News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 10 December
to Saturday 16 December 2006
Gearing up for 'Zero-Carbon' homes
Technical Background Article Chris Ingram from Continental Underfloor Heating comments on how UK house builders are gearing up for Gordon Brown's vision of a carbon-free future.
News from Continental Underfloor Heating (15 December 2006)
CMI 'Christmas Outlook' survey finds Scrooge
Technical Background Article Chartered Management Institute's annual 'Christmas Outlook' survey shows that Employers resent the outlay and fear repercussions from excessive celebrating at company parties..
News from Chartered Management Institute (15 December 2006)
BuildOnline and Citadon merge
Two leading providers of Software as a Service (SaaS) collaboration, BuildOnline and Citadon, have agreed to merge, creating the only truly global SaaS collaboration company.
News from CTSpace (15 December 2006)
Talk up consultants success says new ACE chairman
Michael Whitwell, new chairman of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering, on promoting the value of consultancy.
News from Association for Consultancy and Engineering (15 December 2006)
Colt Caloris breaks new ground
Colt International has broken new ground by installing a Colt Caloris Water and Refrigerant Flow system connected to a Ground Source Heat Pump in Holland.
News from Colt International (15 December 2006)
Colt 7kW Caloris now available
Complementing the existing Caloris range, this unit will efficiently heat and cool much larger spaces, such as open plan offices and shopping malls, with low noise and high efficiency.
News from Colt International (15 December 2006)
First for Colt smoke control system
Colt International has won the contract for what is believed to be the UK's first smoke control system for a car park.
News from Colt International (15 December 2006)
Planet Platforms wins Innovation Award
Planet Platforms, leading manufacturer and distributor of work-place access solutions, has won the Innovation Award category in the first Wakefield District Business Awards.
News from Planet Platforms (15 December 2006)
Winter road renewal gets underway on A40
User Application Article Tarmac is carrying out road resurfacing and footway repair and maintenance work along two busy routes, which lead to Cardigan in Wales.
News from Tarmac (15 December 2006)
Ecology launches new C-Change mortgage product
Ecology Building Society has launched a groundbreaking new mortgage discount designed to help combat climate change.
News from Ecology Building Society (15 December 2006)
Korenix industrial Gigabit switches solutions
For copper-wired Ethernet networks needing Gigabit switching performance, fulfilling networking high throughput demanding, the Korenix releases an innovative industrial Gigabit flagship switch series.
News from Korenix Technology (15 December 2006)
Pentland HA upgrades tenant fire safety with Aico
User Application Article Pentland Housing Association has just completed a project to install Aico RadioLINK wireless interconnect smoke alarm systems into 300 of its properties.
News from Aico (15 December 2006)
Contracts for upgrades at Colleges
User Application Article Los Angeles Community College District awards more than $35 million in construction contracts for upgrades at Colleges.
News from LA Community College District (15 December 2006)
Formica laminate chosen by Habinteg
User Application Article Formica High Pressure Laminate have been chosen by Alison Wright of Easy Living Home for use in the Habinteg Housing Association's Inclusive Design Showcase.
News from Formica (15 December 2006)
UAE construction costs driven upwards
Technical Background Article Construction costs in Dubai rose by more than 28 per cent in eight months according to the new 'UAE Construction Cost Bulletin', published by EC Harris.
News from EC Harris (15 December 2006)
Geberit opens new Training Academy
Geberit, leading manufacturer of wall-hung frame systems, advance flushing technology, and innovative supply, drainage and rainwater systems, has opened a new Training Academy.
News from Geberit (15 December 2006)
Mapei awarded the Leonardo Quality Prize
Giorgio Squinzi, CEO of Mapei SpA and of the Mapei Group, was officially awarded the Leonardo Quality Prize for Italy by Giorgio Napoletano, President of Italian Republic. Brochure Available
News from Mapei UK (15 December 2006)
Cost-effective power measurement solutions
LEM introduces high-performance split-core current transformers for energy-efficiency and active power monitoring.
News from LEM UK (15 December 2006)
Ceram throws light on building access regs
Technical Background Article Experts at CERAM throw light on new building regulations concerned with access to buildings.
News from Ceram (15 December 2006)
Key issues facing contractors in social housing
Technical Background Article 'Time and Trust' focus of Ian Williams' presentation at Housing Forum's 2006 South West Conference
News from Ian Williams (15 December 2006)
Simple camera installation with Vista
Vista has launched a new range of cameras with powerful 22x optical zoom, video motion detection, alarm input and preset operation.
News from Norbain SD (15 December 2006)
BRE and Home Inspector Certification Scheme
BRE Certification receives approval from Government to run a Home Inspector Certification Scheme.
News from BRE (15 December 2006)
HiTech House translates into success for LonMark
LonMark International participated in the annual buildings market trade event of the year in Moscow - HiTech House.
News from LonMark International (15 December 2006)
Building Adhesives donates to childrens hospice
Building Adhesives, the market-leading tile adhesive and grout manufacturer has donated ten thousand pounds to its adopted local charity, the Donna Louise Trust.
News from Building Adhesives (15 December 2006)
Arnold Laver Group starts new era
Arnold Laver Group is returning to the Bramall Lane site it has called home for 80 years as part of a new showpiece GBP25m commercial and residential development.
News from Arnold Laver Group (15 December 2006)
Mind-mapping software from Adept Scientific
MindGenius, the powerful mind-mapping software from Gael, is now available from Adept Scientific. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (15 December 2006)
Welsh HVACR Awards boost from Yorkshire Fittings
Winners of the Welsh Training Group HVACR Awards 2006 were recently presented with their trophies in an event sponsored by Yorkshire Fittings.
News from Yorkshire Fittings (15 December 2006)
Top environmental award for Hambleside Danelaw
Roofing products manufacturer, Hambleside Danelaw , wins leading environmental awards in the year that its Inverness factory has been independently assessed as carbon neutral.
News from Hambleside Danelaw (15 December 2006)
Linford Group work on historic buildings
User Application Article The restoration of Liverpool's historic St George's Hall is being carried out by restoration specialists Linford Group for Liverpool City Council.
News from Linford Group (15 December 2006)
UK businesses rally in quarter 3 2006.
Technical Background Article UK businesses rally in quarter 3 2006but failures continue to rise for the year to date according to the latest Equifax Business Failures Report.
News from Equifax (15 December 2006)
Easilift hygienic loading bays
User Application Article Easilift Loading Systems was chosen to supply and install equipment for 23 loading bays at Arla Foods dairy.
News from Easilift Loading Systems (15 December 2006)
Wolf Systems easi-joist system
Main benefits of the proven, quality Wolf Systems' easi-joist system include quality of performance, ease of use and design versatility.
News from Wolf Systems (15 December 2006)
SAS Coolceil energy and carbon saving
SAS International has been recognised for its innovation in integrated chilled ceiling and beam systems by the Construction Products Association.
News from SAS International (15 December 2006)
Trussed rafters answer regeneration challenges
User Application Article Member of Trussed Rafter Association has supplied factory fabricated mono-pitch trusses for a council-led project that has brought an area of derelict industrial land back into use.
News from Trussed Rafter Association (15 December 2006)
New Pipe Grabber Pipe Marking Sleeves
New Pipe Grabber Pipe Marking Sleeves from Graphic Products make applying durable pipe markers to dirty, rusty or unlagged insulated piping fast and easy.
News from Graphic Products (14 December 2006)
GiveMePower ultra mobile computing solutions
GiveMePower launches new ultra mobile computing solutions for building surveying, construction and facilities management.
News from GiveMePower Corporation (14 December 2006)
New guidance on BS EN 13108 bituminous mixtures
The British Standards Institution has just published PD 6692 Asphalt - Guidance on the use of BS EN 12697 bituminous mixtures.
News from BSI Product Services (14 December 2006)
Avebury to bring Ikea home build concept to life
Integrated construction consultancy Avebury has been appointed to oversee the building of the UK's first BoKlok housing project.
News from Avebury International (14 December 2006)
Velosi cuts safety admin costs with Scafftag
Combination of Safetrak and Unitag leads to worldwide roll-out of cost saving safety inspection solution. manufacturer. Brochure Available
News from Scafftag (14 December 2006)
Technical Guidance Notes - Boundary Line Sites
Technical Background Article Reinforced concrete structures built against the site's boundary line can prove difficult and complex for traditional waterproofing systems.
News from RIW (14 December 2006)
Lift pits and waterproofing strategy
Technical Background Article Lift pits are perhaps the most vulnerable part of a sub-structure in any building and they are often overlooked as a critical element of the waterproofing strategy.
News from RIW (14 December 2006)
Construction Marketing Awards nomination for RIW
RIW's new range of technical literature has been short-listed for the Construction Marketing Awards 2006 Best Use of Technical Literature.
News from RIW (14 December 2006)
Case Study: Wandsworth Southside Shopping Centre
User Application Article RIW Limited was called in by Leslie Jones Architects to advise on the waterproofing strategy for the basement sub-structure of the GBP70m refurbishment of Wandsworth Southside Shopping Centre.
News from RIW (14 December 2006)
New range of compact air circuit breakers
New Super AE-SW Series of low voltage air circuit breakers has been launched by Mitsubishi Electric. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (14 December 2006)
Top drives now dust and splash-proof too
FR-FR700 series of drives from Mitsubishi has now been extended to include a new range of dust and splash-proofed drives for the building services sector - the IP54 rated FR-F746 series. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (14 December 2006)
Vicaima raises a glass to old Guinness site
User Application Article Bellway North London has selected Vicaima to supply the interior doors for its First Central development on the former Guinness factory in Park Royal, NW10.
News from Vicaima (14 December 2006)
SPC unveil worlds smallest trench heater
MINIB T50 is available now exclusively through SPC and is the world's smallest trench heater, measuring only 50mm in depth.
News from S and P Coil Products (14 December 2006)
New product fills the scaffolding safety gap
Uniq Extrusions has launched Uniq-Scaffgap, a new gap filler for the scaffolding market that promises to prevent accidents and, possibly, save lives on building sites.
News from Uniq Extrusions (14 December 2006)
New urban fabric will connect Tyneside icons
User Application Article Gateshead is set to complete its transformation, creating a family-friendly townscape that connects its iconic new structures, to a design by architects Watkins Gray International.
News from Watkins Gray (14 December 2006)
GAP pitch in for childrens football team
GAP recently donated GBP2,700 of materials to a Lancashire-based children's football team, the Wilshire Warriors, to help them build new changing rooms.
News from GAP (14 December 2006)
Jaga wins contract with Mini Canal System
User Application Article Jaga has announced another win for the Mini Canal versatile trench heating system, making it their second major European contract in less that a month with this product.
News from Jaga Heating Products (14 December 2006)
Bromsgrove - land and property transformation
User Application Article Northgate Information Solutions reached an agreement with MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates which will see radical improvements to Bromsgrove District Council land and property services.
News from Northgate Information Solutions (14 December 2006)
Acrosser introduce AR-B1622 the PCI-104 CPU module
Acrosser Technology announce the introduction of AR-B1622, the new PC/104 form factor SBC with AMD LX800@0.9W processor offers superb energy efficient and excellent performance
News from Acrosser Technology (14 December 2006)
Norbain launch latest catalogue
Comprehensive guide contains the industry's most exciting CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Detection and, for the first time, IP products.
News from Norbain SD (14 December 2006)
JJO forges new partnership with Neff
JandJ Ormerod has expanded its range of kitchen products yet again and will distribute Neff appliances as part of its portfolio of frontline brands.
News from J & J Ormerod (14 December 2006)
Primavera acquires ProSight and Pertmaster
Primavera Systems has acquired ProSight, a portfolio analysis solutions company and Pertmaster, a risk analysis and mitigation solutions company.
News from Primavera (14 December 2006)
Axion launches new pipe recycling service
Companies with large amounts of waste rigid plastic utility pipe to dispose of can now benefit from a new mobile disposal service launched by plastic recyclers Axion Recycling.
News from Axion Recycling (14 December 2006)
Public support for London 2012 higher than ever
Public support for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games is at its highest measured level since London was awarded the Host City contract in July 2005.
News from London 2012 Games (14 December 2006)
Portal technology from Union Square
User Application Article Michael Laird Architects, has placed an order for 'Workspace', the portal-based knowledge management software from construction IT specialist, Union Square Software.
News from Union Square Software (14 December 2006)
Heavy duty actuator gets a little brother
Hoerbiger-Origa has extended its BHD series of modular belt-driven linear actuators for heavy duty applications with the addition of a small size 20mm unit. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (14 December 2006)
Forestry Commission to reduce red tape
Forestry Commission has published its first Simplification Plan, which clearly shows commitment to tackling administrative burdens across the forestry sector.
News from Forestry Commission (14 December 2006)
New Edition from Onduline
Latest CD rom from Onduline is an essential tool of reference for those in the roofing industry giving a comprehensive guide on all of its roofing products.
News from Onduline Building Products (14 December 2006)
SuperPhon wall panels soundproof Leeds Trinity
User Application Article Bowman Riley Building Surveyors has specified CMS Acoustics' SuperPhon acoustic wall panels in a lecture auditorium at Leeds Trinity and All Saints.
News from CMS Acoustics (14 December 2006)
Kommerling UK restructures sales team
Kommerling UK, a leading supplier of adhesives and sealants to the glass and glazing market has announced a restructuring of its sales force.
News from Kommerling UK (14 December 2006)
Government watchdog award BMF training top marks
Builders Merchants Federation has been named as one of this year's outstanding training providers in the UK by the Adult Learning Inspectorate.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] (14 December 2006)
Promenade tile transformation at University
User Application Article Major refurbishment at Leicester University uses Dreen promenade tiles from Zoontjens, designed specifically for roof gardens, terraces and suspended walkways and similar public spaces.
News from Zoontjens (14 December 2006)
Milliken Obex modular matting systems
User Application Article Footfall provided Milliken Obex modular matting systems and Milliken carpet tiles to Windsor Motors in Galway.
News from Footfall (14 December 2006)
Footfall - kind to the environment
Footfall supply Milliken carpet tiles, which have a low environmental impact.
News from Footfall (14 December 2006)
Hanson PLC new Finance Director
Hanson PLC, the international building materials group, announce the appointment of Pavi Binning as Finance Director.
News from Hanson (14 December 2006)
Milbury appoints Business Development Manager
Concrete engineering company, Milbury Systems, has appointed a business development manager to target market penetration for the company's extensive range of concrete products.
News from Milbury Systems (14 December 2006)
JobsGroup.net record visitors and registrations
JobsGroup.net, the UK's largest operator of niche jobsites, had its highest number of unique visitors, CV registrations, and revenue in November.
News from JobsGroup.net (14 December 2006)
Martindales managing and upgrading IT systems
Martindales, UK's leading supplier of uPVC, timber and aluminium replacement doors and windows to the insurance industry, spends 1,000 man-hours each month on managing and upgrading IT systems.
News from Martindales (14 December 2006)
Bentley Municipal License Subscription Program
User Application Article City of Franklin,Tennessee, has joined Bentley's Municipal License Subscription Program.
News from Bentley Systems (14 December 2006)
Dyco switch to SolidWorks software
User Application Article Dyco doubles design speed and eases large-assembly handling by switching to SolidWorks software.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (14 December 2006)
New project win takes Multibuild back to school
User Application Article Construction and fit-out contractor Multibuild has gone back to school with a prestigious new contract win.
News from Multibuild (14 December 2006)
New office signals growth for Tamdown Group
The Tamdown Group, Ooe of the UK's leading civil engineering and regeneration companies has opened a new office in Maidenhead due to further expansion.
News from Tamdown Group (14 December 2006)
Gerflor rises to the occasion
Gerflor, specialist in vinyl sports flooring, to the streets of London for the 10k Fun Run and later presented a cheque for GBP3,500 to the British Paralympic Association. Brochure Available
News from Gerflor (14 December 2006)
Comtech M2M selected for the 2007 M2M 100
Comtech recognised again for the maturity and ease of adoption of their machine connectivity solutions.
News from Comtech M2M (14 December 2006)
DMS Controls relocates to Polaron headquarters
Building management specialists DMS Controls have relocated to parent company Polaron plc's premises in Watford.
News from Polaron Controls (14 December 2006)
Kemppi Fastmig Basic and Synergic Welders
Finnish welding equipment manufacturer, Kemppi has launched two new wire feed units, MF29 and MSF27, for its 3-phase 230V/440V FastMig Basic and Synergic MIG/MAG welding systems.
News from Kemppi (UK) (14 December 2006)
Building exhibition offers top sales opportunities
Recent research has indicated that the Homebuilding and Renovating Shows offer real value for exhibitors, confirming that visitors to the Show are serious buyers with big budgets. .
News from Centaur Exhibitions (14 December 2006)
Construction businesses 'healthy and buoyant'
Technical Background Article The future for construction businesses was confirmed as healthy and buoyant with the publication of new research on future construction projects UK.
News from ConstructionSkills (14 December 2006)
Strong demand for UpRight Powered Access
UpRight Powered Access is to launch full line, volume production of booms and scissors in the USA.
News from Tanfield Group (14 December 2006)
Dyson launches new Airblade innovation
Dyson launches a revolutionary new hand drying system at Interbuild 2007.
News from Interbuild - The Building Show (14 December 2006)
Places for People eco warning to housing sector
Technical Background Article Places for People, a leading UK eco-developer, has warned that new government guidelines to improve the environmental performance of new-build homes must be applied to all existing housing.
News from Places for People (14 December 2006)
Door and Window Fabricators Market UK 2006-2009
AMA Research have published the 3rd edition of the 'Door and Window Fabricators Market - UK 2006 Report' - incorporating original input and primary research.
News from AMA Research (14 December 2006)
Success for Sustainable Construction Conference
Technical Background Article The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment at The Robert Gordon University hosted the Aberdeenshire Design Forum Sustainable Construction Conference.
News from The Robert Gordon University (14 December 2006)
Renowned architect speaks in Aberdeen
Mackie Ramsay Taylor Lecture Series 2007 at RGU's Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment continues with a talk from renowned architect Stephen Taylor
News from The Robert Gordon University (14 December 2006)
Architecture lecture series launches at RGU
The Mackie Ramsay Taylor Lecture Series 2007 at RGU's Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment continued with a talk from Professor Stuart MacDonald
News from The Robert Gordon University (14 December 2006)
Ethernet switches survive extreme conditions
Ethernet Direct Corporation offers hardened and rugged industrial switches to meet the harsh environments in Industrial applications.
News from Ethernet Direct (14 December 2006)
ISG Jackson celebrates successful new union
Integration of Jackson Construction into Interior Services Group Plc has proved a highly successful move, with turnover over the past three months up to a record GBP22 million.
News from ISG Jackson (14 December 2006)
Half a tonne of paper in the palm of your hand
One of the latest CORGIdirect products for PDA users is the CORGI Partsarena which holds the equivalent of around 80,000 pages of parts information.
News from CORGI Services (14 December 2006)
Retirement homes warm to Duraflex
User Application Article Residents of Leonard Hackett Court, a retirement housing development in Bournemouth, are enjoying the benefits of new energy efficient PVC-U windows from the Duraflex Diamond Suite.
News from Duraflex (14 December 2006)
Habinteg gains Charter Mark
Habinteg Housing Association, the leading provider of accessible homes for disabled people has been awarded the Charter Mark.
News from Habinteg Housing Association (14 December 2006)
Hoppe mass market range of door furniture
Atlanta, HOPPE's successful mass market range of door furniture becomes a full suite as the company launches coordinated handles for both doors and windows.
News from Hoppe (UK) (14 December 2006)
Tiling with a twist thanks to HandR Johnson Tiles
HandR Johnson Tiles Elements is a range of tiles that draws on the natural weathered effects and colours of natural materials.
News from Johnson Tiles (14 December 2006)
Contract Flooring Magazine and VNU Exhibitions
Leading online publisher Contract Flooring Magazine, has formed a media promotion partnership with VNU Exhibitions Asia.
News from Contract Flooring Magazine (14 December 2006)
Color Kinetics agreement with Arrow Electronics
Arrow Electronics to offer Color Kinetics' OEM products in North America, enabling development of complete LED lighting systems with support and services.
News from Color Kinetics (14 December 2006)
Sports for all from Gerflor
User Application Article Two badminton halls at Chilwell Olympia Centre in Nottingham have recently been completely resurfaced using Gerflor Taraflex Sports Performance Plus in Lagoon. Brochure Available
News from Gerflor (14 December 2006)
BRE welcomes the new Code for Sustainable Homes
Technical Background Article Sustainability experts at BRE welcomed the launch of the Code for Sustainable Homes.
News from BRE (14 December 2006)
New Technical Director at Abloy Security
High performance lock and access control company Abloy Security has appointed Jeremy Chapple in the newly created position of technical director. Brochure Available
News from Abloy UK (14 December 2006)
StoClimasan wins international innovation award
Technology behind StoClimasan, the revolutionary interior paint that removes odours every time you switch on the light, has been recognised by the international scientific community.
News from Sto (14 December 2006)
Meat and drink for Pearce Group
User Application Article Pearce Group has won a GBP6.5m contract to build a meat processing and packaging facility for Hygrade Foods at Corsham.
News from Pearce Group (14 December 2006)
Avanquest release Punch! Home Design Studio Mac
Avanquest UK has released Punch! Home Design Studio Mac, the best selling design suite created by Punch! Software.
News from Avanquest UK (14 December 2006)
LCCI renews OCS contract to care for HQ
User Application Article Leading property support service provider, OCS Engineering, has landed a new three-year care contract to maintain the headquarters of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
News from OCS (12 December 2006)
New for old Fulton at Prince Charles Hospital
User Application Article Fulton Boiler Works has supplied a pre-fabricated plant room consisting of two 15J gas-fired steam boilers to North Glamorgan NHS Trust for the Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil.
News from Fulton Boiler Works (12 December 2006)
Revolution in showering and flushing
Two new water-saving products from Brightwater Environmental are set to revolutionise showering and flushing.
News from 4ecotips (12 December 2006)
Cornish home self build Nu-Lok case study
User Application Article Nu-lok delivers prestigious roof for cutting edge self build.
News from Nu-Lok Roofing Systems (UK) (12 December 2006)
Schneider Electric cuts on-site contractors costs
By using the new Quick Build assembly service which is now being offered by Schneider Electric, contractors can cut costs.
News from Schneider Electric (12 December 2006)
Wesleyan chapel sees new light
User Application Article FPP PreSelect Roof windows from Fakro have been used in a conversion by Orchid Developments on a former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel in Telford.
News from Fakro GB (12 December 2006)
Distech Controls new web-based BAS Platform
Distech Controls, manufacturer of the easyCONTROLS building automation solution launches EC-NetAX, a web-based BAS platform, powered by the NiagaraAX Framework.
News from Distech Controls (12 December 2006)
Synseal launches GBPmulti-million TV campaign
Synseal launches a GBPmulti-million national TV campaign to bring the UK's number one choice for windows and conservatories directly to homeowners to support fabricators and installers.
News from Synseal (12 December 2006)
First eight tonne Kubota bought by plant hirer
User Application Article Toton Plant Hire is the first UK company to take delivery of the new Kubota KX080-3 eight tonne mini excavator.
News from Kubota (UK) (12 December 2006)
HAWA-Aperto 40/F sliding door system
Space-saving and wide open: Hawa's Aperto 40/F sliding door system from Hafele UK is specially designed for multi-door flush-front cupboards. Brochure Available
News from Hafele UK (12 December 2006)
Intertek ETL SEMKO and IFC Certification
Intertek ETL SEMKO and IFC Certification of the IFC Group have agreed a Memorandum of Understanding, providing mutual recognition on testing and certification possible.
News from IFC Certification (12 December 2006)
Milbury Karapace concrete retaining system
User Application Article In the first installation of its kind, Milbury System's Karapace concrete retaining structure will form the foundation of a large steel framed building at Sharneyford Works, Todmorden.
News from Milbury Systems (12 December 2006)
Pitfalls and solutions for successful painting
Technical Background Article Seminar organised by consultancy firm STATS highlighted the materials and techniques that can be employed to ensure the successful coating of both modern and historic buildings.
News from STATS (12 December 2006)
HBXL helps builders stick to 2007 resolutions
By using HBXL's EstimatorXpress and Health and Safety Xpert software packages, any builder will have the right tools available to achieve their 2007 resolutions.
News from HBXL (12 December 2006)
NES newsletters go down a storm
NES has revealed the success of its quarterly newsletters following their launch at the beginning of 2006.
News from NES Group (12 December 2006)
Successful UK SUDS programme extended to Ireland
Organisations both in the Republic and Northern Ireland are beginning to encourage and the promote the implementation of SUDS. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (12 December 2006)
Building confidence in SUDS
Awareness of sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) by practitioners and their implementation in developments continues to increase steadily. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (12 December 2006)
Geberit HDPE scales the heights
User Application Article Geberit drainage solution chosen for London's tallest residential riverside development - Ontario Tower.
News from Geberit (12 December 2006)
Pearce scoops Regional Award
Pearce Group has won the 'SW Contractor of the Year' award at the South West Commercial Property Awards, sponsored by the Western Daily Press.
News from Pearce Group (12 December 2006)
Solarcentury and Low Carbon Buildings Programme
Solarcentury and its partner Scottish and Southern Energy have been appointed by the DTI to supply and install solar panels as part of Low Carbon Building Programme.
News from Solarcentury (12 December 2006)
WRAP Construction Support Framework
WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) has announced an open tender, inviting contractors to submit applications to become part of its Construction Support Framework.
News from WRAP (11 December 2006)
New GAP central warehouse in Blackburn
Work has started on building a new central warehouse for GAP, the UK's leading independent PVC-U stockist.
News from GAP (11 December 2006)
Smart Piling for Aarsleff in Cardiff
User Application Article Aarsleff has so far installed about 4,000 precast concrete piles for the entire Capital Business Park development, to layout and design by RVW Consulting.
News from Aarsleff Piling (11 December 2006)
Solar Windows commitment to diversity
Solar Windows' commitment to equal opportunities and employer diversity has been recognised at an awards ceremony held recently at the House of Lords.
News from REHAU (11 December 2006)
Slimline Windows gives staff room to relax
User Application Article Staff at Micklefield CE Primary School in Leeds, West Yorkshire, have been benefiting from a new staff room created by Sheerframe fabricator Slimline Windows.
News from L B Plastics (11 December 2006)
Abloy Security secures E.ON
User Application Article High performance Protec padlocks, cylinders and locks from Abloy Security are being installed on gates, fences and doors across the Central Networks East region of E.ON. Brochure Available
News from Abloy UK (11 December 2006)
Morley-IAS scores a winner at Fulham Football Club
User Application Article FAS recommended a Morley-IAS by Honeywell ZX5E control panel plus repeater, with four loops - to meet safety requirements at Fulham Football Club.
News from Morley-IAS (11 December 2006)
Honeywell enhances range of ZX control panels
Morley-IAS by Honeywell has introduced the ZX5Se control panel to meet demands of Disability Discrimination Act - upgraded loop and battery calculator checks design parameters.
News from Morley-IAS (11 December 2006)
Turner and Townsend named Best All Round QS
Having been shortlisted in six award categories, Turner and Townsend scooped the awards at this year's QS News Awards.
News from Turner & Townsend (11 December 2006)
New Thermfix light from Forster
Available from members of the Steel Window Association, Forster's new Thermfix Light 50 Facade System is designed to facilitate the mounting of any kind of sealing panels.
News from Steel Window Association (11 December 2006)
ET2C International and Uniserve Group
ET2C International and Uniserve Group create new UK Partnership - ET2C Europe - to offer a complete range of product sourcing, QC, and logistics solutions for UK-based companies
News from ET2C International (11 December 2006)
Choosing right industrial managed ethernet
Technical Background Article Ethernet Direct look at key criteria in choosing right industrial managed ethernet switches for your applications.
News from Ethernet Direct (11 December 2006)
Plimsoll Portfolio Analysis of construction market
Technical Background Article 2007 promises tougher times in the construction market, according to David Pattison, senior analyst with Plimsoll, one of the leading business performance analysts in the UK, France and Japan.
News from Plimsoll Publishing (11 December 2006)
Ethernet Direct communication solutions
Ethernet Direct is a professional and primary provider of industrial networking and communication solutions
News from Ethernet Direct (11 December 2006)
Metabo cordless reciprocating saw
Metabo announce that its ASE 18 cordless reciprocating saw is now available with a lithium-ion battery.
News from Metabo (11 December 2006)
Acrilex introduces metallic acrylic sheets
Acrilex producers and distributors of high-end custom-colored acrylics, announces its Acriglas Metallic series of acrylic sheets.
News from Acrilex (11 December 2006)
Hopkins Homes choose JELD-WEN timber windows
User Application Article Hopkins Homes chose timber windows, internal, external and patio doors and staircases from JELD-WEN at King's Quarter in Norwich.
News from JELD-WEN (11 December 2006)
Turner and Townsend at Dublin Airport development
User Application Article Turner and Townsend are acting as Programme Manager for the 2 billion euro development of Dublin Airport.
News from Turner & Townsend (11 December 2006)
Upgraded models of vari-focal dome
Vista can now offer upgraded models of the UK's best selling vari-focal dome, the VFD3V9.
News from Norbain SD (11 December 2006)
AECB welcome Carbon Neutral Housing plan
Technical Background Article AECB, the sustainable building association, welcomes ten year plan that all new homes will be 'zero-carbon', meeting the highest Code standard for energy efficiency.
News from AECB Sustainable Building Association (11 December 2006)
3D Insulation uses BSK reinforced foil laminate
User Application Article 3D Insulation is using a BSK Class 0, Grade 961 reinforced foil/pe laminate material for facing onto insulation materials such as PIR, PUR, Phenolic slabs and pipe sections.
News from BSK Materials (11 December 2006)
National Energy Efficiency Award for IPHE
Low Heat project, led by IPHE in partnership with Pera Innovations, was Highly Commended and came second in the Research and Development category at the new National Energy Efficiency Awards Ceremony.
News from Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (11 December 2006)
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