News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 May
to Saturday 28 May 2005
Metabo adds 10" miter saw
Metabo adds 10" miter saw to new line of woodworking tools
News from Metabo (27 May 2005)
From installation through to maintenance
Technical Background Article CASE STUDY: providing an open control system that would protect the owners' interests and provide a cost competitive solution, from installation through maintenance.
News from Distech Controls (27 May 2005)
Wireless automatic meter reading technology
Elster Water Metering to use Wavenis wireless automatic meter reading technology from Coronis Systems
News from Coronis Systems (27 May 2005)
Eternit-tiled cathedral
User Application Article Eternit-tiled cathedral is city's jewel in the crown. Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit (27 May 2005)
Expona brightens Your Move
User Application Article Realistic timber effects and bright primary colours from the Polyflor Expona art and design collection of luxury vinyl tiles used at Your Move estate agents branch.
News from Polyflor (27 May 2005)
Bentley announces BE Careers Network
Bentley Systems announced BE Careers Network that focuses on increasing the number of students entering the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) field.
News from Bentley Systems (27 May 2005)
Sustainable building blocks lead the way
Twelve months after its launch Masterblock has had an excellent response to Enviroblock - a new generation of dense and lightweight sustainable blocks.
News from Masterblock (27 May 2005)
Free migration path for QuickBooks customers
Technology Group International announces new program to assist Quickbooks customers migrate to ERP software
News from Technology Group International (27 May 2005)
Roofing Consults rise six-fold
Redesign of one of the UK's foremost sources of roofing and cladding information has made it even more accessible to specifiers and contractors.
News from Roofconsult (27 May 2005)
Pack-Mate reaches 2000 Milestone
Scott Brothers has reached a milestone of 2000 retail shops in the UK stocking and selling Pack-Mate, the ultimate space saving solution, following an extensive television advertising campaign.
News from Scott Brothers (27 May 2005)
K-Rend range sales success
Sales of the K-Rend range of through coloured renders are at record breaking levels at SAS (Europe) .
News from SAS (Europe) (27 May 2005)
Hazardous area cable management products
Kopex International will be exhibiting its full range of hazardous area cable management products at the Offshore Europe exhibition.
News from Kopex International (27 May 2005)
Multimedia lift displays to supplied Hong Kong
User Application Article Lift display specialist E-Motive has won the contract to supply its EAVIS lift displays to the Four Seasons Hotel, currently under construction in Hong Kong.
News from E-Motive Display (27 May 2005)
Environmental process monitoring multi I/O unit
Synectic Design has released a special version of their very successful SY019 Multi I/O unit - the SY019EPM-I/O - an environmental process monitoring multi I/O unit.
News from Synectic Design (27 May 2005)
Timber merchant products star in reality TV show
The Brand new Big Brother house has been designed with the help of aArnold Laver Timber World from Reading.
News from Arnold Laver Group (27 May 2005)
HSE data on work-related ill health
Technical Background Article The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published a new report giving detailed information on the extent of work-related ill health.
News from Health and Safety Executive (27 May 2005)
Problem solving in electrical power networks
Technical Background Article LEM introduces power quality analyser for problem solving in electrical power networks.
News from LEM Instruments (27 May 2005)
LED-FLEX wins Product of the Year award
LED-FLEX Wins Prestigious EC and M's 2005 Product of the Year Award for Lighting Systems
News from Mule Lighting (26 May 2005)
New fleece jackets from Scruffs
Scruffs Hardwear, the hottest new name in street-styled workwear, has launched two eye-catching fleece jackets as part of the no-nonsense 2005 range.
News from Birchwood Products (26 May 2005)
Scruffs launches S3 boot
Scruffs Storm is an S3 rated safety boot that includes essential anti-static properties, which are vital in electrically sensitive work areas.
News from Birchwood Products (26 May 2005)
Axeda achievements in technology innovation
Axeda has been named the recipient of the Frost and Sullivan 2005 Excellence in Technology Award for the industrial automation software market.
News from Wizcon Systems – Elutions Europe (26 May 2005)
Limited edition Scruffs Nimbus boot
Scruffs Hardwear, street-styled safety footwear and workwear, has launched the striking new Nimbus trekking-style boot.
News from Birchwood Products (26 May 2005)
Developers benefit from new Meadowstone walling
Responding to the growing demand for stone-built homes across Britain, Meadowstone has launched a new range of reconstituted stone walling.
News from Meadowstone (26 May 2005)
Meadowstone leads digital revolution
Meadowstone, the UK leading manufacturer of architectural cast stone is set to give a boost to the burgeoning self-build market, following the launch of their new Plot-Builder service.
News from Meadowstone (26 May 2005)
Underfloor heating sells homes
Technical Background Article Research conducted by Nationwide Building Society showed that one in five of us would find underfloor heating most appealing when buying a new home.
News from Advanced Floor Heating (26 May 2005)
Project management and supply chain expertise
User Application Article Higgins Construction PLC is providing the project management and supply chain expertise free-of-charge for the complete transformation by volunteers for the elderly residents of 24 flats.
News from Higgins Construction (26 May 2005)
New universal power cell with ethernet
Sensing specialist Vydas International, has announced the latest ETHERNET addition to the innovative range of high performance "Hall Effect" power sensors. Brochure Available
News from Vydas International Marketing (26 May 2005)
Merlo launch 2005 7m and 10m panoramics at SED
Merlo's brand new 20-model 7m and 10m range for 2005 includes four new PANORAMIC machines that were previewed at SED 2005.
News from Merlo UK (26 May 2005)
Gem unveiled for JCB's diamond anniversary
A very special limited edition JCB backhoe loader is being produced to mark the company's 60th anniversary.
News from JCB Sales (26 May 2005)
Aarsleff supports student accommodation
User Application Article Aarsleff Piling, working for Mansfield based North Midland Building, installed over 340 precast concrete foundation piles at the University of Lincoln.
News from Aarsleff Piling (26 May 2005)
Warm air heating opportunities
Installers should take advantage of warm air heating opportunities Brochure Available
News from Johnson and Starley (26 May 2005)
Backing for home-grown timber
Highland forestry forum pledges backing for home-grown timber, especially in the house-building industry.
News from Forestry Commission (26 May 2005)
Government plans for more affordable homes
Technical Background Article TCPA welcomes the Governments announcements aiming to help more people onto the housing ladder through the release of public sector land for affordable homes, and new home ownership options.
News from Town and Country Planning Association (26 May 2005)
CIOB launches revised Education Framework
A review of the CIOB Education Framework is now complete reflecting developments over 2003/4.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (26 May 2005)
Singapore deep excavation fatalities
Technical Background Article Singapore deep excavation fatalities inquiry puts blame on design and build contractor.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (26 May 2005)
Risk of prosecution over tunnel site deaths
Technical Background Article Singapore inquiry names three engineers at risk of prosecution over tunnel site deaths.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (26 May 2005)
Three new Hamm DV Tandem Vibratory Rollers
Wirtgen Limited exhibited two of the three new Hamm DV Tandem Vibratory Rollers, the DV 40 and DV 90 VV at this years' SED.
News from Wirtgen (26 May 2005)
Wall guide to drainage product selection
Clark-Drain, market leader in drainage products for the building and construction markets, has introduced a new Product Selector Wall-Chart. Brochure Available
News from Clark-Drain (26 May 2005)
Dewalt launched powerful industrial screwdriver.
Dewalt have just launched the DC600 extremely compact, yet very powerful industrial screwdriver.
News from Dewalt Power Tools (26 May 2005)
Dewalt launches brand new flip over saw
Dewalt have launched a brand new version of their industry standard flip over saw
News from Dewalt Power Tools (26 May 2005)
New Intrinsically Safe sounder and strobe family
E2S, Europe's leading specialist manufacturers of audible and visual warning signals, has launched a new Intrinsically Safe sounder and strobe family.
News from European Safety Systems (26 May 2005)
Training Centre service for customers
Faymonville built a new training centre in Bullingen to ensure users of vehicles receive a good training and correct instructions.
News from Faymonville Distribution AG (26 May 2005)
Top-of-the-range home gets ABB building controls
User Application Article Mentmore Homes is installing intelligent building controls from ABB in its latest prestigious building project in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire.
News from ABB (26 May 2005)
Solaglas SGG Planitherm now in SSS dimensions
Solaglas is now able to offer SGG Planitherm Total 1.3, the exceedingly neutral and high performance, toughenable soft coat low-E glass, in SSS dimensions.
News from Solaglas (26 May 2005)
Refurbishing existing floors
Technical Background Article New solution to the problems of refurbishing existing floors with very difficult substrates.
News from Sika (26 May 2005)
Kingspan and MSW score at Wembley
User Application Article Kingspan Structural Products and MSW are two of the key players in the team building England's national stadium.
News from Kingspan Off-Site (26 May 2005)
Tiles Plus appointed by Instarmac
Tiles Plus has recently been appointed as area distributor for the premium range of Ultra adhesives and grouts produced by Instarmac Group.
News from Instarmac Group (25 May 2005)
New compact LCM's accommodate DALI technology
Simmtronic has expanded its SPECS3 range of fully-addressable lighting controls with the introduction of systems for corporate development projects where DALI electronic ballasts are specified.
News from Simmtronic (25 May 2005)
Screenflex 4 for flexible screening
Kopex International, a market leader in the design and manufacture of electrical conduit, has introduced Screenflex4 as part of its specialist range for the MOD market.
News from Kopex International (25 May 2005)
Totty Construction appoints new divisional head
Totty Construction, the northern-based main contractor, has appointed David Stones as Managing Director of the company's Accommodation Division.
News from ISG Totty (25 May 2005)
Van Kit Man to the Rescue
To ensure workers have their PPE close at hand, Van Kit Man - in collaboration with the UK's leading workwear manufacturer Dickies - has launched the Safety Van Kit.
News from Dickies (UK) (25 May 2005)
Dewalt launches a new cordless nailer
Without the need for gas, Dewalt's new cordless finish nailer, promises to meet all user needs without the hassle of alternative cordless units.
News from Dewalt Power Tools (25 May 2005)
Get online, save time and avoid a potential fine
Technical Background Article The Environment Agency is reminding all businesses that produce hazardous waste that they can now save themselves time and money by registering online.
News from Environment Agency (25 May 2005)
Comar and Polar CPD Partnerships
Polar Windows , a Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems approved fabricator, recently held a series of RIBA approved CPD's. Brochure Available
News from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems (25 May 2005)
Everest Land Securities Trillium work grows
User Application Article Everest Commercial Division is putting the finishing touches to an extensive programme of refurbishment on a building owned by Land Securities Trillium.
News from Everest (25 May 2005)
SFS quality chain for Turkington
User Application Article SFS intec is managing the complete supply chain requirements for fasteners, hinges and consumables by Northern Ireland based Turkington Windows and Conservatories.
News from SFS intec (25 May 2005)
Latex powders for insulation and finishing
Rhodia PC and s launches a new range of Rhoximat latex powders for exterior insulation and finishing systems
News from Rhodia Performance Coatings & Services (25 May 2005)
Identify energy use and eliminate waste
PRI Energy Management Solutions team identifies where and when energy is used as the first step in taking control of Energy Management costs within an organisation.
News from PRI (25 May 2005)
Thermal imaging from Flir Systems
Mould temperature profile guaranteed by thermal imaging from Flir Systems - ensuring consistent quality of new turbine blades. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (25 May 2005)
Left in the dark on electrical issues?
FREE seminars that will help unravel the complexities of today's electrical issues and an exhibition featuring new products from the Schneider Electric brands.
News from Schneider Electric (25 May 2005)
F M Conway launch vacuum kerb placer at SED
F M Conway launched a unique, simple and easy to use vacuum handling machine as a much safer and quicker alternative to traditional hand laying.
News from F M Conway (25 May 2005)
Lowering or raising lighting up to 20 metres
Luxlift allows you to reduce downtime by quickly and safely lowering your luminaire, chandelier, pa system or video camera to floor level from ceilings up to 20metres high
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (25 May 2005)
Bibby urges SMEs to crackdown on late payers
Technical Background Article Bibby Financial Services is urging the UK small business community to get tough as the late payment of business invoices reaches an all time high.
News from Bibby Financial Services (25 May 2005)
Climatewizard achieves ideal humidity levels
Scott Products, specialist distributor of heating and cooling solutions, announces the launch of its new three-in-one portable humidifier, the Convair ClimateWizard.
News from Scott Products (25 May 2005)
Glidevale lights up new homes in historic York
User Application Article Contemporary homes in historic York are optimising space and light, energy efficiently, through use of innovative technology including Glidevale Sunscoop tubular rooflights.
News from Glidevale (25 May 2005)
New stainless steel wall protection from Gradus
Gradus Wall Protection has extended its range of Stainless Steel products to provide contractors and specifiers with a wider choice of options.
News from Gradus Group (24 May 2005)
Major partnering milestone
Dean and Bowes has reached a major partnering milestone, with over GBP14 million worth of projects now awarded by leisure management company, DC Leisure.
News from ISG Dean and Bowes (24 May 2005)
Barrus show latest engine line-up at SED
Barrus showed the latest emission-certified Tier 3/Stage III A engines from John Deere and Yanmar, and introducing the new Kohler Courage engine range.
News from E P Barrus (24 May 2005)
Kohler engine line offers power and reliability
Barrus introduces the new Kohler Courage range of engines offering the largest displacement and most powerful output of any single cylinder engine available.
News from E P Barrus (24 May 2005)
Innovative structural and architectural systems
User Application Article The International construction product manufacturing group, Kingspan, is showcasing its single living solutions for public and private housing at OFFSITE2005
News from BRE (24 May 2005)
Calculate glazing cost on -line
Architects who want to specify multiwall polycarbonate glazing systems now have the facility to go on-line and quickly calculate costs for various alternatives.
News from Rockwell Sheet Sales (24 May 2005)
Control and monitor home from anywhere in world
Honeywell Hometronic home automation system enhances homeowners' lifestyle: they can change home conditions and receive "alarm" messages from from anywhere in world.
News from Honeywell Control Systems (24 May 2005)
Meeting the demands of a sustainability brief
BRE is holding a half-day CPD Seminar to provide developers, clients, designers and contractors with an overview of the principles of sustainable construction.
News from BRE (24 May 2005)
Lighting controls - learning to make light work
User Application Article For the past 20 years Ex-Or , European leaders in lighting management, have been helping schools around the UK to dramatically cut costs and save energy by eliminating wasteful use of lights.
News from Ex-Or (24 May 2005)
Summit Assimilate at iTSHOWCASE
At the forthcoming iTSHOWCASE Live event in Sheffield next month, a new IT solution from Ramesys called Summit Assimilate will be on show.
News from iTSHOWCASE (24 May 2005)
A BIG success for Gutterline
Leaking gutters on the North Light roof of Sugar House in Lancaster must be amongst the widest in the country, but Gutterline from H D Sharman solved this massive problem.
News from H D Sharman (24 May 2005)
Short guide to EN81-80:2003 from Stannah Lifts
Technical Background Article Stannah Lift Services, providers of local lift services, nationwide, have produced a leaflet to help lift owners keep up with the latest legislation. Brochure Available
News from Stannah (24 May 2005)
Win a van with van vault this summer
Technical Background Article Van Vault are giving tradesmen the chance to win a Ford Transit van for a year!!*
News from Birchwood Products (24 May 2005)
A hacksaw you'll never drop
Comfort is guaranteed with Irwin's hacksaws, enabling end users to complete more cuts in a shorter time with no painful after effects!
News from Irwin Industrial Tool Company (24 May 2005)
Building success the TransAction way
UK construction fixings specialists, Ancon Building Products, are currently preparing a range of products for the French market. Brochure Available
News from Ancon Building Products (24 May 2005)
Market leading thermal performance
Launch of the latest product in the innovative, Approved Document L1 and L2 compliant, Comar 5P.i aluminium window range: Comar 5P.i Horizontal Sliding Window. Brochure Available
News from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems (24 May 2005)
Best New Intruder Alarm Product Award of the year
Bosch Security Systems, a leading supplier for the security industry, won the overall innovation award at this year's Security Industry Award ceremony
News from Bosch Security Systems (24 May 2005)
Let's get technical at GP and T Show
This year at the GP and T Show the Glass and Glazing Federation in partnership with emap helped develop the seminar programme addressing the issues being discussed currently by industry.
News from Glass and Glazing Federation (24 May 2005)
G05 Conference and G05 Awards
Premier strategic and interactive meeting for industry is the only forum in the UK dedicated solely to the needs of both the glazing and fenestration industries.
News from Glass and Glazing Federation (24 May 2005)
Betsy - the emergency overpumping station
User Application Article Betsy, the self-priming diesel driven pump set from Hidrostal, is proving to be the ideal solution for overpumping raw sewage.
News from Hidrostal (24 May 2005)
New way to protect plant and construction assets
The new HAWK plant tracking device is set to put construction businesses firmly in control of protecting their assets.
News from The Hawk (24 May 2005)
IVECO constructs a full range for SED
Iveco exhibited a comprehensive selection of commercial vehicles at the SED Truck Zone, comprising six different models from across its full range of trucks and vans.
News from Iveco (24 May 2005)
Zero accidents at work is aim of award
Croydon-based TPS is sponsoring the Best Commitment to Health and Safety category at this year's Best of Business awards (BoBs).
News from TPS (24 May 2005)
Carlo Gavazzi UK joins ESTA
Carlo Gavazzi has joined ESTA, the UK Energy Systems Trade Association.
News from Carlo Gavazzi (24 May 2005)
Tyco Thermal Controls floor heating partner
Banbury based Tog Systems , has become a floor heating partner of Tyco Thermal Controls, giving it access to the full Raychem range of electric underfloor heating systems and technologies.
News from Tyco Thermal Controls (24 May 2005)
KEB at CIH Housing 2005
A team of experienced staff from KEB Fabrications will be on hand to give advice on windows and doors at the CIH Housing 2005 Exhibition in Harrogate from 21-24 June.
News from KEB Fabrications (24 May 2005)
Trox supplies world's most expensive hotel
User Application Article Two Trox factories worked closely together to supply a range of air conditioning components to the world's most expensive hotel.
News from Trox UK (24 May 2005)
Sykes Pumps launch focused business strategy
User Application Article Sykes Pumps, part of the leading hire specialist group Andrews Sykes, unveiled its plans for a major new drive into pump hire for the construction industry, at SED.
News from Andrews Sykes Group (24 May 2005)
High demand for the BWF Gaptester
British Woodworking Federation has experienced a surge of interest in its BWF-CERTIFIRE Fire Door and Doorset Scheme.
News from British Woodworking Federation (23 May 2005)
Lavor wins the Auto Express "Best Buy" award
Product Honours 2005 Winner - Lavor wins the Auto Express "Best Buy" award - again
News from K40 UK (23 May 2005)
People skills drive profit for SOL Construction
Chris Truman, director of design and build and Martin Burton, director of contracts at SOL Construction paint a fascinating picture as they discuss future operations at the Nottingham based firm.
News from SOL West Midlands (23 May 2005)
Promoting changes to protect our future
Centre for Alternative Technology celebrates 30 years and now is the UK's foremost facility in many areas of sustainable education.
News from Centre for Alternative Technology (23 May 2005)
Record output for the residential market
Technical Background Article The prospects for the private residential market across Europe are positive, according to leading international consultants EC Harris.
News from EC Harris (23 May 2005)
Comar add to Marketing Department
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems announced two new members to their Marketing Department. Brochure Available
News from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems (23 May 2005)
First ever "Best Performer" award
Ideal Boilers and Stelrad Radiators has won industry acclaim with the company's first ever "Best Performer" award, presented by UK leading developer Taylor Woodrow.
News from Ideal Boilers and Stel Radradiators (23 May 2005)
Simplest way to manage electronic locking system
GB Locking Systems are now selliing Salto Smile - the simplest way to manage an electronic locking system.
News from GB Locking Systems (23 May 2005)
Autodesk Revit software for Freedom Tower
Autodesk's Building Information Modeling (BIM) platform, used for the Freedom Tower project, the first commercial building to rise on the former World Trade Center site in New York City. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (23 May 2005)
Silsbury joins TPS from BAA
Garry Silsbury has joined TPS, the design and project management division of Carillion Business Services, as associate director, aviation planning.
News from TPS (23 May 2005)
Most advanced movable walls installed in UK
User Application Article Success for Brockhouse Modernfold at The Sage in Gateshead for the design, manufacture and installion of what Arup say is 'one of the most advanced movable walls ever to be installed in the UK'. Brochure Available
News from Brockhouse Modernfold (23 May 2005)
Safe and brilliant - Makrolon on stage
User Application Article Makrolon polycarbonate sheets from Bayer Sheet Europe make a perfect setting at Basel Theatre.
News from Bayer Sheet Europe (23 May 2005)
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