News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 January
to Saturday 20 January 2007
Tamdown celebrates 30 years of success
Tamdown Group set to celebrate a slice of construction history in 2007 as it marks its fourth decade as one of the UK's leading civil engineering firms.
News from Tamdown Group (19 January 2007)
Clamp-On, ultrasonic flow and metering products
Micronics is celebrating 21 years of manufacturing and marketing Clamp-On, ultrasonic flow and metering products.
News from Micronics (19 January 2007)
FMB builders report 'positive' Q4 results
Technical Background Article FMB's fourth quarter 2006 State of Trade survey appears to indicate an end to the decline in workload noted over the past year.
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (19 January 2007)
Designer fire detection for fire service
Designer Range from Detectomat is an attractive solution for Fire Safety - RRO upgrades, building refurbishment or New Build projects.
News from Detectomat (19 January 2007)
Helping businesses save on their energy
Leading energy consultancy energyTEAM has produced a helpful guide for companies keen to save on their energy use.
News from energyTEAM (19 January 2007)
AKCP live sensor mapping and alarm notifications
All new Notification Wizard puts our most simple, yet powerful system at your finger tips and completely changes the way you configure the SP8L to monitor your assets
News from AKCP (19 January 2007)
Jekyll PrimeRead automatic meter data collection
Jekyll Electronic Technology announces the launch of PrimeRead, a multi-vendor, multi-networking application for automatic meter data collection. Brochure Available
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology (19 January 2007)
New drives and motors catalogue from ABB
2007 issue of ABB's 44-page drives and motors catalogue is now available.
News from ABB (19 January 2007)
PPS launches stainless steel design competition
Professional Polishing Services is launching a wall sculpture design competition worth GBP1,000 for students in the West Midlands.
News from Professional Polishing Services (19 January 2007)
Color Kinetics and Lamina Ceramics
Color Kinetics Incorporated and Lamina Ceramics announced the signing of a global licensing agreement.
News from Color Kinetics (19 January 2007)
The PIRfect covert surveillance solution
Vista has introduced the VPIR37Ce, an improved colour PIR covert camera available with a 1/3" CCD and enhanced sensitivity.
News from Norbain SD (19 January 2007)
New marketing service from Adept Scientific
Adeptise Design and Creative Services: designed to help you get the most from your marketing budget. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (19 January 2007)
Bosch puts ACS International Schools top of class
User Application Article Praesideo Public Address System from Bosch Security Systems has been selected by SDD Sound and Light for use at ACS International Schools in Greater London.
News from Bosch Security Systems (19 January 2007)
ISG InteriorExterior refurbishment for Aston Villa
User Application Article InteriorExterior commence work on GBP3.4 million project with Aston Villa Football Club to renovate the derelict Holte Hotel at one end of the Premiership side's ground.
News from ISG InteriorExterior (19 January 2007)
First Security gets national recognition
First Security's Team of the Year gets national recognition for its work in making the Elephant and Castle a safer place to shop and visit.
News from First Security (19 January 2007)
First Security new remote monitoring control room
First Security's Specialist Services Division has opened a new IP-based remote monitoring facility to augment the company's core manned guarding capability.
News from First Security (19 January 2007)
Making a first class delivery at The Gherkin
User Application Article First Security has extended the range of services provided to 30 St Mary Axe - better known as The Gherkin - to include the mailroom and delivery bay.
News from First Security (19 January 2007)
Bosch Praesideo conforms to industry standard
Bosch's Praesideo system, the world's first fully digital public address and emergency sound system has received full certification by the TUV organisation for IEC60849 and BS5839-8.
News from Bosch Security Systems (19 January 2007)
DSI HeatBuster Spectral Metal thin film coatings
HeatBuster Spectral Metal thin film coating line combines the spectral advantages of glass mirrors with the cost-savings and durability of sheet metal fabrication.
News from Deposition Sciences (19 January 2007)
STG helps English Churches Housing
User Application Article Strategic Team Group, one of the UK's fastest growing suppliers of building and property solutions, has successfully completed a GBP400k project with English Churches Housing Group.
News from Strategic Team Group (STG) (19 January 2007)
Free clunk click posters from Facelift
New safety campaign called Clunk Click , which reinforces the importance of wearing of a safety harness, has been launched by IPAF (International Powered Access Federation).
News from Facelift Access Hire (19 January 2007)
GRP baffle walls a more flexible, practical choice
User Application Article AMi GRP baffle walls are suitable for tanks spanning up to 9.0 metres wide, are quick and easy to fit to a fully constructed tank and can be easily removed and repositioned as required.
News from AMi Designs (19 January 2007)
Kubota (UK) on 'Beating the plant theft epidemic'
Technical Background Article Richard Harrison, Sales and Marketing Manager, Kubota (UK) , Construction Equipment Division discusses how we can 'Beat the plant theft epidemic'.
News from Kubota (UK) (19 January 2007)
Carbon emission reduction and energy efficiency
Technical Background Article Seminars, entitled "A Sustainable Solution to Rising Carbon Emissions" were attended by building owners, operators and facilities managers and sponsored by OCS Engineering.
News from OCS (19 January 2007)
Qualicoat members meet in Belfast.
Meeting of major powder coat manufacturers and coaters in the UK involved in pretreatment and coating aluminium profiles for fenestration use.
News from Qualicoat (UK & Ireland) (19 January 2007)
Window of opportunity
User Application Article 32 triple glazed FTP roof windows from Fakro, in 3 sizes, have been used by Osborne Homes on its development in Westcott, near Guildford.
News from Fakro GB (19 January 2007)
Work at height regulation made easi
easi-edge is ideal choice for customers who need a comprehensive range of safety solution products in order to comply fully with work at height regulations.
News from easi-edge (19 January 2007)
Professor David Hill joins Board of Thomsons
Professor David Hill, founder of Ecoscope Applied Ecologists, recently Chief Scientific Advisor for RPS Group and former President of IEEM, joins the board of Thomson Ecology
News from Thomson Ecology (19 January 2007)
Ardex UK two awards at Flooring Awards 2006
Ardex voted 'Sub-floor Preparation Supplier of the Year' for seventh year and 'Adhesives Supplier of the Year' for the first time since the launch of their range of floorcovering adhesives. Brochure Available
News from Ardex UK (18 January 2007)
Safetyworks and Solutions at Jersey Hospital
User Application Article Safetyworks and Solutions, provided Jersey General Hospital with comprehensive system solution to enable their operatives to undertake various maintenance tasks at height safely and securely.
News from Safetyworks and Solutions (18 January 2007)
Bespoke Fulton boiler helps hospital laundry
User Application Article Concord Boiler Engineering has installed and commissioned a Fulton gas-fired steam boiler for the laundry at Peamount Hospital near Dublin.
News from Fulton Boiler Works (18 January 2007)
Euroclad transforms old into new
User Application Article Linear facade systems from Euroclad have dramatically transformed an office and manufacturing premises in Elland, West Yorkshire for new occupier Medicare. Brochure Available
News from Euroclad (18 January 2007)
Paving the way for degree study
User Application Article Higher national students in four construction subjects will now be able to progress to degree courses under an agreement between UHI and The Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen.
News from The Robert Gordon University (18 January 2007)
MovemanSKG serves restaurant with perfect solution
User Application Article MovemanSKG's Prestige model was the ideal lift to cater for wheelchair users that visited Di Maggio's, one of Scotland's leading restaurant chains.
News from movemanSKG (18 January 2007)
Ritz 5 star treatment from The Flooring Studio
User Application Article The Flooring Studio specified and installed prime grade oak Versailles Panels within The Royal Suite at The Ritz, which incorporated hand made curved borders.
News from The Flooring Studio (18 January 2007)
Save The Children benefits from Acheson and Glover
Save the Children (Northern Ireland) is one of this year's beneficiaries of Acheson and Glover's benevolent programme.
News from Acheson & Glover (18 January 2007)
Innovative retaining wall solution for Olympics
User Application Article Retaining walls specialists, Anchor Wall Systems has supplied its Vertica Walling to the London Borough of Enfield for the access ramps to a 22.2m span pedestrian footbridge.
News from Acheson & Glover (18 January 2007)
Acheson and Glover charity initiative
The Irish Wheelchair Foundation (IWF) is one of this year's beneficiaries of County Tyrone-based Acheson and Glover's benevolent programme.
News from Acheson & Glover (18 January 2007)
Doing it the Rightway for roofing supplies
Glasgow will play host to the first depot for Rightway Roofing, which is the first in a series of independent roofing merchants to have agreed to join forces under the new banner.
News from Rightway Roofing (18 January 2007)
Faenol Linford appoint new Director
Faenol Linford has appointed Paul Baines as Director as part of the company's continued growth in the region.
News from Linford Group (18 January 2007)
Ian Williams gain CORGI and NICEIC registration
Ian Williams, one of the UK's leading property service specialist, has recently gained both CORGI and NICEIC accreditation.
News from Ian Williams (18 January 2007)
Hunter Douglas 'green' victory at Trafalgar
User Application Article Integrated system from Hunter Douglas allowed the Trafalgar House architects to create a building with no air conditioning and only limited mechanical heating, helping to limit CO emissions.
News from Hunter Douglas Construction Elements (18 January 2007)
Save energy costs with Salto
New Salto Energy Saving Device can help to save up to 30% of a room's electricity consumption and is compact and quick to install.
News from Salto Systems (18 January 2007)
Secure on campus at Reading
User Application Article The University of Reading installed Salto's PRO-Access electronic locking system and the PRO-Access software enables entire building to be operated by one database.
News from Salto Systems (18 January 2007)
New guidance on flood protection in the pipeline
New study funded under DEFRA's Making Space for Water programme will provide the construction industry with much needed guidance on developing sites to cope with flooding and climate change.
News from BRE (18 January 2007)
Warm front grants available for warm air
If your warm air heating system fais, you could be eligible for a grant under the Government's Warm Front Scheme. Brochure Available
News from Johnson and Starley (18 January 2007)
Creating positive pressure to ventilate houses
Johnson and Starley's Home 'n' Dry XL ventilation system is a whole house system which is normally fitted in the roof space. Brochure Available
News from Johnson and Starley (18 January 2007)
SOM invests in Gehry Technologies Digital Project
User Application Article Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP (SOM) invests in Gehry Technologies Digital Project, supplied in the UK by CenitDesktop, signaling a new direction for leading architecture firm.
News from Gehry Technologies (18 January 2007)
New SUDS guidance to be previewed at Ecobuild
CIRIA Associate, Paul Shaffer will be addressing the 'Making Sustainable Construction Happen' Conference about the benefits of sustainable drainage systems as part of Ecobuild 2007 Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (18 January 2007)
New Tyco mobile CCTV at Traffex 2007
Tyco Traffic and Transportation is using Traffex to launch a new handheld mobile CCTV solution.
News from Tyco Traffic & Transportation (18 January 2007)
Ethernet Direct announces Webinar schedule
Ethernet Direct announces the first Webinar schedule which will talk about Ethernet Basics including cabling, management, Ethernet terms etc.
News from Ethernet Direct (18 January 2007)
Right Industrial Managed Gigabit Rail Switch
Ethernet Direct provides engineers some insights on how to choose the right Industrial Managed Gigabit switch to meet your application needs.
News from Ethernet Direct (18 January 2007)
ISG Jackson wins Basildon school project
User Application Article ISG Jackson has secured an GBP8.5 million project with Essex County Council to build a new 120-pupil special needs school in Basildon.
News from ISG Jackson (18 January 2007)
Enhanced acoustic lighting control from SAS
User Application Article SAS System 600 provides a pre-fabricated lighting and acoustic solution for environments such as schools, offices and hospitals.
News from SAS International (18 January 2007)
Local goes national with e-Commerce
Applied Automation launched the "x-stk" operation which improves the service and product availability by working on two key trading platforms.
News from Applied Automation (UK) - X-stk Division (18 January 2007)
Easy access with the new XS4 range from Salto
Salto Systems has launched a new brand of networked electronic handle sets that enables users to control and manage a greater range of access control applications than ever before.
News from Salto Systems (18 January 2007)
Only UK 'Secured by Design' vertical slider
Masterframe Windows, the specialist PVC-U sash window company, has been invited to is exhibit at this year's Architectural Liaison and Crime Prevention Design Exhibition.
News from Masterframe Windows (18 January 2007)
New tunnel ventilation solution for Heathrow
User Application Article Transmitton, part of Siemens Transportation Systems, is to provide a new tunnel ventilation solution for the Heathrow section of the Piccadilly Line, as part of the Terminal 5 project.
News from Siemens Transportation Systems (18 January 2007)
Siemens new account management structure
Siemens Transportation Systems announce major restructure of its account management teams within the infrastructure business, to improve and enhance customer service.
News from Siemens Transportation Systems (18 January 2007)
Siemens first successful switchgear installation
Siemens Transportation Systems reached a major milestone with the installation of the first of twenty-three 25kV sub stations.
News from Siemens Transportation Systems (18 January 2007)
Elga Process Water gets verified
Elga Process Water, the high purity water specialists of Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies, has achieved Category B2 registration under the Achilles Verify scheme.
News from Elga Process Water (18 January 2007)
Wolf Systems expands its machinery range
Wolf Systems expands its machinery range in association with AV Birch, a well-established company within the timber engineering industry.
News from Wolf Systems (18 January 2007)
New generation vision controls from ESAB
ESAB Automation's numerical controls for cutting machines are not only capable of 2D control but, at the top end, provide 3D control too. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems (18 January 2007)
Admiral sales boost with Masterframe sashes
User Application Article After considering the available options, Admiral Windows and Conservatories, opted for Masterframe's Bygone Collection and hasn't looked back since.
News from Masterframe Windows (18 January 2007)
Corona safety for Thomas More students
User Application Article Under foot safety at Thomas More Catholic School has been enhanced by the installation of Polysafe Corona, the low maintenance sheet vinyl safety flooring from Polyflor.
News from Polyflor (18 January 2007)
Specifying products which never grow old
Technical Background Article Study of different projects shows how Trespa Meteon cladding has performed and weathered over 12-20 year period.
News from Trespa International (18 January 2007)
EC Harris expert joins hotel judging panel
EC Harris' leading hotel expert has been invited to be a judge at this year's prestigious International Hotel Investment Forum in Germany.
News from EC Harris (18 January 2007)
DSDM Consortium founder and PM Network magazine
Jennifer Stapleton, a founding member of the DSDM Consortium, has been heralded as one of the most influential women in project management by PM Network magazine.
News from DSDM Consortium (18 January 2007)
Cadforce announce additions to Management Team
Cadforce, global leader in outsourced architectural services, announced that it has added three new people to its management team.
News from Cadforce (18 January 2007)
Andersen patio doors make a grand entrance
Andersen's range of Frenchwood Patio Doors offer aesthetically pleasing and cost effective solution to builders and developers wanting to give homes a dramatic and distinctive entrance way.
News from Andersen Windows (18 January 2007)
FTAs Freight Summit 2007
Technical Background Article The interface between freight operators and local authorities is the theme for the Freight Transport Association Freight Summit 2007.
News from Freight Transport Association (17 January 2007)
Vibration, acoustic and shock isolation products
Farrat Isolevel launches new range of vibration, acoustic and shock isolation products aimed specifically at the building design and construction industry.
News from Farrat Isolevel (17 January 2007)
Rockwool Acoustic Infill for perforated metal deck
Rockwool has launched Rockwool Acoustic Infill for high performance sound absorption on perforated metal decks.
News from Rockwool (17 January 2007)
How to detox your business
Technical Background Article Bibby Financial Services, specialist provider of business cash flow solutions, is urging owners and managers to give their business a thorough detox to ensure a prosperous 2007.
News from Bibby Financial Services (17 January 2007)
MBE for FMB Health and Safety representative
Phil Russell, FMB's national Health and Safety representative, has been awarded an MBE for services to Health and Safety in the Construction Industry.
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (17 January 2007)
Wesupply Top 10 priority supply chain improvements
Technical Background Article Everything you ever wanted to know about collaborative trading in 10 illustrated fact sheets Brochure Available
News from WeSupply.com (17 January 2007)
ISG InteriorExterior at Royal College of Surgeons
User Application Article ISG InteriorExterior has secured a GBP1.75 million scheme with The Royal College of Surgeons of England at its Lincoln's Inn Fields HQ near Holborn, London.
News from ISG InteriorExterior (17 January 2007)
Turner and Townsend SIBC appointed in Germany
User Application Article Turner and Townsend SIBC, the specialist high-tech arm of Turner and Townsend in Europe, is the chosen consultancy for the largest ongoing building project in Germany`s capital Berlin.
News from Turner & Townsend (17 January 2007)
Lantronix Case Study: City of Chandler, Arizona
User Application Article Lantronix's Device Server Technology allowed the city to communicate through two serial ports, using one port for general users and the other as an alarm port.
News from Lantronix (17 January 2007)
Edgetech calls for online VAT petition
Edgetech is urging individuals working in the fenestration industry to sign its online petition calling for reduced VAT of 5% on Energy Saving Recommended (ESR) windows.
News from Edgetech (17 January 2007)
Kier has it covered
All members of Kier Group's IT team were given a specially printed brolly to commemorate being awarded ISO 27001 accreditation for its information security management.
News from Kier Building Maintenance (17 January 2007)
Lantronix Case Study: Siemens Building Technology
User Application Article Using Lantronix's Device Server Technology has helped SBT solve customers' problems with centralized management of their heating and cooling control applications at a competitive price.
News from Lantronix (17 January 2007)
Lantronix Case Study: University of South Florida
User Application Article Integration of Lantronix's Device Server Technology allowed USF to network enable multiple buildings' HVAC systems via a high speed Ethernet connection to a centralized control centre.
News from Lantronix (17 January 2007)
Facelift website adds new video library
Facelift continues to dedicate itself to raising industry standards and customer service with further developments to its website which now includes a brand new video library.
News from Facelift Access Hire (17 January 2007)
Listers new Elitis 'quota' program
Listers new Elitis 'quota' program for windows and doors enables the rapid selection of most styles and finishes,
News from Lister Trade Frames (17 January 2007)
ET2C International new appointments
ET2C International Appoints New Brand Manager and Production and Sales Manager.
News from ET2C International (17 January 2007)
Gigabit Switch with fastest failover time in world
Korenix JetNet 5010G industrial Gigabit Managed switch, three combo Gigabit ports plus 7-port 10/100 Fast Ethernet, with the fastest failover time in the world, less than 30 milliseconds.
News from Korenix Technology (17 January 2007)
AICO remote control for smoke and heat alarms
Aico has launched the unique RC range of products designed to offer simple, quick and cost-effective remote control for smoke and heat alarms.
News from Aico (17 January 2007)
STRABAG extends global use of CTSpace
User Application Article STRABAG, one of the leading international providers of construction services, has extended its use of CTSpace's business process management and collaboration solutions.
News from CTSpace (17 January 2007)
PolySteel and the environment
PolySteel Insulating Concrete Forms is one of the most sustainable and "green" building materials with the initial manufacturing process using recycled steel and expanded polystyrene
News from PolySteel UK (17 January 2007)
New Cressall manufacturing director
Cressall Resistors has added to its senior management team by appointing former Eaton Electrical lean manufacturing expert Cy Wilkinson.
News from Cressall Resistors (17 January 2007)
Boxing clever with LV switchgear assemblies
Range of low voltage switchgear assemblies can be produced with the Hensel Mi-1000 range of components now available from Cee Norm UK .
News from Cee-Norm UK (17 January 2007)
AIM Academy website relaunch
AIM Academy, training division of specialist IT, technical, engineering and rail recruitment company, NES, has announced the relaunch of its corporate website.
News from NES Group (17 January 2007)
Pipe Stopping Products for Building Industries
Huntingdon Fusion Techniques has introduced three new leaflets showing its ranges of Pipe Stopping Products for the Building Industries
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (17 January 2007)
Construction industry business failures down
Technical Background Article Construction sector recovers from difficult start to minimise business failures across the year according to 2006 says Equifax Business Failures Report.
News from Equifax (17 January 2007)
New BBA services in support of innovation
BBA has launched a range of new services for building product manufacturers to support innovation during the development stage. Brochure Available
News from British Board of Agrement (17 January 2007)
HandV07 more than 60% bigger than last show
Emap Maclaren reveal that HandV07 (NEC, Birmingham, 27 Feb-1 Mar 2007) is over 60% larger than the inaugural event in 2005
News from H&V Exhibition (17 January 2007)
PM infrared cameras from Flir Systems
Flir Systems has published a guide to the ThermaCAM E- and P-Series ranges entitled 'Infrared Cameras for Predictive Maintenance'. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (17 January 2007)
Norbain embraces IP video products
Norbain SD has made the strategic decision to distribute IP video products through its core business.
News from Norbain SD (17 January 2007)
Lister Trade Frames at GLASSEX this year
Lister Trade Frames and Thermaseal Windows have joined forces to show their market leading products at GLASSEX this year.
News from Lister Trade Frames (17 January 2007)
ISG Totty Building secures healthcare project
User Application Article ISG Totty Building has secured its latest public sector project in the North-West - a GBP750K contract with Bolton Hospitals NHS Trust.
News from ISG Totty (17 January 2007)
Edgetech UK new Business Development Manager
Leading warm edge specialist Edgetech UK has appointed Andy Ball as Marketing and Business Development Manager.
News from Edgetech (17 January 2007)
Aberdeenshire Council uses Aico technology
User Application Article Aberdeenshire Council has announced a major new safety initiative utilising Aico's new Ei160RC mains-powered smoke alarms, RadioLINK technology and mains-powered Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms.
News from Aico (17 January 2007)
Kingspan Multideck means more floor at Colmore
User Application Article GBP155million Colmore Plaza project in Birmingham is the tallest building in the UK to specify Dramix Steel Fibre Concrete for each of its 14 floors.
News from Kingspan Off-Site (17 January 2007)
Kingspan acquisition extends off-site range
Kingspan Fabrik, formerly known as Fibrecon Cladding Systems Limited, specialises in the manufacture of unitised wall systems with glass reinforced concrete facades.
News from Kingspan Off-Site (17 January 2007)
Color Kinetics transforms BA London Eye
User Application Article Color Kinetics retrofits the British Airways London Eye with a low-maintenance LED lighting system for vibrant visual effects.
News from Color Kinetics (16 January 2007)
Schaeffler relaunches UK website
Bearings manufacturer Schaeffler (UK) has just revamped its UK website offering easier navigation and improved functionality for customers. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (16 January 2007)
2007 at the Building Centre
The 2007 programme at the Building Centre boasts an impressive line up of topical exhibitions, talks and seminars for the built environment.
News from Building Centre (16 January 2007)
Exchequer compliant with new CIS regulations
Latest version of Exchequer from IRIS Enterprise Software (version 5.71) is being shipped in readiness for the introduction of the new rules relating to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
News from IRIS Enterprise Software (16 January 2007)
Vicaima achieves fire door first
Vicaima has become the first UK door manufacturer to achieve certification from all three leading fire door regulatory schemes.
News from Vicaima (16 January 2007)
Masterdor has conservation needs covered
User Application Article Masterdor installer meeting needs of Moray Council by providing replacement door-sets to 7,000 of its properties including listed and conservation buildings.
News from Manse Masterdor (16 January 2007)
NHBC launches new air leakage testing service
NHBC has launched a new air leakage testing service to support the construction and building sector.
News from NHBC (16 January 2007)
Business and Unions help workplace revolution
Technical Background Article Concordat brings together signatories in joint statement supporting the development and implementation of smarter working practices.
News from Work Wise UK (16 January 2007)
Kemtile working to keep food industry hygienic
User Application Article Kemtile regularly do essential upgrading and maintenance work during brief holiday shut downs and Christmas is their busiest time for tiling repairs.
News from Kemtile (16 January 2007)
ISG Totty kick starts Rotherham renaissance
User Application Article ISG Totty has commenced work on a GBP6.3 million mixed-use development to kick-start 'Rotherham Renaissance', the redevelopment of the historic South-Yorkshire town centre.
News from ISG Totty (16 January 2007)
Transform information storage with 'Workspace'
User Application Article 'Workspace' from Union Square Software will centralise company documentation to eliminate the problems associated with lost documents
News from Union Square Software (16 January 2007)
Hawk IR International new UK Sales Manager
Geoff Smith has joined the Hawk IR International team as the UK Sales Manager. Brochure Available
News from Hawk IR International (16 January 2007)
Gain more 3D creative control with new Autodesk
Autodesk announce Autodesk Maya 8.5, the latest version of its Maya 3D animation, modelling and rendering software. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (16 January 2007)
New Autodesk Maya 8.5 3D software supports Mac
Autodesk launched Autodesk Maya 8.5, available for Intel-based Macintosh computers. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (16 January 2007)
Conprotec cartridges for Mixpac dispensing system
ConProTec announces the availability of the S-50 System 10:1 ratio cartridges for its MIXPAC hand-held cartridge dispensing system.
News from Sulzer Mixpac USA (16 January 2007)
Add more style to your wetroom project
Blucher have launched 6 new grates to compliment the already successful Drain Design range of stainless steel floor drains and channels specifically manufactured for the wet bathroom market.
News from Blucher UK (16 January 2007)
Doorsets by David Smith St.Ives on Evelina project
User Application Article Based on a successful history of supplying to hospitals throughout the UK, doorsets by David Smith St.Ives Limited were specified for the prestigeous and unique Evelina project.
News from David Smith St Ives (16 January 2007)
Ardex X 7 R takes the biscuit
Ardex UK has added another innovative product to their extensive range of high performance tile fixing systems. Brochure Available
News from Ardex UK (16 January 2007)
Ardex UK win again at Anglian Business Awards
In a prestigious ceremony at the new Trinity Park Conference and Events Centre Ipswich, Ardex UK received the award for Marketing 2006. Brochure Available
News from Ardex UK (16 January 2007)
Emissivity of Celotex cavity wall board
BBA have recently completed an assessment of the emissivity of the aluminium foil facers used on the majority of Celotex's insulation products, including tuff-R CW3000 cavity wall board. Brochure Available
News from Celotex (16 January 2007)
Celotex new Central Southern Representitive
Celotex announce the appointment of Manjit Sanghera as Territory Sales Representative for the Central Southern territory. Brochure Available
News from Celotex (16 January 2007)
Celotex new South Eastern Representitive
Celotex announce the appointment of Chris Gibbons as Territory Sales Representative for the South East. Brochure Available
News from Celotex (16 January 2007)
Thinsulex gets BBA approval
Celotex has welcomed the announcement that the first BBA certificate for a multifoil insulation product has been issued by the British Board of Agrement. Brochure Available
News from Celotex (16 January 2007)
Toshiba innovative IK -TU51camera system
Toshiba Imaging Systems Division, a division of Toshiba America and a leader in advanced video imaging, announces the high resolution, 3CCD Remote Head Camera.
News from Toshiba Imaging Systems Division (16 January 2007)
Structural Awards 2007 opens for entries
The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has announced that it is now accepting entries for the Structural Awards 2007.
News from Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) (16 January 2007)
EC Harris strengthens public sector expertise
International consultants EC Harris have strengthened their public sector team in the North West with the appointment of Richard Henshaw.
News from EC Harris (16 January 2007)
Autodesk and the Scottish Qualifications Authority
Autodesk has entered an agreement with the Scottish Qualifications Authority to collaborate on new digital and ICT curriculum and qualifications for schools and colleges in Scotland. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (16 January 2007)
TrustMark appoints two new board members
TrustMark has appointed Sharon Darcy and Frank Bertie as main board directors.
News from TrustMark (16 January 2007)
Largest trade counter in Eastbourne
Electrical wholesaler, Newey and Eyre, has opened its largest ever trade counter in Eastbourne.
News from Newey and Eyre (16 January 2007)
Intelligent home benefits from KNX technology
User Application Article Installation of the Siemens KNX technology, which forms the backbone of the 'Smart Home', was carried out by specialist Systems Integrator, Cobra Integrated Solutions.
News from KNX UK (16 January 2007)
Phil Chew new MD for Jackson Products
Jackson Products, UK subsidiary of US based Jackson Products Inc, personal and industrial safety equipment manufacturer, has announced the promotion of Phil Chew to MD.
News from Jackson Products (16 January 2007)
New Operations Manager for Clivet Aircon
Clivet Aircon, the specialist building services maintenance provider, has announced the appointment of Christopher Trotman to Operations Manager.
News from Clivet UK (16 January 2007)
Bosch AutoDome high-performance camera platform
Bosch Security Systems, a full-line manufacturer of security systems and components, has introduced an innovative high-performance surveillance system.
News from Bosch Security Systems (16 January 2007)
'Celebrating Construction' at CIOB Annual Dinner
Ray O'Rourke and Brian Bruce, leaders of two of the world's largest construction companies, will speak about the future of the construction industry at this year's CIOB Annual Dinner
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (16 January 2007)
Best practice case study: focus of MEGA UK seminar
Technical Background Article Case study on Davis Langdon and Seah is the focus of a seminar on how to develop IT systems that are in alignment with business requirements.
News from MEGA International (16 January 2007)
Reduce pressure calibrating costs for dial gauges
Dramatically reduce your annual re-calibration charges by investing in a precision digital manometer.
News from SensorsOne (15 January 2007)
David Ritter Building Contracting business goals
David Ritter Building, residential building contracting company, set plans to increase the amount of custom homes built in 2007 to 10 homes a year.
News from David Ritter Building Contracting (15 January 2007)
Toolbox LT 2007 Lisp and 3D Solution
GlobalCAD, has announced the release of Toolbox LT 2007, the latest update to its productivity solution that adds 3D modelling and LISP support to AutoCAD LT.
News from GlobalCAD Consultants (15 January 2007)
Xact to provide DD 9999 course for ABE
Specialist training company Xact is to provide courses on a new code of practice for The Association of Building Engineers (ABE).
News from Xact Consultancy & Training (15 January 2007)
Citect specialised facilities monitoring system
Citect has launched Nexa, a specialised facilities monitoring system focussed on the rapidly growing global Building Automation market Brochure Available
News from Citect (15 January 2007)
South Ayrshire Council PPP to improve schools
User Application Article Turner and Townsend's cost managers and PPP consultants have acted for and advised the Council and consortia throughout South Ayrshire Council's PPP Initiative
News from Turner & Townsend (15 January 2007)
BIFM energy position paper
Technical Background Article Facilities managers are at the forefront in ensuring that buildings are used and operated more efficiently and can help government realise its ambitions in this area.
News from British Institute of Facilities Management [BIFM] (15 January 2007)
Design, construction and management of buildings
Technical Background Article BIFM energy position paper calls for greater FM involvement in design, construction and management of buildings.
News from British Institute of Facilities Management [BIFM] (15 January 2007)
SFS Intec launches new range of balustrade fixings
Complementing its established range of fixings for architectural glass and glass canopies, SFS intec has launched a new range of precision engineered fixings for banisters and balustrades.
News from SFS intec (15 January 2007)
NCC helping to build a sustainable future
National Construction College (NCC) is launching a series of pilot sustainability courses.
News from National Construction College (15 January 2007)
Aarsleff Piling add more driven piling equipment
Aarsleff Piling is expanding its comprehensive fleet of driven piling equipment with the purchase of a Finnish Junttan PM26 LC piling rig complete with 9t Junttan accelerated hammer.
News from Aarsleff Piling (15 January 2007)
Rumble in the (Urban) Jungle
Institute of Acoustics to hold one day meeting on 'The measurement and assessment of environmental vibration impact'. Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics (15 January 2007)
Complete digitach download solution for builders
EasyTac downloader is a new, low-cost, simple to use kit designed to help building contractors to meet their legal obligations for downloading and storing digital tachograph data.
News from Smartcard Focus (15 January 2007)
Safepower for Ambulance Service computer room
User Application Article SIEL UPS Systems has provided two 3-phase 120 kVA Safepower UPS Systems to the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
News from Siel UPS Systems (15 January 2007)
Midas Homes launching new TR1 development in Truro
User Application Article Award winning housebuilder, Midas Homes launch new TR1 development in Truro, in partnership with Westco, a subsidiary of Devon and Cornwall Housing Association.
News from Midas Homes (15 January 2007)
Fire system upgrade made easy with Apollo
User Application Article Hughes Christensen, who manufacture rockbits for oil drilling and exploration industry, has had its ten year old fire detection system upgraded without any disruption to its operations.
News from Apollo Fire Detectors (15 January 2007)
Cracking Christmas for Crystal Direct
Though last year was a difficult year according for most fabricators, Crystal saw an 11% increase in overall invoiced sales during December 2006 compared with December 2005.
News from Crystal Direct (15 January 2007)
Premium grade No Skidding vinyl anti slip tape
Handl Solutions have recently started supplying their premium grade No Skidding vinyl anti slip tape to North Sea oil rigs for use on slippery exterior hand rails.
News from Handl Solutions (15 January 2007)
Corporate Manslaughter Bill spells major changes
Technical Background Article Mace and Jones corporate lawyer Ian Hodgkinson urged business owners to pay close attention to the draft Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill
News from Mace & Jones (15 January 2007)
Burlington assumes central office role at Booths
User Application Article Booths, has featured the Burlington's Elterwater Green walling stone within the palette of materials used to create its new and environmentally-friendly central office.
News from Burlington Slate (15 January 2007)
Contractors rewarded with Schneider Electric
Electrical contractors can qualify for a range of gifts from Schneider Electric in the company's "Big Reward" promotion.
News from Schneider Electric (15 January 2007)
Screwfix Direct stronger links with hand tools
Screwfix Direct has further strengthened its hand tools range with the addition of Builders Accessories, Axes, Vices, Trowels, Knives and Measures to its exclusive Forge Steel range.
News from Screwfix Direct (15 January 2007)
Flag green roof reduces heating bills
User Application Article Flagon EP/PR TPO membrane from Flag UK has been used to create a green roof on a log cabin in Tighnadroma, Tayside providing a warmer home for owners and implications for other home owners.
News from Flag UK (15 January 2007)
New Ecophon Handbook now available
Leading ceiling manufacturer Ecophon have launched a new improved product catalogue, entitled the Ecophon Handbook, ideal for architects, building consultants and ceiling contractors. Brochure Available
News from Ecophon (15 January 2007)
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