News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date

Sunday 4 June
to Saturday 10 June 2006

College Construction CoVE granted full status

Shrewsbury College was commended by assessors from the Learning and Skills Council for its success rate with level three students and for its Apprenticeship completions at level three.

News from Shrewsbury College ( 9 June 2006)

Helping homeowners improve energy efficiency

Winergy Canada's EnergyWiz is an easy-to-use software program which analyzes a household's unique habits and provides a detailed report of ways to improve efficiency in the home.

News from Winergy Canada ( 9 June 2006)

Bluebeam Software and Tablet PC compatibility

Bluebeam Software announce hat it has released v.4.5 of Pushbutton Plus and Bluebeam Lite to include Tablet PC compatibility in Bluebeam Revu

News from Bluebeam Software ( 9 June 2006)

Color Kinetics energy-efficient LED lighting

Color Kinetics Incorporated has been awarded approximately $1.7 million Federal grant to develop an LED-based alternative to incandescent lamps for general illumination.

News from Color Kinetics ( 9 June 2006)

Ambi-Rad acquires Sonning Heating

Ambi-Rad , the West Midlands based manufacturer of energy efficient heating systems for the industrial and commercial markets, has acquired Sonning Heating.  Brochure Available 

News from Ambi-Rad ( 9 June 2006)

Beaufort backs the blues

 User Application Article  HS horizontal sliding window from Beaufort's aluminium system is providing a premier solution at Southend United Football Club.

News from Beaufort Secure Design ( 9 June 2006)

Low cost CCTV to protect construction sites

Maxsys Electronics has introduced a low-cost CCTV solution that will enable construction firms to reduce shrinkage and improve adherence to health and safety regulations.

News from Maxsys Electronics ( 9 June 2006)

Overnight success with Gerflor

 User Application Article  Leading flooring specialist, Gerflor has provided Marshall's, a busy supermarket, with an attractive flooring solution for the off-licence area.  Brochure Available 

News from Gerflor ( 9 June 2006)

On-site slip analysis with new portable tester

SATRA's new Portable Slip Tester operates on the same biomechanical principles employed for testing flooring for slip in the laboratory.

News from SATRA Technology Centre ( 9 June 2006)

Handling solutions in new Thorworld catalogue

Thorworld Industries catalogue is packed full of materials handling solutions for specifiers, purchasers and users of loading bay equipment, accessories and safety aids.

News from Thorworld Industries ( 9 June 2006)

Dickies launch new waterproof safety hiker boot

Workwear manufacturer, Dickies (UK), has introduced a new style to its Deluxe safety footwear range - the Thames Super Safety Waterproof Hiker Boot.

News from Dickies (UK) ( 9 June 2006)

London 2012 new era Olympic Park masterplan

Design of the east London Olympic Park - centrepiece of the London 2012 Games - is ready to move to the next stage of development after the final masterplan for the site was unveiled.

News from London 2012 Games ( 9 June 2006)

LONDON 2012 appoints Commercial Director

London 2012 Organising Committee, the organisation responsible for staging and hosting the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, has appointed Chris Townsend as its Commercial Director.

News from London 2012 Games ( 9 June 2006)

London 2012 appoints Human Resources Director

London 2012 Organising Committee has appointed Jean Tomlin as its Director of HR.

News from London 2012 Games ( 9 June 2006)

Innovative cover design for inlet tanks

 User Application Article  AMi Designs chosen to design, manufacture and install GRP covers for the inlet tanks and Magnaflow chamber at Tonbridge Wastewater Treatment site

News from AMi Designs ( 9 June 2006)

Construction sector holiday work worries

 Technical Background Article  28% of small business owners and managers in the construction sector spend their annual summer holiday worrying about work according to new research Bibby Financial Services.

News from Bibby Financial Services ( 9 June 2006)

New range of inverter welding machines

Beta Century UK launched the majority of its new range of inverter based welding and cutting machines at the recent MACH2006 exhibition.

News from Beta Century (UK) ( 9 June 2006)

London Docklands showcase for hard landscaping

 User Application Article  Pomery Natural Stone has been the lead supplier of hard materials, working with Thompson Landscapes who specified granite throughout for the hard landscaping contract at and New Providence Wharf.

News from Pomery Natural Stone ( 9 June 2006)

Robinson Trees new Bobcat Flail Cutter

 User Application Article  Robinson's Trees has expanded business with the purchase of the UK's first Bobcat FC175 heavy duty flail cutter.  Brochure Available 

News from Bobcat ( 9 June 2006)

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order web seminars

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) seminars held jointly by IFC and Barbour, now available as a 'webinar'.

News from International Fire Consultants ( 9 June 2006)

Fast-track healthcare accommodation

 User Application Article  Rather than modular buildings historically providing over-flow office accommodation, or temporary clinics, we now see full-service hospitals produced 'off site'.  Brochure Available 

News from Wernick Buildings ( 9 June 2006)

Wernick latest modular buildings brochure

Wernick Buildings latest modular buildings brochure clearly illustrates a wide variety of applications for their galvanised steel frame Rapidplan 3000 system.  Brochure Available 

News from Wernick Buildings ( 9 June 2006)

Wernick Buildings NHS modular build project

 User Application Article  Offices for the Southampton City Primary Care Trust needed to be added above ground floor day nursery, creche and training centre - the solution was modular build.  Brochure Available 

News from Wernick Buildings ( 9 June 2006)

Sanctuary elevated lunch break

Prefabricated 'Citycabin' from Wernick Hire was craned, in one lift, 150 feet onto the roof of Sanctuary's three storey office block in Wood Green.  Brochure Available 

News from Wernick Hire ( 9 June 2006)

New director for Wernick

Michael Thistlethwaite has joined the board of Wernick Hire, one of Britain's fastest growing cabin hire companies.  Brochure Available 

News from Wernick Hire ( 9 June 2006)

Free event brochure from Wernick Event Hire

Wernick Hire Depots, Event Hire is able to provide accommodation and event equipment at short notice and with fast delivery, installation and removal.  Brochure Available 

News from Wernick Event Hire ( 9 June 2006)

Halfen insulated balcony connection system

New brochure details Halfen's insulated balcony connection system  Brochure Available 

News from Halfen ( 9 June 2006)

Marsil delivers to overseas construction project

 User Application Article  Marsil has delivered thousands of different items to an overseas development, including furniture from Indonesia and the Philippines, light fittings from Europe and spa pools from the UK.

News from Marsil Marine ( 8 June 2006)

Isover helps outwardly bound students

 User Application Article  Saint-Gobain Isover, producer of the Isover range of insulation products, has donated GBP1k to the Outward Bound Trust.

News from Saint-Gobain Isover UK ( 8 June 2006)

Mobile phone culture put tradesmens lives at risk

 Technical Background Article  Tommy Walsh backs new HSE campaign to raise awareness of the risks of working at below head height .

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 8 June 2006)

HSE Height Aware campaign

 Technical Background Article  David Beckham, TV DIY expert Tommy Walsh and tea - unlikely links to HSE's Height Aware Campaign.

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 8 June 2006)

Sylvatone acoustic performance and durability

Sylvatone acoustic boarding can be specified with a range of different sound absorption characteristics in projects such as swimming pools, public buildings and conference centres.

News from Outside-In ( 8 June 2006)

Totty latest framework contract

 User Application Article  Totty Building Services has won its latest project under Kirklees Metropolitan Council's 'Children's Centres General Framework Arrangement'.

News from ISG Totty ( 8 June 2006)

Kee Klamp provides top class access at school

 User Application Article  Kee Klamp has provided fittings from its best selling Kee Klamp range for the construction of major new pedestrian safety guardrailing at Paxton Primary School in South East London.

News from Kee Safety ( 8 June 2006)

Dallas Contracting completes demolition services

 User Application Article  Dallas Contracting Co recently completed the demolition of various buildings as part of a redevelopment project in Belmar, New Jersey.

News from Dallas Contracting ( 8 June 2006)

New technical welding specialist for Kemppi

Welding equipment manufacturer, Kemppi (UK) has announced the appointment of their new Technical Welding Specialist covering the North of England.

News from Kemppi (UK) ( 8 June 2006)

Dynamic first half for SFS intec

SFS intec has seen sales of its Dynamic 2D hinge for PVC-U and composite doors take off during the first half of 2006.

News from SFS intec ( 8 June 2006)

TAC Satchwell at first BCIA Training Awards

Satchwell employee Simon Cliffe scooped an award for the Best Overall Technical Training Student in the first Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Training Award.

News from TAC UK ( 8 June 2006)

TAC Satchwell launches Vista FM

TAC Satchwell has launched Vista FM - a suite of software modules designed to deliver essential information on the cost and performance of buildings.

News from TAC UK ( 8 June 2006)

Investment strengthens TAC Satchwells Micronet

TAC Satchwell has announced the successful development of its new MicroNet MN50 Series controllers.

News from TAC UK ( 8 June 2006)

Major development for TAC Satchwells Sigma

TAC Satchwell has announced significant developments to both the hardware and core operating software of Satchwell Sigma, its advanced Building and Energy Management solution.

News from TAC UK ( 8 June 2006)

Significant changes at ejoinery

ejoinery has gone through some significant changes in the last few months to enable them to provide customers with a better experience and a rejuvenated product offering.

News from ejoinery ( 8 June 2006)

Jackson Construction bags R And D Office Project

 User Application Article  Jackson Construction has secured a 2 million pound project with Morley Fund Management and The Churchmanor Estates Co plc at Chesterford Research Park, near Cambridge.

News from ISG Jackson ( 8 June 2006)

Trouble free copper pipe joints with Pipe-Prep

Kopex launch Pipe-Prep ? a tool that prepares pipe ends for joining and soldering.

News from Pipe-Prep ( 8 June 2006)

Treadfast 5000 AT advanced adhesive from Tremco

Tremco has introduced Treadfast 5000 AT a new high performance flooring adhesive that can be used to bond a range of rubber and PVC flooring, coving and skirting.

News from Tremco illbruck ( 8 June 2006)

Turner and Townsend and BuildOnline

 User Application Article  Turner and Townsend and BuildOnline cement relationship with OGC.

News from Turner & Townsend ( 8 June 2006)

Preverco introduces Engenius hardwood flooring

Preverco, a leading manufacturer of high-end hardwood flooring, announces the creation of Engenius, its new line of engineered flooring.

News from Preverco ( 7 June 2006)

Twyfords chose safety first with Looplifter

National plant breeders and seed production specialists CPB Twyford , have recently trialled a new bulk bag which addresses long-standing operational and health and safety issues.

News from Looplifter ( 7 June 2006)

HBXL strengthens market leadership

HBXL, author of the market leading EstimatorXpress estimating software, has been awarded a number of commendations at the iTSHOWCASE Awards 2006.

News from HBXL ( 7 June 2006)

GAP donates tools for African charity project

The Liverpool GAP PVC-U Warehouse recently supported customer D Cappell Joinery and Maintenance on a charity project in Africa.

News from GAP ( 7 June 2006)

UBS and tallest riverside residential construction

 User Application Article  Hoist system developed by Universal Building Supply (UBS) has been commissioned for the construction of the new Ontario Tower at New Providence Wharf in London's East End.

News from UBS ( 7 June 2006)

NCC donation from Groundforce Shorco

Construction team at the National Construction College (NCC) has received a generous donation of 26 tonnes of proprietary shoring equipment from Groundforce Shorco.

News from National Construction College ( 7 June 2006)

Self-testing emergency lighting system

World's first radio monitoring LAN addressable self-testing emergency lighting system Fastel KFR brings all the benefits of Fastel technology into a wire free system.

News from P 4 Limited ( 7 June 2006)

Spark of the Orient

 User Application Article  Passive fire protection to Chinese wooden buildings has become a substantial market for the Kent fire protection company Environmental Seals.

News from Environmental Seals ( 7 June 2006)

Stannah for Network Rail at Stafford Station

Stannah Lift Services has completed a major lift modernisation project for Network Rail at Stafford Station.  Brochure Available 

News from Stannah ( 7 June 2006)

Leading PVC stockist GAP is growing

The latest recruit is Alan Brown, Sales Manager for the North East.

News from GAP ( 7 June 2006)

Last call for applicants to MBA for Engineers

Manchester Business School Worldwide is making a last call for applicants to the July intake of its MBA for Engineering Business Managers.

News from Manchester Business School Worldwide ( 7 June 2006)

Masterwood machining centre is key to success

C.A.D.Stairs , has picked a Masterwood Project CNC machining centre as the mainstay of its new staircase manufacturing operation.

News from Masterwood (UK) ( 7 June 2006)

Euroseam scores at Brickfields Stadium

Roofing and cladding manufacturer Euroclad has kicked off a transformation at Brickfields Stadium in Plymouth with a dramatic standing seam roof.  Brochure Available 

News from Euroclad ( 7 June 2006)

Sheerframe helps Newcastle Great Park evolve.

 User Application Article  Contemporary housing at Newcastle Great Park by Taylor Woodrow using Sheerframe windows and curtain walling.

News from L B Plastics ( 7 June 2006)

New innovations in drainage maintenance

KGB's electronic mapping provides the solution to Local Authority's drainage problems

News from KGB Property Services ( 7 June 2006)

Cladding panels from Marley Eternit specified

 User Application Article  Cladding panels from Marley Eternit used for controversial housing development in Romford town centre  Brochure Available 

News from Marley Eternit ( 7 June 2006)

Korean railway safety benefits from SATRA

 User Application Article  SATRA Technology Centre has been working with Roteco which is responsible for testing and inspecting railway products in Korea.

News from SATRA Technology Centre ( 7 June 2006)

Space-saving Striebig Compact vertical panel saw

Cutting sheet materials at Northern Ireland's top university has been made simpler with the purchase of a space-saving Striebig Compact vertical panel saw.

News from T M Machinery Sales ( 7 June 2006)

Advanced LEDs chose Light + Build launch

 User Application Article  Advanced LEDs chose Light + Build, Frankfurt to launch its new ultra high performance, fully patented, LED luminaries.

News from Advanced LED ( 7 June 2006)

Flying the flag on giant steel sculpture

Paintmaker HMG has repainted its on-site sculpture in pure white and emblazoned a giant St George Cross along its length to register its support for Beckham and the team. .

News from HMG Paints ( 7 June 2006)

Abloy Security safeguards Channel Tunnel

 User Application Article  Rail Link Engineering, the company responsible for the design and project management of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL), has selected a high security Abloy master key system.  Brochure Available 

News from Abloy UK ( 7 June 2006)

New innovations in drainage maintenance

 User Application Article  KGB's electronic mapping provides the solution to Local Authority's drainage problems.

News from KGB Property Services ( 7 June 2006)

Top civil engineering students win ICE Awards

Three outstanding civil engineering students have received Awards from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) West Midlands in recognition of their achievements.

News from Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) ( 7 June 2006)

PKL Healthcare provide innovative solution

 User Application Article  PKL Healthcare designed and built the UK's first modular diagnostic imaging suite.

News from PKL Healthcare ( 7 June 2006)

Customers can now order Celuform products on-line

Roofline, cladding and windowboard customers can now order a full range of PVC-ue products through the Celuform website.

News from Celuform ( 7 June 2006)

Llangefni pupils see the 'Deco' light

 User Application Article  Llangefni Secondary School is fully waterproof again thanks to a Liquid Plastics' Cold Fusion Bonded Built-Up Roofing System supplied by W H Coatings

News from Liquid Plastics ( 7 June 2006)

Top Google-UK search result for 'fly screens'

Windowscreens UkK attains the no.1 Google-UK search result for 'fly screens'.

News from Windowscreens UK ( 7 June 2006)

Affordable homes boost

 User Application Article  William Sutton Housing Association has been chosen to help meet the need for affordable homes in Bracknell.

News from William Sutton Housing Association ( 7 June 2006)

Borras to turn council semi into eco-home

 User Application Article  Borras Construction has been awarded a pioneering project to transform a traditional early Fifties-built council house into a modern, energy-efficient eco-home.

News from Borras Construction ( 7 June 2006)

DRS 'partners' with IDMS to boost offer

D R Services has reached a reciprocal partnership arrangement with automatic sliding door specialists, IDMS Windor.

News from D R Services ( 7 June 2006)

BM TRADA assesses hospital performance doorsets

TDSL are members of the BM TRADA Q-Mark Scheme, and our systems are checked for compliance and compatibility

News from BM TRADA Certification ( 7 June 2006)

Launch of BFRC

Launch of BFRC under Glass and Glazing Federation direction speech by new Chairman, Robert Aitken

News from Glass and Glazing Federation ( 7 June 2006)

BFRC and what it has achieved

 Technical Background Article  Kevin Cubbage Chairman October 1997 - May 2006 speaks about the BFRC and What it has achieved.

News from Glass and Glazing Federation ( 7 June 2006)

BFRC operations transfer to GGF Group

Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) will be managing and developing the work started by the British Fenestration Ratings Council (BFRC) in the area of Window Energy Ratings.

News from Glass and Glazing Federation ( 7 June 2006)

Lift for Transport Museum

 User Application Article  movemanSKG supplied a Supreme platform lift to enable wheelchair users and the less mobile to gain access to exhibits and galleries that are at different levels.

News from movemanSKG ( 7 June 2006)

Digiscans launches Autocad printing service

Digiscans launches its Autocad printing service to all sectors of the building industry nationwide.

News from Digiscans ( 7 June 2006)

Ian Williams joins the BIFM

Ian Williams Limited has become a corporate member of the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM).

News from Ian Williams ( 7 June 2006)

Edgetech named Energy Star Partner of the Year

Edgetech IG customer Precision Entry has been named Energy Star 2006 Partner of the Year by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy.

News from Edgetech ( 7 June 2006)

Central Networks original Birdspikes trial

 User Application Article  Central Networks ran a trial using original birdspikes later ordered a total of 3000 metres.

News from Bird Spikes ( 7 June 2006)

Hambleside Danelaw wins environment award

Insulated building materials manufacturer, Hambleside Danelaw, wins leading business environment award presented by David Cameron at a ceremony in London.

News from Hambleside Danelaw ( 7 June 2006)

Hunter Douglas Construction design masterclass

Hunter Douglas Construction Elements gives design masterclass to Aston Business School.

News from Hunter Douglas Construction Elements ( 7 June 2006)

Gradus expands contract carpet collection

Gradus Carpets has launched a new addition to its contract carpet collection in the form of Latour Stripes and has re-vamped the colour palette of five of its existing ranges.

News from Gradus Group ( 7 June 2006)

UK Trades Confederation reaches Awards finals

The UK Trades Confederation reaches the finals of the National Business Awards Regional Programme.

News from UK Trades Confederation ( 7 June 2006)

Synseal keeps customers in the picture

Syntek, Synseal's dedicated customer website, has been given a facelift.

News from Synseal ( 7 June 2006)

ProRend colour supplied by SAS (Europe)

ProRend Colour is just one of our products from the ProRend range of Premier Render Systems manufactured, supplied and distributed by SAS (Europe) Limited.

News from SAS (Europe) ( 7 June 2006)

Norbain helps ASDA ensure warehouse security

 User Application Article  Norbain helps ASDA ensure warehouse security with new Access Control system.

News from Norbain SD ( 7 June 2006)

Mixed load just the tonic for merchants

Merchants across the country are already reaping the financial and commercial rewards from the launch of Baggeridge Brick extended mixed load option.

News from Baggeridge Brick ( 7 June 2006)

Baggeridge at home with new survey results

 Technical Background Article  According to leading brick manufacturer, Baggeridge, a home with character is among the top of many peoples wish list when it comes to finding a new property or building their own.

News from Baggeridge Brick ( 7 June 2006)

Baggeridge strengthens working procedures

Baggeridge Brick has announced positive changes to its trading hours and working procedures after consultation with a wide cross section of its customers.

News from Baggeridge Brick ( 7 June 2006)

Dean and Bowes scoops top health and safety honour

Dean and Bowes, has scooped a top honour in the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards for 2006.

News from ISG Dean and Bowes ( 7 June 2006)

Synseal has eight new trucks

Synseal has added eight new trucks to its fleet taking the total to 50.

News from Synseal ( 7 June 2006)

Bilston Town Hall restoration completed

 User Application Article  Building company Linford Group has completed the GBP600k restoration of Bilston Town Hall in Wolverhampton.

News from Linford Group ( 7 June 2006)

Conference success for CAB

Recent CAB technical conference entitled "Rules are for Guidance", was deemed a complete success by the CAB's director Justin Ratcliffe.

News from Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) ( 7 June 2006)

Days of pen and paper are numbered

 Technical Background Article  Days of pen and paper are numbered for providing quotes in the building industry says result of a survey undertaken by estimating software specialists HBXL .

News from HBXL ( 6 June 2006)

Emseal revolutionary Seismic Joint System

Emseal Seismic Joint System is ideal for use in applications requiring watertight, sound dampened seismic and large movement joints, such as in parking decks, stadiums, and floors. .

News from Emseal Joint Systems ( 6 June 2006)

CAT and Buro Happold get Wise

Buro Happold appointed structural engineer on the Wales Institute for Sustainable Education (WISE), being built at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT).

News from Centre for Alternative Technology ( 6 June 2006)

Alimak Hek shifts from rentals to sales

Alimak Hek announces a strategic realignment of Champion Elevators' position in the vertical transportation market.

News from Alimak Hek ( 6 June 2006)

World Cup football fun with Newey and Eyre

Newey and Eyre is adding football-themed giveaways to its Around the World in 80 Ways promotion, which celebrates the leading electrical wholesaler's 80th Birthday.

News from Newey and Eyre ( 6 June 2006)

Lowry Renaissance Oats Royd Mill conversion

Sales for the remaining 2 bedroom luxury 'megapartments' at Lowry Renaissance's Oats Royd Mill conversion in Luddenden, are now to be handled exclusively by William H.Brown Estate Agents.

News from Lowry Homes ( 6 June 2006)

New Academy eases city secondary school shortfall

Leading architectural and engineering practice Pick Everard are project managers, architects and consulting engineers for a new Leicester secondary school.

News from Pick Everard ( 6 June 2006)

Sound absorbing perforated board from Lafarge

New Pregybel plasterboard range from Lafarge is designed for use in commercial and residential applications such as schools, cinemas, hotels and apartments.

News from Lafarge Plasterboard ( 6 June 2006)

Non-entry inspection chambers in adoptable sewers

Joint partnership between Wavin Plastics, Yorkshire Water and Miller Homes has resulted in the first UK trial of non-entry inspection chambers in adoptable sewers  Brochure Available 

News from Wavin Plastics ( 6 June 2006)

Condensate boiler drainage problem solved

Wavin Plastics has launched a range of condensate boiler fittings that solve the problem of connecting condensate drainage to the waste system without breaking OSMA specification.  Brochure Available 

News from Wavin Plastics ( 6 June 2006)

Aura Corporation launch Railite

Railite is a solid timber handrail, which incorporates a highly efficient continuous downlighting module suitable for both indoor and outdoor situations.

News from Aura Corporation (Actulite) ( 6 June 2006)

Actulite - the anti S.A.D. lighting that works

Actulite polarised lighting has widespread commercial use in shops, offices, factories, hospitals and colleges where all the employees are enjoying an S.A.D.free working environment.

News from Aura Corporation (Actulite) ( 6 June 2006)

Social Housing project specifies Jaga Strada

 User Application Article  Strada radiator from Jaga Heating Products Jaga Strada has been installed in the newly-built Stonehouse Social Housing Project in Radley, Oxfordshire.

News from Jaga Heating Products ( 6 June 2006)

Arditex RS latex smoothing compound

 User Application Article  Ardex UK supply multi-award winning Arditex RS latex smoothing compound for a development of luxury apartments in London.  Brochure Available 

News from Ardex UK ( 6 June 2006)

New Ardex A 46 for the great outdoors

Ardex UK has further enhanced their range by introducing Ardex A 46, rapid repair mortar.  Brochure Available 

News from Ardex UK ( 6 June 2006)

Contractors margins rising in buoyant market

Upturn in construction workload and the contracting scene means contractors can increase their margins says latest EC Harris economics survey available through their web site.

News from EC Harris ( 5 June 2006)

Hepworth responds to fire training challenge

 User Application Article  Hepworth Building Products has supplied its GEOlight modular storage system to the new Cardiff Gate Training and Development Centre.  Brochure Available 

News from Hepworth Building Products ( 5 June 2006)

Ondusteel gets Sporting Chance

 User Application Article  Ondusteel proves ideal roof material for newly built Sports Pavilion at King George V Playing Fields in Rayleigh, Essex.

News from Onduline Building Products ( 5 June 2006)

Fulton wins plant room order for hospitals

 User Application Article  Fulton Boiler Works has recently supplied a fully packaged, steam plant room as part of a GBP132 million upgrade to The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

News from Fulton Boiler Works ( 5 June 2006)

Power with control in all weathers

Vista, the UK's premier brand of CCTV equipment, have expanded their range of power supplies to include two new lines including metal cased and IP66 rated units.

News from Norbain SD ( 5 June 2006)

Britannia tackles DDA Compliance for Sale RFC

 User Application Article  Britannia Lift has installed an Ascenta disabled persons lift at a brand new club house for Sale Rugby Club near Manchester.

News from Britannia Lift ( 5 June 2006)

Hewlett investment wins driver approval

Hewlett Civil Engineering has invested over 1/2million GBP in new plant machinery and commercial vehicles to support its continuing geographical expansion.

News from Hewlett Civil Engineering ( 5 June 2006)

Leeds School of Architecture and AMT3D

 User Application Article  Students at The Leeds School of Architecture Landscape and Design are to be the first to be given the opportunity to work with a unique 3D visualisation technology.

News from AMT3D ( 5 June 2006)

Leading the way in 3D city modelling technology

AMT3D the company leading the way in 3D city modelling technology has announced a strategic partnership with HIVE (Hull Immersive Visualisation Environment).

News from AMT3D ( 5 June 2006)

Net2Air hands free wins plaudits at IFSEC 06

Net2Air, the new hands free capability for users of Net2, the leading network access control system from Paxton Access, received enthusiastic approval from installers at IFSEC 06.

News from Paxton Access ( 5 June 2006)

Hewlett on the move

Hewlett Civil Engineering has relocated to Thorpe Park, Leeds after over 15 years based in Hunslet.

News from Hewlett Civil Engineering ( 5 June 2006)

Internet test centres Building Essential Skills

 User Application Article  With Building Essential Skills (BES) help a three-hour long pre test workshop is now available specifically designed to prepare candidates for an internet based health and safety test.

News from Building Essential Skills ( 5 June 2006)

Groupco and PN provide a perfect combi-nation

 User Application Article  Traditional timber windows fabricated by Olympus Bespoke Joinery incorporat PN Combi 500 System hardware from Groupco.

News from Groupco ( 5 June 2006)

Newstead supplies Macclesfield Wuthering Heights

 User Application Article  Newstead recently supplied 194 windows for the balconies of two 15 storey apartment blocks for Macclesfield Borough Council.

News from Newstead Trade Frames ( 5 June 2006)

Lowry Renaissance

Lowry Renaissance's Oats Royd Mill conversion in Luddenden, are now to be handled exclusively by William H.Brown Estate Agents.

News from Lowry Homes ( 5 June 2006)

BBC1 Mission Africa need builders

New TV series for BBC1 called Mission Africa looking for people in building, plumbing, carpentry, water management, project management, conservation and electrics .

News from Diverse Bristol ( 5 June 2006)

Higgins Construction affordable housing project

 User Application Article  Higgins Construction appointed as the main contractor for affordable mixed-tenure in the Lea Valley area of London by Family Housing Group and subsidiary Landmark Housing Association.

News from Higgins Construction ( 5 June 2006)

TSG builds IT solutions for Doig and Smith

 User Application Article  The IT system is now more reliable giving Doig and Smith the ability to realise its future goals.

News from Technology Services Group (TSG) ( 5 June 2006)

Costcutter energy efficiency savings with Fabdec

 User Application Article  Fabdec , has supplied its revolutionary Smart-heat heat recovery system to the Costcutter supermarket in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.

News from Fabdec ( 5 June 2006)

SensorsONE teams up with Gefran

SensorsONE and Gefran have teamed up to bring a range of pressure sensor technologies to various industrial manufacturing markets in the UK.

News from SensorsOne ( 5 June 2006)

BE Magazine new approach to structural engineering

The newest issue of BE Magazine, which was released at the BE Conference, provides in-depth coverage on a bold new approach to structural engineering.

News from Bentley Systems ( 5 June 2006)

Euroclad scales the heights of K2

 User Application Article  Euroclad has just provided an exciting range of aluminium standing seam roofs at the newly constructed K2 sports and leisure complex in Crawley, West Sussex.  Brochure Available 

News from Euroclad ( 5 June 2006)

Sandhurst completes network infrastructure upgrade

 User Application Article  Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, have got improved internet and telephone facilities following the completion of an extensive infrastructure upgrade using HellermannTyton connectivity.

News from HellermannTyton Data ( 5 June 2006)

Get covered with independent scaffold inspection

Safety and Access are market leaders in training and consultancy for the access industries, and offer a full, independent, scaffolding inspection service.

News from Safety and Access ( 5 June 2006)

DDA is key influence for double-handrail design

Innovative balustrade installation from Neaco has been designed to meet some of the key aims of the latest DDA regulations.

News from Neaco ( 5 June 2006)

New Neatdek provide even more bathroom options

Neaco's acclaimed Neatdek 3 range of true level access shower systems now features even more options for adaptive bathrooms with the introduction of two new tray sizes.

News from Neaco ( 5 June 2006)

Neaco grille at ecohome development

 User Application Article  Pioneering Ecohome development is demonstrating an innovative method for utilising solar heat with the assistance of an aluminium grille system supplied by Neaco.

News from Neaco ( 5 June 2006)

Spectrum makes a splash at The Deep

 User Application Article  Neaco's Spectrum stainless steel balustrade is adding a splash of style to The Deep, Hull's Millennium Commission Lottery Project.

News from Neaco ( 5 June 2006)

New quality stainless shower rails steel the show

 User Application Article  Byretech have just added another product line to their impressive range of bathroom water damage prevention products.

News from Byretech ( 5 June 2006)

Diamond core drill set special

Premium quality, laser welded dry diamond cores by diamond experts Encore Products.

News from Encore Diamond ( 5 June 2006)

Bobcat new 3-year interest-free and lease options

Bobcat has launched a range of attractive three-year interest-free purchase and operating lease schemes to accompany the launch of the company's new 319 1.3 tonne mini-excavator.  Brochure Available 

News from Bobcat ( 5 June 2006)

Factory extension finalises expansion programme

Hazlin who manufacture bespoke, architectural veneered doors, panels and door sets, recently held an official opening ceremony for their new factory extension.

News from Hazlin ( 5 June 2006)

West Yorkshire Windows sales through the internet

Conservatory Outlet network member West Yorkshire Windows generated £850,000 worth of sales through the internet in 2005 and is expecting this figure to double in 2006.

News from Conservatory Outlet ( 5 June 2006)

Online environmentally friendly building materials

Energy Efficiency Centre Georgia has recently launched online marketing for environmentally friendly building materials and energy efficient equipment.

News from Energy Efficiency Center Georgia ( 5 June 2006)

Law Society HIP Survey

 Technical Background Article  The Law Society has commissioned a survey which shows most people are totally ignorant of the biggest ever shake-up of the property market, which is only one year away.

News from Hips Direct ( 5 June 2006)

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