News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date

Sunday 20 August
to Saturday 26 August 2006

Develop trainer set to energise the IHEEM

Develop trainer has been invited to speak at the Annual Conference of the Institute for Hospital Engineers and Estate Managers (IHEEM).

News from Develop (25 August 2006)

Acheson and Glover gold at premier garden show

Paving specialists Acheson and Glover Group struck gold at the first attempt at the 2006, RHS [Royal Horticultural Society] Flower Show at Tatton Park, Cheshire.

News from Acheson & Glover (25 August 2006)

Euroclad elite warranty at windmill

 User Application Article  Euroclad has helped create a stunning modern retail park with a warranty-backed roofing package at the new Windmill Shopping Centre in Smethwick.  Brochure Available 

News from Euroclad (25 August 2006)

Korenix Technology new Ethernet device server

Korenix Technology announces the new 3-in-one to Ethernet device server.

News from Korenix Technology (25 August 2006)

Seismic floor vibration measurement service

Sound and Vibration Technology announce a new capability for the measurement of floor and building vibration.

News from Sound and Vibration Technology (25 August 2006)

Flowserve pump expert earns industry accolade

ASME honors Bruno Schiavello with 2006 Fluid Machinery Design Award.

News from Flowserve (25 August 2006)

Tessenderlo Group wins 2006 BE Award

Tessenderlo Group has won a 2006 BE Award for its project to integrate AutoPLANT with its engineering document management system for engineering and maintenance purposes.

News from Bentley Systems (25 August 2006)

NBBJ Wins 2006 BE Award

NBBJ, a leading global architecture and design firm, has won a 2006 BE Award 'Building: BIM for Architecture' for its Providence Park Hospital..

News from Bentley Systems (25 August 2006)

Heavy duty solution for DC tig welding

Beta Century BPT200 Pulsed Tig Welding machine provides a heavy duty solution for DC tig welding tasks without the need for a three phase supply.

News from Beta Century (UK) (25 August 2006)

CIOB license to Award 'Chartered Environmentalist'

 Technical Background Article  The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has been granted a license by the Society for the Environment to award Chartered Environmentalist status to CIOB members.

News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (25 August 2006)

Deutz UK introduce new compact engine ranges

Deutz, manufacturer of diesel and gas engines, has added two new compact engine families to its market leading range.

News from Deutz UK (25 August 2006)

Benefit of Murex and ESAB Welding Products

Leading manufacturers of commercial vehicles and trailers are benefiting from the welding machines, welding wires and associated products available from the ESAB Group.  Brochure Available 

News from Murex Welding Products (25 August 2006)

Visit Uponor at No-Dig Live

Visit Uponor at No-Dig Live to learn about site-based installation of specialist metallic and plastic pipeline systems in the gas, water and sewer markets.

News from Uponor (25 August 2006)

Technical Training Workshops for Site Managers

National Construction College launches Technical Training Workshops for Site Managers.

News from National Construction College (25 August 2006)

Solid benefits of Striebig vertical panel saw

Striebig vertical panel saw is delivering improved cutting accuracy and reduced processing time at solid surface fabricator, Solidity

News from T M Machinery Sales (25 August 2006)

Encore diamond non-core bits

Encore, the diamond tools specialist, has developed small, non-core diamond bits for drilling in the hardest of hard tiles.

News from Encore Diamond (25 August 2006)

Success for hydraulic movement specialist

 User Application Article  Bill Boley have completed a complex quadruple hydraulic lifting, jacking, weighing and tensioning project during the construction and installation of a new 87 metre concrete foot bridge.

News from Bill Boley (25 August 2006)

'Lift and slide' project causes no problems

 User Application Article  Bill Boley have carried out an intricate dual jacking project next to Birmingham's renowned Mailbox building for main contractor Wates Group.

News from Bill Boley (25 August 2006)

Bilco smoke vents installed at Chelsea development

 User Application Article  Leading access doors and vents manufacturer Bilco has completed delivery of automatic smoke vents for prestige high-rise housing on the banks of the River Thames.

News from Bilco (25 August 2006)

Wolf lights up mini / micro market

Wolf Safety Lamp launched range of pocket-sized personal issue safety torches - the Mini and Micro series - using high-tech light sources to give impressive performance within a compact size.

News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company (25 August 2006)

Financing the Sustainable Communities Plan

The report entitled 'Financing the Future' is published by the Smith Institute and includes essays from prominent figures in regeneration.

News from Land Restoration Trust (25 August 2006)

New product for party wall robust construction

Cavity Trays launch the Type GBPWIS (Ground Bearing Party Wall Insulating System) specifically designed to simplify, reduce and speed up the work involved in creating a party wall between dwellings.

News from Cavity Trays (25 August 2006)

Inter Ceramica Waterjet System adds to quality

 User Application Article  Inter Ceramica in-house waterjet cutting facility, including a Powerjet Systems cutting table and KMT Waterjet Systems intensifier, means they provide an even better service.

News from KMT Waterjet Systems (25 August 2006)

DrainCare maintenance can cure seasonal problems

DrainCare programme from Dyno-Rod is aimed at the commercial, industrial, food processing, hotel/catering, education and healthcare sectors amongst others.  Brochure Available 

News from Dyno-Rod (25 August 2006)

New Bosch AEC offers web-based access control

Web-based system offers customers the best of both worlds - the easy-to-use features of a Web server and the functionality of a powerful access control system - all in one complete unit.

News from Bosch Security Systems (25 August 2006)

Gemini Data Loggers launch Tinytag Talk 2

Tinytag Talk 2 is an improved version of the successful Tinytalk range of temperature, humidity and voltage data loggers, in reaction to an increasingly demanding market place.  Brochure Available 

News from Gemini Data Loggers UK (25 August 2006)

Cardiff boasts Ecophon suspended ceilings

 User Application Article  Suspended ceilings together with specialist feature products from Ecophon have been employed in the refurbishment of offices belonging to one of Wales largest social housing providers.  Brochure Available 

News from Ecophon (25 August 2006)

STG achieves BS EN ISO 9001:2000 Standard

Strategic Team Group, one of the UK's fastest growing suppliers of building and property solutions, has achieved BS EN IS0 9001:2000 quality management standard.

News from Strategic Team Group (STG) (25 August 2006)

Small firms unhappy with plans for extra holidays

 Technical Background Article  Majority of small firms unhappy with plans for extra holidays, says survey by The Forum of Private Business (FPB).

News from Forum of Private Business (25 August 2006)

Jackson wins Cambridge office development

 User Application Article  Jackson Building Services has secured a project with the Babraham Institute to construct a new office building at their research campus in Cambridge.

News from ISG Jackson (25 August 2006)

High-speed technology opens door to productivity

Caljan Rite-Hite introduces TrackLine, a revolutionary new line of high-speed doors for exterior openings and interior doorways.

News from Caljan Rite-Hite (25 August 2006)

Trailer stand removes hazard

Caljan Rite Hite announces its new TS-2000 trailer stand, a simple but effective device used to support the nose of an uncoupled vehicle trailer.

News from Caljan Rite-Hite (25 August 2006)

GiveMePower 'Turn-On-and-Go' CAD system

Cadalyst Magazine espouse GiveMePower's 'Turn-On-and-Go' CAD system as 'truly remarkable' both in its capabilities and its ability to perform so much.

News from GiveMePower Corporation (25 August 2006)

Blazeguard Fire-Rated Sheathing on TV

International Barrier Technology and its key product, Blazeguard Fire-Rated Sheathing, were selected by CNBC's "Business and Beyond", as a product revolutionizing the construction industry.

News from International Barrier Technology (25 August 2006)

Oil and Water to move entire fleet to Renault

 User Application Article  Hazardous waste management specialist, Oil and Water has formulated a three year plan to change its entire fleet over to Renault.

News from Renault Trucks UK (25 August 2006)

Sikafloor systems installed at car plant

 User Application Article  Sika-Armorex flooring systems have recently been installed as part of the refurbishment of buildings at the BMW Group's, Oxford plant where more than 200,000 cars were produced last year.

News from Sika (25 August 2006)

Husky industrial ethernet switch goes gigabit

Ethernet Direct Corporation has released Husky Series Industrial Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch.

News from Ethernet Direct (24 August 2006)

New CA adhesive offers fastest fixture times

XF100, a new cyanoacrylate (CA) industrial adhesive from Chemence, offers faster fixture times than any other super glue on the market.

News from Chemence (24 August 2006)

Cell door partnership for custodial lock maker

Pickersgill-Kaye, has formed a trading partnership with a fast emerging cell door supplier, to provide an integrated custodial product service.

News from Pickersgill-Kaye (24 August 2006)

Gold Award for Alco Beldan movable walls

Gold Award for the Alco Beldan movable walls installed in London's most stunning new build hotel, the Riverbank Park Plaza.

News from Alco Beldan (24 August 2006)

Totty creates a drama at Cathedral School

 User Application Article  Totty Building Services has secured a project from the City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council to construct a new drama studio at Cathedral School.

News from ISG Totty (24 August 2006)

Fast track for Ardex rake and trowel screed

 User Application Article  Fast track installation was one of the key considerations for the refurbishment of the factory mess room and washroom facilities at Greenbank Engineering  Brochure Available 

News from Ardex UK (24 August 2006)

New show apartment opens at XQ7

 User Application Article  Stunning new show apartment is now open in Lowry Homes' magnificent XQ7 development at Exchange Quay, Salford Quays.

News from Lowry Homes (24 August 2006)

Construction needs to do more to reduce deaths

 Technical Background Article  The call from the International Construction Safety Conference, InterConstruct 06, is that more needs to be done to protect lives in the construction industries around the world.

News from Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (24 August 2006)

Mitsubishi is lord of the dance

Sculpture of several dancers pivoting on their toes driven by a combination of electric rotary actuators and rodless pneumatic cylinders, and all under the control of a tiny Mitsubishi FX PLC.  Brochure Available 

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (24 August 2006)

Cast iron radiators for energy efficiency

Cast iron radiators are energy efficient and environmentally friendly according to Tuscan Foundry Products.

News from Tuscan Foundry Products (24 August 2006)

Active Power award for backup power technology

Active Powerhas received the 2006 Frost and Sullivan Backup Power Technology Innovation of the Year Award.

News from Active Power (24 August 2006)

Maintenance free composite doors from Octaveward

Samson maintenance free composite doors provide a sustainable long-term maintenance free answer for both public and private housing.

News from Octaveward (24 August 2006)

Bilco roof access hatches and fire doors

 User Application Article  New building at Royal London Hospital now benefiting from Bilco roof access hatches and fire doors

News from Bilco (24 August 2006)

Sandtofts 20/20 tiles a catalyst for change

 User Application Article  Regeneration scheme by housing group Catalyst to demolish 1950s built terraces and replace with 600 new dwellings, is being roofed using Sandtoft's 20/20 Interlocking Clay Plain Tile.

News from Sandtoft Roof Tiles (24 August 2006)

Bay jacks available for Synseal window suites

Bay jacks are now available from Synseal for all three window suites, Shield, SynerJy and Legend.

News from Synseal (24 August 2006)

New LED drivers from Dialight Lumidrives

Dialight Lumidrives has introduced four new LED drivers designed for use with single colour light arrays and ideal for interior architectural lighting applications.

News from Dialight Lumidrives (24 August 2006)

Prestige for hospital chest clinic

 User Application Article  Polyflor Prestige PUR heavy duty vinyl floorcoverings have been installed throughout the chest clinic at Manchester's Wythenshawe Hospital.

News from Polyflor (24 August 2006)

Entirely Euroclad at Dixons Mastercare

 User Application Article  Euroclad Elite Systems have formed the building envelope at a Dixons Mastercare distribution centre, in Newark, Nottingham.  Brochure Available 

News from Euroclad (24 August 2006)

Sustainable solutions on show at HandV07

HandV07, the industry's premier exhibition, has announced the theme for the event will be 'Sustainable Solutions For The Future'.

News from H&V Exhibition (24 August 2006)

New construction system helps disaster relief

AcerMetric system of interlocking timber and laminate panels makes it possible for hospital buildings, emergency centres and accommodation to be flown into disaster areas and assembled within hours.

News from AcerMetric (24 August 2006)

Marshalls new Priora machine laid permeable paving

Marshalls has launched a machine installable version of its leading permeable paving product Priora.

News from Marshalls plc (24 August 2006)

Seismic floor vibration measurement service

Sound and Vibration Technolog announce a new capability for the measurement of floor and building vibration.

News from Sound and Vibration Technology (24 August 2006)

Architecture Customer Advisory Councils launched

New Architectural Desktop and Revit Building Councils improve communications between Autodesk and architecture community.  Brochure Available 

News from Autodesk (24 August 2006)

New sports complex for the Charter School, Dulwich

 User Application Article  DWB has been appointed as Cost Consultant on the new sports complex for The Charter School, Dulwich by the London Borough of Southwark.

News from Dobson White Boulcott (24 August 2006)

Durapipe UK sales team gets a boost

Leading high performance plastic pipework manufacturer, Durapipe UK, has welcomed Tony Argyle to the company as an Area Sales Manager for South London.

News from Durapipe UK (24 August 2006)

Westwood Security Shutters technology advances

Westwood's roller shutters, sectional doors and rapid doors now have a much greater resistance to general wear and tear, and also to extreme atmospheric conditions.

News from Westwood Security Shutters (24 August 2006)

Turner and Townsend Santos HQ in Adelaide

Turner and Townsend Rawlinsons appointed for Santos HQ in Adelaide

News from Turner & Townsend (24 August 2006)

New urban development at Royal Infirmary site

 User Application Article  Independent engineering consultants, Hulley and Kirkwood, has been appointed to provide MandE works on a new urban development at Edinburgh's former Royal Infirmary site.

News from Hulley & Kirkwood Consulting Engineers (24 August 2006)

Bambi silent running air compressors

Bambi silent running air compressors are perfect for super noise sensitive environments such as libraries, museums, office buildings, care homes and hotels.

News from Bambi Air Compressors (23 August 2006)

Hoppe partnership with premium ABUS padlocks

Hoppe (UK), one of Europe's leading suppliers of door and window hardware, has been appointed as distributor of market leading ABUS padlocks.

News from Hoppe (UK) (23 August 2006)

Trief kerbs at the heart of BP service station

 User Application Article  Brett Landscaping has supplied BP's North and South sites of the Heart of Scotland Motorway Service Area with 891 of its Trief high containment kerbs.

News from Brett Landscaping and Building Products (23 August 2006)

Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy

 Technical Background Article  Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy is now calling for entries for 2007.

News from Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy (23 August 2006)

Hoerbiger-Origa means dancing in the streets

 User Application Article  Hoerbiger-Origa rodless pneumatic cylinders that have tripped the light fantastic constantly for over a decade are to be refurbished so that they will dance on for years to come.  Brochure Available 

News from Hoerbiger-Origa (23 August 2006)

New CEO for Safety and Access

Safety and Access announce the appointment of Mike Morris to the position of Chief Executive Officer.

News from Safety and Access (23 August 2006)

Intelligent Membrane for Royal Bank of Scotland HQ

 User Application Article  Hydrotech Structural Waterproofing from Alumasc has been used on the new head quarters of the Royal Bank of Scotland, Gogarburn, Edinburgh.  Brochure Available 

News from Alumasc Exterior Building Products (23 August 2006)

TAC Satchwell launch latest access control product

TAC Satchwell introduces Intelli-M Power over ethernet to UK market.

News from TAC UK (23 August 2006)

HSE safety alert after lift refurbishment death

The Health and Safety Executive has issued a safety alert to those involved with lift installation and refurbishment.

News from Health and Safety Executive (23 August 2006)

Pilkington K glass sets the PART F standard

Radical changes to Part F of the Building Regulations for Northern Ireland will mean for the first time low-e glass will effectively be mandatory for all new and replacement windows.

News from Pilkington Building Products UK (23 August 2006)

Complete solution for site control and monitoring

Gamatronic Site Management is the complete solution for site control and monitoring of a wide range of devices.

News from Gamatronic (UK) (23 August 2006)

Earth retaining wall and ground anchoring system

 User Application Article  Cintec uses its earth retaining stabilization system to tie back historically sensitive walls or in difficult situations where the historic nature of the project has to be preserved.

News from Cintec America (23 August 2006)

CFS Carpets launch Generation carpet tiles

Generation is the cut pile version of the best selling Precision loop pile range that was recently increased to 24 colours

News from CFS Carpets (23 August 2006)

Vocation is a new heavy contract nylon carpet tile

CFS Carpets popular New Vocation range has been given a new look with the creation of 11 exciting colours.

News from CFS Carpets (23 August 2006)

Norbain LIVE giving the low-down on DVRs

LIVE06 series of events gives the opportunity to see a wide range of DVRs from the premier manufacturers and to ask questions and make comparisons.

News from Norbain SD (23 August 2006)

Bosch expands IP family of CCTV network products

The VIP X1600 is a unique 16-channel unit that features 'hot-swappable' input modules and uses revolutionary iSCSI technology for storage.

News from Bosch Security Systems (23 August 2006)

Boiler manufacturer chooses portable flowmeter

 User Application Article  When Potterton was looking for a portable flowmeter to aid with the evaluation of site related problems with their products, they turned to Katronic Technologies to supply the solution.  Brochure Available 

News from Katronic Technologies (23 August 2006)

Inviron win MandE maintenance services contract

 User Application Article  Inviron has clinched a three-year contract renewal for maintenance of mechanical and electrical services on sites operated by Fluor.

News from Inviron (23 August 2006)

CIRIA covers all the angles on site

CIRIA has launched a new site guide box set containing seven CIRIA site good practice guides.  Brochure Available 

News from CIRIA (23 August 2006)

Tremco illbruck sealant for range of applications

A detailed guide to Tremflex HS elastomeric sealant has been published by Tremco illbruck.

News from Tremco illbruck (23 August 2006)

3D users networking and information sharing forum

Autodesk announced that its new community portal, Area, is now live.  Brochure Available 

News from Autodesk (23 August 2006)

Worldwide Industrial Ethernet Survey

Ethernet Direct Corporation announced its sponsorship to the Worldwide Industrial Ethernet Survey which is developed by Ethernet Direct's Alliance Partner Network Vision.

News from Ethernet Direct (23 August 2006)

Ethernet Direct alliance with Network Vision

Ethernet Direct Corporation announce the alliance partnership with Network Vision, known for the popular Network Management software, IntraVUE.

News from Ethernet Direct (23 August 2006)

Newlec gets tough for charity

The 'Tough Guy' Nettle Warrior event is a physically gruelling, mentally demanding endurance test and Newlec helped power two of the Tough Guys over the finish line.

News from Newey and Eyre (23 August 2006)

Synseal low pitch conservatory roof system

Following the success of Synseal's low pitch conservatory roof system global600, a new cut-to-size service is now available.

News from Synseal (23 August 2006)

Exciting development in Templeton Woods

The first phase of the woodland makeover includes enouraging greater use of the woods by schools and activity groups

News from Forestry Commission (23 August 2006)

Clarksons stays with the UPS supplier it trusts

 User Application Article  Uninterruptible Power Supplies has supplied a highly resilient power protection solution to Clarksons, one of the world's leading shipping services groups.

News from Uninterruptible Power Supplies (23 August 2006)

Scheme for exemplary environmental performance

 Technical Background Article  CEEQUAL Scheme for exemplary environmental performance on civil engineering projects sails past 1billion pound milestone.  Brochure Available 

News from CIRIA (23 August 2006)

Building a safer tomorrow today

Latest developments in construction health and safety will be discussed at an international event taking place in Dublin

News from Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (23 August 2006)

Lister Trade Frames chooses Masterframe Windows

 User Application Article  Lister Trade Frames supplied 30 Masterframe Classic vertical sliders for luxury apartments in Woodville.

News from Masterframe Windows (23 August 2006)

Council for Aluminium support for Bewick Swan

The Council for Aluminium in Building have donated proceeds from their recent AGM charity raffle to the Slimbridge based Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust.

News from Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) (23 August 2006)

Testing safety of doors and gates

 User Application Article  Within the UK the Microtronics impact force gauge range for testing automated doors and gates can be obtained exclusively via Mecmesin.  Brochure Available 

News from Mecmesin (23 August 2006)

Finding the best craft apprentice in Scotland

The Scottish Building Apprenticeship and Training Council (SBATC) have issued the nomination forms for this year's James Birnie Award for Craft Excellence.

News from SBATC (23 August 2006)

Conference on Blowing Agents and Foaming Processes

Rapra Technology is organising its ninth international conference on Blowing Agents and Foaming Processes in Frankfurt.

News from Smithers Rapra (23 August 2006)

Chint power to launch their NM6 range of MCCB

Chint Power announces the launch of the NM6 range of Moulded Case Circuit Breakers with ratings from 125Amps to 1,250 Amps in both 3 and 4 pole variants.

News from Chint Europe (UK) (22 August 2006)

Bartec Heating Conductor System for Airbus A 380

 User Application Article  Bartec's Heating Conductor Systems offered reliable protection against water damage due to frost exposure both on the ground, as well as in the air.

News from Bartec UK (22 August 2006)

RAC backs drive for commuters to stay home

 Technical Background Article  RAC Foundation is backing Work Wise UK, the five-year initiative to encourage smarter working practices, such as flexible working, mobile working, remote working and working from home.

News from Chelgate (22 August 2006)

Shadow Chancellor visits the FPB

Shadow Chancellor visits the FPB as he announces his four point plan for smaller businesses.

News from Forum of Private Business (22 August 2006)

EAG wins Royal Marsden contract

 User Application Article  English Architectural Glazing wins contract with Mansell Construction Services to carry out glazing works at the new at the Royal Marsden Hospital.

News from English Architectural Glazing (22 August 2006)

Lockfitting Scheme for free security improvements

 User Application Article  Victim Support Southwark has been using the Envirograf firebag as part of its Lockfitting Scheme providing free security improvements to victims and vulnerable residents on low income.

News from Environmental Seals (22 August 2006)

From showroom to show home

 User Application Article  Disused car showroom in Leyton, east London, acquired by ASRA Greater London Housing Association in May last year, has made way for a development of new affordable homes for local people.

News from LHA-ASRA Group (22 August 2006)

Scottish company nominated for top UK award

Clark Contracts, the Paisley based construction, refurbishment and maintenance company, has been shortlisted for the UK's most prestigious customer service awards.

News from Clark Contracts (22 August 2006)

Freefoam now available from Newstead

Newstead Trade Frames now stocks a wide range of Freefoam's PVC-UE cellular profiles at its Building Plastics Division.

News from Newstead Trade Frames (22 August 2006)

TDSi future-proof security solutions

TDSi will be showcasing the new version of its eXguard PRO access control management software at Security Essen.

News from TDSi (22 August 2006)

TDSi at Norbain Live roadshows

As specialists in integrated security solutions, TDSi will be featuring the latest in user friendly software innovations at this year's LIVE 06.

News from TDSi (22 August 2006)

TDSi leads the way on customer care standards

TDSi, a leading UK access control manufacturer specialising in integrated security solutions, has officially released its Customer Care Policy.

News from TDSi (22 August 2006)

Elliott Brothers combine tradition and technology

VECTA Sales Intelligence can be taken on site and will enable sales people to proactively plan sales visits, quote and place orders from the field for any of the 28,000 catalogue items

News from Elliott Brothers (22 August 2006)

DWB upgrade shop fronts and facades in East London

 User Application Article  DWB has completed the upgrade of a number of shop fronts and facades in Forest Gate, East London.

News from Dobson White Boulcott (22 August 2006)

Plans for the Cairngorms go to consultation

 User Application Article  Views are being sought on the proposed transfer of ownership of the Cairngorm Estate from Highlands and Islands Enterprise to Forestry Commission Scotland.

News from Forestry Commission (22 August 2006)

Two additional recruitment consultants at NES

Two additional recruitment consultants have been appointed to the London team at specialist technical and engineering recruitment company, NES.

News from NES Group (22 August 2006)

100k Architects and Designers pick Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Revit Building software sales surge as firms move to adopt industry-leading BIM Platform.  Brochure Available 

News from Autodesk (22 August 2006)

Fast move for insurance giant

 User Application Article  Pick Everard has completed work on the fast track construction of a 1000 staff capacity customer service centre for Norwich Union.

News from Pick Everard (22 August 2006)

New 'green' drainage membranes for green roofs

Safeguard's 'Oldroyd' range of cavity drainage membranes has been extended to include three new membranes specifically designed for green roof applications.

News from Safeguard Europe (22 August 2006)

New rapid hardening sub-surface concrete

Initial contacts post fix embedded into Instarmac's Ultracrete range.

News from Instarmac Group (22 August 2006)

Synseal new specification guide for Legend

Synseal has produced a new product specification guide for the fully comprehensive Legend window and door suite to support customers.

News from Synseal (21 August 2006)

New petrol driven portable MMA welder

MagicWeld, available from Wilkinson Star, is a new MOSA petrol driven, portable, air cooled, MMA welder generator for use in the construction industry.

News from Wilkinson Star (21 August 2006)

Guide to sliding door gear

Guide to recently expanded range of sliding door gear is available from Hillaldam Coburn .

News from Hillaldam Coburn (21 August 2006)

Raymac Signs site boards for construction sites

Portray your own unique health and safety message, and display your company name at the same time.

News from Raymac Signs (21 August 2006)

Principles and Practice of Testing in Construction

An introduction to the complete guide to testing in the construction industry - Vol.I in the Testing in Construction series Principles and Practice of Testing in Construction. .

News from Whittles Publishing (21 August 2006)

WEEE Licence given to the AWM Group

AWM Group, waste management solutions providers are benefiting from a new licence issued by their local Environment Agency office allowing them to treat WEEE.

News from AWM Group (21 August 2006)

Windows go back to bay-sics

The classic Bay window is making a comeback reports JELD-WEN, one of the UK's largest timber and PVC-U window manufacturers.

News from JELD-WEN (21 August 2006)

SISYS launches Visitor Express Security Edition

SISYS has launched a new version the SISYS Visitor Express Security Edition that replaces traditional sign-in books.

News from Chubb (21 August 2006)

Durapipe UK flows into Bristol Harbourside project

 User Application Article  Durapipe ABS pipework has been installed in a new state-of-the-art HBOS office building within Bristol's impressive 330 million pound Harbourside regeneration project.

News from Durapipe UK (21 August 2006)

Help needed for growth of small firms

 Technical Background Article  FPB says UK200Group survey shows more must be done to help the growth of small firms.

News from Forum of Private Business (21 August 2006)

Roads ice- free in winter and cooler in summer

CitectSCADA chosen for pilot inter- seasonal heat transfer project, aimed at keeping roads ice- free in winter and cooler in summer.  Brochure Available 

News from Citect (21 August 2006)

Kalzip makes waves at Liverpool Interchange

 User Application Article  Kalzip aluminium proved the ideal choice to create the striking roof design that has never been seen before in the UK.  Brochure Available 

News from Kalzip (21 August 2006)

Rockdoor goes fully computerised with SAP

Rockdoor, leading composite door manufacturer, invests in a SAP computer programme to fully computerise the manufacturing process from order to delivery.

News from Rockdoor (21 August 2006)

Conservation area conquered with Masterframe sash

 User Application Article  Masterframe's windows met specific conservation area requirements and had to replicate the timber vertical sashes they were replacing.

News from Masterframe Windows (21 August 2006)

Connectix launches new website for IT Consultants

Connectix has launched a new website aimed directly at consulting engineers active in the field of information technology infrastructure.

News from Connectix (21 August 2006)

Durable hydraulic pressure sensor

 Technical Background Article  Durable hydraulic pressure sensor copes well with stress under high pressure.

News from SensorsOne (21 August 2006)

Developing competence in the Trenchless sector

 Technical Background Article  In conjunction with UKSTT, Develop has produced a suite of accredited units of competence via its Utility Certification Scheme 5831 which is awarded by City and Guilds.

News from Develop (21 August 2006)

British Gypsum supports EcoHomes standards

British Gypsum is making it easier for housebuilders and designers to achieve improved environmental standards.

News from British Gypsum (21 August 2006)

The Co-operative in the UK partners with Zetes

 User Application Article  Zetes are to supply and implement wireless infrastructure, mobile computers and voice terminals into the Co-operative Group's UK distribution centres.

News from Zetes (21 August 2006)

LEED-Gold certification for BE facility

General Motors awarded LEED-Gold certification for BE award-winning facility.

News from Bentley Systems (21 August 2006)

Zetes Acquires VoCognition International

Zetes acquire VoCognition International, a European supplier of voice-enabled warehousing solutions with Vocollect technology.

News from Zetes (21 August 2006)

Berkeley Homes choose Vicaima Portaro door kit

 User Application Article  Vicaima's new Portaro door kit has been selected by Berkeley Homes as the front entrance for 75 apartments at its flagship new development in Kent.

News from Vicaima (21 August 2006)

Higgins Construction and Dominion Housing Group

 User Application Article  Higgins Construction appointed as main contractor for Dominion Housing Group's redevelopment of an eight-storey office block in Ealing.

News from Higgins Construction (21 August 2006)

Brett boosts bus station kerb appeal

 User Application Article  Brett Landscaping and Building Products supply 80 metres of its Kassel Kerbs to the redevelopment of Gorseinon Bus Station.

News from Brett Landscaping and Building Products (21 August 2006)

British Gypsum best Arteco ceiling installer

British Gypsum's sales team in the South West enjoyed pitch-side seats for Test cricket at Trent Bridge, following their success in a competition to find this year's best Arteco ceiling installer.

News from British Gypsum (21 August 2006)

Rigidal Ziplok standing seam profile

 User Application Article  Rigidal Ziplok standing seam profile, in mill finish stucco embossed aluminium, have been used on the Swaythling development in Eastleigh, Hampshire.

News from Rigidal Systems (21 August 2006)

Chubb reaches new levels of safety

Chubb Electronic Security has launched a new ladder to ensure the health and safety of its employees working at height.

News from Chubb (21 August 2006)

Innovative design wins ceiling award I

 User Application Article  Installation wins Herman Miller, and contractor Topfix Interiors of Bristol, first prize in a competition to find the best Arteco ceiling of the year

News from British Gypsum (21 August 2006)

Water intrusion into subterranean areas

Water Intrusion Technologies have a permanent solution for removing and keeping water out, which is Electro-Osmotic Pulse (EOP) Water Removal.

News from Water Intrusion Technologies (21 August 2006)

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