News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 July
to Saturday 22 July 2006
Online business credit report service
Equifax has launched Optima, a new powerful online business report designed to give company executives and credit professionals the most complete and up-to-date picture of a businesses.
News from Equifax (21 July 2006)
Downturn in business confidence, business failures
Recent figures confirm that there has been a downturn in business confidence, with some sectors of business and industry reporting increases in business failures.
News from Equifax (21 July 2006)
Business awards finals for association
The UK Trades Confederation (UKTC) has been officially announced as one of the finalists of the UK's National Business Awards Regional Programme for the South East for best use of technology.
News from UK Trades Confederation (21 July 2006)
Roof high health and safety standards
Roof Investigations is one of the latest group of successful companies to join a leading edge scheme, designed to help industry improve its safety record.
News from Roof Investigations (21 July 2006)
Fibre cement profiled sheeting is sustainable
User Application Article Fibre cement profiled sheeting from Marley Eternit has provided a "simple and elegant" sustainable solution to the redevelopment of a Victorian garden in a country house estate. Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit (21 July 2006)
Fully packaged steam plant room for hospital
User Application Article Fulton Boiler Works has designed, manufactured, installed and commissioned a fully packaged steam plant room for Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
News from Fulton Boiler Works (21 July 2006)
Office development houses NFU
User Application Article Architects SMC Corstophine and Wright was appointed to devise a comprehensive office development to house the NFU Headquarters. Brochure Available
News from Stancliffe Stone Company (21 July 2006)
Weekend service for compressors includes parts
Many refrigeration contractors and plant managers often require weekend service including spare parts or technical advice for a Bitzer compressor.
News from Bitzer UK (21 July 2006)
Electronic security on show
Live06 offers a deeper look at electronic security by providing a unique environment in which visitors have time to fully get to grips with the products on show.
News from Norbain SD (21 July 2006)
Builder's merchant offers no-nonsense approach
User Application Article Colin Lynch Builders has used Long and Somerville, the innovative independent builders' merchant, for 27 years because of it's no nonsense approach to his time and money.
News from Long & Somerville (21 July 2006)
Fire alarm warns deaf and hard of hearing
User Application Article The safe management of an emergency relies upon all people in the building receiving clearly understood information; this includes people with disabilities.
News from Deaf Alerter (21 July 2006)
Graduation with market-ready technology skills
User Application Article The School of the Built Environment, Singapore Polytechnic, has renewed its agreement with the BE (Bentley Empowered) Careers Network program.
News from Bentley Systems (21 July 2006)
Extensive green roof gets built up award
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors, Awards 2006 saw Acclaim Roofing win the Built Up Roofing Award for the Charter School in London which incorporated a Bauder extensive sedum green roof.
News from Bauder (21 July 2006)
110 volt compressors ideal for joinery
Thorite stocks a wide range of 110 volt compressors, ideal for joinery, flooring and roofing trades in the construction industry, plus fencing and decking companies, scenery makers and shopfitters.
News from Thorite (21 July 2006)
Appointment for toilet hire firm
Toilet Hire UK managing director Mike Greenough has become executive chairman with financial director John Meadows taking over as managing director.
News from Toilet Hire UK (21 July 2006)
Air cooled chillers for industry and process
Coolmation has introduced the new air-cooled series of low energy Powercool chillers (76.5kW up to 182 kW cooling capacities) for industrial and process cooling applications.
News from Coolmation (21 July 2006)
Safety spectacles bring fashion
Pulsafe, the world leading safety spectacles brand from Bacou-Dalloz, has brought fashion styling to safety eyewear with the new Metalite range of safety spectacles.
News from Sperian Protection (UK) (21 July 2006)
Presence-detecting lighting controls for washrooms
Ex-Or, European leaders in lighting management, has added washroom management functionality to its industry-leading LightSpot presence-detecting lighting controls.
News from Ex-Or (21 July 2006)
Web site for fire resistant building materials
International Barrier Technology has reported the release of a revised internet website.
News from International Barrier Technology (21 July 2006)
Awards celebrate best buildings and public spaces
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Yorkshire Region invites entries to the 20th White Rose Awards celebrating the best buildings and public spaces in the region.
News from RIBA Yorkshire (21 July 2006)
100% precise building floor plans with CAD
The PowerCAD SiteMaster 3 building surveying and information management solution now supports "anytime and anywhere" creation of 100% precise building floor plans.
News from GiveMePower Corporation (21 July 2006)
Training and business services for home inspectors
Although no longer compulsory from 1 June 2007, full Home Condition Reports (HCRs) are still likely to be produced when the introduction of Home Information Packs (HIPs) goes live.
News from SAVA (21 July 2006)
Commercial fire and life safety systems
Gamewell-FCI, a Honeywell company, is an industry-leading manufacturer and complete single-source provider of commercial fire and life safety systems.
News from Gamewell-FCI (21 July 2006)
Prison pre-cast concrete design solutions
User Application Article Specialist contractor Composite has recently completed three separate prison projects on behalf of PCSL.
News from Composite (21 July 2006)
Advanced timber frame construction method
A member of BM TRADA's Q-Mark scheme for enhanced security doors has been involved as a supply chain partner for a high profile series of contracts.
News from BM TRADA Certification (21 July 2006)
Digital positioner is used in hazardous locations
The Flowserve Logix 3200IQ has received two new IECEx Certificates of Conformity, enabling the digital positioner to be used in hazardous locations.
News from Flowserve (21 July 2006)
FSB fears no let up in Government red tape
Technical Background Article Federation of Small Businesses expressed concern that the reforms do not go far enough and will not be sufficient to reduce the burden of red tape on business.
News from Federation of Small Businesses (21 July 2006)
Gensler to design major UK regional casino
User Application Article Gensler has been appointed as both master planner and architect for Blackpool's proposed Conference and Casino Quarter.
News from Gensler (21 July 2006)
Service shares data on payment behaviour
Equifax is helping businesses to tackle the threat of late payment and bad debt with the launch of its Shared Data Services, that allows businesses to share information about payment behaviour.
News from Equifax (20 July 2006)
Company identity fraud initiative backed
Businesses will be shocked to know how easy it is to change company documentation, names of directors and even trading addresses without their knowledge.
News from Equifax (20 July 2006)
Firms start to guard against fruad
The FSA's Fraud Governance report, published this week, reveals that larger finance firms have recently started taking steps to guard against fraud.
News from Equifax (20 July 2006)
Anti bacterial system beats superbugs
You only have to pick up a newspaper or turn on the television to read and see an increasing number of reports concerning hospital infections and so called super-bugs.
News from Pegler (20 July 2006)
Doubling size for critical power supplies
Critical power specialist Uninterruptible Power Supplies has doubled the size of its Berkshire headquarters and recruited additional administrative and engineering staff.
News from Uninterruptible Power Supplies (20 July 2006)
Gensler wins Industrial Design Excellence Award
User Application Article Ashes and Snow - The Nomadic Museum was named Best in Show in the 2006 Industrial Design Excellence Awards.
News from Gensler (20 July 2006)
Oracle11i human resources and finance modules
User Application Article Leading infrastructure, building and business services company, Carillion has successfully implemented a suite of Oracle11i human resources and finance modules.
News from pc coaching (19 July 2006)
Fire-resistant composite panels win approval
Promfire fire-resistant composite panels from Haironville TAC, a leading UK manufacturer of metal roofing and cladding products, have won LPCB certification to LPS1208.
News from Arcelor Construction UK (19 July 2006)
Building services partnership to focus on delivery
Leading building services company SES is pleased to announce it has entered into a new five-year strategic partnership with international engineering and construction group Costain.
News from SES Shepherd Engineering Services (19 July 2006)
Exotic Series of hardwood flooring
Preverco, a leading manufacturer of high-end, hardwood flooring, announces its Exotic Series of hardwood flooring.
News from Preverco (19 July 2006)
£5 million Design and Build contract
User Application Article The Warwick office of SOL Construction has negotiated a £5 million Design and Build contract with Coventry based Cassidy Developments and the Zenith Development Partnership.
News from SOL West Midlands (19 July 2006)
Floor-spanning aluminium curtain walling
User Application Article Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems supplied aluminium for Oceana Boulevard - a multi-million pound residential project for Barratts Holmes in Southampton. Brochure Available
News from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems (19 July 2006)
Networked automation of heating, ventilation, AC
CentraLine is simplifying energy-efficient networked automation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems by bundling all its application "know-how" into COACH.
News from CentraLine (19 July 2006)
Radiator packs contain thermostatic valve
Heating installers can save time and cost at the merchant counter with new Honeywell VTL120 radiator packs, containing a thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) and a matching lockshield valve.
News from Honeywell Control Systems (19 July 2006)
Rotary valves for asphalt plant
User Application Article A market leader in the manufacture of all types of asphalt, Foster Yeoman selected Rota Val rotary valves for a key part of its plant in Somerset.
News from Foster Yeoman Contracting (19 July 2006)
Open-access online store for horticultural labels
IML Labels and Systems are delighted to announce the opening of its' online store, the only open-access online store in the industry.
News from IML Events (19 July 2006)
Eight wheelers for cement blending firm
User Application Article Xact Mixers , the sole importers to Europe of a revolutionary new on-board cement blending system from the USA, is taking delivery of 10 Renault Kerax 370.33, eight wheelers.
News from Renault Trucks UK (19 July 2006)
Galvanised steel framed modular construction
Wernick Buildings has published a new 6 page brochure, 'Open your eyes to modular building'. Brochure Available
News from Wernick Buildings (19 July 2006)
Specially coated metal tags for hot applications
IML has cemented a partnership with the reputable American based Pannier to supply specially coated metal tags for hot applications where synthetic labels cannot survive.
News from IML Labels and Systems Ltd (19 July 2006)
Escalators and moving walkways for distribution
Stannah is moving into new markets; the company has recently been appointed UK distributor for Anlev - Hong Kong, leading manufacturers and worldwide exporters of escalators and moving walkways. Brochure Available
News from Stannah (19 July 2006)
Controls standard incorporated by Chinese
Echelon's control technology has been incorporated in the Chinese national standard for control applications.
News from Echelon (19 July 2006)
Guide to making money from sustainable homes
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and PDM Consultants have published a developer's guide to making money from sustainable homes.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (18 July 2006)
MCSD certification exam simulation kit
uCertify, a market leader in IT certification exam preparation solutions, has announced the release of its upgraded Exam Simulation PrepKit for MCSD certification exam 70-305.
News from uCertify (18 July 2006)
Melt pressure sensor uses strain gauge sensor
Sensorsone has announced a new innovative development from Gefran which is the Impact Melt Pressure Sensor.
News from SensorsOne (18 July 2006)
Product testing and approval scheme for SAP
Beamaenergy's TEHVA has worked in partnership with the BRE and Energy Saving Trust to develop a product testing and approval scheme for use with the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP).
News from BEAMA (18 July 2006)
Online business and financial reports service
Equifax is bringing to UK businesses a powerful new tool with the launch of its new online business reports service, Findout.
News from Equifax (18 July 2006)
Business failures have increased year on year
Equifax, one of the leading providers of business information, has released new data on business failures that brings into question other market indicators on the UK economy.
News from Equifax (18 July 2006)
Re-surfacing project at major velodrome
User Application Article Tarmac has helped cyclists in Wales get back on track with a major re-surfacing project at one of the UK's major velodromes.
News from Tarmarc (18 July 2006)
Single port power over Ethernet adapter
Power over Ethernet is designed to supply DC power to devices on IT network infrastructure via existing CAT5 Ethernet cabling.
News from ThePowerSupplyShop (18 July 2006)
One-day meeting on Intelligible Measurements
The need to accurately measure speech intelligibility is becoming increasingly important, for Public Address and Voice Alarm/Life Safety systems and in schools and other speech critical environments. Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics (18 July 2006)
Four Fan condensing unit developed in 3 months
User Application Article Over the years Bitzer UK has successfully met the demands of the UK refrigeration and air conditioning industry with innovative compressor and condensing unit solutions.
News from Bitzer UK (18 July 2006)
High precision, hydrostatic linear guides
Schaeffler (UK) has developed a range of high precision, hydrostatic linear guides, that are cost effective and easy to mount and fit the same design space as a rolling element guidance system. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (18 July 2006)
E-stops employ direct opening action
Idec's one of a kind XA (and the larger XW 22mm E-Stop) employ a direct opening action mechanism which meets IEC60947-5-5, 5.2, IEC60947-5-1, Annex K standards.
News from Idec Electronics (18 July 2006)
Distributor for upright powered lifts
Aerial lift manufacturer UpRight Powered Access has appointed Independent Parts and Service (IPS) as its master distributor for the UK.
News from Tanfield Group (18 July 2006)
Better response with new sales engineer
Edgetech UK has recruited a new Technical Sales Engineer to respond to increased orders and enquiries.
News from Edgetech (18 July 2006)
External stone work chosen for NFU headquarters
User Application Article Architects SMC Corstophine and Wright were appointed to devise a comprehensive office development to house the NFU Headquarters. Brochure Available
News from Stancliffe Stone Company (18 July 2006)
Production doubles with help from Super Spacer
User Application Article Sealed unit manufacturer Padiham doubles production in 2006 with help from Super Spacer.
News from Edgetech (18 July 2006)
Interlocking slates for apartment roofs
User Application Article Bicester Roofing has worked with Berkeley Homes on a development of 16 mixed community apartment blocks whose roofs were fitted with Marley Eternit's Melbourn interlocking slates. Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit (18 July 2006)
LINK Tools receives Q-Marks
TUV Rheinland, one of Europe's premier professional approval organizations, has awarded two Q-Marks to LINK Tools International for their exclusive socket drive tools.
News from Link Tools (17 July 2006)
Aphel launches 60 Amp Vertical Blade Server PDU
Aphel announced the launch of their vertical 60Amp MT3 Series of Rackmount PDUs to support standard and blade servers.
News from Aphel (17 July 2006)
Second edition of newlec+ catalogue now available
Newlec + catalogue, Issue 2 is now available featuring new products, special offers and comprehensive details of over 3,500 quality products under the Newlec and Defiance brands.
News from Newey and Eyre (17 July 2006)
Nelsons column given wholesale makeover
Ian Devine from Peckham-based David Ball Restoration had the task of giving him a facelift on this occasion.
News from Stone Federation Great Britain (17 July 2006)
Modular clip-in metal ceiling tiles from SAS
User Application Article Modular clip-in metal ceiling tiles from SAS International chosen for new City Academy.
News from SAS International (17 July 2006)
Construction industry given shot at GBP50k
Building and construction businesses could be in line to receive a share of GBP300k to help provide training opportunities for their employees.
News from Edge Awards (17 July 2006)
New build ecologically sound external wall systems
Natural Building Technologies introduce two new build, ecologically sound external wall systems for timber framed buildings that meet requirements of the new Part L Building Regulations.
News from Natural Building Technologies (17 July 2006)
Hanson buys Formpave
Hanson Building Products announced the acquisition of Formpave Holdings Limited for an undisclosed sum.
News from Hanson (17 July 2006)
Hanson acquisition of Formpave
Hanson Building Products announced the acquisition of Formpave Holdings Limited for an undisclosed sum.
News from Hanson Formpave (17 July 2006)
Architect wins knockout prize
Cambridge-based architect has won a knockout prize in a contest organised by ceilings manufacturer, British Gypsum.
News from British Gypsum (17 July 2006)
Ben Bennett digs in deeper with Bell ADTs
User Application Article Fast response times from Bell Equipment UK has left a Derbyshire quarry manager in no doubt when it comes to replacing his articulated dump trucks.
News from Bell Equipment UK (17 July 2006)
NES launches series of new brochures
Specialist technical and engineering recruitment company, NES has announced the launch of a series of new corporate brochures.
News from NES Group (17 July 2006)
Vista upgrade vandal resistant dome range
Vista have announced an upgrade to all their vandal resistant domes to include a 3 axis pan/tilt gimble mechanism.
News from Norbain SD (17 July 2006)
Implementation of Integrated Fire Risk Management
Technical Background Article Dave Berry, one of IFC's Principal Consultants presented paper on 'Implementation of Integrated Fire Risk Management - what educational base do we require?' at the recent Rasbash Lecture.
News from International Fire Consultants (17 July 2006)
Aluminium and timber composite window system
User Application Article There are over 200 satisfied tenants and home owners on the recently refurbished Barset Estate in the London Borough of Southwark.
News from A M Profiles (17 July 2006)
After sales care for lift installations
Pickerings Lifts has introduced a new After-Sales Customer Care Team, with special responsibility for new lift installations.
News from Pickerings Lifts Europe (17 July 2006)
Steelwork fixings take the strain
User Application Article Steelwork fixings from the Access Technologies' BeamClamp range are playing a major part in the construction of a new apartment complex in Leeds City Centre.
News from Access Technologies (17 July 2006)
Theatrical and architectural lighting control
Polaron is taking the opportunity to highlight its position as a market leader and one of the few profitable companies in the growing lighting controls sector.
News from Polaron Controls (17 July 2006)
Lighting tower uses integrated MOSA generator
Wilkinson Star has launched StarLight SL55, a lighting tower using an integrated MOSA generator and 5.5 m telescopic steel mast with 4 x 400W metal halide floodlights able to illuminate a 1700m2 area.
News from Wilkinson Star (17 July 2006)
Guide to building management, AC, control systems
From refrigeration and air-conditioning to building management and electric control systems, a guide to Delrac ACS's wide range of services is now available on the Internet.
News from Delrac ACS (17 July 2006)
Radiant panel maker builds on growth
Comyn Ching is building on its continuing growth with the announcement that David Wing has been promoted to the position of Sales and Marketing Director.
News from Comyn Ching & Co (Solray) (17 July 2006)
High performance waterproofing and wearing course
User Application Article The surfacing of decks at a brand new car park facility at Cork Airport has been successfully completed using Tretodek Hybuild.
News from Tremco illbruck (17 July 2006)
Fittings range on show in Chelsea
Yorkshire Fittings will be exhibiting its full complement of new and established products at Hevar Chelsea on Stand 88.
News from Yorkshire Fittings (17 July 2006)
Combination drills get better with 12v, 14.4v, 18v
The No.1 selling range of combination drills from Dewalt has just been upgraded to make the best even better.
News from Dewalt Power Tools (17 July 2006)
Compact top handle and body grip jigsaws
Dewalt has added to its jigsaw range with two new compact units, the DW341K top handle jigsaw and the DW343K very compact body grip jigsaw.
News from Dewalt Power Tools (17 July 2006)
Heavy-duty 36V system for power tools
Dewalt has launched its new, innovative, heavy-duty 36V system, providing professional users with increased levels of power and runtime, with similar or less weight than their corded counterparts.
News from Dewalt Power Tools (17 July 2006)
Home theatre added to range
Blue Ridge Electrical Systems has added 6 new members of staff to the work force and new products that complement its range.
News from Blue Ridge Electrical Systems (17 July 2006)
Quiet study with gallery and mezzanine floor
Dean and Bowes has won its latest project from the University of Cambridge at the world-renowned Judge Business School.
News from ISG Dean and Bowes (17 July 2006)
Rapid air velocity and air flow measurement
Three new digital anemometers from Labfacility provide convenient, rapid air velocity and air flow measurement.
News from Labfacility (17 July 2006)
House movers database made available
Equifax has made its Pre-Movers data available through its dedicated reseller channel, providing list brokers and other direct marketing services companies with a new and powerful data set to promote.
News from Equifax (17 July 2006)
Business credit check service is platinum
Equifax is warning companies to check the identity of new customers and suppliers to avoid being hit by bad debt and, in particular, phoenix company fraud.
News from Equifax (17 July 2006)
Roof with a view
User Application Article Leading building services company SES has commenced work at installation project at Royal Festival Hall in London.
News from SES Shepherd Engineering Services (17 July 2006)
Gensler-designed Homeland Security facility
User Application Article Gensler's design for the Department of Homeland Security's new building in Omaha, Nebraska, recently earned "Gold" certification.
News from Gensler (17 July 2006)
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