News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 19 June
to Saturday 25 June 2005
Bosch autodome cameras optical/digital zoom
Bosch Security Systems has extended its AutoDome camera optical zoom range to 26x, while enhancing light sensitivity and picture quality.
News from Bosch Security Systems (24 June 2005)
DTI Microrenewable Strategy
Technical Background Article Solarcentury, the UK's leading solar PV company welcomes the spirit of the Blair government's draft micro-generation strategy.
News from Solarcentury (24 June 2005)
Demountable stop end from Hepworth Plumbing
Hepworth new demountable stop end provides a convenient means of providing a permanent, yet removable seal at the end of a pipe run. Brochure Available
News from Hepworth Building Products (24 June 2005)
How health and safety drives innovation
Technical Background Article With the HSE reporting the loss of over 9 million working days due to workplace injury, health and safety is vital to helping an organisation's effectiveness.
News from TPS (24 June 2005)
UPS now offers 300kva per module
Uninterruptible Power Supplies introduces an addition to its MaxiPOWER 5000 UPS range.
News from Uninterruptible Power Supplies (24 June 2005)
New chief buyer at Linford Group
Building specialist Linford Group has appointed Chris Leech as chief buyer.
News from Linford Group (24 June 2005)
New viaduct scoops top ICE award
A new viaduct at Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire has won the top award in the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) West Midlands Awards 2005.
News from Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) (24 June 2005)
Appropriate skills - lifeblood of the construction
Technical Background Article Seven out of 10 small business owners and managers in the construction sector regard experience and vocational qualifications as more important when recruiting, according to new research.
News from Bibby Financial Services (24 June 2005)
Wilf Ward - a celebration
From a poor farmer to the leader of a GBP 175 million company, Wilf Ward's journey was a remarkable one.
News from Ward Insulated Panels (24 June 2005)
Low carbon buildings and renewable technology
Resource05, a three-day conference and exhibition of innovative low carbon and renewable energy technologies for buildings, is being held at BRE in Watford on 13-15 September 2005.
News from BRE (24 June 2005)
Shortage of skilled craft workers
Technical Background Article Britain's listed and historic buildings are under serious threat from a shortage of skilled craft workers.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (24 June 2005)
Construction Skills Certification Scheme Signs
Stocksigns have launched a range of signs to support The Construction Skills Certification Scheme.
News from Stocksigns (24 June 2005)
Brockhouse Modernfold wins AIS Gold Award
Brockhouse Modernfold has won the coveted 2005 AIS Contractors Gold Award for its acoustic operable wall installation at The Sage Gateshead. Brochure Available
News from Brockhouse Modernfold (24 June 2005)
Planability to overcome SME business system fears
80% of SME's do not have integrated management systems. Planability have a range of quick-to-implement, simple-to-use systems that work immediately.
News from Planability (24 June 2005)
Promat makes the cut for the Ryder cup
User Application Article The hotel and country club picked to host next year's Ryder Cup is turning to fire protection specialist Promat to help look after its guests.
News from Promat UK (24 June 2005)
Arup and Morphosis sweep BE Awards
Bentley Systems announced that BE Award winners Arup and Morphosis were also honored at the 2005 Building Information Model Awards
News from Bentley Systems (24 June 2005)
Ward Insulated Panels and Balsham celebrate orders
Ward Insulated Panels and Balsham celebrate GBP 1 million worth of orders.
News from Ward Insulated Panels (24 June 2005)
Leicester Waterjet launched with Soft Start
User Application Article The energy saving attributes of the new Soft Start 50hp pump from KMT Waterjet Systems were essential for Leicester Waterjet.
News from KMT Waterjet Systems (24 June 2005)
College reaches new heights
Construction of the new building at Merton College in Morden, Surrey, reaching roof height was marked by a traditional 'Topping out' ceremony.
News from Chelgate (24 June 2005)
Norbain claims PSI Premier Award
Readers of Professional Security Installer have awarded Norbain SD the PSI Premier Award for Distributor of the Year, 2005.
News from Norbain SD (24 June 2005)
Sapa customers switch on to new technology
Sapa Building Systems has rolled out a new interactive Web Shop that is revolutionising how they and their customers conduct their business.
News from Sapa Building Systems (24 June 2005)
uWEAVE M2M telemetry system
"Out of the box" M2M telemetry system released by Comtech enables companies to monitor, control and manage remote machines via the Internet.
News from Comtech M2M (24 June 2005)
Forged iron door furniture from Hafele
Hafele UK has launched an exciting new range of Traditional French style forged iron and steel door furniture. Brochure Available
News from Hafele UK (24 June 2005)
Building Products Index web traffic explodes
Building Products Index's web site is a major feature of Googles search engine bringing in over 150,000 users per month.
News from Building Products Index (24 June 2005)
Cooper beam detectors provide fire protection
User Application Article As part of the fire detection system installed at the Newcastle Cricket Centre, Cooper Lighting and Security has supplied reflective beam detectors to protect the large indoor nets area.
News from Cooper Lighting and Safety (23 June 2005)
Wavin Plastics launches the on-site guide
Wavin Plastics has launched a new literature guide on water management solutions for the construction industry. Brochure Available
News from Wavin Plastics (23 June 2005)
Penguin Europe and Ebeco Ab Joint Venture
Swedish underfloor heating manufacturer, Ebeco AB and their UK distributor, Penguin Europe, have come together in a joint venture, trading as Ebeco Underfloor Heating UK .
News from Ebeco Underfloor Heating UK (23 June 2005)
New Star for the Star of Louisville
User Application Article Distinctive sign made of LED-FLEX lighting improves visibility for dinner boat
News from Mule Lighting (23 June 2005)
Surface coatings problems solved
User Application Article From lacquering tablets to coating pipes Hi-Tec Spray has developed an unrivalled reputation for providing custom-designed spray-paint systems to some of the biggest companies across the globe.
News from Hi-Tec Spray (23 June 2005)
Iris Ceramica at COSMOPROF 2005
Iris Ceramica was at the 38th COSMOPROF fair with Maletti, a group of leading suppliers of furniture and accessories for beauty and hairstyling salons.
News from Iris Ceramica (23 June 2005)
Unico System guide to better comfort
The Unico System central heating and cooling system is ideal for applications within the home, being well suited to self build and refurbishment projects. Brochure Available
News from Unico Climate Control (23 June 2005)
Cast stone chosen for bridges
User Application Article Bradstone has been involved in the reconstruction and repair a number of canal and road bridges in Oxfordshire.
News from Bradstone (23 June 2005)
Leading window manufacturers achieve Q-Mark
Technical Background Article Three leading window manufacturers have achieved the BM TRADA Q-Mark for High Performance Timber Windows, deemed to be the most rigorous third-party certification scheme in the industry.
News from BM TRADA Certification (23 June 2005)
Protos 4 range of Day/Night cameras
True day/night cameras feature prominently in Protos 4, Vista's new range of 36 mono, mono/colour and day/night cameras.
News from Norbain SD (23 June 2005)
Redi-Rock tees up golf developers
Golf course owners and developers in North America are integrating Redi-Rock big blocks for permanent solutions for tee boxes, bridges, culverts and other landscaping projects.
News from Redi-Rock International (23 June 2005)
Redi-Rock International opens UK office
Redi-Rock the creator and industry leader of the world's most innovative retaining wall system opens UK office.
News from Redi-Rock International (23 June 2005)
Sangwin Group take Redi-Rock.
Sangwin concrete products part of the Sangwin group are strengthening their precast concrete company by taking on board Redi-Rock.
News from Redi-Rock International (23 June 2005)
Jackson completes church refurbishment
User Application Article Jackson Building Services has successfully completed the conversion of St Nicholas' Church in Ipswich into a new conference and resource centre.
News from ISG Jackson (23 June 2005)
Benfield ATT partnership with Express Extensions
Benfield ATT announced its partnership with London-based Express Extensions (EX2) to create single-storey custom-designed home extensions
News from Benfield ATT (23 June 2005)
Scotland staff celebrate Atkins success
Atkins, the largest multi-disciplinary consultancy in Europe with 400 staff in Scotland, has today reported good annual results.
News from Atkins Design Environment & Engineering (23 June 2005)
Rhino - a tough electrical conduit
The Electroflex electrical conduit series from Kopex International, offers a highly flexible non-metallic solution for use throughout food manufacturing and brewing plants.
News from Kopex International (23 June 2005)
Hafele seek 'glass partners' nationwide
Hafele are seeking to establish a network of Glass Partners countrywide in response to spiralling demand. Brochure Available
News from Hafele UK (23 June 2005)
Heating wasted by new homes every year
Technical Background Article Energy Saving Trust reveals that new homes are emitting 6,000 tonnes more carbon dioxide each year than they should be as a result of non-compliance with minimum air tightness standards .
News from Energy Saving Trust (EST) (23 June 2005)
Convergence of building infrastructure systems
Technical Background Article Richard Hipkiss, Marketing Manager of Schneider Electric discusses the advantages in enabling the convergence of building infrastructure systems.
News from Schneider Electric (23 June 2005)
Kanga "Big Foot" stamps out competition at Saltex
Kanga Loaders will be bringing their world proven 6 series 'Big Foot' Mini Skid steer loader to IOG Saltex.
News from Kanga Loaders UK (23 June 2005)
Kanga comes to The Royal Show
Kanga Loaders compact mini skid steer loaders are making their first appearance at the Royal Show this year.
News from Kanga Loaders UK (23 June 2005)
Website offers new window on SFS intec
SFS intec has launched a new UK website to provide a comprehensive online resource for window and door fabricators and installers, architects and public sector specifiers.
News from SFS intec (23 June 2005)
Communities right to buy national forest land
Technical Background Article A scheme that enables communities around Scotland to buy publicly owned forests managed by Forestry Commission Scotland, without waiting for the Commission to put them up for sale first.
News from Forestry Commission (22 June 2005)
Forward thinking installers deliver intelligence
The integration of smart technologies in the home is now an affordable reality and Square D, a brand of Schneider Electric, delivers everything an installer needs.
News from Schneider Electric (22 June 2005)
Toolstation catalogue packed with new products
Toolstation's new July 2005 catalogue includes hundreds of new products for the serious builder and tradesperson and is the first in the UK to offer for sale the new Tacwise 500EL Pro Master Nailer.
News from Toolstation (22 June 2005)
Videx Security 2005 catalogue published
Market leaders in door entry and access control, Videx Security have just published their 2005 general catalogue. Brochure Available
News from Videx Security (22 June 2005)
Online self-build supplier switches on
The UK's leading online self-build supplier is experiencing rapid expansion due to increasing demand.
News from Biglink Biz (BuildSaver) (22 June 2005)
Color Kinetics extends OEM to white light markets
Color Kinetics enables cross-industry development of intelligent white solid-state lighting systems with industry-first digital light engines
News from Color Kinetics (22 June 2005)
Centurion paints gets all mixed up
Steyport has launched a display and machine tinting system for installation in large trade merchants and retail decorating sectors.
News from Steyport (22 June 2005)
Floorcovering adhesive and levelling compound
User Application Article Stunning results from Ardex floorcovering adhesive and levelling compound. Brochure Available
News from Ardex UK (22 June 2005)
Strong start for retail car park specialists
User Application Article Retail car park specialist, Composite, has made a strong start to 2005, commencing work on two major retail car park contracts in Surrey and Scotland.
News from Composite (22 June 2005)
Stannah sponsor National Awards
Stannah sponsor National Awards Stannah Lifts are one of the major sponsors at the Mail on Sunday National Homebuilder Design Awards 2005. Brochure Available
News from Stannah (22 June 2005)
Floors are fun for Ward 8 patients
User Application Article Colourful inlaid motifs - including pirates, galleons and marine life - are featured in new Polyflor 2000 PUR heavy duty sheet vinyl flooring in Ward 8 at Pontefract General Infirmary.
News from Polyflor (22 June 2005)
Thermamatic panels help combat mould growth
Energysaver Thermamatic heated panels help combat mould growth in social housing
News from Airtech Enviromental Systems (22 June 2005)
Bradstone roofing supports gold winning display
User Application Article Bradstone's roofing has taken pride of place on the gold award winning display at this years' Chelsea Flower Show.
News from Bradstone (22 June 2005)
Eternit tiles at Pondtail Close
User Application Article Natural clay plain tiles from Eternit Building Materials have been used on the roofs and walls of a mixture of townhouses and apartments by the design-led developer Swan Hill Homes. Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit (22 June 2005)
Eyeleds Outdoor, your guide in the dark
Professional built-in LED (floor)fittings from Eyeleds, the brand and business unit of Lighting Partner BV.
News from EYELEDS International (22 June 2005)
Sign up to Trustmark to win business
A new scheme to protect consumers from cowboy builders is open for business and ready to take its first applications.
News from TrustMark (22 June 2005)
Yorkshire Fittings appoints new Sales Engineer
Yorkshire Fittings, a leading manufacturer of fittings and valves for the plumbing and HVAC industries, has appointed Clinton Thacker as Sales Engineer.
News from Yorkshire Fittings (22 June 2005)
Modern touch for Gradus Multi Trim System
Gradus, the contract interior finishes specialist, has launched the final addition to its MTS Multi-Trim System with a range of contemporary silver effect transition strips.
News from Gradus Group (22 June 2005)
New formula Super White from Mapei
Ultramastic III Super White is a high performance ready-to-use paste adhesive. Brochure Available
News from Mapei UK (22 June 2005)
Yorkshire Fittings range gets image makeover
Yorkshire Fittings has launched Proflow, a comprehensive range of valves for every application.
News from Yorkshire Fittings (22 June 2005)
Norse Precision Castings in the Middle East
User Application Article A complex and intricate structure was sand cast by Norse Precision Castings of Bedford for the window aperture of a religious building in the Middle East.
News from Norse Precision Castings (22 June 2005)
Success in PFI/PPP Projects
Technical Background Article In the current edition of Construction Management and Economics the concept of success in public/private partnership projects is questioned.
News from School of Construction and Property Management (22 June 2005)
GiveMePower launches CAD System for under $300
GiveMePower launches PowerCAD Classic 6, a new professional CAD System, for under $300.
News from GiveMePower Corporation (20 June 2005)
Class 1 status for D-rung ladders
Zarges UK's new D-rung extension ladders have been awarded BS 2037: 1994 Class 1, carry the British Standard Kitemark and have passed the European quality standard EN131.
News from Zarges (UK) (20 June 2005)
Woodland area, planting and restocking
Technical Background Article The Forestry Commission publishes provisional statistics on woodland area, new woodland creation and replanting of woodlands that have been felled in Great Britain.
News from Forestry Commission (20 June 2005)
LEM compact transducer for high AC and DC currents
LEM has introduced a family of current transducers, DHR series, that offer dramatic savings in size of up to 75% compared to other current transducers.
News from LEM UK (20 June 2005)
Pilkington and Dupont offer freedom of expression
User Application Article A unique collaboration between Pilkington and DuPont has created Planar Sentry Glas Plus, a tough and powerful glass that enables architects to extend the barriers of roof design.
News from Pilkington Building Products UK (20 June 2005)
Mal Maison hotel aluminium curtain wall
User Application Article Comar 6 aluminium curtain wall links original edifice with the new extension, giving a multi-layered facade a sleek finish at the Mal Maison Hotel. Brochure Available
News from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems (20 June 2005)
Comar systems for church refurbishment
User Application Article Comar 6 and 7 enabled spaciousness and light to be addressed in the design brief for the entrance refurbishment at the Baptist Church in Teddington. Brochure Available
News from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems (20 June 2005)
Value uplift around Canary Wharf station
Technical Background Article Geographic modelling confirms 2 billion GBP value uplift around Canary Wharf station
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (20 June 2005)
Refinancing gain on Norfolk hospital deal
Technical Background Article Audit Office draws lessons from refinancing gain on Norfolk hospital deal.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (20 June 2005)
HepBlade makes pipe cutting easy
Hepworth Drainage has added to the range of options available for cutting clay drainage pipes, with the introduction of HepBlade. Brochure Available
News from Hepworth Building Products (20 June 2005)
Luxo downlighters specified for 30 St Mary Axe
User Application Article Luxo has supplied 1700 of its Travel 2310-226-7 recessed downlighters, with twin 26 watt lamps and low glare turbo cross louver, in 30 St Mary Axe, affectionately known as the Gherkin.
News from Luxo (20 June 2005)
Seamless power transfer from Socomec
When critical loads remaining operational day and night is vital, Socomec's range of Static Transfer Switches is a vital component in ensuring this level of reliability.
News from Socomec Sicon UPS (20 June 2005)
Five-star protection for the Radisson SAS Hotel
User Application Article Pilkington Pyrostop and Pilkington Pyrodur have been fitted extensively throughout the Radisson SAS Hotel in County Sligo.
News from Pilkington Building Products UK (20 June 2005)
TPS security instructor to advise norway
TPS senior security adviser, Barry Walker, has been asked to set up Certified Protection Professional (CPP) training courses in Norway.
News from TPS (20 June 2005)
FMB making a stand at Homebuilding and Renovating
Earn yourself a slice of the self-build market by visiting the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) stand at one of the forthcoming Homebuilding and Renovating Shows.
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (20 June 2005)
NECTA - the new name in electrical safety
NECTA, provides clients with access to technical advice, consultancy services, electrical inspection and testing programmes, training courses, risk assessments and much more.
News from Lowe Group (20 June 2005)
New Web Site for Rental Instruments
Ashtead Technology have launched a web site specialising in the rental of technical equipment in the fields of non-destructive testing, remote visual inspection, and environmental monitoring.
News from Ashtead Technology Rentals (20 June 2005)
Total circuit protection solutions from CEE Power
A wide range of competitively priced circuit protection devices and enclosures can now be supplied by CEE Power and Distribution .
News from CEE Power & Distribution (20 June 2005)
Metabo 2005 New Products brochure
Metabo has just published its 2005 New Products brochure.
News from Metabo (20 June 2005)
Higgins new eight-site housing contract
User Application Article Higgins Construction PLC confirms it is the lead construction partner for Notting Hill Housing Trust's 24 million GBP brownfield re-development of eight sites.
News from Higgins Construction (20 June 2005)
AICO alarms helped save life
User Application Article Professional installer John Gault's faith in Aico Ei smoke alarms was richly rewarded recently when the alarms helped save the life of his own daughter.
News from Aico (20 June 2005)
Guides to residential fire detection from Aico
Aico has extensively revised its detailed 28 page 'Guide to Residential Fire Detection' which is available free from Aico on request.
News from Aico (20 June 2005)
Luxury flats refurbished with BPT equipment
User Application Article Luxury flats refurbished with BPT equipment at less cost and half the time.
News from BPT Security Systems (UK) (20 June 2005)
New torch style infrared camera from Flir Systems
New ThermaCAM B4 from FLIR Systems has provided this superior performance even to low-end camera users. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (20 June 2005)
District heating - better service, lower costs
User Application Article District heating - better service, lower costs thanks to Council's investment in in-house thermography from FLIR Systems. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (20 June 2005)
Cash boost for woods in Scotland
Technical Background Article Woods and forests in and close to towns and cities across Scotland are set to get makeovers thanks to new funding announced by Scottish Forestry Minister Lewis Macdonald.
News from Forestry Commission (20 June 2005)
Joining Plastics 2006: International conference
Some of the latest techniques for joining all types of plastics materials will be presented and discussed at an international two-day conference organised by Rapra
News from Smithers Rapra (20 June 2005)
Candy Wins Tile of the Year
One of The Candy Tile Co's recently launched ranges of cutting edge, UK designed wall tiles - Satins, has won the prestigious Tile Association 'Wall Tile of the Year' award.
News from British Ceramic Tile (BCT) (20 June 2005)
New tile ranges launched by Candy
The Candy Tile Co has launched 3 dynamic new ranges and a wide variety of new decorative tiles to further enhance their existing collection of stylish, British-designed tiles.
News from British Ceramic Tile (BCT) (20 June 2005)
Candy Tile introduce a new size of field tile
The Candy Tile Company have introduced a new size of field tile that is the largest size they have produced.
News from British Ceramic Tile (BCT) (20 June 2005)
Cutting edge British tile design
The striking new Exmoor range is inspired by the diverse colours of a wild moorland landscape.
News from British Ceramic Tile (BCT) (20 June 2005)
Laying of floor tiles - problem of Tiling Shift.
Technical Background Article Contract Flooring Magazine publishes an advice in the 'Advice From Experts' section of the magazine and has a series that focuses on the laying of floor tiles and the dreaded problem of Tiling Shift.
News from Contract Flooring Magazine (20 June 2005)
Out there, in front for the flooring industry
Online Magazine for the floor trade, Contract Flooring Magazine provides the flooring industry with real alternatives for marketing of flooring products and services.
News from Contract Flooring Magazine (20 June 2005)
Patientlite - the ultimate bed head light
Luxo continue to develop its extensive medical lighting product range with the introduction of Patientlite - a wall mounted bed head luminaire.
News from Luxo (20 June 2005)
Knauf Insulation flexible friend
Knauf Insulation has launched Rocksilk Flexible Slab, a new, multi-purpose, rock mineral wool insulation slab.
News from Knauf Insulation (20 June 2005)
Knauf Insulation tough domestic goddess
Knauf Insulation, the UK's leading manufacturer of insulation material, has added a Domestic grade of floor insulation to the Polyfoam Floorboard range.
News from Knauf Insulation (20 June 2005)
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