News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 3 July
to Saturday 9 July 2005
Gradus revamps Marquesa carpet ranges
Gradus Carpets has revised the colour palette of three of its premium Marquesa ranges, Genus, Volnay and Pacific
News from Gradus Group ( 8 July 2005)
Pilkington casts new light on Mary Rose
User Application Article Pilkington has come to the rescue of one of the country's national treasures.
News from Pilkington Building Products UK ( 8 July 2005)
Kingspan roofing solution for Basepoint Swindon
User Application Article Kingspan Insulated Panels has supplied its KS1000 RW through-fixed roof panel system for the Basepoint Business Centre in Swindon.
News from Kingspan Insulated Panels ( 8 July 2005)
Part E by the sea
User Application Article High performance Arteco Gyptone ceiling linings have been chosen by Berkeley Homes (Southern) for a development at Eastbourne, in East Sussex
News from British Gypsum ( 7 July 2005)
Multibuild completes psychiatric unit
User Application Article Multibuild completes GBP1.4m psychiatric unit for CovenAnt Healthcare
News from Multibuild ( 7 July 2005)
Comar windows for Somerset College
User Application Article The centre point of the campus is the spectacular atrium composed of Comar 6 curtain walling, which directly incorporates Comar 7 auto-swing doors with anti-finger trap stiles. Brochure Available
News from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems ( 7 July 2005)
Complete range of Digital Thermometers
To complement UK Instruments and Controls popular range of Digital Pressure Gauges, they can offer a range of Digital Thermometers.
News from UK Instruments and Controls ( 7 July 2005)
Solution damaged grp meter cabinet doors.
Ritherdon and Company offer an ingenious and secure solution to the problem of damaged grp meter cabinet doors.
News from Ritherdon & Company ( 7 July 2005)
MapeStik - new addition to the Mapei paste range
Mapei have launched MapeStik, a ready mixed paste adhesive manufactured in compliance with European standards to classification D1T. Brochure Available
News from Mapei UK ( 7 July 2005)
Collaborative sustainability
Technical Background Article UK and Swedish governments have joined forces on a new collaborative initiative that promotes sustainable building and construction.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] ( 7 July 2005)
Meeting of infrared minds
Nearly 100 delegates attended the inaugural meeting of the Infrared Camera User Group organised by FLIR Systems. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 7 July 2005)
Armourcoat the natural choice at Plantation Place
User Application Article Plantation Place, one of the largest office developments in the heart of the City of London, has provided a dramatic setting for Armourcoat polished plaster. Brochure Available
News from Armourcoat Surface Finishes ( 6 July 2005)
Armourcoat CEO Wins Top Business Award
Guy Whitehead, Chief Executive of Armourcoat Surface Finishes, has won the coveted Businessman of the Year Award at this year's prestigious Kent Business Awards. Brochure Available
News from Armourcoat Surface Finishes ( 6 July 2005)
Perlata - All that shimmers
Armourcoat Surface Finishes have announced the introduction of Perlata, an exciting new decorative wall coating. Brochure Available
News from Armourcoat Surface Finishes ( 6 July 2005)
New IP network video products for CCTV systems
Bosch Security Systems has expanded its family of IP network video products with a new VIP X series of video encoders and decoders.
News from Bosch Security Systems ( 6 July 2005)
Cox pushes forward with new appointment
Experienced sales and marketing professional Phil Beswick has joined leading rooflight products manufacturer Cox Building Products.
News from Cox Building Products ( 6 July 2005)
Timber world takes a step back in time
User Application Article The historic Cabinet War Rooms in London have been delicately refurbished - with the help of Arnold Laver Timber World.
News from Arnold Laver Group ( 6 July 2005)
Kawneer innovative AA4001 framing system
Kawneer has launched its fully unitised AA4001 Framing system, designed in line with the Department for Education's 'Building Schools for the Future' initiative. Brochure Available
News from Kawneer UK ( 6 July 2005)
Exam simulation for Microsoft Exam 70-290
Upgraded uCertify exam simulation for Microsoft Exam 70-290 released.
News from uCertify ( 6 July 2005)
Colortrac SmartLF wide format scanner
Colortrac SmartLF wide format scanner is supported by Scan2CAD
News from Softcover International ( 6 July 2005)
Timber frame is 'modern method of construction'
Housing industry chiefs confirm that open panel timber frame meets their criteria for modern methods of construction (MMC).
News from UK Timber Frame Association ( 6 July 2005)
Truload - Get the new free CD-Rom
Scana have now produced a CD Rom to provide a comprehensive and detailed guide to the truload system and its technology.
News from Scana UK ( 6 July 2005)
Draft IT TM free, easy to use, 2D CAD system
UK CAD software developers CADlogic have just launched Draft IT TM, a powerful, NO-cost, 2D PC CAD system, that's fast and easy to use without training.
News from CADlogic ( 6 July 2005)
Major companies trial sustainable construction KPI
CIRIA's guidance Sustainable construction: company indicators (C563) identified a series of KPIs against which companies could measure the sustainability of their business. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA ( 6 July 2005)
Dean and Bowes appoints health and safety manager
Dean and Bowes, the national refurbishment and fit out specialist, has appointed Andrew Wilson as Health, Safety and Environmental Manager.
News from ISG Dean and Bowes ( 6 July 2005)
New range of worksurfaces from Orama
J and J Ormerod expands its colonial kitchen package with new range of worksurfaces from Orama.
News from J & J Ormerod ( 6 July 2005)
Waste acceptance advice published
Technical Background Article Advice for anyone who wants to dispose of hazardous waste at a landfill site after 16 July has been published by the Environment Agency.
News from Environment Agency ( 6 July 2005)
Easy-installation panel board from Moeller
Moeller Electric has launched its next generation of moulded case circuit breaker (MCCB) Panel Boards.
News from Moeller Electric ( 6 July 2005)
New President for Steel Window Association
John Chamberlain of Rea Metal Windows has been elected President of the Steel Window Association.
News from Steel Window Association ( 6 July 2005)
BS15000 first for Biwater Treatment
Biwater Treatment has become the first company in the water industry to achieve certification to BS15000, the new quality standard for the management of IT services.
News from Biwater Treatment ( 6 July 2005)
didBOX saves company GBP20k in plant damage
Actiserve UK report that a major manufacturing company that installed the didBOX driver access control system on their fleet of forktrucks has reported savings of GBP 20k in damage over a year.
News from Actiserve (UK) ( 6 July 2005)
Launch of the new textile-inspired ceramic tiles
Textile, the new collection by Iris Ceramica for the bathroom
News from Iris Ceramica ( 6 July 2005)
Library extension up for Concrete Society Award
User Application Article The impressive GBP8 million library extension has been short listed for the prestigious national Concrete Society Award for excellence in the use of concrete.
News from Scott Wilson ( 6 July 2005)
Knauf Insulation hot HVAC range
Knauf Insulation is one of the HVAC industry's most experienced suppliers.
News from Knauf Insulation ( 6 July 2005)
Isolating asbestos dust during removal
Related Life Sciences UK has launched a unique product to prevent the spread of asbestos dust during building upgrades and asbestos discovery.
News from Related Life Sciences ( 4 July 2005)
Preventing workers painful knee joints
Dickies (UK) fit kneepad pouches that take flexible cushioned kneepads in several of their workwear garments.
News from Dickies (UK) ( 4 July 2005)
SFS intec speeds Ward Topdek panels installation
User Application Article The new SD14 Heavy Section self-coring fastener from SFS intec reduces installation time by over 60% in installation of Ward Topdek composite panels on heavy steel purlins.
News from SFS intec ( 4 July 2005)
Ibstock looks north with brick selection
Ibstock Brick, has launched its new North and Midlands Brick Selector guide specially selected for the North of the UK.
News from Ibstock Brick ( 4 July 2005)
Hydro-brake at core of Portpatrick flood defences
User Application Article An earth dam incorporating a 727mm bore Type CX Hydro-Brake Flow Control device to regulate the flow helps alleviate flooding incidents.
News from Hydro International ( 4 July 2005)
Tensar stabilisation solution helps drain lagoon
User Application Article Tensar stabilisation solution helps drain waste sludge lagoon, in Lower Saxony, for remediation
News from Tensar International ( 4 July 2005)
Premier Mortars sets a charitable pace
Premier Mortars recently offered visitors to the Shropshire Show Truck Show the chance to win a day in the passenger seat of a Ferrari, all in the aid of charity.
News from Marshalls plc ( 4 July 2005)
C A Design Services major Plotstream reseller
AutoCAD reseller C A Design Services Limited (CADS) have been appointed as sole reseller for Plotstream in Europe by Triple R Technologies based in Texas.
News from C A Design Services ( 4 July 2005)
Programme Led Apprenticeships
Programme Led Apprenticeships' launched to boost completion rates 400%
News from ConstructionSkills ( 4 July 2005)
Control system for earthmoving machines
Leica Geosystems launches its new MC1200 universal machine control system for earthmoving machines.
News from Leica Geosystems ( 4 July 2005)
W E Black use Eternit Building Materials
User Application Article Housebuilders W E Black found Eternit tiles a perfect blend with the local Buckinghamshire bricks. Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit ( 4 July 2005)
Formpave solves environmental concerns
User Application Article Formpave permeable paving solves environmental concerns at former cattle market site.
News from Hanson Formpave ( 4 July 2005)
Uponor U+ makes directional drilling invisible
User Application Article U+ makes directional drilling invisible in Shoreham.
News from Uponor ( 4 July 2005)
11,000 Apollo fire detectors installed
User Application Article More than 11,000 Apollo fire detectors installed to protect landmark projects in Slovenia
News from Apollo Fire Detectors ( 4 July 2005)
New sales manager for Scotland and Ireland
Unico System, suppliers of the high performance mini-duct heating and air conditioning system have appointed Tony Whittaker to manage sales operations in Ireland and Scotland. Brochure Available
News from Unico Climate Control ( 4 July 2005)
Superscreen conduit with strict EMC standards
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 food manufacturing and processing plants.
News from Kopex International ( 4 July 2005)
Pupils learn of windows 'green' benefits
User Application Article Award Entry, and Environmental Partnership A prototype window scheme at a Gateshead school is being submitted for a prestigious award from the Institute of Maintenance and Building Management.
News from Profine ( 4 July 2005)
Terminal 5 air traffic control tower lands on time
User Application Article Andromeda Telematics has now completed the first stage of the London Heathrow Terminal 5 contract secured last year.
News from Andromeda Telematics ( 4 July 2005)
Lafarge Plasterboard restructures sales force
Lafarge Plasterboard has restructured its sales force in order to better address its customers' needs.
News from Lafarge Plasterboard ( 4 July 2005)
Health benefits from noise reduction
Technical Background Article 'Acoustic Design for Health' report, available from Ecophon, links good acoustic design practice with recovery and productivity levels in healthcare environments. Brochure Available
News from Ecophon ( 4 July 2005)
New products expand Koramic roof tile range choice
The introduction of new sanded and handcrafted roofing tiles onto the UK market has expanded the recently launched Koramic clay plain tile range.
News from Koramic Clay Roof Tiles ( 4 July 2005)
Tower crane climbing frames risk potential
Technical Background Article HSE warning on risk potential of tower crane climbing frames.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] ( 4 July 2005)
Fatal crane collapse at Canada Square
Technical Background Article HSE say 'no conclusive explanation' for fatal crane collapse at Canada Square
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] ( 4 July 2005)
2008 Beijing Olympics spend to reach $40 billion.
Technical Background Article Beijing infrastructure spend for 2008 Olympics set to reach some $40 billion.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] ( 4 July 2005)
Landmark project boost for Solaglas
User Application Article Solaglas Structural Contracting awarded the prestigious project to glaze Fort Dunlop from Urban Splash.
News from Solaglas ( 4 July 2005)
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