News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 27 August
to Saturday 2 September 2006
Apollo Orbis conventional fire detectors in Cyprus
User Application Article Apollo Orbis conventional smoke and heat detectors have been installed at The Panthea Village in one of Cyprus' busiest tourist hubs, Ayia Napa.
News from Apollo Fire Detectors ( 1 September 2006)
New trade centre stocks 95% GAP products
User Application Article A.Holden, a GAP customer, has recently opened a new trade centre in Cumbria.
News from GAP ( 1 September 2006)
Jackson goes shopping at Harlow Retail Park
User Application Article Jackson Building Services has secured a project with Morley Fund Management at Harlow Retail Park in Essex.
News from ISG Jackson ( 1 September 2006)
DeWalt tools at crazy prices
DeWalt rework section on TheToolman's website is the place where you can buy factory reconditioned DeWalt machines at a fraction of the RRP.
News from TheToolman ( 1 September 2006)
New faces and new roles at Ian Williams
Ian Williams has promoted Steve Drew to Property Services Manager in the company's Birmingham office to service planned growth.
News from Ian Williams ( 1 September 2006)
Review on electrical motors and energy consumption
Technical Background Article Great energy savings to be made from more efficient motor control says Bo Andersson of Emotron AB, Sweden
News from Emotron ( 1 September 2006)
Isover up for a robust award
Saint-Gobain Isover's revolutionary RD35 high-performance acoustic absorber has been shortlisted for Product of the Year in this year's Builder and Engineer Awards.
News from Saint-Gobain Isover UK ( 1 September 2006)
Go-anywhere oil boilers
Trianco EuroStar Premier oil-fired condensing boilers can save customers money and reduce climate-changing pollutant emissions.
News from Trianco Heating Products ( 1 September 2006)
Zetes UK Voice Solutions seminar
Zetes have arranged a dedicated voice solutions seminar to showcase their experience of designing and implementing voice solutions.
News from Zetes ( 1 September 2006)
New housing 'Redi' to roll
User Application Article Glidevale Fulmetal Rediroll universal dry fix ridge ventilation system used in the constructed 21 new homes in Chepstow for Gwerin Housing Association.
News from Glidevale ( 1 September 2006)
Prestoplan for MMC
User Application Article Drive to utilise and comply with Modern Methods of Construction and provide affordable housing is being met in one step by Lovell, with help from Prestoplan and Glidevale.
News from Glidevale ( 1 September 2006)
Sovereign hits the roof with Glidevale
User Application Article Sovereign Housing Association is at the forefront of Government commitment to bring all housing up to standard so each home will include Glidevale G5 tile ventilators.
News from Glidevale ( 1 September 2006)
Ex Plasmo Sales Director joins Synseal
Eric Davis, ex Sales Director of Plastmo, joins Synseal as Sales Manager.
News from Synseal ( 1 September 2006)
New room and ward light from Brandon Medical
Utilising a new CUBIC design, the Vanera is an attractive yet unobtrusive light suitable for use throughout a hospital.
News from Brandon Medical ( 1 September 2006)
Cobra 2 automatic paint spray guns
ITW DeVilbiss has introduced a new line of automatic paint sprayguns.
News from ITW Finishing UK ( 1 September 2006)
The low cost solution from DeVilbiss
ITW DeVilbiss the Bournemouth based spray equipment manufacturer has announced the introduction of a new line of "low cost" manual spray guns.
News from ITW Finishing UK ( 1 September 2006)
New ArmourColor range of decorative products
ArmourColor range comprises of three products, each offering a seamless, hardwearing, creative and inspirational design alternative to paint, wallpaper and vinyl wall coverings. Brochure Available
News from Armourcoat Surface Finishes ( 1 September 2006)
Isover insulates the homeless
User Application Article Isover insulation is helping transform a derelict former TA barracks into permanent accommodation for the homeless.
News from Saint-Gobain Isover UK ( 1 September 2006)
Door strikes for side load applications
Thee effeff 331 and effeff 131are high performance electric strikes from Abloy Security are extremely reliable where a door is likely to be subject to side loads when being opened. Brochure Available
News from Abloy UK ( 1 September 2006)
Linford wins contract at Repton School
User Application Article Building contractor Linford Group has won a contract to create new library and learning facilities at Repton School in Derbyshire.
News from Linford Group ( 1 September 2006)
UK timber statistics 2006 published
Technical Background Article The Forestry Commission has published statistics on timber harvested and used by primary wood-processing industries in the United Kingdom.
News from Forestry Commission ( 1 September 2006)
Kaba meets European Inn standards
User Application Article Generation E-760 hotel lock emphasises heightened security, worry-free installation, easy maintenance, and user friendliness for guests, staff and management alike.
News from Kaba (UK) ( 1 September 2006)
HBXL launches Estimatorxpress Version 7
EstimatorXpress has revolutionised the way builders produce quotes and estimates and is now the leading estimating software on the market with nearly 5000 users.
News from HBXL ( 1 September 2006)
Big Brother 7 chooses Ideal Standard
User Application Article This year's Big Brother House included tantrums, tears, drama and bathroom products from leading bathroom manufacturer Ideal Standard.
News from Ideal Standard ( 1 September 2006)
Another Multibuild retail refurbishment project
User Application Article Second phase of a major retail development refurbishment project has been awarded to construction and fit-out contractor Multibuild,
News from Multibuild ( 1 September 2006)
RIW podium deck waterproofing at Leftbank
User Application Article RIW has provided podium deck waterproofing at Leftbank, a newly built residential development within the Spinningfields area of Manchester.
News from RIW ( 1 September 2006)
What a catch for Euroclad
User Application Article Euroclad has supplied an unusual and striking steel standing seam roof for the newly expanded Lyons Seafoods factory in Warminster. Brochure Available
News from Euroclad (31 August 2006)
New trailer showcases Masterframe sliding sashes
Specialist sliding sash manufacturer Masterframe Windows has bought a new trailer for all its Bygone Preferred Installers to use at shows
News from Masterframe Windows (31 August 2006)
Bentley ships WaterGEMS V8 XM Edition
2006 winner of the AWWA People's Choice Award as the most useful new product, WaterGEMS V8 XM goes beyond GIS-centric products, providing a true data-centric solution.
News from Bentley Systems (31 August 2006)
Priority ERP Version 12 released
Existing Priority ERP/MRP customers are already benefiting from another free major annual upgrade from eMerge.
News from eMerge Information Technology (31 August 2006)
Top marks for Ashzip
User Application Article Ashzip standing seam roofing system from Ash and Lacy has been installed as part of a brand new extension at the Forres Academy in West Moray, North East Scotland.
News from Ash + Lacy Building Systems (31 August 2006)
CMS Vibrations secures major contract
User Application Article CMS Vibration Solutions has been appointed by Carillion to isolate press foundations at News International's new printing facility in Broxbourne, London.
News from CMS Vibration Solutions (31 August 2006)
SFS intec fastens Flag roof on household tissue
User Application Article UK's biggest roofing project, over 82,000 sq.m.of flat roofing is being installed at the new Intertissue plant at the Baglan Energy Park, outside Swansea.
News from SFS intec (31 August 2006)
Ardex build on system concept
New SYSTEMArdex Commercial Flooring brochure provides informative product guides which give useful guidance on product installation. Brochure Available
News from Ardex UK (31 August 2006)
Underground waste collection system
Sulo's new Sentinel Iceberg system can be deployed to provide centralised and strictly regulated refuse or recycling material collection facilities for approved users
News from Sulo MGB (31 August 2006)
Price guarantee on international van of the year
Mercedes-Benz CharterWay is offering price guarantee on the Vito van.
News from Mercedes-Benz CharterWay (31 August 2006)
New stand design options offer at Glassex
Companies wishing to profit from the sales opportunities offered by Glassex can now have a range of new stylish, yet reasonably priced, stand design options.
News from Glassex (31 August 2006)
KEB puts Glassex team through its paces
User Application Article Social Housing refurbishment specialists KEB Fabrications played host to the sales team from Glassex.
News from Glassex (31 August 2006)
Glassex issues its first ever Customer Charter
Glassex have defined precisely what exhibitors may expect in terms of conduct and service levels from the team that organises the event, by issuing a Customer Charter.
News from Glassex (31 August 2006)
Glassex logo mirrors new approach
Reflecting what its new organising team sees as a fresh start for the 2007 event and beyond, Glassex has unveiled a new logo and brand identity.
News from Glassex (31 August 2006)
Health Cares for Keway
User Application Article In a striking green coated aluminium, Keway have recently completed the new Worsley Mesnes Heath Centre near Wigan in Lancashire.
News from Keway Aluminium (31 August 2006)
Flexibility and strength of trussed rafters
User Application Article Harlow Timber Systems supplied more than 200 hybrid attic trusses and other specials to luxury housebuilder Chase Homes for the development.
News from Trussed Rafter Association (31 August 2006)
TRA - Never been a better time to join
Supported by the majority of leading trussed rafter producers, as well as systems and suppliers, the influence and standing of the Trussed Rafter Association is now widely established.
News from Trussed Rafter Association (31 August 2006)
High performance arc welding on the move
Murex Tradesarc 150-1 and 180-1 welding machines provide versatile welding capability, practicality, reliability and ease of use. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (31 August 2006)
Stunning glazing exterior from Pilkington
User Application Article Crossing Church and Centre in Worksop incorporates 124 square metres of external floor to ceiling Pilkington Planar structural glass.
News from Pilkington Building Products UK (31 August 2006)
Earth - building material of the future
User Application Article The Centre for Alternative Technology will have a 200-seat lecture theatre with rammed earth walls 7.2m high - the highest in the UK.
News from Centre for Alternative Technology (31 August 2006)
CLM consortium role in 2012 Olympic Games
The Olympic Delivery Authority announce that the CLM consortium has been selected as the preferred bidder for the role of Delivery Partner.
News from London 2012 Games (31 August 2006)
Garador opens another door for Wesupply
User Application Article Garador is another well respected name in a high profile portfolio of companies to sign up to Wesupply's OneTime technology - a supply chain solutions product. Brochure Available
News from WeSupply.com (31 August 2006)
Greater automation for second generation Bell ADTs
Bell Equipment UK has announced the launch of its second generation D-series range of articulated dump trucks.
News from Bell Equipment UK (31 August 2006)
Top Safety Accreditation for Admas
ADMAS recently received Contractor Health and Safety Assessment Scheme accreditation,
News from Admas (31 August 2006)
Gradus new edge in safety for stairs
Gradus Accessories has launched a brand new range of stair edgings, developed in line with the latest industry safety research.
News from Gradus Group (31 August 2006)
Chint new 3x3 Split Load Consumer Units
Quick and easy to install the unit comes complete with a 10 way busbar allowing for any combination of split, up to the maximum capacity of the board.
News from Chint Europe (UK) (31 August 2006)
New appointment at NES in Glasgow
NES has increased its workforce in Glasgow with the appointment of Andrew Murray.
News from NES Group (31 August 2006)
Turner and Townsend new head of Contract Services
Turner and Townsend has appointed Coenraad Snyman an admitted attorney of the High Courts of South Africa and Lesotho to head up the Contract Services division in Johannesburg, South Africa.
News from Turner & Townsend (31 August 2006)
Speed figures in choice of Metsec infill walling
User Application Article Speed of erection and flexibility were main reasons for Metsec's SFS site fix light gauge galvanised steel framing being specified as infill walling for curved buildings in South Shields.
News from Metsec (31 August 2006)
Enerpac and a roof on wheels in China
User Application Article New Nantong stadium in the Chinese Jiangsu province is China's first large stadium with a roof that can be opened and closed.
News from Enerpac (30 August 2006)
Fire-Lite MS-9050UD addressable control panel
Combining the capabilities of Fire Alarm Control Panel and Digital Alarm Communicator/ Transmitter into one circuit board, the MS-9050UD offers a compact, cost-effective design.
News from Fire-Lite Alarms (30 August 2006)
Power Jacks using SolidWorks 3D PartStream.NET
User Application Article 3D PartStream.NET helps reduce the costs of producing paper catalogs, increases sales and free engineers to focus on new product design instead of helping customers configure parts.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (30 August 2006)
Active Power chosen for Scottish university
User Application Article Active Power announced an order from Haden Young for an 800kVA turnkey power system that includes UPS, generator, switchgear, related components, services, and installation.
News from Active Power (30 August 2006)
DSM Soft joins Bentley ELS Program
User Application Article DSM Soft, a leading provider of engineering and geospatial data services, has joined Bentley's Enterprise License Subscription program.
News from Bentley Systems (30 August 2006)
HDR ProjectWise implementation wins BE Award
User Application Article HDR, an architectural, engineering, and consulting firm, has won a 2006 BE Award for its implementation of ProjectWise.
News from Bentley Systems (30 August 2006)
Extech new TK430-IR Industrial Troubleshooting Kit
Extech Instruments TK430-IR is a convenient, portable system to address all the electrical testing needs for installation and repair of electrical systems, HVAC equipment and large appliances.
News from Extech Instruments (30 August 2006)
Power Drive for hand pallet trucks
The Power Drive system reduces the effort required to transport heavy objects and/or for moving a load over a prolonged period of time.
News from Zed Systems (30 August 2006)
3D City Model featured in CAD User magazine
User Application Article CAD User magazine featured AMT3D's development of The Holbeck Urban Village, the largest 3D City Model in the world using long distance laser scanning technology.
News from AMT3D (30 August 2006)
EnerSys new model of Genesis NP batteries
Rugged construction of the Genesis NP5-6 battery guarantees leakproof operation and allows it to be installed in any position without affecting its capacity or service life.
News from EnerSys (30 August 2006)
Victorian heritage is preserved by Alumasc
User Application Article Heritage Cast Aluminium gutters and downpipes from Alumasc, along with the Skyline Fascia Soffit system have been used for three large Victorian buildings in Bristol. Brochure Available
News from Alumasc Exterior Building Products (30 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 in Edinburgh. Brochure Available
News from Alumasc Exterior Building Products (30 August 2006)
Formpave Aquaflow for sustainable Genesis project
User Application Article Formpave has supplied its patented Aquaflow permeable paving to the sustainable Genesis project in Somerset.
News from Hanson Formpave (30 August 2006)
Event triggered intelligent video motion detection
Bosch introduces new 'event triggered' Intelligent Video Motion Detection into its range of IP network video products .
News from Bosch Security Systems (30 August 2006)
Totty nicks police station improvement scheme
User Application Article Totty Building Services has secured 12-week fast track project with West Yorkshire Police Estate Services to carry out improvement works at three regional police stations.
News from ISG Totty (30 August 2006)
BSK materials strengthens sales team
BSK Materials, supplier of specialist construction and packaging products, has strengthened its senior sales team.
News from BSK Materials (30 August 2006)
Tin Man gift for hospital from Senior Hargreaves
Life size Tin Man, a gift from ventilation ductwork manufacturer Senior Hargreaves, has been installed close to the main entrance of Alder Hey Children's Hospital
News from Senior Hargreaves (30 August 2006)
PROJECTminder for Architects
PROJECTminder for Architects is simple to use and easy to understand, saves time and makes architectural practices more efficient and more profitable.
News from PH-media (30 August 2006)
Worlds most compact, lightweight wind turbine
Wind turbine manufacturer Multibrid's new 'M5000' offshore wind turbine is the world's most compact, lightweight 5MW category system. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (30 August 2006)
Kalzip introduces new TPO gutters
Kalzip launch new environmentally friendly thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) membrane lined insulated gutter. Brochure Available
News from Kalzip (30 August 2006)
Pick Everard working with Wessex Water
User Application Article Pick Everard is working with Wessex Water to upgrade security at its sites in line with tougher new Government requirements.
News from Pick Everard (30 August 2006)
Latest electronic security launches at LIVE06
LIVE06 gives you the opportunity to keep up to date with the newest launches from the most prominent manufacturers in electronic security.
News from Norbain SD (30 August 2006)
Announcing the LonMark Connection at BuilConn
Unique conference at BuilConn Europe 2006 will focus on using LonWorks technologies within converged IP systems.
News from LonMark International (30 August 2006)
BMF promotes members for energy saving products
Builders Merchants Federation has launched a campaign to encourage homeowners to buy materials from local BMF builder's merchants, to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] (30 August 2006)
Innovative vehicle management system
Technology has been successfully adopted by leading cement producers, where it has been proven to optimise vehicle routing and deliveries for both bulk and bagged cementitious products.
News from Cachapuz (30 August 2006)
Marley Eternit black fibre cement cladding panels
User Application Article Nord Architecture refurbishment of a church hall in Scotland incorporated black fibre cement cladding panels from Marley Eternit and has been 'hugely successful'. Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit (30 August 2006)
Latest Autodesk solutions boost productivity
Revit Structure 4 introduces new advanced analytical tools and makes modelling key structural elements even more intuitive. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (30 August 2006)
Champion hoists produced by Alimak Hek
Alimak Hek offers fleet owners safe and reliable hoists for a variety of construction applications with its Champion brand of hoists.
News from Alimak Hek (30 August 2006)
Tectite Sprints to innovation accolade
Tectite Sprint from Yorkshire Fittings has been recognised by the Construction Products Association for a 'Construction Products Innovation and Achievement Award 2006'.
News from Yorkshire Fittings (30 August 2006)
Sika glazing solutions at Glasstec
Sika will be exhibiting at this year's Glasstec to highlight the advantages of its proven adhesive technologies for Facade and Direct Glazing Systems.
News from Sika (30 August 2006)
Hilti Group partners with T-Mobile
User Application Article How the Hilti Group have benefited from T-Mobile's robust network, whilst actually cutting their mobile communications costs.
News from T-Mobile (UK) (30 August 2006)
Ethernet Direct at Automation tradeshows in India
Ethernet Direct is cooperating with Pako Communications Pvt to take part in India's Automation 2006 exhibition.
News from Ethernet Direct (29 August 2006)
Systemardex at the Dundrum Shopping Centre
User Application Article Ardex UK teamed up with Floor Form of County Down to complete flooring and tiling assignment at the new Dundrum Town Centre in Dublin. Brochure Available
News from Ardex UK (29 August 2006)
State-of the-art depot to open in South Tyneside
The Timber World depot, which has been constructed on the old Dent Steel site, will also include a showroom dedicated to Arnold Laver Timber World's exclusive Accent Kitchens UK range.
News from Arnold Laver Group (29 August 2006)
Latest lift safety system from Memco
Memco now offers its popular Panachrome 3D product in a range of profiles to suit all applications.
News from Memco (29 August 2006)
Klaxon new product ranges at Firex North 2006
Klaxon Signals will be showcasing its new Nexus range of sounders and beacons at this year's Firex North exhibition.
News from Klaxon Signals (29 August 2006)
Full speed ahead for Calor at Installer Live
Calor is offering visitors to this year's Installer Live exhibition the opportunity to test their driving skills along with their knowledge of liquefied petroleum gas.
News from Calor Gas (29 August 2006)
Save money with new integrated motor starter
New from Telemecanique, a brand of Schneider Electric, is the Tesys model U integrated motor starter.
News from Schneider Electric (29 August 2006)
Save 10% Online in September
IML Labels and Systems are offering customers an extra saving during the month of September, when they order online.
News from IML Labels and Systems Ltd (28 August 2006)
New appointment at NES Overseas
NES Overseas, has made an appointment to its UK-based team in response to increasing market demand.
News from NES Group (28 August 2006)
Rockdoor makes a splash
User Application Article The Splash Group noticed that the quality and service of their composite door supplier had begun to deteriorate, they switched to leading composite door manufacturer Rockdoor.
News from Rockdoor (28 August 2006)
Specificying pressure transducers and transmitters
SensorsONE provides an online Pressure Sensor Application Tool called PSAT to help customers select specification parameters for pressure transducers and transmitters.
News from SensorsOne (28 August 2006)
Comtech M2M demonstrate intelligent communications
Comtech M2M will demonstrate its Intelligent Communication Solutions at the 13th Annual World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems.
News from Comtech M2M (28 August 2006)
Leading environmental awards call for entries
CIWEM's prestigious awards for innovation and excellence in environmental management are now open for entries.
News from CIWEM (28 August 2006)
Recommendation leads to Bitzer installation
User Application Article Chadd's is relying upon refrigeration compressor and condensing unit technology from Bitzer UK to keep its products in pristine condition whilst in cold storage.
News from Bitzer UK (28 August 2006)
Gates Power Transmission organisational changes
Gates Power Transmission worldwide organisation has undergone some major leadership changes.
News from Gates Power Transmission (28 August 2006)
Kestrel-BCE improved pricing system
Kestrel-BCE boosts customer service with improved pricing system. Brochure Available
News from Kestrel-BCE (28 August 2006)
Visual inspection equipment for hire
Ashtead Technology Rentals claims to offer for hire the UK's largest range of the latest equipment for visual inspection.
News from Ashtead Technology Rentals (28 August 2006)
Higgins contract for affordable-tenure homes
User Application Article Higgins is confirmed as main contractor for a development of 140 high-specification affordable-tenure homes and five business units to be built for Threshold Housing Association.
News from Higgins Construction (28 August 2006)
Fulton supplies skid mounted system for hospital
User Application Article Dual-fuel, skid-mounted boiler system from Fulton Boiler Works will provide essential steam, as part of its public private partnership (PPP) contract for the Friarage Hospital's energy services.
News from Fulton Boiler Works (28 August 2006)
Dart Systems can measurably improve your business.
Dart Systems can help measurably improve your business with the addition of the new Leica Disto A2 to its on-line offering of Leica Laser Distance Meters.
News from Dart Systems (28 August 2006)
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