens" unveiled
J and J Ormerod PLC, the leading independent UK manufacturer of quality kitchens and bedrooms, announces the availability of its new brochure for its stylish Colonial Kitchen ranges.
News from J & J Ormerod (18 April 2005)
HDRI CD library now available from ART VPS
High-dynamic range imaging (HDRI) CD library now available from ART VPS
News from ARTVPS (18 April 2005)
CORGI answer installers questions online
In a bid to further improve communication between CORGI and Registered Installers, CORGI is hosting an online chat between CORGI's Chief Executive Mike Thompson and Installers.
News from CORGI Group (18 April 2005)
New rules for disposing of any of waste
Technical Background Article Environment Agency guidance helps businesses ensure compliance with new Hazardous Waste Regulations.
News from Environment Agency (18 April 2005)
Gradus launches new systemmatics concept
New Gradus Barrier Matting Systems Catalogue providcontractors and specifiers with a single point of reference and a one stop shop for all matting requirements.
News from Gradus Group (18 April 2005)
Security partnership improves site security
A new security partnership which promises to improve security by removing officers from sites has been formed by manned guarding company Octavian Security and CCTV specialist, Alltrax.
News from Octavian Security (18 April 2005)
Training needed as timber fire door sales rise
British Woodworking Federation is warning that builders merchants that give the wrong advice about fire door components could be liable for any consequences.
News from British Woodworking Federation (18 April 2005)
CIRIA at Low-Energy Homes conference
CIRIA, the UK's leading construction improvement broker, will be exhibiting at the Mainstreaming Low-Energy Homes Conference Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (18 April 2005)
Kingspan helps with BISF regeneration
Convenience for residents crucial as Kingspan helps with BISF regeneration
News from Kingspan Insulated Panels (18 April 2005)
Solaglas new conservatory DGU range
Solaglas has developed another strongly differentiated DGU offering, this time for the conservatory roof market, encompasses three double glazed units branded as the SGG
News from Solaglas (18 April 2005)
Increased membrane options
Additions to membrane options at Glidevale mean the building industry can source all its high performance pitched roofing and timber frame membrane requirements from one quality source.
News from Glidevale (18 April 2005)
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