News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 25 March
to Saturday 31 March 2007
Staying on top of environmental technology
Series of six CPD seminars and an exhibition looking at Underfloor Heating, Solar Energy, Ground Source Heat Pumps and Rainwater Harvesting.
News from Anders Heating (30 March 2007)
Work begins on major Solihull development
User Application Article Contractors have started work on GBP60 million redevelopment of Chelmsley Wood town centre in North Solihull, West Midlands.
News from Glanville Consultants (30 March 2007)
Remploy refurbishment helps students dine in style
User Application Article Southend Girls High School can now feast in style after their new dining hall, filled with furniture from Remploy, was officially opened.
News from Remploy Furniture (30 March 2007)
The rise and rise of the contemporary staircase
Bisca: designing and building one-off staircases which combine imaginative use of materials such as glass, timber and steel with advanced technical know-how.
News from Bisca (30 March 2007)
Flush control valve for effective water management
Cistermiser introduces upgraded hydraulic flush control valve for effective water management.
News from Cistermiser (30 March 2007)
Glass balcony transforms welsh home
User Application Article A glass balcony from Balcony Systems has completely transformed a North Wales home with an elegant no-maintenance, corrosion-resistant balustrading solution.
News from Balcony Systems (30 March 2007)
Building Controls Industry Awards
Finalists announced at Building Controls Industry Awards.
News from Building Controls Industry Awards (30 March 2007)
Shackerley ceramic granite makes an impact
User Application Article Sleek black Sureclad ceramic granite ventilated rainscreen from Shackerley has helped transform a new build development.
News from Shackerley (Holdings) (30 March 2007)
EC Harris short listed for MCA Management Awards
User Application Article EC Harris' ground breaking work on St Pancras International Station has been shortlisted for MCA Management Awards.
News from EC Harris (30 March 2007)
TAC Satchwell tunes in to wireless
Building control experts at TAC Satchwell claim the wireless revolution could save up to 80 per cent on the installation costs of BMS systems.
News from TAC UK (30 March 2007)
BMS can now use wireless
Technical Background Article Better chance of integrating BMS systems into premises thanks to the arrival of wireless technology.
News from TAC UK (30 March 2007)
TAC Satchwell launches advanced BMS web server
Building controls specialist introduces fully scaleable web solutions for existing and new installations.
News from TAC UK (30 March 2007)
Techdek and Louvredek pass screen test
User Application Article Neaco's Techdek aluminum open grille and Louvredek sunshade systems have formed a major feature at the visually striking NV apartment development on the Salford Quays waterfront.
News from Neaco (30 March 2007)
Access Technologies high tolerance floor fixing
Access Technologies has updated its popular Floorfix range with the addition of the new, easy to work with Floorfix HT (high tolerance) fixing clip.
News from Access Technologies (30 March 2007)
Old Virginia Brick announces plant expansion
Old Virginia Brick will now offer widest selection of wood-moulded bricks.
News from Old Virginia Brick (30 March 2007)
Harvard Communities makes solar the standard
User Application Article Award-winning Harvard Communities becomes first to include photovoltaic power as standard feature in new Colorado Homes.
News from Harvard Communities (30 March 2007)
Tremco Rapide replaces failed membrane on Skydome
User Application Article Tremco illbruck's Rapide waterproofing and wearing course system has replaced failed membrane installed across the upper decks of a multi-storey car park.
News from Tremco illbruck (30 March 2007)
Launch of architectural ironmongery website
Tuscanor have launched an online shop supplying British foundry products.
News from Tuscanor (30 March 2007)
Easy access for pipework inspection
New Osma Tegra 600 - non-entry inspection chamber offers easy access for pipework inspection Brochure Available
News from Wavin Plastics (30 March 2007)
Hewden 'Green Boots' award open for entry
Hewden, the UK's number one equipment rental provider, is calling for construction companies to enter its Green Boots Award.
News from Hewden (30 March 2007)
Mapei and the University of Central England
User Application Article Mapei products and flooring systems, were used extensively throughout the building supplied by Carpet and Flooring Bristol. Brochure Available
News from Mapei UK (30 March 2007)
Launch of new flood risk and drainage network
CIRIA will be launching the Local Authority Network on Drainage and Flood Risk Management (LANDFORM) at this year's THINK07 Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (30 March 2007)
Kestrel re-launch its French website
Kestrel, the leading PVC-UE building products manufacturer, announces the re-launch of its French website. Brochure Available
News from Kestrel-BCE (30 March 2007)
Apax Partners hands London HQ fit out to ISG
User Application Article ISG InteriorExterior awarded GBP7.3 million project by Apax Partners to fit out the global private equity group's new London headquarters building in London.
News from ISG InteriorExterior (30 March 2007)
Geo Horizontal from Jaga Home Heating
Jaga Home Heating has unveiled designer radiator, The Geo Horizontal.
News from Jaga Heating Products (30 March 2007)
Robinson Willey expands to new home on Merseyside
Gas and electric heating appliance manufacturer, Robinson Willey, is relocating its entire manufacturing and head office operation to Trinity Park, Merseyside.
News from Robinson Willey (30 March 2007)
New door hinges from Roto
Roto has introduced two new high performance DoorLine hinges to its range of door hardware.
News from Roto Frank (30 March 2007)
Ian Williams and diversity through partnership
Ian Williams is working in partnership with Fata He Black and Minority Ethnic (BandME) Development to develop understanding and reflect diversity in local and regional communities.
News from Ian Williams (30 March 2007)
Kawneer goes off site for its latest CPD
RIBA-approved CPD on the benefits of unitised curtain walling for off-site construction has been launched by Kawneer. Brochure Available
News from Kawneer UK (30 March 2007)
Met-Mex Penoles selects Cyco Software
Cyco AutoManager Meridian will not only help manage engineering documents, but also enable proper documention and management of the entire lifecycle of manufacturing facilities.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (30 March 2007)
Construction should protect migrant worker safety
Technical Background Article Mace and Jones is warning construction firms that they must ensure eastern European workers are given adequate training in health and safety legislation or face serious punishment.
News from Mace & Jones (30 March 2007)
Resurgence of aluminium in building
Technical Background Article Council for Aluminium in Building has seen a resurgence in the interest and use of aluminium in building over the last few years.
News from Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) (30 March 2007)
ESAB for plasma cutting needs
User Application Article As part of a new facility, Outokumpu has invested in a Suprarex plasma cutting machine from ESAB Automation. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems (30 March 2007)
Thermography helps see energy loss
New ThermaCAM B640 infrared camera from FLIR Systems featured at NEMEX. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (30 March 2007)
Cyklop builds on partnership with Ibstock Brick
Leading strapping equipment supplier, Cyklop UK, has extended its partnership with Ibstock Brick through another major installation.
News from Cyklop UK (30 March 2007)
First metal web joist to attain European approval
Wolf's easi-joist is the first metal web joist to attain European Technical Approval.
News from Wolf Systems (30 March 2007)
Celuform scoop housebuilders environment award
Celuform wins prestigious ecological prize, the National Environmental Award for Waste Segregation Management Control.
News from Celuform (30 March 2007)
Celuform promotion lucky winner
Installers of PVC-ue roofline and cladding products could win one of numerous prizes.
News from Celuform (30 March 2007)
Pupils get involved in 'school of future' design
User Application Article Pupils from Watford school Parmiter's take part in design evaluation of the 'school of the future' being built by Willmott Dixon.
News from BRE (30 March 2007)
Firstsight Introduce general purpose CMOS cameras
Firstsight Vision announces the uEyeLE series of extremely compact, low-cost cameras designed specifically for non-industrial image processing applications. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (30 March 2007)
Olympic warning from leading Suffolk manufacturer
Technical Background Article English Architectural Glazing highlighting that UK based specialist sub-contracting firms may have too much work to be able to build the facilities needed for the Games.
News from English Architectural Glazing (30 March 2007)
Kerol Hardware launch its new website
Kerol Hardware launch new website designed to make it easier for resellers and end-users to find information.
News from Kerol Hardware (30 March 2007)
Sandtoft Training and Assessment Centre
Sandtoft Training and Assessment Centre celebrates its hundredth NVQ Level 2 graduate.
News from Sandtoft Roof Tiles (30 March 2007)
Bahco Tools range expands in Europe
Bahco Group - specialist manufacturer of high quality, ergonomically designed hand tools - has merged with the Eurotools Group.
News from Bahco Tools (29 March 2007)
Long and Somerville new Sustainability Centre
Independent builders' merchants, Long and Somerville, will be relocating to bigger premises and launching a new Sustainability Centre.
News from Long & Somerville (29 March 2007)
Secure environments call for a safe pair of hands
User Application Article Last year Ian Williams won a second three year contract with Broadmoor and undertaken a series of projects at HM Prison Dartmoor
News from Ian Williams (29 March 2007)
Linford acquires architectural ironwork specialist
Linford Group has acquired architectural ironwork specialist Dorothea Restorations for an undisclosed sum.
News from Linford Group (29 March 2007)
Deutz engines distribution for Ireland
Thompson (Plant) has acquired the distribution business of Deutz Engines Ireland.
News from Deutz UK (29 March 2007)
False claims in the construction industry
Technical Background Article Carl Whittaker of Qdos responds to UCATT's claim that builders are falsely claiming to be self-employed to take advantage of a tax loophole.
News from Qdos Consulting (29 March 2007)
Unico system heating large worship space
User Application Article Tansley Methodist Church underwent complete refurbishment including adding a Unico system, powered by a hot water boiler, for heating the large worship space. Brochure Available
News from Unico Climate Control (29 March 2007)
Hewden revs up for touring car season
Hewden, UK's number one equipment rental company has agreed a one year sponsorship deal with Motorbase Performance for the British Touring Car Championship.
News from Hewden (29 March 2007)
Stoventec rises to marine challenge
User Application Article Ireland's Office of Public Works chose StoVentec rendered rainscreen cladding system for a particularly tough challenge at new Marine Institute HQ.
News from Sto (29 March 2007)
Unveiling Scottish Building new identity
New logo and name - Scottish Building Federation - were well received at the AGM of Scottish Building.
News from Scottish Building Federation (29 March 2007)
Klaxon eliminates confusion with voice sounders
Klaxon Signals has expanded its Sonos and Nexus Range of fire alarms to include new voice enhanced variants.
News from Klaxon Signals (29 March 2007)
Stairway to heaven for Pottons new show house
User Application Article David Smith St Ives provided Potton with two bespoke staircases for installation within their beautiful show home at the new National Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon.
News from David Smith St Ives (29 March 2007)
New SES office in Coventry
Leading national building services provider SES has opened a new office in Coventry.
News from SES Shepherd Engineering Services (29 March 2007)
FPB opposition to health and safety regulations
Technical Background Article FPB rallies opposition to health and safety regulations for companies having building work carried out.
News from Forum of Private Business (29 March 2007)
New range of dioptic safety spectacles
Jackson Safety introduce 'Nemesis RX' an EC standard range of black framed, clear lens dioptic safety spectacles.
News from Jackson Products (29 March 2007)
tcm tackles growth of Japanese knotweed
User Application Article Japanese knotweed has become the current buzz word in the construction, rail and highways sectors, with the capacity to cross underneath a six lane motorway.
News from Thurlow Countryside Management (29 March 2007)
Mandatory CPD compliance for trussed rafters
In its revised Wood Information Sheet 'Trussed rafters', TRADA Technology gives guidance on key areas.
News from TRADA Technology (29 March 2007)
Award winning Pipe-prep and Pipeslice at PHEX
CORGI Award winning Pipe-prep and Pipeslice, are the key exhibits from Kopex International at PHEX 2007.
News from Pipe-Prep (29 March 2007)
TRADA stages green oak event in Scotland
TRADA supported by the Forestry Commission and Scottish Enterprise, to stage an evening CPD event on the use of green oak in construction.
News from Timber Research and Development Association (29 March 2007)
Cadline offers 2008 previews
One-day seminars run by leading Autodesk partner CADline, designed to enable customers to "kick-off" their knowledge of Autodesk's new family of 2008 products.
News from CADline (29 March 2007)
Uniq- Scaffgap fills the safety gap
Uniq Extrusions has launched a new gap filler for the scaffolding market that promises to prevent accidents.
News from Uniq Extrusions (29 March 2007)
New Director of Ross + Liddell
Ross + Liddell have appointed Brian W.Fulton FFB, MIRPM as a director of the firm with core responsibility for property management.
News from Ross + Liddell (29 March 2007)
New system speeds edge protection
New post and panel system, Speedpost, promises to speed the installation of edge protection in floor to soffit situations
News from Ischebeck Titan (29 March 2007)
New 'Bay Sensing' and 'ANPR' technologies
APT launch APT Technologies specifically to provide and promote two fast-growing areas of parking management technology.
News from APT (29 March 2007)
Revolutionary pipe cutter set
Cutting Edge Technology precision pipe cutting device, called the Cutet set to revolutionise groundwork engineering.
News from Cutting Edge Technology (29 March 2007)
Marley Eternit helps Heathcote learn a lesson
User Application Article Aedas architects specified Marley Eternit fibre cement rainscreen cladding panels for the new Heathcote junior secondary school in London. Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit (29 March 2007)
New HQ for Property Care Association
The Property Care Association (PCA) is relocating its headquarters from Derby, into Cambridgeshire.
News from Property Care Association (29 March 2007)
New Autoline II cutting heads from KMT
KMT Waterjet Systems has introduced the new generation of Autoline cutting heads which can be used for both abrasive and pure water applications.
News from KMT Waterjet Systems (29 March 2007)
Key protection for trade associations and members
Heath Lambert Group launches new scheme delivering key protection for trade associations and their members.
News from Heath Lambert Group (29 March 2007)
Abloy Security celebrates 100 years of innovation
High performance lock and access control company, Abloy Security, is celebrating 100 years of locking innovations by Abloy. Brochure Available
News from Abloy UK (29 March 2007)
Rainwater harvesting at Morrisons HQ
User Application Article Innovative feature at Morrisons HQ is the rainwater harvesting system that uses high durability gutters from Guttermaster.
News from Guttermaster (29 March 2007)
Rollalong Hire Events at National Trust
User Application Article Rollalong Hire Events supplied a number of its toilet units complete with disabled facilities at the Polesden Lacey Festival staged by the National Trust
News from Rollalong Hire (29 March 2007)
First time buyers queue to secure new homes
User Application Article Midas Homes launched its new 50@Drake Circus development at the Royal Western Yacht Club in Plymouth, Devon.
News from Midas Group (29 March 2007)
'Star' status for Instarmac
Instarmac Group plc, has been awarded 'Star' status under the 'Best Companies Accreditation 2007' scheme
News from Instarmac Group (29 March 2007)
Access to information is the key to success
Applied Automation have made themselves key source for product and application data for projects involving aluminium profile systems.
News from Applied Automation (UK) MayTec Division (29 March 2007)
Cash boost for timber transport projects
User Application Article Projects aiming to reduce the impact of timber transport on Scotland's rural roads have been given cash injection of over GBP3.7m through the Strategic Timber Transport Fund.
News from Forestry Commission (29 March 2007)
Echelon wins energy award
Echelon has been awarded an Early Adopter Innovator Award from the State of California Energy Commission's Demand Response Research Council.
News from Echelon (29 March 2007)
Building Centre launch training programmes
Competitive Advantage, working in collaboration with The Building Centre, has developed training programmes designed specifically for building products manufacturers and suppliers
News from Building Centre (28 March 2007)
BMF specialist product selling guides
Builders Merchants Federation new Selling Guides cover Structural Timber, Part P Building Regulations, Equilibrium Float Valves and Packed Hydrated Lime.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] (28 March 2007)
Expansion at Hillaldam Coburn
New South West Regional Architectural Specialist appointed at sliding door gear specialists Hillaldam Coburn.
News from Hillaldam Coburn (28 March 2007)
Shires car park development respects Roman past
User Application Article Pick Everard has been working with Norwest Holst, Hammerson and Hermes to ensure that work on Shires car park development is on time, on cost and preserves the city's history.
News from Pick Everard (28 March 2007)
Arch goes multi-lingual with 22 language
Arch Timber Protection has launched a brand new multi-lingual website with an unparalleled 22 languages.
News from Arch Timber Protection (28 March 2007)
Changes at the top at CORGI
Senior appointments strengthen CORGI's commitment to a safer industry.
News from CORGI Services (28 March 2007)
Three new Masterwood machines at Ligna
Masterwood is to unveil three new CNC machining centres for fast and accurate panel and joinery processing, at Ligna, Hanover, Germany.
News from Masterwood (UK) (28 March 2007)
Liverpool electricians get award winning service
As part of nationwide expansion, WF Electrical has opened new branch in Liverpool.
News from WF Electrical (28 March 2007)
Discover the RFID system from Telemecanique
Ositrack from Telemecanique with features such as choice of electronic tags and networks in addition to being simple to install, connect and configure.
News from Schneider Electric (28 March 2007)
DML awards Arco biggest single-site contract
User Application Article DML has awarded the Plymouth branch of Arco its biggest single-site contract yet, worth GBP5m.
News from Arco (28 March 2007)
Auto-interpretation of GPR surveys
User Application Article STATS has announced that a research proposal on GPR data interpretation has been awarded an EPSRC grant of GBP208k.
News from STATS (28 March 2007)
'Bidding for Gold Network' first event
Bidding for Gold supports the employment and skills needs of the built environment sector in preparing for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (28 March 2007)
New development in Plymouth for Regal Heritage
SAS (Europe) provided Strikolith Silicone plaster System onto Bluclad board, as a feature of the external facade of a new development in Plymouth.
News from SAS (Europe) (28 March 2007)
CIWEM look at the Brown budget
Technical Background Article CIWEM review this year's Budget an explain why they think it is actually less green than in the past.
News from CIWEM (28 March 2007)
Overcome cold - thermal bridging with Farrat
Farrat Thermal Break Connection Plates are specially designed to act as thermal breaks between highly loaded internal and external steelwork connections.
News from Farrat Isolevel (28 March 2007)
Burlington appoints UK mulch distributor
Burlington has appointed Brett Specialized Aggregates as its primary distributor for its decorative garden mulch here in the UK.
News from Burlington Slate (28 March 2007)
New code to clear leasing minefield
Technical Background Article Consortium of business, property, finance and legal organisations today publishes the updated Code for Leasing Business Premises.
News from British Property Federation (28 March 2007)
ISG InteriorExterior wins global HQ fit out
User Application Article ISG InteriorExterior secures high profile project with Standard Chartered Bank to fit out the financial organisation's new global headquarters building in London.
News from ISG InteriorExterior (28 March 2007)
Fibre technology and blister tactile paving
Marshalls has introduced its innovative Fibre Reinforced technology to its Blister Tactile Paving collection.
News from Marshalls plc (28 March 2007)
Six retaining walls at Sheffield hospital
User Application Article Kajima Construction used Phi Group, retaining structure specialist, to design supply and build six retaining walls at Sheffield's Northern General Hospital.
News from Phi Group (28 March 2007)
Record 2,000th Kubota Mini for Gap Group
User Application Article GAP Group is the largest independent customer for Kubota construction equipment worldwide.
News from Kubota (UK) (28 March 2007)
More handling solutions in new Thorworld catalogue
New catalogue from Thorworld Industries is packed full of materials handling solutions for specifiers, purchasers and users of loading bay equipment, accessories and safety aids.
News from Thorworld Industries (28 March 2007)
Turner and Townsend Red Nose Day result
Turner and Townsend raises over GBP5000 for Red Nose Day.
News from Turner & Townsend (28 March 2007)
Nexans Alsecure protects Cheshire schoolchildren
User Application Article Nexans new NX200 PLUS fire-safety cables used in primary school safety systems.
News from Nexans (28 March 2007)
Cost-effective solution for securing buildings
User Application Article Carlo Gavazzi's Dupline building automation system provides an efficient, flexible and cost-effective solution for securing the building.
News from Carlo Gavazzi (28 March 2007)
New specialist signs division
Self-testing emergency lighting manufacturer, P4 Limited form new specialist signs division.
News from P 4 Limited (28 March 2007)
Versatile Striebig cuts it for Bagpress
User Application Article Striebig Compact vertical panel saw has brought considerable benefits to a manufacturer of electric vacuum press kits and specialist veneered panels.
News from T M Machinery Sales (28 March 2007)
Crushing 125,000 tons of concrete and masonry
User Application Article Dallas Contracting crushed over 125,000 tons of concrete and masonry in 2006.
News from Dallas Contracting (28 March 2007)
Raising site levels after remediation work
User Application Article Phi Group designed, supplied and built a Permacrib timber retaining wall at a major new residential development
News from Phi Group (28 March 2007)
DWP Jobcentre Plus Rollout Programme
Pivotal Performance working with DWP Estates National Core Team helps ensure safer working on DWP Jobcentre Plus Rollout Programme.
News from Pivotal Performance (28 March 2007)
New website facilities from Halfen
New to the Halfen site is its CAD, NBS and pdf 'download basket' which allows users to save chosen items for retrieval later. Brochure Available
News from Halfen (28 March 2007)
Fully accredited online CPD from Halfen
Halfen has established, in conjunction with The Construction CPD Certification Service, an online facility, available via a link on the website. Brochure Available
News from Halfen (28 March 2007)
SawStop makes woodworking safer
SawStop Is a table saw designed in SolidWorks software that only cuts wood - not fingers.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (28 March 2007)
ProgeCAD 2007 used for Satellite design
User Application Article Donation of ProgeCAD 2007 Professional CAD software to AMSAT Eagle high earth orbit satellite project.
News from ProgeSoft (28 March 2007)
Hydraquip new larger production factory
Hydraquip Braided Hose Division has recently moved into a brand new larger production factory in Rochester Kent.
News from Hydraquip (28 March 2007)
BioRegional - solutions for sustainability.
Reclamation specialists launch new website to bring down environmental impacts of building.
News from BioRegional Development Group (28 March 2007)
IntelliCAD for HVAC, piping and structural
ProgeBUILD is a complete building services application, including HVAC, piping and structural, bundled with progeCAD 2007 Professional, all in one package.
News from iCADsales (28 March 2007)
Intelligent software ensures correct mounting
Schaeffler UK launch software tool that speeds up hydraulic and mechanical mounting of rolling bearings. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (28 March 2007)
New Finance Director for BBA
British Board of Agrement appoint Brian Symington as Finance Director. Brochure Available
News from British Board of Agrement (28 March 2007)
FAG ProCheck new online monitoring system
FAG ProCheck is a new online monitoring system that provides early warnings of damage to critical rotating plant and machinery. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (28 March 2007)
Cameras, DVRs and intelligent software at IFSEC
Dallmeier electronic, German-based developer and manufacturer of high quality digital video security systems, show its integrated solutions at IFSEC 2007
News from Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG (28 March 2007)
Luxeon Rebel, the smallest, brightest power LED
Philips Lumileds announces availability of Luxeon Rebel, the smallest, brightest power LED.
News from Philips Lumileds Lighting (28 March 2007)
Up on the roof at DigitalCity
User Application Article 3.5 tonne chiller is being craned into position by SES as part of the first phase in Middleborough's 'Digital City'
News from SES Shepherd Engineering Services (28 March 2007)
Mapei in Britcar debut at Silverstone
Mapei made their debut at Silverstone on the 24th March 2007 sponsoring team XL Raceparts in Class 1 of the EERC Production S1 Championship. Brochure Available
News from Mapei UK (28 March 2007)
Ian Williams building on growth.
Property service company Ian Williams recently announced a 52% increase in the major projects pipeline.
News from Ian Williams (28 March 2007)
American Dynamics 2007 product guide
American Dynamics has launched a Spring 2007 Product Guide available in the UK through Norbain.
News from Norbain SD (28 March 2007)
Vertiface Composition delivers acoustic blessing
User Application Article CMS Acoustic Solutions supplied Vertiface Composition - a retrospectively applied acoustic wall covering system - to control reverberated sound in a church hall.
News from CMS Acoustics (28 March 2007)
Ethernet system with robust PoE networking devices
Korenix new housing for industrial unmanaged power source PoE switch.
News from Korenix Technology (28 March 2007)
Will building automation become automation?
Technical Background Article Control systems must maintain high levels of reliability to maximise the quality and effectiveness of benefits, such as saving energy and other running costs. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (28 March 2007)
Forestry plan sets the agenda
Technical Background Article New action plan published aims to ensure Scotland's forests, woods and trees work hard in the battle to fight climate change
News from Forestry Commission (28 March 2007)
Environment Minister follows CIWEM lead
Technical Background Article Environment Secretary follows CIWEM advice to create a 'Blue Belt' land designation, similar to Green Belts around major UK cities.
News from CIWEM (28 March 2007)
GSM and industrial and building management systems
New GSM AlarmModem enables long-distance monitoring and control of industrial and building management systems
News from MAC Solutions (UK) (28 March 2007)
Adaptaflex at British Superbike Championship
British Superbike Championship racer Tommy Hill is again sponsored by flexible conduit systems manufacturer Adaptaflex.
News from Adaptaflex (28 March 2007)
Dealing with new Construction Industry Scheme
Technical Background Article Leading tax consultant advocates 'Computerisation is essential for dealing with new Construction Industry Scheme'.
News from IRIS Enterprise Software (28 March 2007)
School creates hall of Mystique
User Application Article Refurbishment at Sir William Burrough School incorporates a variety of shades from the Polyflor Mystique PUR range of low maintenance heavy duty sheet vinyl floorcoverings.
News from Polyflor (28 March 2007)
TimberWindows.com provide instant quotes
TimberWindows.com's website delivers quotes for engineered timber windows and doors within minutes
News from TimberWindows.com (28 March 2007)
Spectra Displays announce ISO 9001:2000 status
Spectra Displays, a leader in electronic displays and display systems, announced its achievement of ISO9001:2000 certification.
News from Spectra Displays (28 March 2007)
Direct route to timber frame information
New UKTFA membership provides architects and specifiers with direct route to timber frame infomation.
News from UK Timber Frame Association (28 March 2007)
NES consultants make the grade
Six more recruiters at NES successfully complete REC's Diploma in Recruitment Practice.
News from NES Group (28 March 2007)
Managing REACH from monomers to finished products
'Managing REACH From Monomers to Finished Products' - a Practical Guidance Seminar from Rapra Technology.
News from Smithers Rapra (28 March 2007)
Concrete drilling while Tesco stays open
User Application Article Customers at Tesco stores in Banbury and Camberley continued to shop without interruption while D-Drill (Master Drillers) carried out concrete drilling as part of the major upgrade to both stores.
News from D-Drill (Master Drillers) (28 March 2007)
Part L high performance in new, airtight buildings
Ambirad radiant tube heating systems provide high performance in new, airtight buildings, compliant with reduced energy and airtightness requirements of Part L. Brochure Available
News from Ambi-Rad (27 March 2007)
Pilkington booked for Finnish Library
User Application Article Pilkington Planar structural glazing system has been used to stunning effect at new library in Finland.
News from Pilkington Building Products UK (27 March 2007)
College calls for nationwide industry change
Technical Background Article Dearne Valley College, which has just gained accreditation to run highest level floor and wall tiling courses, calls on industry help give tiling students best materials to work with. Brochure Available
News from Schluter-Systems (27 March 2007)
Universal take delivery of new Spider FS290
Universal Aerial Platforms has taken delivery of new Spider FS290 from Danish based supplier Worldlift Industries.
News from Universal Aerial Platforms (27 March 2007)
First economical and reliable air pump
Charles Austen Pumps announce the launch of their new Enviro series of Linear Diaphragm pumps.
News from Charles Austen Pumps (27 March 2007)
EC Harris 'Building Schools for the Future'
Technical Background Article EC Harris has completed work on the newly built Boldon School.
News from EC Harris (27 March 2007)
Managing the costs of construction
Technical Background Article EC Harris discuss how the last twenty years have seen significant changes in the way that construction projects and the tendering process are managed.
News from EC Harris (27 March 2007)
Creswell Village a 'Model' for Regeneration
User Application Article Two-year scheme to transform properties and public open space at the Model Village at Creswell has been led by Meden Valley Making Places.
News from Meden Valley Making Places (27 March 2007)
Flagship paving at the heart of restoration
User Application Article Paving flags from landscape products specialists, Acheson and Glover have played an important part in the restoration of the historic Memorial Gardens in Heywood, Lancashire.
News from Acheson & Glover (27 March 2007)
Mercedes-Benz Showroom completed with Rockfon
User Application Article New Mercedes-Benz Showroom in Blackpool complete with Rockfon Pacific Ceiling.
News from Rockfon (27 March 2007)
Website helps those new to sash windows
Mighton Products has re-designed its website to incorporate a series of instructional films on sash windows.
News from Mighton Products (27 March 2007)
New safetyshop catalogue
Signs and Labels latest Safetyshop catalogue covers wide range of revolutionary new product ideas along with all the business favourites.
News from Signs and Labels (27 March 2007)
Are you prepared for the smoking ban?
Major requirement of new legislation is to display in a prominent position at each entrance to a building a No Smoking Safety Sign, failure to do so could result in a fine.
News from Signs and Labels (27 March 2007)
Smoking out the facts - the burning issues
Technical Background Article Ann Lowe, Standards and Legislation Manager at Safetyshop discusses the implications of smoke-free legislation.
News from Signs and Labels (27 March 2007)
Solutions for emergency power generation
User Application Article Generator Associates sourcing various cost-effective solutions for emergency power generation for Charnwood Borough Council.
News from Generator Associates (27 March 2007)
Dimplex targets self builders
User Application Article Dimplex is keeping its product range in front of self builders and renovators following the opening of the National Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon. Brochure Available
News from Dimplex UK (27 March 2007)
New round flow ceiling mounted cassette
Stylish 'Round flow' R-410A ceiling mounted air conditioning cassette with 360deg radial airflow pattern from Daikin is industry first.
News from Daikin AirConditioning UK (26 March 2007)
Ward solutions to Building Regulations Part L2A
Ward Insulated Panels introduce three initiatives designed to help architects, contractors, developers and building owners understand and effectively implement revised Part L regulations.
News from Ward Insulated Panels (26 March 2007)
New high performance rooftop air conditioning
New high performance low energy consumption packaged rooftop air conditioning units from Daikin.
News from Daikin AirConditioning UK (26 March 2007)
Daikin technology revolutionises air conditioning
Daikin's award-winning VRV technology revolutionised the air conditioning industry with its optimum combination of extreme energy efficiency and high comfort levels.
News from Daikin AirConditioning UK (26 March 2007)
Heat pump performance wins consumer award
Finnish consumer group awards 5-star rating to Daikin heat pump performance.
News from Daikin AirConditioning UK (26 March 2007)
Inspirational Chelsea garden from Brett
User Application Article Rural idyll in the heart of bustling central London - this is what Brett Landscaping and Building Products is aiming to create with its spectacular showpiece garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
News from Brett Landscaping and Building Products (26 March 2007)
Silverdell win RoSPA safety Award
Silverdell UK are winners of prestigious RoSPA Occupational and Safety Awards for the second year running.
News from Silverdell (26 March 2007)
Budget good on grants for household renewables
Technical Background Article IPHE has begun work on drawing up a minimum competence standard in the area of solar heating and will follow this with standards for other green energy areas.
News from Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (26 March 2007)
Retaining wall specialist novel solution
User Application Article Acheson and Glover and engineering partner, Maccaferri, have come up with a novel solution to enable the construction of apartment blocks on an undulating site in Monaghan.
News from Acheson & Glover (26 March 2007)
Autodesk and IES enable true sustainable design
Integrated Environmental Solutions has been chosen by Autodesk to provide robust building performance analysis capabilities to the Revit platform for building information modelling. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (26 March 2007)
Stokvis Energy upgrades Montrose Court
User Application Article Energy saving and performance benefits obtained by upgrading boiler plant in Montrose Court to incorporate high performance equipment supplied by Stokvis Energy Systems.
News from Stokvis Energy Systems (26 March 2007)
Learning what good sustainable design needs
Integrated Environmental Solutions signs groundbreaking partnership with Autodesk to provide building performance capabilities to Revit platform for building information modelling.
News from Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) (26 March 2007)
Updated application manual from EnerSys
EnerSys offers an updated application manual for its Odyssey line of high-performance batteries.
News from EnerSys (26 March 2007)
Ward Topdek for luxury apartments in Cheltenham
User Application Article Ward Topdek has been installed by Central Cladding on a prestigious luxury apartment project in Cheltenham.
News from Ward Insulated Panels (26 March 2007)
Asta Development signs new partner for Australia
AEC Systems to sell, deliver and support Asta Powerproject to Australian construction industry.
News from Asta Development (26 March 2007)
Sandtoft MD to speak at RIBA conference
Technical Background Article Simon Oldridge, MD at roof tile manufacturer, Sandtoft has been selected as one of a panel of industry experts to present at the RIBA Sustainable Products Conference.
News from Sandtoft Roof Tiles (26 March 2007)
Par Louvre Systems launches innovative new website
Par Louvre Systems new interactive website designed to aid building designers and contractors with system selection and showcase solar shading and louvre.
News from Par Louvres (26 March 2007)
New plasterboard plant beats expectations
British Gypsum's new GBP65 million board plant at Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire, has despatched its first load of plasterboard almost two months ahead of expectations.
News from British Gypsum (26 March 2007)
Bobcat New Products at SED 2007
Bobcat to show new products for the first time in the UK at SED 2007. Brochure Available
News from Bobcat (26 March 2007)
Scholarship in MSc Environmental Acoustics
Hepworth Acoustics funds scholarship in MSc Environmental Acoustics at University of Salford.
News from Hepworth Acoustics (26 March 2007)
Top of class for education contracts
EMCOR Engineering Services has recently won a string of contracts in education sector to provide a range of mechanical, electrical and public health services.
News from Emcor (UK) (26 March 2007)
Intelligent Document Management System
Spoxel launch new Enterprise version of its Web 2.0 online Intelligent Document Management System for Business.
News from Spoxel (26 March 2007)
'Axi Combi' air curtain and space heater in one
SandP Coil Products unveil Airdor AXI Combi Air Curtain - a unique combination product that features all the benefits of both an industrial air curtain and a space heater.
News from S and P Coil Products (26 March 2007)
Evolving to Ecos
New name, Ecos Trust, has been chosen for the Somerset Trust for Sustainable Development
News from Ecos Trust (26 March 2007)
Replacing wooden and U-PVC fascias and soffits
RoofBlock, now available from Lignacite are moulded concrete blocks which replace wooden and U-PVC fascias and soffits.
News from Lignacite (26 March 2007)
Planning and building healthy communities
Second CIWEM conference will explore how we design, develop and nurture healthier communities.
News from CIWEM (26 March 2007)
Radiodetection launches new global website
New site features comprehensive technical and application details for Radiodetection's complete product range.
News from Radiodetection (26 March 2007)
Innovative Scottish Landscape Forum
Technical Background Article Innovative Scottish Landscape Forum grouping presents forward-looking report to Minister.
News from Forestry Commission (26 March 2007)
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