News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 18 September
to Saturday 24 September 2005
Autodesk DWF Composer and DWF help cut costs
User Application Article Charlotte, North Carolina and Lisbon, Portugal select Autodesk DWF Composer and DWF to streamline design review process and cut costs. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (23 September 2005)
Technology partner to Freedom Tower Design Team
User Application Article Autodesk has become an important technology partner to the Freedom Tower Design Team, providing design software, project collaboration and consulting services. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (23 September 2005)
Freedom Tower Project on Autodesk Revit Platform
User Application Article Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP (SOM) has standardised on Autodesk Revit software, Autodesk's Building Information Modelling (BIM) platform, for the Freedom Tower project. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (23 September 2005)
Autodesk Buzzsaw manages 300 new projects
User Application Article The Somerfield Group, the UK's biggest neighbourhood retailer, has chosen Autodesk's Buzzsaw online project collaboration service to help with 300 new refurbishment and development projects a year. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (23 September 2005)
ZOTEK Foam meets Building Standards.
ZOTEKF-30 LS, a new foam based on KYNAR PVDF fluoropolymer resin is claimed to meet many high performance sealing and insulation needs in the building industry. Brochure Available
News from Zotefoams (23 September 2005)
Under floor foam prevents sports injuries
Leading floor manufacturers have developed flooring systems specifically for sports applications by building-in spring/rebound using Evazote EV50 from Zotefoams, the UK based foam technologists. Brochure Available
News from Zotefoams (23 September 2005)
PV 800 photovoltaic solar roofing system
User Application Article Lafarge Roofing confirms that 61 privately-owned homes in Manchester's Harpurhey area will be re-roofed with the PV 800 photovoltaic (PV) solar roofing system from the Redland range.
News from Lafarge Roofing (23 September 2005)
Demand for clean and graffiti free housing
User Application Article London's largest single landlord, Tower Hamlets, demand for clean and graffiti free housing answered by EASY ON durability coating.
News from Urban Hygeine (23 September 2005)
Protection offered by glass floors improved
Fire insulated glass flooring has evolved dramatically with the development of the Triple-Lite Firefloor system incorporating Pilkington Pyrostop.
News from Pilkington Building Products UK (23 September 2005)
Gradus is a perfect fit for Exeter court
User Application Article Extensive range of barrier matting, carpet and stair edgings from Gradus have been fitted throughout Exeter's new-look Crown and County Court,
News from Gradus Group (23 September 2005)
Geoffrey Osborne to build on BRE Innovation Park
Contractor Geoffrey Osborne, one of the nine winners of the ODPM Design for Manufacture competition, will build a demonstration house on the Innovation Park at BRE.
News from BRE (23 September 2005)
Carmanah honoured for sustainable technology
Carmanah Technologies Corporation announce its receipt of the Global 100 Eco-Tech Award, a high-profile international environmental honour, at the 2005 World Exposition in Aichi, Japan.
News from Carmanah Technologies (23 September 2005)
Sensing for servo repairs
Technical Background Article Torqsense non-contact sensor, made by Sensor Technology, is the most advanced solution for Wyko Industrial Services. Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology (23 September 2005)
PTS adds BOSS Supreme Plus to the range.
PTS Plumbing Trade Supplies, the fastest growing distributor in the heating, plumbing and sanitaryware market, has extended its existing BOSS TRV range with the addition of the BOSS Supreme Plus.
News from PTS Plumbing Trade Supplies (23 September 2005)
Cranford Controls capacity up after move
Twelve months after moving into its new factory, Cranford Controls' output is up 300% higher enabling the company to improve service levels to its global customers.
News from Cranford Controls (23 September 2005)
Training for sustainable draining
CIRIA and Sustainable Drainage Associates will be holding a series of training modules. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (23 September 2005)
Environmental due diligence
Technical Background Article BSI Business Information helping businesses understand their environmental responsibilities.
News from BSI British Standards (22 September 2005)
Blucher Europipe performs under pressure
Blucher UK 's Europipe stainless steel push fit system excels when it comes to pressure tests.
News from Blucher UK (22 September 2005)
New concept in wet room drainage
Part of the Waterline range of wet room floor drains from Blucher, the all-new stainless steel Triangle Drain, has been designed to satisfy both the needs of the customer and installer.
News from Blucher UK (22 September 2005)
Water softener makes 'huge difference' at College
User Application Article Tapworks North Star Ion Exchange system - a PA131 Triplex installation - softens water for both the primary and secondary systems at College.
News from Tapworks (22 September 2005)
Tapworks brings training to installers across UK
Tapworks, the leading supplier of domestic ion exchange water softeners in the UK, is taking its highly popular training sessions direct to installers around the UK.
News from Tapworks (22 September 2005)
Tapworks 'Guide to Selling Water Softeners'
Tapworks Electronic water softeners are available through the merchant network and attracting huge interest across the UK.
News from Tapworks (22 September 2005)
Tapworks water softeners mean savings all round
Technical Background Article Tapworks commercial water softener system has become an attractive alternative to high energy costs and unnecessary maintenance expense.
News from Tapworks (22 September 2005)
Pegler sold to Aalberts Industries N.V.
Pegler Holdings has signed an agreement to sell its entire share capital to Aalberts Industries N.V.of the Netherlands.
News from Pegler (22 September 2005)
Pegler products feature in grand opening
User Application Article Pegler taps, mixers and valves feature in 40 new retirement apartments on a site which has just celebrated its grand opening.
News from Pegler (22 September 2005)
Thermostatic mixing valves save lives
Technical Background Article Barrie Plant, Product Manager at Pegler, discusses the importance of Thermostatic mixing valves.
News from Pegler (22 September 2005)
Kliniklene helping the attack on 'super bugs'
Pegler has launched Kliniklene that will make a major contribution towards stamping out so called 'super bugs' in a healthcare and public health environment.
News from Pegler (22 September 2005)
Roof ventilation from Klober at Priory Vale
User Application Article Klober's extensive range is enabling it to meet the varied roof ventilation requirements on the high profile Priory Vale development near Swindon.
News from Klober (22 September 2005)
Making life simpler for installers
Wilo's new pump technology makes selection and installation even simpler
News from Wilo (UK) (22 September 2005)
Wilo-ClimaForm 'shells' for pump housings
Wilo (UK) introduce Wilo-ClimaForm - a prefabricated system of 'shells' for pump housings, to prevent condensation in cold water applications.
News from Wilo (UK) (22 September 2005)
Wilo solution to condensate drain problems
Wilo offering condensate pump for installations where natural gradient insufficient to allow the condensate from a boiler to drain away under gravity.
News from Wilo (UK) (22 September 2005)
Pump manufacturers agree energy labelling
Co-operation the name of the game as pump manufacturers agree energy labelling.
News from Wilo (UK) (22 September 2005)
Chemical water treatment in domestic heating
Technical Background Article Sentinel publishes first ever independent research relating to energy efficiency of using chemical water treatment in domestic heating systems.
News from Sentinel Performance Solutions (22 September 2005)
Completion of Finlay Building for Merton College
User Application Article SYMM complete modern new building within old college walls at Merton College, Oxford.
News from Symm (22 September 2005)
Rapid Deck has flooring time quietly quartered
Builders can now lay chipboard flooring on a typical 80 sq m plot in around a quarter of the time that it takes with conventional systems.
News from Egger UK (22 September 2005)
Scottish Building appoints new Chief Executive
Leading trade body for construction in Scotland has announce new Chief Executive.
News from Scottish Building Federation (22 September 2005)
TRADA and FIRA support Working with Wood
TRADA and its sister organisation FIRA, the Furniture Industry Research Association, will manage a full programme of seminars throughout the Working with Wood exhibition at the NEC
News from TRADA Technology (22 September 2005)
Pick Everard in 38m pound Derby schools project
User Application Article Building schools for the future is a specialist subject for engineering consultants Pick Everard who have just won a major role in Derby's largest ever schools building project.
News from Pick Everard (22 September 2005)
GlassCenter takes IGU initiative
Insulating Glass Unit (IGU) manufacturer The GlassCenter UK has achieved the BM TRADA Q-Mark, to comply with EN 1279: Glass In Building - Insulating Glass Units.
News from BM TRADA Certification (22 September 2005)
SAS Internatonal sponsor BCO Award
Sas internatonal sponsor the BCO Commercial Workplace Award at this year's BCO Awards
News from SAS International (22 September 2005)
SAPA completes social housing contract
User Application Article Work has been completed on a GBP1.5m glazing contract for the London Borough of Camden by Sapa Building Systems' fabricator, Clivnars.
News from Sapa Profiles (22 September 2005)
Sapa window awarded BS7950 Kitemark
Sapa Building Systems has been awarded the BS7950 Kitemark for its Dualframe dual-colour window system.
News from Sapa Building Systems (22 September 2005)
Alan Ball guest speaker at BSSA Annual Dinner
Alan Ball MBE, the youngest member of England's 1966 World Cup winning team, will be the guest speaker at the Annual Dinner of the British Stainless Steel Association [BSSA].
News from British Stainless Steel Association (22 September 2005)
Stannah goods lifts at Sherlock Holmes Hotel
User Application Article Behind the scenes at the refurbished Sherlock Holmes Hotel in Baker Street is a new and very effective character - a Stannah Service Lift. Brochure Available
News from Stannah (22 September 2005)
Stannah Lifts - great British engineering
User Application Article Stannah and the ss Great Britain Stannah have installed four lifts at the ss Great Britain site in Bristol's Great Western Dock. Brochure Available
News from Stannah (22 September 2005)
Stannah win national Network Rail contract
User Application Article Stannah Lift Services, a national lift service provider, have been awarded a new 10 year contract from Network Rail, that will continue their eight year association. Brochure Available
News from Stannah (22 September 2005)
Working from home in garden rooms and offices
The Garden Escape helps professionals beat rocketing fuel prices by working from home in purpose built garden rooms and offices.
News from The Garden Escape (22 September 2005)
IPHE Centenary Conference and Exhibition 2006
The Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering will be holding its Centenary Year Conference and Exhibition at The Palace Hotel, Torquay, Devon in 2006.
News from Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (22 September 2005)
Rieker Electronics new rugged inclinometers
Rieker Electronics introduces a new line of rugged inclinometers (or tilt indicators).
News from Rieker Instrument (21 September 2005)
Norway purchases 30,000 SolidWorks licenses
User Application Article The Norwegian Education System purchases up to 30,000 licenses of SolidWorks software to bolster country's manufacturing industry.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (21 September 2005)
Comar seminar on tall building solutions
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems is holding a day's seminar at RIBA to discuss delivering Tall Building Solutions. Brochure Available
News from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems (21 September 2005)
Bentley Free CAD Software for Students
Bentley Systems announce that BE Careers Network has expanded its offer of free MicroStation PowerDraft CAD software to all students and instructors to include versions in nine languages.
News from Bentley Systems (21 September 2005)
EXCEL London Business Startup Show
New Business start ups get a kick start with The UK Trades Confederation at the EXCEL London Business Startup Show.
News from UK Trades Confederation (21 September 2005)
New Chief Inspector of Construction at HSE
Stephen Williams appointed as Chief Inspector of Construction at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
News from Health and Safety Executive (21 September 2005)
Instarmac provides solutions for Cheltenham
User Application Article Instarmac's Cembuild HS and Ultracrete Flowpoint provided the answers for Cheltenham town centre's ongoing streetscape refurbishment project.
News from Instarmac Group (21 September 2005)
British Gypsum leads way with EN fire test data
British Gypsum has become the first company to publish comprehensive fire test data for drywall systems to both BS and EN standards.
News from British Gypsum (21 September 2005)
'HazardEx In The Regions' unique educational days
Conferences essential for those involved in the safe and efficient operation of hazardous area plant and equipment, are coming to locations throughout the UK.
News from IML Events (21 September 2005)
Sprunt improvement works to North London school
User Application Article Design and consultancy firm Sprunt has completed works to Ferry Lane School on Ferry Lane Housing Estate in Tottenham, north London.
News from Sprunt (21 September 2005)
Housing efficeincy needs government help
Technical Background Article NHIC say UK private sector housing efficeincy needs a government shot in the arm.
News from National Home Improvement Council [NHIC] (21 September 2005)
Plan your route with Eyeleds Outdoor Pro
User Application Article Eyeleds has now become successful in the global water sport world as well as patios, driveways and indoor applications.
News from EYELEDS International (21 September 2005)
Omega apprentices triumph at Awards
Omega Red Group, market leader in Earthing and Lightning Protection, triumphs again at the recognised CITB awards with its apprentices claiming almost half of the total awards.
News from Omega Red Group (21 September 2005)
Bonar Floors entrance matting at St Pauls
User Application Article St Paul's Cathedral installation of Bonar Floors' Tuftiguard entrance matting at the two main entrance ways.
News from Bonar Floors (21 September 2005)
Total Workplace Management 2005
Total Workplace Management 2005, the new exhibition aimed at all those who contribute to making the workplace deliver will take place from 11-13 October 2005 at Earls Court 2, London.
News from CMP Information (21 September 2005)
BRE Environmental Profile Certification
James Jones and Sons, the manufacturer of JJI-Joists, is the first UK I-Joist supplier to receive the Environmental Profiling Registration from BRE Certification.
News from BRE (21 September 2005)
Open House at WPG Conference
Women in Plumbing Group (WPG) will be holding its Annual One-day Conference on 2nd November at the Union Jack Club, Sandell Street, London SE1 8UJ.
News from Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (21 September 2005)
Protect assets and infrastructure
User Application Article AKCP, the world's leader in environmental and security monitoring, announced the revolutionary Sensor Notification Matrix.
News from AKCP (21 September 2005)
Sustainable drainage for eco friendly village
SuperSleve clay drainage systems from Hepworth are to provide sustainable below ground drainage an the eco-friendly village at Bishops Castle, south Shropshire. Brochure Available
News from Hepworth Building Products (21 September 2005)
'Specifying a Movable Wall' quality check list
Brockhouse Modernfold have produced an essential 20 point quality check list to help Architects and Contractors specify or purchase the right quality movable wall. Brochure Available
News from Brockhouse Modernfold (21 September 2005)
100 public spaces in London
Technical Background Article Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London announces phase three of his 100 public spaces programme at The Building Centre
News from Building Centre (21 September 2005)
New home for New London Architecture
Technical Background Article The Building Centre is now home to New London Architecture (NLA), a permanent exhibition space presenting the buildings and projects currently transforming the capital.
News from Building Centre (21 September 2005)
Bosch puts alarm panels on the internet
Bosch Security Systems now enables Internet communications for virtually any conventional alarm panel with its new C900V2 Dialer Capture Module.
News from Bosch Security Systems (21 September 2005)
New shiplap cladding features Celutex wood effect
Celuform have extended the range of shiplap products by introducing a new PVC-ue embossed wood grain finish - Celutex - that is almost indistinguishable from timber.
News from Celuform (21 September 2005)
New flashing product in the Redland Rapid Range
Technical Background Article Self-fusing properties of Rapid Flashing result in a fully impervious bond within 30 minutes
News from Lafarge Roofing (21 September 2005)
Stannah Lifts launch new lift car finishes
Stannah Lifts , have launched their new lift car finishes across the whole of their System 21 Passenger Lift range. Brochure Available
News from Stannah (21 September 2005)
Latest generation automatic pumps
Spirax Sarco has launched its next generation MFP14 automatic mechanical pumps, which offer an extended three year mechanical warranty for all applications, irrespective of how high the pumping load.
News from Spirax Sarco (21 September 2005)
Honeywell wireless controls prove ideal
User Application Article Controls installed without damage to building fabric or decorations, cable holes or visible wiring.
News from Honeywell Control Systems (21 September 2005)
UKTFA wins TRADA technical information award
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) Technical Pack has won the 'Best Technical Information Support Award' sponsored by TRADA
News from UK Timber Frame Association (21 September 2005)
New BP Solar and Solar Technologies project
User Application Article Top marks for North Devon's largest solar installation.
News from BP Solar (21 September 2005)
Wallingford Software International User Conference
Paul Banfield's keynote address highlighted challenges facing water engineers in the 21st Century.
News from Wallingford Software (21 September 2005)
Polyflor Camaro Studioflor on show in the kitchen
User Application Article Variety of stylish natural wood and stone effects from the Polyflor Camaro Studioflor luxury vinyl tile collection has been installed in showrooms at Prestige Kitchens in Stalybridge, Manchester.
News from Polyflor (21 September 2005)
Biggest step forward for external wall insulation
Following 2005/2006 Building Regulations Announcements External wall insulation (ewi) systems will receive a major boost from the introduction of the 2005/2006 Building Regulations legislation.
News from Insulated Render and Cladding Association (21 September 2005)
Low-cost actuators target domestic market
A new high-performance low-cost rod actuator has been produced to meet the growing demand for automation within homes and offices.
News from THK UK (19 September 2005)
New Tremco Flooring Guide
Eight pages of full colour photographs and detailed drawings within a new technical publication illustrate Tremco's diverse products
News from Tremco illbruck (19 September 2005)
KDC Group select EasyBuild
User Application Article KDC Group have selected EasyBuild, the Oracle based suite of software for the construction industry, to address their operational requirements.
News from EasyBuild (19 September 2005)
Maeda Corporation wins 2005 BE Award
Technical Background Article Research laboratory named top project in "Building: BIM for Building Engineering" category.
News from Bentley Systems (19 September 2005)
Raychem Underfloor Heating chosen Hypocaust
User Application Article Hypocaust found the Raychem systems the best electric systems option.
News from Tyco Thermal Controls (19 September 2005)
Stix digital multimeters and light meters
Stix family of extremely compact hand-held meters from Metrix Electronics offers a choice of instruments designed to measure a wide range of electrical and environmental signals.
News from Metrix Electronics (19 September 2005)
High demand for ventilation products
Following a period of sustained growth, domestic, commercial and industrial ventilation equipment supplier National Ventilation has tripled its warehouse capacity.
News from National Ventilation (19 September 2005)
Exclusive deal between MGB and Idec
Exclusive deal between MGB and Idec delivers push buttons at competitive price levels.
News from Idec Electronics (19 September 2005)
MGB Electrical and Ensto in UK deal
Entso the Finnish manufacturer of high quality ABS and polycarbonate boxes, mild steel and stainless steel enclosures have appointed MGB Electrical as their main dealer in the UK.
News from MGB Electrical (19 September 2005)
Specialist cables from AEI Cables
User Application Article Specialist mineral insulated cables from AEI Cables winched above a new major city centre landmark before being lowered down a lift shaft.
News from AEI Cables (19 September 2005)
Online collaboration: sharing secrets of success
Technical Background Article Web-based construction collaboration technologies are becoming increasingly common in today's projects. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (19 September 2005)
Fire Alarm Control Panel operates on "open" wire
Fire-Lite Alarms, the leading manufacturer of quality life safety systems, introduces the MS-9600LS, a two loop advanced addressable fire alarm control panel.
News from Fire-Lite Alarms (19 September 2005)
Spyro Plastics introduces its renovated website
Spyro Plastics is a manufacturer of high quality extruded thermoplastic sheets, offering advanced thermoplastic solutions for a wide range of applications.
News from Spyro Plastics (19 September 2005)
Stabilus names new Vice President
Stabilus, the world market leader in the design and manufacture of gas springs and hydraulic vibration dampers, has appointed Tony Haba as Vice President of Commercial Operations.
News from Stabilus (19 September 2005)
SureStar Technology specialised painting advice
SureStar Technology is a new materials consultancy offering specialised painting advice including paint failure analysis, specification writing and reviews, inspection services and technical audits.
News from SureStar Technology (19 September 2005)
Concerns Over 'Short-Term' Housing
Technical Background Article David Orr, Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation has criticised the government's approach to home-building.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (19 September 2005)
Brighton and Hove library receives RIBA Award
Technical Background Article Brighton and Hove's Jubilee Library, which opened in March 2005 has been awarded RIBA's 'Best Public Building in the South East' award.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (19 September 2005)
RIAS Best Buildings finalists unveiled
Technical Background Article The buildings shortlisted for the 2005 Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland's Andrew Doolan Award for Architecture have been revealed.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (19 September 2005)
Revised Building Regulations tackle climate change
Technical Background Article Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has announced that changes to tackle climate change have been brought forward by two years, from 2008 to 2006.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (19 September 2005)
Brockhouse Acoustic Screens at the Ricoh Arena
User Application Article Brockhouse acoustic screens for the Ricoh Arena development at Coventry City FC presented a problem that would be insurmountable by traditional movable wall systems. Brochure Available
News from Brockhouse Modernfold (19 September 2005)
Barrier 2000 temporary disposable isolation system
Related Life Sciences has launched a unique and inexpensive solution to convert existing rooms into temporary isolation suites.
News from Related Life Sciences (19 September 2005)
Landmark shortlisted for National Business Awards
Landmark Information Group has recently been announced as a finalist in The 'Best Use of Technology' Award in the prestigious 2005 National Business Awards.
News from Landmark Information Group (19 September 2005)
Tungsten grinder for automatic arc welding
The Diamond Ground Products Model DGP-3-V2 grinding system provides precision ground arc welding electrodes cut to length with high quality, consistent tip geometry for automatic arc welding.
News from Diamond Ground Products (19 September 2005)
Brockhouse movable wall solutions Online
Brockhouse Modernfold, the longest established movable walls company in the UK, now have the most comprehensive technical service available Online. Brochure Available
News from Brockhouse Modernfold (19 September 2005)
Brockhouse movable walls CPD seminar roadshow
Due to the success of recent RIBA approved CPD seminars entitled 'Movable Walls Create Flexible Space', Brockhouse Modernfold have organised additional venues. Brochure Available
News from Brockhouse Modernfold (19 September 2005)
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