News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 8 May
to Saturday 14 May 2005
Ancon Interactive Product Selectors
Need help selecting wall ties? The Ancon website now features an interactive product selector to identify the most appropriate Ancon or Staifix wall tie for your application. Brochure Available
News from Ancon Building Products (13 May 2005)
Requirements of the DDA - Which Door Control?
With the publication of 'Which Door Control?' DORMA are now able to state which of their door closers conform to the latest DDA guidance.
News from Dorma UK (13 May 2005)
Geotechnical surveys mean major contractor savings
Technical Background Article Greater use of the data gained from geotechnical surveys could save millions of pounds for drainage specifiers and contractors, as well as making a major contribution to sustainable construction.
News from Hepworth Building Products (13 May 2005)
Hepworth SuperSeal step forward in drainage
SuperSeal has been specifically developed for adoptable sewerage schemes, storm water applications, highway drainage, industrial and brownfield developments.
News from Hepworth Building Products (13 May 2005)
Facility and Building Management Software.
Plexus-Technology select Smarttech Consulting Services as direct sales partner for Facility and Building Management Software.
News from Smarttech Consulting Services (13 May 2005)
Joined-up working essential to native woods
Technical Background Article Joined-up working by government agencies and neighbouring land owners and managers is key to the future management and protection of Scotland's most-valuable native woodland areas.
News from Forestry Commission (13 May 2005)
Specialist conduit for food and drinks industry
Understanding the tightly regulated electrical requirements of the food and beverages industry, Core Electrical can now supply specialist electrical conduit made by Kopex International.
News from Kopex International (13 May 2005)
Jumbo flex is big on electrical cable protection
Leading electrical conduit manufacturer, Kopex International, now offers Premium Duty Jumbo Flex, a high quality large diameter non-metallic conduit with its own specific connector.
News from Kopex International (13 May 2005)
Essential protection for stone floors
Technical Background Article Schluter-Systems troubleshoot at an expensive barn conversion where natural limestone tiles had started to crack within two months of being fixed above an underfloor heating installation. Brochure Available
News from Schluter-Systems (13 May 2005)
Guide to grading of UK grown hardwood timber
The Forestry Commission has recently produced a guide to the appearance grading of UK grown hardwood timber.
News from Forestry Commission (13 May 2005)
Allied Images announces new AutoVue pricing
Allied Images, suppliers of large format scanning solutions, has announced new lower pricing for Cimmetry Systems AutoVue software product line.
News from Allied Images (13 May 2005)
Ruukki demonstrating capabilities at OFFSITE2005
Among those leading European off-site expansion is the Finnish company, Ruukki, which is demonstrating its extensive capabilities at OFFSITE2005 in Watford on 6-9 June 2005.
News from BRE (13 May 2005)
Seminar on Control of Vibration and Noise
"Let's Get Physical" is an Institute of Acoustics one-day seminar on the Control of Vibration and Control of Noise at Work Regulations Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics (13 May 2005)
Formation of ARGI committee
Emerging voice for the installer section of the gas industry the Association hopes to remedy the lack of involvement of installers in the decision making processes governing how they work.
News from Association of Registered Gas Installers (13 May 2005)
Jackson construction wins GBP 5.5 million project
User Application Article Jackson Construction has secured a GBP 5.5 million design and build project with developer, Kestrel Properties a subsidiary of Capital and Counties, at Capital Park to the east of Cambridge.
News from ISG Jackson (13 May 2005)
Wedge helps new IKEA store stand firm
User Application Article Steel staircases, railings and structural steel galvanized by East Anglian Galvanizing were supplied for the construction of IKEA's new furniture store in Edmonton, near London.
News from Wedge Group Galvanizing (13 May 2005)
Tiling products that save you time and money
New from ARDEX are two tiling products which will save both time and money. Brochure Available
News from Ardex UK (13 May 2005)
Test and Measurement Instruments catalogue
LEM publishes 2005 Test and Measurement Instruments catalogue.
News from LEM Instruments (13 May 2005)
Color Kinetics awarded two new patents
Color Kinetics Incorporated, a pioneer of intelligent solid-state lighting systems and technologies, announced two new patents relating in part to LED-based illumination systems.
News from Philips Color Kinetics (12 May 2005)
Procter Fencing opens SE Contracting Office
Procter Fencing Systems has opened a new Contracting Office in order to improve its service to customers in the South-East of England Brochure Available
News from Procter Bros (12 May 2005)
Browser-based access control and CCTV solution
Synergistics announces the industry's first fully browser-based access control and CCTV solution
News from Synergistics (12 May 2005)
Portable Hoist Ideal for long reach projects
Beta Max, a leading provider of affordable personnel and material lifting solutions, offers the New Yorker Portable Hoist as an ideal solution for lifting materials on projects requiring long reach.
News from Beta Max Hoist (12 May 2005)
Safe installation of gas fire appliances
Technical Background Article BSI has just published a revision of BS 5871 Specification for the installation and maintenance of gas fire appliances
News from BSI British Standards (12 May 2005)
Gem of a contract for Fitzpatrick Doors
User Application Article Fitzpatrick Doors has just completed delivery and installation of 50 security doorsets for the GBP 235 m Phase 1 of the new Diamond Synchotron Light Source project in Didcot, Oxfordshire.
News from Fitzpatrick Doors (12 May 2005)
NBT introduce a slimline new wall system
Natural Building Technologies (NBT) has introduced a slimline new wall system, based on a Timber Frame construction with Brick Cladding, which is ecologically sound and has achieved LANTAC approval.
News from Natural Building Technologies (12 May 2005)
Easier life for the plastering trade.
ProBead PVCu beads will not rust or warp and, if stepped on, simply bounce back
News from SAS (Europe) (12 May 2005)
Durapipe ABS meets water quality approvals
Aquious - PCI Membranes has specified and installed specially developed Durapipe ABS piping and an extensive array of Durapipe fittings for it's new range of Fyne Package Membrane Plants.
News from Durapipe UK (12 May 2005)
Another top supplier accolade for Hi-Tec spray
Just months after being awarded the much-coveted 'top trading partner status' by fluid handling equipment manufacturer Graco, Kent-based Hi-Tec Spray has earned a further accolade.
News from Hi-Tec Spray (12 May 2005)
Self-builders wowed by replica stone
The Bradstone stand at The Homebuilding and Renovating show continued to attract strong interest for its reconstructed stone products for the second year running.
News from Bradstone (12 May 2005)
Construction waits for renewed public spending
Technical Background Article Renewed spending on public sector building projects by the re-elected Labour Government could give the UK's construction sector a much needed boost.
News from Atradius (12 May 2005)
Asbestos regulations starting to bite
Technical Background Article One year on from The Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 coming into effect, the HSE looks as if it is beginning to flex its muscles in relation to the regulations.
News from DM Hall (12 May 2005)
Italian finesse available online
A new range of Italian inspired door furniture is now available from BIGLINK.BIZ, the new online marketplace for builders and home improvers alike.
News from Biglink Biz (BuildSaver) (12 May 2005)
Reliable new stainless steel plug connectors
STAHL Schaltgerate has launched an updated and optimised version of its mini CLIX plug connector system.
News from R Stahl Fordertechnik GmbH (12 May 2005)
Demand for enabling technology for compliance
SmarttechCS consults, distributes, and supports software solutions which provide knowledge from data, value from quality, and financial return from compliance.
News from Smarttech Consulting Services (12 May 2005)
Stunning designs meet hospital arts strategy
User Application Article Stunningly bold and colourful floral and geometric inlaid floor motifs are brought to vivid life throughout the new children's unit at the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
News from Polyflor (12 May 2005)
Poor transport infrastructure impacts construction
Technical Background Article Research reveals the true extent Britain's poor transport infrastructure is impacting on small construction businesses.
News from Bibby Financial Services (12 May 2005)
Increase workers productivity
Technical Background Article Reduce office temperatures and increase workers productivity
News from Scott Products (12 May 2005)
Stylish switches for the modern home
User Application Article Available in white or silver, the stylish E3000 range of switches and sockets from Clipsal, a brand of Schneider Electric, is ideal for the 21st century home or office.
News from Schneider Electric (12 May 2005)
New Zealand MMC manufacturer at OFFSITE2005
New Zealand-based company Scottsdale Construction Systems, a world leader in light gauge steel framing construction, will be demonstrating its technology at OFFSITE2005
News from BRE (12 May 2005)
FTA Spring Seminars - new dates
The dates of some of FTA's spring seminar programme have had to be changed.
News from Freight Transport Association (12 May 2005)
Waitrose on MINIpower for EPOS support
User Application Article Waitrose has chosen MINIpower UPS from Uninterruptible Power Supplies Limited to provide flexible, easy-maintenance support for its EPOS systems.
News from Uninterruptible Power Supplies (12 May 2005)
Historic forest management deal
User Application Article Sutherland community signs up to historic forest management deal.
News from Forestry Commission (12 May 2005)
TL Jones agreement with Fermator
Lift-door safety specialist TL Jones has signed an exclusive agreement with Spanish lift-door manufacturer Fermator.
News from TL Jones (12 May 2005)
Clean steam generators save plantroom space
Spirax Sarco has launched a range of clean steam generators that produce up to 580kg/h of clean steam in a compact package that saves valuable plantroom space.
News from Spirax Sarco (12 May 2005)
3-phase system monitoring and analysis
New 'Multifunction' 3-phase system monitoring and analysis via the GMW MA 400 multifunction power meter family
News from Metrix Electronics (12 May 2005)
New 'Pick-to-Light' system now for cold store uses
New 'pick-to-light' display and control technology, now available in the UK from Metrix Electronics, has been extended to cover cold storage applications down to minus 30C.
News from Metrix Electronics (12 May 2005)
Modbus TCP is world leader in new ARC study
A study by ARC Advisory Group, the leading analyst firm covering automation and enterprise software, shows Modbus TCP as the world's leading industrial Ethernet protocol.
News from Modbus-IDA (12 May 2005)
Air leakage testing in new buildings
In addition to the recent investment in thermal Imaging camera's, Square Dot have recently launched a new service offering air leakage testing in new buildings, in particular domestic dwellings.
News from Square Dot (12 May 2005)
CIOB Presidential Commission on Higher Education
Technical Background Article CIOB calls for greater collaboration between academia and industry to improve key skills and employment opportunities.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (12 May 2005)
Thermal Imaging Surveys Inbox
Square Dot have recently taken delivery of 2 x B4 thermal imaging cameras supplied by the world leader, Flir Systems.
News from Square Dot (12 May 2005)
Superscreen conduit defence industry applications
User Application Article Kopex International's comprehensive range of electrical conduits are designed to offer optimum performance in a wide variety of demanding applications in the defence and shipbuilding sectors.
News from Kopex International (12 May 2005)
Moxa 2005 Solution Forum Worldwide
Moxa is inviting users or potential users to participate in users' Day for Moxa Solutions
News from Moxa Technologies (12 May 2005)
Waterjet and ceramic, wall and floor tiles
User Application Article KMT Waterjet Systems powered cutting machine has enabled Ceramic Prints to satisfy present and future demand for an ever-increasing variety of ceramic and glass floor and wall tiles.
News from KMT Waterjet Systems (12 May 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 (12 May 2005)
Savings on bulk packs of Power One batteries
Available now from Rapid Electronics is a comprehensive range of alkaline batteries from Power One, offering you high quality at a competitively low price.
News from Rapid (12 May 2005)
Screwfix.com 10,000 trade products
Screwfix.com now includes over 10,000 high quality, low cost screws, tools, fixings and accessories for next day delivery in mainland UK.
News from Screwfix Direct (11 May 2005)
Class contract for Elliott Group
User Application Article The Elliott Group, has secured major contracts to supply education buildings to two county councils.
News from Elliott Group (11 May 2005)
New 2-D Diagramming Web Graphics language
PenDraw, an entirely new programming language for producing 2-D Web Graphics in XML-SVG, launches online this month.
News from PenDraw (11 May 2005)
Simmtronic SPECS3 lighting controls at M and S HQ
User Application Article Simmtronic has supplied the complete lighting control system installed in Marks and Spencer's new HQ.
News from Simmtronic (11 May 2005)
See the future of roofing warranties now
Supported by the Vision25 Alliance, the event is likely to be the largest dedicated Roofing and Cladding Exhibition in 2005
News from AWM Partnership (11 May 2005)
Single-Slider flyscreen for windows.
WINDOWSCREENS UK of Upminster, Essex announces the introduction of a brand new proprietary and unique Single-Slider flyscreen (fly screen, insect screen) for windows.
News from Windowscreens UK (11 May 2005)
Dean and Bowes national champions at Wembley
Dean and Bowes, proved to be the strongest team at the annual Construction Charity 5's Football Challenge at Wembley, taking the silverware home to Huntingdon.
News from ISG Dean and Bowes (11 May 2005)
Vista brand now available from Video Imaging
Video Imaging Supplies latest CCTV and Access Control catalogue now contains over 3,000 product lines from over 80 manufacturers, including the whole of the Vista range.
News from Video Imaging Supplies (11 May 2005)
Bilinx cuts the wiring in CCTV installations
New at IFSEC 2005 - Bosch's revolutionary new Bilinx allows remote CCTV control via the existing video cable with no extra wiring.
News from Bosch Security Systems (11 May 2005)
Making the most of our oakwoods
Over 70 people travelled to Ardtornish Estate near Lochaline, Morvern to see a demonstration of timber extraction and processing.
News from Forestry Commission (11 May 2005)
Eternit profiled sheeting goes public
User Application Article Eternit Building Materials' fibre cement profiled sheeting has been used for the roof of a new, purpose-built main entrance to the Royal Cornwall showground at Wadebridge. Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit (11 May 2005)
PTS doubles logistics network
PTS Plumbing Trade Supplies, one of the UK's leading distributors in the heating and plumbing market,announces a capital investment of GBP 1.4m in a new 100,000 sq ft distribution centre.
News from PTS Plumbing Trade Supplies (11 May 2005)
New rechargeable safety torch from wolf
Wolf Safety has launched the first in its range of high-tech ATEX approved rechargeable torches.
News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company (11 May 2005)
Sikafloor sort slippery situation
Sikafloor MetalTop is a dry shake surface hardener containing specially graded non-oxidising metallic aggregates.
News from Sika (11 May 2005)
Offsite versus traditional construction methods
Technical Background Article Offsite construction debate: offsite versus traditional construction methods, at the ecobuild 2005 conference and exhibition. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (11 May 2005)
Magazine teams up with Schluter-Systems
Contract Flooring Magazine teams up with Schluter-Systems PR Manager Paul Stuart.
News from Contract Flooring Magazine (11 May 2005)
New Practical Guide on Polyethylene
Technical Background Article Rapra's new Practical Guide to Polyethylene provides information about every aspect of polyethylene production and use in a reader-friendly form.
News from Smithers Rapra (11 May 2005)
Irwin supports young professionals
Irwin supports young professionals for the second year running at Skillbuild 2005
News from Irwin Industrial Tool Company (11 May 2005)
Siteco lighting system educates architects
User Application Article Lighting technology that is embraced in Europe but has still to switch on UK architects generally has been used to award-winning effect at Britain's national school of public health.
News from Siteco Lighting Systems (11 May 2005)
Hepworth expands test centre operation
Hepworth expands test centre operation to keep pace with international demand for flexible plumbing systems
News from Hepworth Building Products (11 May 2005)
Experience the difference with safety eyewear
As part of their vision to develop Signet Armorlite into a global safety company the range has now been re-branded as Infield
News from Infield Safety UK (11 May 2005)
Low U-values with an aesthetically pleasing finish
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems launch of the latest product in the innovative Comar 5Pi aluminium window range: Comar 5Pi Horizontal Sliding Window. Brochure Available
News from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems (11 May 2005)
ADC 8.0 Release incorporates AdCol
Following extensive beta testing and review, ADC 8.0 has been released with the much requested AdCol which is included as an add-in to the ADC concrete design suite.
News from Oasys (11 May 2005)
Isle of Man homes feature Conquest roofline
User Application Article Ninety-six homes at Ashley Park on the Isle of Man have been refurbished using PVC-ue roofline products from Celuform.
News from Celuform ( 9 May 2005)
Lafarge Roofing push at open door
Lafarge Roofing make the latest PV technology more accessible to all the housing markets.
News from Monier ( 9 May 2005)
Archaeology and construction guide
Archaeology and construction: good practice guide (P2244) - publication from CIRIA Brochure Available
News from CIRIA ( 9 May 2005)
Whole-life infrastructure asset management
Technical Background Article Check out CIRIA initiatives in infrastructure asset management across industries (RP715). Brochure Available
News from CIRIA ( 9 May 2005)
A new name for head to toe protection
The ADCO Group, one of Europe's leading manufacturers and suppliers of personal protective equipment, operates under a new banner - ADCO Protective Technologies (APT).
News from APT ( 9 May 2005)
First 'EcoSphere' Sustainable House
Ex USAF Base near Newbury, Berkshire will see the first 'EcoSphere' Sustainable House of the future.
News from Sustainable Developments ( 9 May 2005)
New wireless thermostat receiver from Thermokon
The new wireless thermostat receiver from Thermokon compares the room temperature sent by a sensor to the setpoint on the sensor.
News from Slaney Direct ( 9 May 2005)
Easysens - on the same wavelength
User Application Article 42 wireless room controllers SRO4P and 42 thermostat actuators were installed in the heart of Hamburg.
News from Slaney Direct ( 9 May 2005)
Monitor gases in multi-level car parks
Wireless sensor technology monitors gases in multi-level car parks system
News from Slaney Direct ( 9 May 2005)
Crane access to photovoltaic panels.
User Application Article The UK's largest road-going crane will tower 133m over the Manchester sky line as part of the ambitious project to clad the CIS Tower with solar panels.
News from Solarcentury ( 9 May 2005)
Art of Plastics Design conference
Rapra Technology announce the programme for the first International Art of Plastics Design conference, to be held in Berlin, Germany, from 18-19 October 2005.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 9 May 2005)
Korenix JetCard adopt high-performance chip
Korenix has recently launched JetCard Series RS-232/422/485 Universal PCI Multiport Serial Cards, which adopt high-performance OXFORD OXmPCI954 chip.
News from Korenix Technology ( 9 May 2005)
Toolstations now open on Sundays and Bank Holidays
Toolstation trade counters in Yeovil, Bridgwater, Bristol and Exeter, will open on Sundays and Bank Holidays from 9.00am to 2.00pm.
News from Toolstation ( 9 May 2005)
Stylish wall modules added to the CentraLine brand
Precise measurement and easy adjustment of room temperature, humidity, CO2 levels and air quality
News from CentraLine ( 9 May 2005)
Dallas Contracting used equipment salvage removal
User Application Article Dallas Contracting complete the salvage and removal of used equipment from a manufacturer of release liners in New Jersey
News from Dallas Contracting ( 9 May 2005)
Metabo introduces versatile rotary hammer
Metabo has expanded its line of powerful rotary hammers.
News from Metabo ( 9 May 2005)
Irwin produce resilient Cordless Drill Bits
Irwin has produced an impressive range of resilient Cordless Drill Bits guaranteed to withstand the toughest materials the masonry world has to offer.
News from Irwin Industrial Tool Company ( 9 May 2005)
Biwater Leslie wins RoSPA gold
Biwater Leslie has received a Gold Award in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Occupational Health and Safety Awards for 2005.
News from Biwater Treatment ( 9 May 2005)
New contracts keep Hi-Tec Spray flying high
New contracts keep Hi-Tec Spray flying high as the leading surface coatings technology supplier to the aircraft industry.
News from Hi-Tec Spray ( 9 May 2005)
East Anglian tops off new building in Walsall
User Application Article Wedge Group company East Anglian Galvanizing has helped put the finishing touch to a new processing centre in Walsall.
News from Wedge Group Galvanizing ( 9 May 2005)
Strataform security doors resist blasts
User Application Article Blast-resistant steel doors designed and made by British security specialists Strataform have been supplied to a highly sensitive military site in the Middle East.
News from Strataform ( 9 May 2005)
MACE reaches new heights at City Point
User Application Article Mace has secured the Macquarie Bank Construction Management expansion and refurbishment programme at the bank's offices in CityPoint, London.
News from Mace ( 9 May 2005)
Britannia builds on success with Ibstock Brick
User Application Article Britannia Lift has filled a repeat order of two bespoke scissor lifts for Ibstock Brick in Sittingbourne.
News from Britannia Lift ( 9 May 2005)
Pilkington bulletin provides guidance on hot topic
The Pilkington bulletin provides a comprehensive introduction to the latest Window Energy Ratings.
News from Pilkington Building Products UK ( 9 May 2005)
Pilkington Pyrodur protects Greenwich school
User Application Article In a move to improve the overall fire protection of Greenwich school Pilkington Pyrodur was utilised in the refurbishment.
News from Pilkington Building Products UK ( 9 May 2005)
Construction industry gets connected
iTSHOWCASE Live opens its doors to the the Scottish architecture, engineering and construction industry.
News from iTSHOWCASE ( 9 May 2005)
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