News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 18 February
to Saturday 24 February 2007
New system speeds edge protection
New post and panel system, branded Speedpost, promises to speed the installation of edge protection in floor to soffit situations
News from Ischebeck Titan (23 February 2007)
National Engineers Week Future City Competition
Thomas More School in Baton Rouge has won the 2007 National Engineers Week Future City Competition.
News from Bentley Systems (23 February 2007)
Isover Reveals CPD research
Research for Saint-Gobain Isover UK has shown that using thermal insulation to comply with the new Part L regulations would be the CPD subject of most interest .
News from Saint-Gobain Isover UK (23 February 2007)
British Gypsum supports new animal centre
British Gypsum is helping local animal rescue organisation provide desperately needed nursing and care area at Eden Animal Rescue.
News from British Gypsum (23 February 2007)
Russian Spies Have Us Mapped Out
Russian spy maps of the UK, produced by the KGB during the 'Cold War', have officially arrived in British hands through Landmark Information Group.
News from Landmark Information Group (23 February 2007)
Higher output from AM Profiles
AM Profiles have recently seen an increased demand for fabricated product following a timely production restructure in 2006.
News from A M Profiles (23 February 2007)
Stay secure with fire safety road show
Fire Fighting Enterprises, working with ADI/Gardiner, to give series of Continuous Personal Development seminars around UK to promote further understanding of fire safety regulations.
News from Fire Fighting Enterprises (23 February 2007)
AG Glass and Glazing purchased by Pilkington
AG Glass and Glazing is a leading IGU manufacturer averaging more than 20,000 units per week from its state of the art manufacturing unit near Barnsley.
News from Pilkington Building Products UK (23 February 2007)
Parking control solution for Mott Macdonald
User Application Article Fast acting MC Security Barriers from the UK's leading access control company, APT Controls, are playing a central role in improving security at Mott MacDonald.
News from APT (23 February 2007)
Using excess heat to provide free hot water
Installation of City Multi 2-pipe VRF heat recovery system coupled to the unique PQFY heat pump boiler, provided fully controllable air conditioning, and free hot water for the swimming pool. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (23 February 2007)
New housing management solution
User Application Article Spelthorne Borough Council is to partner Northgate Information Solutions to provide new housing management system for Borough's residents.
News from Northgate Information Solutions (23 February 2007)
BioCote exhibiting at Building for Health
BioCote protected products are currently being specified into many refurbishment and new build projects to help prevent cross-contamination in healthcare environments and reduce HCAIs.
News from BioCote (23 February 2007)
Low smoke, high temperature FR foam introduced
Zotefoams, the Foam Technology Company has launched a new foam based on Kynar PVDF (poly vinylidene fluoride). Brochure Available
News from Zotefoams (23 February 2007)
Corporate restructure at Ross + Liddell.
Property services company Ross + Liddell has announced a corporate restructure to ensure it is best placed to manage a rapidly expanding workload
News from Ross + Liddell (23 February 2007)
Beautiful balustrading by the sea
User Application Article Balcony Systems provided the perfect no-maintenance, corrosion-resistant balustrading solution for a harsh coastal environment and clear views to the ocean.
News from Balcony Systems (23 February 2007)
Copal launches new parabit hot melt system
Waterproofing system set to slash installation times for inverted, green and plaza deck roofs as well as roofing sub-structures and access roadways - launched by Anderson Monarflex. Brochure Available
News from Icopal (23 February 2007)
Vista help customer visits slip into top gear.
User Application Article Vista demonstrating CCTV equipment to customers,
News from Norbain SD (23 February 2007)
Daedalian Designer range a hit in hotels
User Application Article Dadealian's Designer Glass range brings significant added value to projects, making them much more attractive to hoteliers and their customers.
News from Daedalian Glass (23 February 2007)
New panels for New College bring bar back into use
User Application Article Daedalian, one of the country's foremost creative glass manufacturers, produced a sandblasted design with coloured fused glass bonded to the surface.
News from Daedalian Glass (23 February 2007)
Daedalian glass design for new Oncology Unit
User Application Article Movement, life and the natural colours of the Lake District come together in a recent glass artwork completed by Daedalian at Furness General Hospital in Cumbria.
News from Daedalian Glass (23 February 2007)
Hotel industry keeping pace with glass design
Technical Background Article Sue Burbridge, head of interior design at the Marston Hotels Group, says they are using glass much more, usually making it an integral part of a theme.
News from Daedalian Glass (23 February 2007)
Daedalian Designer range a hit in housing sector
User Application Article Contracts for developers and individual homeowners are becoming an increasingly important market sector for glass designers, Daedalian Glass.
News from Daedalian Glass (23 February 2007)
Daedalian screen for church transept
User Application Article Church of St Peter and St Paul has been transformed and brought back into the body of the church with a magnificent three-bladed glass screen designed by Nicholas Mynheer and made by Daedalian Glass.
News from Daedalian Glass (23 February 2007)
Collaboration key to Daedalian designs
User Application Article Whole school involved, as well as the talents of artist Sue Flowers and Daedalian Glass, one of the country's leading exponents of artistic glass design.
News from Daedalian Glass (23 February 2007)
Beaufort delivers a good value solution
User Application Article Aluminium windows from Beaufort's Advanced System used at Bickenhall Mansions, a Listed residential building in London.
News from Daedalian Glass (23 February 2007)
New promotion from Newey and Eyre
Electrical wholesaler, Newey and Eyre, has launched a new sales counter promotion for customers.
News from Newey and Eyre (23 February 2007)
STG shuts the door on social housing project
User Application Article Strategic Team Group, suppliers of building and property solutions, assists Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing in achieving the Government's 'decent homes' standard.
News from Strategic Team Group (STG) (23 February 2007)
Clark Contracts at Eastwood Park Theatre opening
User Application Article Clark Contracts was responsible for the refurbishment of the recently re-named Eastwood Park Theatre which has just re-opened..
News from Clark Contracts (23 February 2007)
Largest theme park in the Middle East.
User Application Article Turner and Townsend has been appointed to the $900 million Aqua Dunya water theme park in the heart of Dubailand.
News from Turner & Townsend (23 February 2007)
JJO PLC announces strong business growth in 2007
Lancashire-based JJO manufactures around 700 kitchens and bedrooms per week, and is highly supportive of its dealer base in the UK.
News from J & J Ormerod (23 February 2007)
New ABB movement sensors eliminate blind spots
ABB has released a range of passive infra-red (PIR) movement sensors which eliminate the blind spots directly beneath and immediately behind most sensors' normal visual ranges.
News from ABB (23 February 2007)
Vitrics selected by top furniture designer
User Application Article Designer Arik Levy, has put his name to the Vitrics 3D glass engraving process, after selecting the technology to intricately engrave a table exhibited at the Paris Furniture Show.
News from Vitrics (23 February 2007)
Sandtoft drives down carbon emissions
Environmentally conscious roof tile manufacturer, Sandtoft, installs biodiesel pumps at HQ.
News from Sandtoft Roof Tiles (23 February 2007)
Construction companies nominated for PLC awards
Technical Background Article Six engineering and construction companies nominated for awards at PLC Awards, designed to reward excellence in the smaller quoted company sector of the London Stock Exchange.
News from PricewaterhouseCoopers (23 February 2007)
Scott Brothers new European Sales Manager.
Scott Brothers, supplier of Pack-Mate home storage range and innovative heating and cooling solutions, announces the appointment of its new European Sales Manager.
News from Scott Brothers (22 February 2007)
Quadrox finalist for the Microsoft EMEA RAD Awards
Quadrox NV announce it has been selected as a finalist for the Microsoft EMEA RAD Awards 2007 in Business Insight category.
News from Quadrox (22 February 2007)
ARCA open state of the art Training Centre
ARCA, the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association, committed to promoting the growth and image of the UK's asbestos abatement industry are holding an open day for local companies and trade press.
News from ARCA (22 February 2007)
Armstrong Humidiclean series HC-6000 Humidifier
Armstrong International introduces HumidiClean Series HC-6000 humidifier, featuring ionic bed technology that provides clean, trouble-free humidification.
News from Armstrong International (22 February 2007)
CIWEM and Academy of Experts join forces
CIWEM has signed an MoU with the Academy of Experts, the professional body for Expert Witnesses, Mediators and Arbitrators.
News from CIWEM (22 February 2007)
Windmill launches USB Box to measure strain
Windmill Launches USB Box to Measure Strain Windmill Software announces their 751 SBox which lets a PC monitor four strain gauges.
News from Windmill Software (22 February 2007)
Immediate energy-savings with CentraLine
CentraLine by Honeywell is ideal for new systems and upgrades: clients working with limited budgets can benefit from immediate energy-savings
News from CentraLine (22 February 2007)
RedShift Systems assigns UK distributor
RedShift Systems, a supplier of low cost thermal imaging systems, has appointed Armstrong Optical of Northants, UK as its distributor for the UK and Ireland.
News from Armstrong Optical (22 February 2007)
Electromechanical locking solution launched
Pickersgill-Kaye and Belfast based Core Systems have announce launch of new style, high security electromechanical cell door lock and software
News from Pickersgill-Kaye (22 February 2007)
Building Design Partnership wins BE Award
Building Design Partnership, a leading provider of architectural, design, and engineering services, has won a 2006 BE Award for its Bridge Academy, Hackney project in the United Kingdom.
News from Bentley Systems (22 February 2007)
Icopal and Cemco join forces
Icopal, the UK's leading manufacturer of construction membranes, has won an exclusive two-year supply chain partnership agreement with Cemco. Brochure Available
News from Icopal (22 February 2007)
SAS International system 600 meets the grade
Aedas's work on Hadley Learning Community project, included selection of SAS's System 600 acoustic lighting rafts in classrooms, cafeteria and teaching environments.
News from SAS International (22 February 2007)
New adhesive from Kommerling
Korapur 126 single component polyurethane adhesive from Kommerling targets the raised access flooring market.
News from Kommerling UK (22 February 2007)
New handrail system from Laidlaw
Easifix, from Laidlaw Solutions, is new range of high quality handrail and balustrade components that can easily be assembled on site by shopfitters and 'fit-out' specialists.
News from Laidlaw Solutions (22 February 2007)
New coloured flashings from Klober
Klober's Easy-Forma is a new style of highly durable, UV stable, foil based flashing for sealing wall and chimney abutments.
News from Klober (22 February 2007)
Trussed rafters employed to create care village
Member of the Trussed Rafter Association has been involved in supplying a diverse array of long span, attic and other trusses for a major project in the residential care sector
News from Trussed Rafter Association (22 February 2007)
Bathroom Market France 2007
AMA Research first edition of the 'Bathroom Market - France 2007' is part of a series of reports reviewing the major sectors of the bathroom and shower markets in the UK and Western Europe.
News from AMA Research (22 February 2007)
JVC appoint Marata Vision
Marata Vision appointed main trade distributor for JVC's stunning home theatre projector
News from Marata Vision (22 February 2007)
Another first for Gerflor
Gerflor, manufacturer of sports flooring brand, Taraflex, is first specialist flooring manufacturer to become a member of the Fitness Industry Association. Brochure Available
News from Gerflor (22 February 2007)
Environment Secretary visits new timber depot
UK timber giant, has been showing Government Minister, David Miliband how they are helping the environment.
News from Arnold Laver Group (22 February 2007)
Printable film with anti-graffiti properties
MacDermid Autotype introduce new version of its SIGMAGraF inkjet printable film with a tough, textured anti-graffiti surface ideal for graphics on walls, doors and similar applications. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid (22 February 2007)
Thorworld ramps up its export sales
Loading and unloading equipment specialists, Thorworld Industries, is capturing increased export business.
News from Thorworld Industries (22 February 2007)
Masterframe Windows fuel demand
Masterframe Windows focus is on fuelling the demand for our customers through a different mix of marketing channels.
News from Masterframe Windows (22 February 2007)
New Director and General Manager at Tremco
Richard Hill has joined Tremco illbruck as Director and General Manager, with responsibility for sales in the UK and Ireland.
News from Tremco illbruck (22 February 2007)
Rockdoor Gateway to security
User Application Article Community Gateway has installed Rockdoor PVC composite doors to give its tenants extra peace of mind.
News from Rockdoor (21 February 2007)
Snowdonia Windows and Doors praise GAP
User Application Article Snowdonia Windows and Doors said GAP's product range was very comprehensive, fairly priced and of a high quality especially when it comes to colourfastness.
News from GAP (21 February 2007)
EU boost for energy saving products
Energy Performance Certificates have strong implications for the specification of energy-saving products including energy efficient glazing, such as Pilkington K Glass.
News from Pilkington Building Products UK (21 February 2007)
Rhodar asbestos removal at North East site
User Application Article Asbestos abatement specialist Rhodar has announced the successful completion of a circa GBP300k project on behalf of Graphite Resources at their newly acquired site in Blaydon, Tyneside.
News from Rhodar (21 February 2007)
Nexans fire-resistant cables meet standards
Alsecure NX200 range of fire-resistant building cables from Nexans has just passed its 60-minute fire test to ensure compliance with the new PH60 requirement of BS5266-1 for emergency lighting.
News from Nexans (21 February 2007)
New music block achieves top acoustic performance
User Application Article School used Hodgson and Hodgson's SoundFloor, SoundSlab, CleanSound and SilentDoor acoustic products, along with ReSound partition wall system.
News from Hodgson and Hodgson Group (21 February 2007)
Exceptional acoustics for Wales Millennium Centre
User Application Article Hodgson and Hodgson Group has supplied its TufSound acoustic panelling for installation into the prestigious Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff.
News from Hodgson and Hodgson Group (21 February 2007)
Hodgson and Hodgson chosen for recording studio
User Application Article Hodgson and Hodgson's TufSound acoustic wall and ceiling panels have been installed into a new recording studio at Harrow School.
News from Hodgson and Hodgson Group (21 February 2007)
Wembley Arena new acoustics should silence critics
User Application Article Hodgson and Hodgson Group has installed new acoustic panels at the world famous Wembley Arena.
News from Hodgson and Hodgson Group (21 February 2007)
Aqata new 1600 x 800mm low level shower tray
In response to customer demand, Aqata introduces the 1600 x 800mm low level tray.
News from Aqata (21 February 2007)
Fire protection for students from Apollo
User Application Article Apollo technology lies at the heart of an intelligent fire detection system installed to protect a new urban village for students in the centre of Lincoln.
News from Apollo Fire Detectors (21 February 2007)
Osma Trigon barrier pipe system
Wavin Plastics' composite multi-layered OSMA Trigon barrier pipe system provides effective solution to problem of transporting drinking water across contaminated land. Brochure Available
News from Wavin Plastics (21 February 2007)
Sustainable development - is it achievable?
Technical Background Article Wavin Plastics research says 85 per cent) of construction professionals believe that urban flooding will become a major problem if sustainable drainage is not prioritised. Brochure Available
News from Wavin Plastics (21 February 2007)
New certification gauges students 3D CAD abilities
SolidWorks new, more effective way for teachers and potential employers to ascertain students' 3D CAD skills and their grasp of fundamental engineering principles.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (21 February 2007)
Prefabricated heating solution for school
User Application Article Potterton Commercial's prefabricated heating solution, the Paraskid, has been installed at St Saviours School in Ealing.
News from Potterton Commercial (21 February 2007)
Social tenants need greater choice
Places for People has launched a range of finance products and housing options to help social tenants purchase a share in their homes.
News from Places for People (21 February 2007)
SATRA new thermal conductivity test equipment
SATRA takes delivery of new guarded hotplate machine, which will be used to assess floorcoverings and other building materials against CPD requirements.
News from SATRA Technology Centre (21 February 2007)
Metabo new cost-effective angle grinders
Metabo introduce a new, 4-1/2" economy angle grinder that costs 20 percent less than Metabo's other premium angle grinders.
News from Metabo (21 February 2007)
Young blood changing the face of industry
Technical Background Article Wave of new appointments at the top of UK's largest 2000 construction companies is set to prompt radical change, says Plimsoll Publishing.
News from Plimsoll Publishing (21 February 2007)
New consultants join NES Scotland
Specialist technical, engineering, rail and IT recruitment company, NES has appointed four additional recruitment consultants in Scotland.
News from NES Group (21 February 2007)
Electronic buying power with Broxwood
Broxwood have launched brand new 'online shop', as an alternative method of buying high quality Scandinavian timber windows and doors.
News from Broxwood (21 February 2007)
New lease of life for Barry Town Hall
User Application Article Selectaglaze commissioned to produce units to match all existing primary window sightlines as part of restoration and rejuvenation programme at Barry Town Hall.
News from Selectaglaze (21 February 2007)
Roto puts new man in South-West
Quality door and window hardware manufacturer, Roto Frank has appointed new Technical Sales Advisor to cover Wales and the south-west of England.
News from Roto Frank (21 February 2007)
Silent Gliss make roller blinds to almost any size
Silent Gliss' electrically operated roller blind system 4860 provides perfect solution.
News from Silent Gliss (21 February 2007)
ISG Totty Building goes back to school
Technical Background Article ISG Totty Building has won its latest project with Kirklees Council - a GBP750K project to create new student facilities at Shelley College.
News from ISG Totty (21 February 2007)
Murex TIG or MMA welding power source
Murex Tradestig AC/DC 161iS welding power source is a small and portable, inverter based unit that provides 10A to 160A AC and DC TIG welding. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (21 February 2007)
Ross + Liddell: the fully furnished article
Ross + Liddell, the property people, have launched two innovative new services which really make the firm the fully furnished article rather than just another ordinary letting agent.
News from Ross + Liddell (21 February 2007)
Oxy-fuel cutting for smaller workshops
ESAB Automation offers the Ultrarex UXB co-ordinate gas cutting machine. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems (21 February 2007)
National Construction College: case study
User Application Article McPhillips (Wellington) has expanded into medium sized civil engineering contractor, which undertakes a variety of public and private sector projects, ranging from earth moving to road surfacing.
News from National Construction College (21 February 2007)
Facelift launch series of new 'safety shops'
facelift one of the UK's largest independent access hire companies has launched series of brand new 'safety shops' starting with its Hickstead and Southampton depots.
News from Facelift Access Hire (21 February 2007)
New Smith and Wesson polarised safety glasses
Smith and Wesson brand CE approved ViewMaster polarised safety glasses has been launched by Jackson Safety.
News from Jackson Products (21 February 2007)
Investec enhance facilities at its London HQ
User Application Article ISG InteriorExterior refurbishment project with specialist banking group, Investec, to enhance facilities at its London headquarters building on Gresham Street.
News from ISG InteriorExterior (21 February 2007)
Kubota scales the heights at Glencoe
User Application Article 5 tonne KX161-3 machine from Kubota is key member of maintenance team at Glencoe Ski-Mountain Resort in Argyll.
News from Kubota (UK) (21 February 2007)
New Mosa 400a diesel welder generator
New MOSA TS 400 PS/EL diesel driven welder generator is now available from Wilkinson Star.
News from Wilkinson Star (21 February 2007)
Pre-Budget representations from building industry
Hambleside Danelaw, the environment award-winning building products manufacturer, has made submissions on the issue to the select committee and the Stern review.
News from Hambleside Danelaw (21 February 2007)
Peter Brett Associates first ICE Quest Scholarship
Peter Brett Associates announce appointment of its first sponsored student through the Institution of Civil Engineers Quest Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme.
News from Peter Brett Associates (21 February 2007)
Telemecanique Osiris photo-electric sensors
Detect with certainty transparent materials using the new Osiris cylindrical range XUBT from Telemecanique, a brand of Schneider Electric.
News from Schneider Electric (21 February 2007)
New Operations Director for Celuform
New Operations Director brings wealth of experience to PVC-ue roofline and cladding market leaders, Celuform.
News from Celuform (21 February 2007)
Creating stylish timber entrance doors with ease
SFS intec has launched new high performance door hinge which allows creation of stylish timber entrance doors with optimum function thanks to easy adjustment in three dimensions.
News from SFS intec (21 February 2007)
ClearTherm invests in fully automated For.EL line
ClearTherm has invested in For.El fully automated line to produce sealed units using Edgetech's leading warm edge technology Super Spacer.
News from Edgetech (21 February 2007)
New Dallmeier 'Privacy Zone Box'
Dallmeier's 'Privacy Zone Box' is a simple and low cost unit that sits in line between a system's DVR and its cameras/domes.
News from Norbain SD (21 February 2007)
Navteq opts for Vitrics 3D laser engraving
User Application Article Navteq has specified 3D engraved Vitrics glass as the format for a series of reseller branding plaques, designed to increase its point of sale brand presence across Europe.
News from Vitrics (21 February 2007)
New 4 channel Handy Logger
New Chino MR2041 is an IP64 rated palm sized 4 channel data logger capable of storing 10000 temperature measurements per channel.
News from Barber InSys (21 February 2007)
New programme tackles industry health and safety
ConstructionSkills launch their new integrated, industry led health and safety training programme - Site Safety Plus.
News from ConstructionSkills (20 February 2007)
Sir Ian Dixon Scholars announced
Sir Ian Dixon Scholarship awarded by CIOB in conjunction with the Worshipful Company of Constructors, and offers an annual scholarship of GBP2,000.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (20 February 2007)
Cyco Software key expansion in European locations
Cyco Software, a leading global software company offering ECM solutions, makes key appointments at its offices in Germany, the Netherlands and the UK.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (20 February 2007)
Autodesk enhances AutoCAD Software
Autodesk introduced AutoCAD 2008 software - latest version of world's most widely used CAD software. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (20 February 2007)
Klober question slow take up use of dry fixing
Technical Background Article Weather dependency is the least of a roofer's problems when total absence of mortar means fixing can continue in all but worst weather.
News from Klober (20 February 2007)
Source4me - the online builders merchant
Source4me is a newly established National web and telephone based builders merchant.
News from Source For Me (20 February 2007)
IPHE launched animation competition
Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering has launched an animation competition, aimed at students at colleges and universities throughout the UK.
News from Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (20 February 2007)
Rapra International Conference on Nanopolymers
Rapra Technology has announced dates for a new international conference on Nanopolymers taking place in Berlin.
News from Smithers Rapra (20 February 2007)
New budget beating external doors range
JELD-WEN has released, The Westbury, a new range of competitively-priced external doors.
News from JELD-WEN (20 February 2007)
SOS system uses speed dial keys on mobile phone
AV Technology's adopt a novel mobile phone-based protection and communication system for its field engineers. Brochure Available
News from AV Technology (20 February 2007)
Key appointment at Arnold Laver
Leading national timber firm Arnold Laver has appointed Stan Barrow to its successful team.
News from Arnold Laver Group (20 February 2007)
New cancer research benefits from Systemardex
User Application Article Ardex UK and Grace Resin Flooring of Norwich worked in partnership to provide the ideal industrial flooring system solution for a new building on behalf of Cancer Research UK. Brochure Available
News from Ardex UK (20 February 2007)
Isover helps push construction boundaries
User Application Article Frame Wise are pushing timber-frame construction methods to the limit with a groundbreaking development where all the insulation is supplied by Saint-Gobain Isover.
News from Saint-Gobain Isover UK (20 February 2007)
Smart roof for Smart Schools programme
User Application Article Ashzip standing seam roofing system from Ash and Lacy Building Systems has been installed on three schools in Edinburgh, as part of the 'Smart Schools' programme.
News from Ash + Lacy Building Systems (20 February 2007)
Faithful+Gould provides new matrics chair
Sally Lewis of Faithful+Gould has a new role in the RICS after being elected as chair person of Derbyshire matrics committee.
News from Faithful & Gould (20 February 2007)
French patisserie Laduree appoint PRP Architects
User Application Article Laduree has appointed PRP Architects to project manage and implement the design for its next retail outlet in London.
News from PRP Architects (20 February 2007)
Loggerhead Tools expands bionic grip family
LoggerHead Tools introduce 6- and 10-inch sizes of the Bionic Grip, an open-ended version of its patented, award-winning Bionic Wrench.
News from LoggerHead Tools (20 February 2007)
Green powered access from T.B.Davies (Cardiff)
Mobi-Platform is a unique self-propelled work platform driven by the user, without the need for a battery or engine.
News from TB Davies (Cardiff) (20 February 2007)
Rhodar appoint new Project Manager
Market leading asbestos removal company, Rhodar, has appointed Matt Thorne as Assistant Project Manager for Rhodar South West.
News from Rhodar (20 February 2007)
Agreement for managing public open space
User Application Article Land Restoration Trust and Cannock Chase Council have entered into a ground breaking agreement to manage a new nature reserve on the site of a former brickworks.
News from Land Restoration Trust (20 February 2007)
ISG Jackson sustainable social housing scheme
User Application Article ISG Jackson Special Projects is continuing partnership with Orbit Group with the commencement a social housing scheme in North Walsham, Norfolk.
News from ISG Jackson (20 February 2007)
Tunstall Telecare solutions for extra care housing
User Application Article Next-generation Communicall telecare system supports independent living at Brighton's New Larchwood extra care housing scheme.
News from Tunstall Group (20 February 2007)
New European water and waste water sector controls
Technical Background Article Virtual brochure,from Frost and Sullivan provides manufacturers, end users and other industry participants an overview of the latest analysis.
News from Frost and Sullivan (20 February 2007)
Chevron to implement further Scafftag Systems
User Application Article Scafftag gives Chevron all round benefits as near misses reduced to zero with Scafftag's Unitag system for the maintenance and inspection of fall arrest harnesses. Brochure Available
News from Scafftag (19 February 2007)
New block slot drainage system
Clark-Drain has introduced the CD BS10 Series Block-Slot Drainage System. Brochure Available
News from Clark-Drain (19 February 2007)
Global vision for design software industry
Autodesk outline strategic direction at its Global Product Launch event. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (19 February 2007)
Autodesk updates Revit Platform for BIM
Autodesk announce comprehensive updates to its Revit platform for building information modelling (BIM) software applications Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (19 February 2007)
New Footfall website
Footfall, supplier of Fixed Entrance Matting and Carpet Tiles nationwide in Ireland are in the process of designing their new website.
News from Footfall (19 February 2007)
IStructE announces new Technician Membership grade
IStructE has introduced new grade, Technician Member, which formally includes structural engineering technicians in the Institution's membership structure for the first time
News from Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) (19 February 2007)
Autodesk updates AutoCAD-based Solutions
Autodesk updates AutoCAD-based Solutions for Architects, Civil and MEP Engineers including new features and functionality support existing 2D workflows. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (19 February 2007)
Parliament protected by beam type smoke detectors
User Application Article Fire Fighting Enterprises will be keeping the new Brunei Legislative Council building safe from fire risks.
News from Fire Fighting Enterprises (19 February 2007)
BMF helps members fulfil HandS obligations
BMF's Employee Safety Handbook helps members meet their legal HandS obligations and has sold over 800 copies in the first month.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] (19 February 2007)
Automating purchase-to-pay at Softworld 2007
Version One is putting the spotlight on automated purchase-to-pay technology at Softworld Accounting and Finance 2007
News from Version One (19 February 2007)
New mobile trailer scissor lift
Planet Platforms launched mobile trailer scissor lift TP9000 to give access users a safe, flexible and truly autonomous machine.
News from Planet Platforms (19 February 2007)
Caljan Rite-Hite new resource manual
Caljan Rite-Hite is well known for its telescopic conveyors and parcel registration systems, but also supplies a wide range of loading bay equipment.
News from Caljan Rite-Hite (19 February 2007)
'Mad About Newlec' say Newey and Eyre customers
Newey and Eyre launch new marketing campaign, 'Mad About Newlec', which embraces the popularity of the well-loved range among contractors and installers.
News from Newey and Eyre (19 February 2007)
Safety and compliance with CENELEC standards.
Vision fast new earthing connections for TV aerial cables ensures safety and compliance with CENELEC standards.
News from Vision Products (Europe) (19 February 2007)
Witt Gas for safe oxygen supply to lances
Witt Gas Techniques has an extensive range of safety equipment available for users of thermal lances.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (19 February 2007)
John Rocha selects Vicaima for pioneering project
User Application Article International interior and fashion designer John Rocha has selected Vicaima doors for his pioneering collaboration with Crosby Homes in Birmingham.
News from Vicaima (19 February 2007)
Hewlett just the ticket for Crewe Station upgrade
User Application Article Platform modification package of works at Crewe Station in Cheshire has been handed to rail specialists Hewlett Civil Engineering.
News from Hewlett Civil Engineering (19 February 2007)
Chubb CCTV monitoring system for Kenilworth castle
User Application Article When it came to finding an unobtrusive CCTV monitoring system for Kenilworth castle, English Heritage turned to Chubb.
News from Chubb (19 February 2007)
FPP PreSelect roof window in conservation finish
User Application Article Fakro FPP PreSelect roof window used by Hollick Homes for its steadings conversion at Boll O Bere Farm in Balerno.
News from Fakro GB (19 February 2007)
Fakro key role in sustainable building
User Application Article Fakro 09 FPP Pre-Select roof window has been used in Osborne Homes' Demonstration House at the BRE Innovations Centre in Watford.
News from Fakro GB (19 February 2007)
Move into e-commerce by Applied Automation (UK)
New division of Applied Automation, known as 'x-stk', enables the customer to access over 2000 products online all available for next day delivery.
News from Applied Automation (UK) - X-stk Division (19 February 2007)
Idec System Integration Partner program
Idec announce appointment of SIAM Control and Automation into ISSIP program
News from Idec Electronics (19 February 2007)
New commercial brochure from Dimplex
Dimplex has updated its commercial products brochure to give full 'at a glance' technical information on its expanding range of heating products for the commercial sector. Brochure Available
News from Dimplex UK (19 February 2007)
Rapra Technology international conference
Rapra Technology organising ninth international conference on Blowing Agents and Foaming Processes, taking place in Frankfurt.
News from Smithers Rapra (19 February 2007)
Marshalls extend Perfecta paving collection
Marshalls introduce new square edge option to its leading Perfecta smooth ground concrete paving collection.
News from Marshalls plc (19 February 2007)
Korenix ethernet device server
Korenix releases high performance 4-port RS232/422/485 redundant serial device server with Digital I/O controls.
News from Korenix Technology (19 February 2007)
ET2C launch global partnership initiative
ET2C International announced global initiative, following on from successful partnership between ET2C International in Shanghai and Uniserve Group in UK.
News from ET2C International (19 February 2007)
Color Kinetics debuts new corporate identity
Color Kinetics new corporate identity encapsulates its growth from pioneering start-up to a strong and influential leader in the lighting industry.
News from Philips Color Kinetics (19 February 2007)
Cintec Blast Window Retention Anchor Systems
Cintec's Blast Window Retention Anchor Systems offer customized solution for each application and masonry substrate to provide maximum resistance to explosions.
News from Cintec America (19 February 2007)
DEHNpipe surge arrester is ATEX certified
DEHNpipe is an ATEX-certified surge arrester designed for protecting process field devices in hazardous areas against effects of lightning strikes and other electrical surges.
News from Dehn (UK) (19 February 2007)
Think Canalis busbar when considering cabling
Technical Background Article Schneider Electric urges electrical contractors and building engineers to think Canalis busbar when considering cabling.
News from Schneider Electric (19 February 2007)
Thermal imaging for building diagnostics
Flir Systems redefine parameters for find-it-fix-it thermal imaging for building diagnostics. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (19 February 2007)
Adept Scientific announce release of Mathcad 14
Mathcad 14 delivers improved calculation power and clarity through new worksheet analysis functions, inline numeric evaluation enhancements and enhanced symbolics. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (19 February 2007)
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