News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 24 June
to Saturday 30 June 2007
Senior management changes at Texecom
Leading intruder alarm manufacturer Texecom has appointed Jim Ludwig as Managing Director.
News from Texecom (29 June 2007)
in2 school sewer repair for Thames Water
in2 no-dig pipe replacement system was the recommended solution when Dyno-Rod were approached by Thames Water to identify the best way to repair a defective length of sewer. Brochure Available
News from Dyno-Rod (29 June 2007)
Concrete floor supplier invests in new cranes
User Application Article To streamline workflow and maximise output at building systems supplier Milbank Group, three advanced specification cranes have been installed from Street Crane Company.
News from Street Crane (29 June 2007)
Construction on a crowded island
Technical Background Article Sir John Harman considers: 'Construction on a crowded island' at sustainability event. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (29 June 2007)
One step ahead in safety
User Application Article Scafftag's solutions are keeping Northern Marine Management one step ahead in safety. Brochure Available
News from Scafftag (29 June 2007)
Heating installer races and wins with Honeywell
Honeywell is leading the Uniroyal Fun Cup motor racing series again this season after winning the contest outright in 2006, earning the coveted number "1" on its car this season.
News from Honeywell Control Systems (29 June 2007)
HBXL exhibiting its range of software products
There are a number of exhibitions coming up where HBXL will be exhibiting its range of software products including EstimatorXpress, Health and Safety Xpert and PlansXpress.
News from HBXL (29 June 2007)
Mapei and Dobbies - expert green fingers
User Application Article Mapei products were used throughout the construction of Dobbies Garden World in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. Brochure Available
News from Mapei UK (29 June 2007)
European belt and chain drives market
Frost and Sullivan to host quarterly analyst briefing on European belt and chain drives market.
News from Frost and Sullivan (29 June 2007)
Innovative design for new GBP4.3m fire station
User Application Article Launch of Bradford fire staiton builds on Mouchel Parkman's position as one of the leading provider of property-related services to the Fire Authorities
News from Mouchel (29 June 2007)
Planning and the Environment Seminar
STATS seminar entitled 'Planning and the Environment - Managing Risks and Maximising Potential' emphasised importance of expert involvement at an early stage.
News from STATS (29 June 2007)
Puncture-proof tyre hits YouTube
AirBoss has re-branded and is about to start 'puncture-proof', a new blog and is launching its own YouTube clip
News from AirBoss (29 June 2007)
Movement joints - the right one for the right job
Technical Background Article The sixth item in our series of ensuring the long-term integrity of tiled floor installations by using protective movement joints Brochure Available
News from Schluter-Systems (29 June 2007)
Infrared imaging: energy performance certificate
User Application Article FLIR Systems B-Series has been developed to provide every facility to make and HIP inspectors' job as easy and efficient as possible. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (29 June 2007)
Skinners Court development wins prestigious award
User Application Article ISG Jackson is celebrating after recently completed Skinners Court ExtraCare housing scheme in Enfield, North London, took top honours in prestigious Evening Standard 'New Homes Awards'.
News from ISG Jackson (29 June 2007)
Mapei Managing Director gets radical
Chemical building products manufacturer MD, Mark Louch, is tackling the Radical SR3 Sportscar, one of the fastest track cars ever built. Brochure Available
News from Mapei UK (29 June 2007)
Reversing climate change begins at school
Kier Sheffield recently held a one-day event to promote the green innovations Kier and partners have developed to make Sharrow School the most environmentally friendly school in Sheffield.
News from Kier Building Maintenance (29 June 2007)
Skerritt wins education contracts worth nearly 12m
User Application Article Nottingham building services contractor Skerritt hae won contracts worth almost GBP12 million in the East Midlands over the past year.
News from Skerritt (29 June 2007)
Regupol E48 top marks for Oak Tree Developments
Available exclusively from CMS Acoustic Solutions, Regupol E48 is the only Robust Detail approved system for beam and block floors (E-FC-6), the floor type installed by Oak Tree.
News from CMS Acoustics (29 June 2007)
InnoCielo Asset Management Module
InnoCielo Asset Management Module delivers engineering content to the fingertips of engineering and maintenance.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (29 June 2007)
New appointment at D R Services
Glass system specialists D R Services has appointed Petr Mensik to the role of project manager in charge of programming and material supplies.
News from D R Services (29 June 2007)
The future is rosey for BCE stockists
BCE, the positively different brand of PVC-U and PVC-UE roofline, cladding, window board and trim products announces the expansion of its current choice of six rosewood trims to 13. Brochure Available
News from Kestrel-BCE (29 June 2007)
Hydro wins major euro2M CSO contract in Belgium
User Application Article Hydro International has won a euro2 million contract to supply bespoke combined sewer overflow technology for a major clean-up programme in the Meuse valley in Belgium.
News from Hydro International (29 June 2007)
Rollalong Hire assists the MET
User Application Article Metropolitan Police Authority has turned to portable building specialist, Rollalong Hire to supply a variety of accommodation, as required, over a three year period.
News from Rollalong Hire (29 June 2007)
KoolDuct pre-insulated ducting from Kingspan
User Application Article KoolDuct, Kingspan Insulation's pioneering pre-insulated ducting system, installed as part of GBP10 million upgrade at Brunel University's newly refurbished Student Union Building.
News from Kingspan Insulation (29 June 2007)
Multibuild successful casino projects
User Application Article Multibuild has completed two prestigious new casino contracts on behalf of the Rank Group Gaming Division.
News from Multibuild (29 June 2007)
High-efficiency waterjet cutting intensifier
User Application Article PP Plasma, one of the UK's leading contract profile cutting companies, is deriving major productivity benefits from a KMT Waterjet Cutting Systems Streamline 100 high-pressure intensifier.
News from KMT Waterjet Systems (29 June 2007)
First class University win for ISG Totty Building
User Application Article ISG Totty Building secure GBP1.5 million design and build project to construct new Post Experience Development facilities for Sheffield Hallam University.
News from ISG Totty (29 June 2007)
Ardex at the National Floor Show
Ardex UK will again be exhibiting their outstanding range of technically advanced floor preparation systems at the National Floor Show in Harrogate. Brochure Available
News from Ardex UK (29 June 2007)
New paint plant equipment boost to Sapa customers
Sapa Building Systems' investment of almost GBP200,000 in a new, fully automated powder coating spray booth is helping to drive down lead times for fabricators.
News from Sapa Building Systems (29 June 2007)
UK revolution with Vitrulan glass lining fleece
PaintWorks Solutions is one of the few UK decorators to have caught on to the major benefits of Vitrulan's VPP130 glass lining fleece.
News from Vitrulan (29 June 2007)
Arbil launch an extended range Hire Guide.
Arbil , one of the UK's leading lifting, jacking and winching specialists, has just released its latest Hire Guide.
News from Arbil (29 June 2007)
Ecophon damping dormitory noise
User Application Article Across the lobby and corridor areas of the Laches Wood Outdoor Education Centre, Ecophon Focus D tiles have been employed to create soffits offering clean lines and good acoustic performance. Brochure Available
News from Ecophon (29 June 2007)
Best practice guidance online from DHF
Almost 5,000 codes of practice and best practice guides were downloaded from the Door and Hardware Federation website in a single month.
News from Door and Hardware Federation (29 June 2007)
Metsec steel structures for seafront development
User Application Article Metsec Framing Division has provided a range of Metsec Metframe structures for an GBP80 million seafront development in Wales.
News from Metsec (29 June 2007)
Hepworth latest noise database helps quarries
Hepworth's latest noise database for Defra helps quarries evaluate the potential noise impact of their sites to take steps to mitigate the impact and assists their use of BS5228
News from Hepworth Acoustics (28 June 2007)
Builders Merchants miss online sales opportunities
Technical Background Article Builders merchants continue to ignore the online channel for business to business sales.
News from XKO Software (28 June 2007)
Sentinel X800 cleaner - greener and as effective
Sentinel has reformulated its current X800 Ferroquest heavy duty, 'one visit' chemical system cleanser, making it even better and even greener.
News from Sentinel Performance Solutions (28 June 2007)
EC Harris project in Poland
User Application Article EC Harris has project managed the second stage of development on Poland's leading shopping centre - the award winning Stary Browar.
News from EC Harris (28 June 2007)
New EcoStar plug and play condensing units
Bitzer's new air-cooled EcoStar "plug and play" condensing unit range is designed for outdoor and indoor use in medium and low temperature refrigeration as well as air-conditioning applications.
News from Bitzer UK (28 June 2007)
David Smith doors for new Colchester Barracks
User Application Article David Smith St Ives Limited team up with Terrapin Limited, to provide high performance doors for living accommodation at the new Merville Barracks at Colchester.
News from David Smith St Ives (28 June 2007)
Composite sandwich panels prove ideal
Plastics panels made by Quadrant Plastic Composites for Hunnebeck work better, last longer than wooden ones.
News from Quadrant Plastic Composites (28 June 2007)
Mabey takes congestion-busting up a level
ParkUp is a modular steel decking system designed to provide additional parking above existing surface level car parks
News from Mabey Support Systems (28 June 2007)
Timber buildings designed in UK, made in Finland
Ekorex Homes design and build off site engineered timber buildings designed in the UK and manufactured in Finland, to the highest quality and specification.
News from Ekorex Homes (28 June 2007)
Large format 'travertine' porcelain tiles
QPC Ceramics are introducing large format travertine effect porcelain tiles to their range.
News from QPC Ceramics (28 June 2007)
Aardvark paves the way for smoking ban
Aardvark Concrete has been making a packet helping businesses to create designated outdoor smoking areas in time for the forthcoming ban.
News from Aardvark Concrete (28 June 2007)
Sash Windows UK expands with help of Spectus
Sash Windows UK has used leading systems company Spectus for 3 years but have decided to make them their sole supplier
News from Spectus Window Systems (28 June 2007)
Street furniture from Baule UK
Baule UK now have a new range of Polyurethane Resin Systems for the manufacture of Bollards, Tree Grilles and many other products.
News from Baule UK (28 June 2007)
Hattersley at Chelsea FC Academy
User Application Article New Training Academy for Chelsea Football Club has the entire heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems controlled by Hattersley valves.
News from Hattersley (28 June 2007)
Howarth new look website goes on line
New and improved website from the Howarth Timber Group has now been unveiled.
News from Howarth Timber (28 June 2007)
HMG Among first to sign Government skills pledge
HMG Paints of Manchester, was among a select group of 150 employers signing a 'skills pledge' to continue training its staff.
News from HMG Paints (28 June 2007)
Industrial distributors poised for growth
UK industrial products distribution market is forecast to grow according to AMA's 'Industrial Products Distribution Market - UK 2007' report - 2nd edition - recently published by AMA Research Limited.
News from AMA Research (28 June 2007)
Aqua Care vote of confidence from Council
Aqua Care Water Hygiene Services has recently completed a major risk assessment programme for Bournemouth Borough Council.
News from Aqua Care Water Hygiene Services (28 June 2007)
Flying start to summer season for Wernick
User Application Article Wernick Event Hire supplied all the organiser's accommodation for June's Goodwood Festival of Speed. Brochure Available
News from Wernick Event Hire (28 June 2007)
Americas Cup racing yacht designed in SolidWorks
User Application Article Emirates Team New Zealand and Alinghi are competing in the 2007 America's Cup this week in racing yachts designed using SolidWorks 3D CAD software.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (28 June 2007)
Kudos elegance for Alan Francis
User Application Article Elegant beech effect luxury vinyl tiles from the Polyflor Kudos PU range are featured throughout the reception and sales area at Alan Francis Estate Agents.
News from Polyflor (28 June 2007)
Bespoke conservatory company decides on Duraseal
User Application Article Vale Garden Houses utilise Tremco illbruck's Duraseal, an innovative warm edge sealant and spacer system.
News from Tremco illbruck (28 June 2007)
CIOB elects new President
Martin Chambers, Network Rail's programme director, has been elected as the Chartered Institute of Building's (CIOB) 104th President.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (27 June 2007)
Turner and Townsend and Yorkshire Water
Turner and Townsend hosted a summer soiree and barbecue in celebration of its continuing relationship with Yorkshire Water.
News from Turner & Townsend (27 June 2007)
Licenses of SolidWorks Education Edition software
User Application Article Waseda University purchases 1,100 licenses of SolidWorks Education Edition software.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (27 June 2007)
ArmourColor wins prestigious industry award
Armourcoat have won the coveted 'New Market Breakthrough' Award for ArmourColor at this year's prestigious Mixology event, the UK office interiors summer ball and industry awards. Brochure Available
News from Armourcoat Surface Finishes (27 June 2007)
ArmourCast - set in stone
ArmourCast, a division of Armourcoat, creates unique stone finish casting products with the look and feel of real stone. Brochure Available
News from Armourcoat Surface Finishes (27 June 2007)
Armourcoat aboard at Ocean Point 1
User Application Article Armourcoat polished plaster has been specified for Ocean Point 1, a flagship office development in Edinburgh by award-winning architects Terry Farrell and Partners. Brochure Available
News from Armourcoat Surface Finishes (27 June 2007)
Luxury living at the Hoxton Hotel
User Application Article Armourcoat polished plaster has been specified throughout the new ultra-fashionable GBP17 million Hoxton Hotel in East London. Brochure Available
News from Armourcoat Surface Finishes (27 June 2007)
Wall capping ....has a well kept secret
Premcap the all aluminium wall capping system is extensively used on all types of freestanding walls and parapets and on all types of buildings.
News from Premier Metal Fabrications (27 June 2007)
Clive Durose quality stair parts
Clive Durose Woodturners is spearheading a campaign to improve the quality of internal woodwork in the home.
News from Clive Durose Woodturners (27 June 2007)
PIM2403 - Intelligent plug-in servo drive
Technosoft has extended its product range by adding a new intelligent plug-in module, PIM2403, to its already proven intelligent drives.
News from Technosoft (27 June 2007)
ARTVPS releases latest rendering software
Even faster rendering times and 64-bit support are just two of the exciting new features available in the RenderPipe AV6 software release, unveiled by ARTVPS.
News from ARTVPS (27 June 2007)
Industry figures receive certificates of merit
Two important individuals of the commercial heating industry were recognised by ICOM Energy Association at the recent Annual Luncheon.
News from ICOM Energy Association (27 June 2007)
Reznor heating - the best, BAA none
With a Reznor V3 UDSA downflow heater to warm things up, mums and dads and their offspring are 'flocking' to see what it's all about.
News from Reznor (27 June 2007)
Thorsman keeps cables under control on site
With new Cablestik cable holder from Thorsman, it's easy to keep cables clean, tidy, untangled and readily accessible while carrying out panel wiring and electrical installation work.
News from Schneider Electric (27 June 2007)
New technical manager for Tamdown Regeneration
Tamdown Regeneration, one of the UK's leading land regeneration companies is continuing its expansion with the appointment of a new technical manager.
News from Tamdown Group (27 June 2007)
Made in China to designed in China
New taskforce set up by UK Trade and Investment will meet for the first time today with the aim of helping British designers win business in China. Brochure Available
News from UK Trade and Investment (27 June 2007)
Laidlaw Architectural Ironmongery Awards success
Laidlaw Solutions has won two of five categories at the 2006/7 Architectural Ironmongery Specification Awards, with two further 'Commendations.
News from Laidlaw Solutions (27 June 2007)
Hanson Formpave new Development Director
Hanson Formpave, a leading manufacturer of concrete block pavers and permeable paving solutions, has appointed Steve Spikes as development director.
News from Hanson Formpave (27 June 2007)
Station intact while office building demolished
User Application Article MBC Specialist Services has helped safely demolished a 4-storey 1960s office block while preserving entirely in tact the railway station beneath it.
News from MBC Specialist Services (27 June 2007)
Adams Rite continuous hinges secure CE marking
Leading security solutions provider Adams Rite has become the first company in the UK to offer CE-marked continuous hinges suitable for use on fire, smoke and escape doors.
News from Adams Rite Europe (27 June 2007)
Omega to safeguard leading power stations
User Application Article Omega Red Group, UK market leader in earthing and lightning protection, has been appointed to install earthing systems as part of a wider environmental project at two of the UK's major power stations.
News from Omega Red Group (27 June 2007)
The height of success for TAC employee
TAC employee achieves lifetime goal of climbing the Mount Everest summit Location
News from TAC UK (27 June 2007)
Stairway to heaven with EcoLEDLighting
The emergency handrail and stairway lighting range from EcoLEDLighting is designed to effectively light the stairs and floors of emergency exits and corridors.
News from EcoLEDlighting (27 June 2007)
Guidance on: Water damage to walls and ceilings
Technical Background Article Recent flooding highlights the issue of water-damage to homes and business premises, so British Gypsum has issued some useful general advice.
News from British Gypsum (27 June 2007)
Construction industry to benefit from Canter deal
While Mercedes-Benz CharterWay undertakes to slash the time customers spend on running and maintaining their vehicles - it is now offering to do so at a reduced cost.
News from Mercedes-Benz CharterWay (27 June 2007)
Mini-Clips provide discreet damage deterrent
Lamerholm brand new range of ShockWatch Clips are designed specifically for companies who wish to use a damage deterrent solution on smaller products. Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics (27 June 2007)
Guidance on sustainable timber sourcing
TRADA Technology new Wood Information Sheet 'Sustainable timber sourcing' aims to give suppliers and specifiers a better understanding of the chain of custody process.
News from TRADA Technology (27 June 2007)
Twinseal choose Super Spacer
User Application Article Twinseal, sister company of A T Cowen and Son, has taken the decision to future proof its products with Edgetech's Super Spacer with built in energy saving.
News from Edgetech (27 June 2007)
AC Yule Group chooses Edgetech
User Application Article One of the largest glass processors and aluminium and PVC-U frame manufacturers in the UK, AC Yule Group, has chosen Edgetech as its preferred supplier of warm edge technology.
News from Edgetech (27 June 2007)
Echelon wins advanced metering project in Austria
User Application Article Echelon announce that Stadtwerke Feldkirch, the municipal utility for the city of Feldkirch, Austria, has chosen Echelon's Networked Energy Services system for an advanced metering project.
News from Echelon (27 June 2007)
Female Graduates into Construction
CIOB has helped launched 'Female Graduates into Construction', supported by funding from the ConstructionSkills 'Women into Work' project.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (27 June 2007)
Trend Control Systems tops MX Awards
Trend Control Systems triumphed as Overall Winner of the prestigious 2007 Manufacturing Excellence Awards.
News from Trend Control Systems (27 June 2007)
GGF launch 'Project Green'
GGF is launch first ever environmental initiative for the glazing industry, called 'Project Green'.
News from Glass and Glazing Federation (26 June 2007)
Miniaturised Ethernet based data acquisition unit
Calibration Dynamics GLE/SmartZOC-100 is a miniaturised Ethernet based data acquisition unit specifically designed to be interfaced with Scanivalve's ZOC electronic pressure scanner.
News from Calibration Dynamics (26 June 2007)
Who employs Best Craft Apprentice in Scotland?
Scottish Building Apprenticeship and Training Council (SBATC) are once again on the hunt for the best craft apprentice in Scotland.
News from Scottish Building Federation (26 June 2007)
Mobile phone access control system
SimEntry M-PRES mobile phone remote entry service effectively turns your mobile or land-line phone into a remote control for any secure entrance property.
News from SimEntry M-PRES (26 June 2007)
Spectus raises profile at CIH Exhibition
spectus Window Systems raising awareness of its broad product range at the Chartered Institute of Housing Exhibition at the Harrogate International Centre.
News from Spectus Window Systems (26 June 2007)
Dyno-Rod scoops major award
User Application Article Dyno-Rod has scooped a major award at the UKSTT (United Kingdom Society for Trenchless Technology) annual awards for in2/pitch fibre pipe replacement project for Yorkshire Water. Brochure Available
News from Dyno-Rod (26 June 2007)
BFC member celebrates major fire alarm contract
User Application Article British Fire Consortium member, Firecrest Services, is celebrating its largest ever contract for planned and response fire alarm system maintenance.
News from British Fire Consortium (26 June 2007)
Better regulation: reviewing consultation policy
Technical Background Article Government launch its review of consultation policy: "Effective Consultation: asking the right questions, asking the right people, listening to the answers".
News from Forestry Commission (26 June 2007)
Commissions war on paperwork takes top honour
Forestry Commission's efforts to roll back the paperwork tide won it the Government to Business award in this year's prestigious Government Computing Awards for Innovation.
News from Forestry Commission (26 June 2007)
Helical stair at Millpool House
User Application Article Spiral Construction have just completed the design, manufacture and installation of a classical helical stair for a house in the Cotswolds. Brochure Available
News from Spiral Construction (26 June 2007)
Helical staircase off Park Lane
User Application Article HELICAL STAIRCASE OFF PARK LANE Spiral construction have just completed an incredible helical staircase for a luxury mews house off Parkl Lane. Brochure Available
News from Spiral Construction (26 June 2007)
Helical staircases for Audi
User Application Article Spiral Construction and Handrail Design have combined forces to supply the first of a series of stunning helical staircases for Audi in a new showroom in Southend. Brochure Available
News from Spiral Construction (26 June 2007)
Dorma - world largest door equipment manufacturer
Dorma automatic doors are the ideal solution for busy garden centres, providing easy access for customers with their trolleys, baskets and inevitable armfuls of shrubs, plants and other purchases.
News from Dorma UK (26 June 2007)
BBA for Novabrik mortarless brick cladding system
Novabrik, the innovative, mortarless brick cladding system from building materials specialists Acheson and Glover, gain extended accreditation from BBA.
News from Acheson & Glover (26 June 2007)
Pilkington straight to WER point
Pilkington release Window Energy Ratings 3 to explain the benefits of the scheme, how to get a rating, factors affecting a window rating and implications of WERs on glass specification.
News from Pilkington Building Products UK (26 June 2007)
Renovate-Me one-stop solution
Renovate-Me is a one-stop solution for all your home renovation needs from architects to plumbers.
News from Renovate-Me (26 June 2007)
Marley Waterproofing offers new torch on products
Market leading Marley Waterproofing has launched a new range of torch-on roofing membranes to complement its existing offer.
News from Marley Waterproofing (26 June 2007)
Palsun polycarbonate panels from Palram
Palsun polycarbonate panels were specified on the largest glazed roof in the world.
News from Palram (26 June 2007)
EC Harris taster event on corporate safety culture
'How do we manage the inevitable trade-offs and compromises that bring risk'?, 'is 'zero harm' achievable'? - these are just two of the questions asked by 'Train of Events' worksho.
News from EC Harris (26 June 2007)
Paxton provides Bigham with security solution
User Application Article Paxton's Net2 system has supplied award-winning food producer Bigham's with a flexible solution that controls access and records timekeeping.
News from Paxton Access (26 June 2007)
Fusor range of multi-process welding machines
Butters AMT has introduced its Fusor range of multi-process welding machines at Hillhead 2007.
News from Butters AMT (26 June 2007)
Worlds tallest tower and intelligent LED lighting
User Application Article Color Kinetics LED lighting technology will dynamically transform the world's tallest freestanding tower; the CN Tower in Toronto.
News from Color Kinetics (26 June 2007)
A cut above the rest
Butters AMT launches Rasor 60, the industry's highest powered single-phase plasma cutting machine.
News from Butters AMT (26 June 2007)
ISG Jackson announces senior appointment
ISG Jackson has announced the appointment of Ian Gifford as Director of the building contractor's Public division.
News from ISG Jackson (26 June 2007)
Save cost in orbital welding
ESAB is launching three new products to increase productivity and reduce costs in orbital welding. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems (26 June 2007)
Step-controlled welding packages
ESAB has introduced MIG/MAG welding packages that offer a combination of ease of use, rugged construction and reliability. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems (26 June 2007)
High-performance MIG welders
ESAB is launching the Aristo Mig C3000i integrated welding power source and wire feeder, the Aristo Mig L3000i power source, and the Aristo Feed L3004 wire feed unit for use with Aristo Mig L3000i. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems (26 June 2007)
Welding current controls in the handle
ESAB is launching the TXH range of Tig torches with remote functions for welders who want the best quality torch with features that truly meet the needs of their applications. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems (26 June 2007)
New Origo welding machines
Two new Tig welding machines from ESAB for applications where high-quality Tig welds are required when operating in AC and DC mode. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems (26 June 2007)
New Caddy welding machine
ESAB is extending its popular family of Caddy welding machine with the Caddy Tig 2200i AC/DC power sources. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems (26 June 2007)
Reactive welding helmets
ESAB's innovative new Eye-Tech II reactive welding helmets give customers the option to add full head protection and/or a respiratory protection system. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems (26 June 2007)
BASEC advises swift switch to new core colours
With Hong Kong's changeover to new core colours imminent, the British Approval Service for Cables (BASEC) is advising contractors to make the switch soon.
News from BASEC (26 June 2007)
New self contained door monitoring unit
New DM3 self contained door monitoring unit from Videx Security requires only an external low voltage power supply and a set of normally closed door contacts to operate. Brochure Available
News from Videx Security (26 June 2007)
Quartet of senior appointments at Ross + Liddell
Ross + Liddell, the property people, have made a series of senior appointments as part of an ongoing strategy to recruit staff in response to a significant expansion in business activity.
News from Ross + Liddell (26 June 2007)
Frameless shower screens
Technical Background Article Wetroom trend increasing more attention is placed on the shower screen says Wetroom Innovations.
News from Wetroom Innovations (26 June 2007)
Mighton stackable weights help balance windows
User Application Article The Victorian Sash Company in Cheshire restored 22 timber windows on a semi-detached listed property in Lymm with Mighton's stackable weights.
News from Mighton Products (26 June 2007)
SATRA chief executive reports
Chief executive Dr Ron Whittaker described 2006 as an excellent year of progress and development at SATRA when he presented his final report to the technology centre's annual meeting before retiring.
News from SATRA Technology Centre (26 June 2007)
SATRA honours outgoing chief executive
Chief executive Dr Ron Whittaker was described as having made 'a major contribution' to the development and success of SATRA.
News from SATRA Technology Centre (26 June 2007)
RW launch new electric contract fire suite
Leading heating appliance manufacturer, Robinson Willey, unveil new electric fire suite exclusively for the contract market.
News from Robinson Willey (26 June 2007)
Smart Home Technology Team launch new website
New website launched by Cyberhomes, the smart home technology designer and custom installer.
News from Cyber Homes (26 June 2007)
EC Harris and Sama Dubai launch joint venture
EC Harris and Sama Dubai announce formation of a joint venture to create a major project management company to deliver nine investment programmes with a value of US$ 38 billion.
News from EC Harris (26 June 2007)
Calmag joins 'confidence boosting' DWTA
Calmag, manufacturers of water conditioning products, has joined the Domestic Water Treatment Association (DWTA - a group within BEAMA).
News from BEAMA (26 June 2007)
Striebig keeps up standards at packing company
User Application Article Striebig Standard TRK2 vertical panel saw bought by Universal Packing Specialists has joined two older models, one of which has been in daily use for the past 16 years.
News from T M Machinery Sales (26 June 2007)
Steel Windows at Grand Designs Show
Steel windows were one of the surprise hits at the recent Grand Designs Exhibition in London's ExCel Centre.
News from Steel Window Association (26 June 2007)
'Low noise' Tapping machines
Bruel and Kjaer's updated Standard Tapping machine - with reduced external noise.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (26 June 2007)
New designer drains
Technical Background Article Wetrooms are capturing the mood as the latest home improvement trend.
News from Wetroom Innovations (26 June 2007)
New wetroom membrane 100% secure
WOP is a polypropylene membrane that waterproofs and decouples, preventing tile cracking.
News from Wetroom Innovations (26 June 2007)
London construction inflation set to triple
Technical Background Article Construction inflation in London is set to rise by three times the rate of consumer inflation over the next two years, says EC Harris.
News from EC Harris (26 June 2007)
Requirement for 20Kw of cooling for Renal unit
User Application Article KwikCOOL air conditioning hire confirmed that two KwikCOOL 35 ducted air conditioning units would be the best solution for the needs of the Renal unit.
News from Watkins Hire (26 June 2007)
New mediator at Mace and Jones
A partner at NW law firm Mace and Jones has become the firm's third accredited mediator.
News from Mace & Jones (26 June 2007)
Stored water at Arsenal Emirates Stadium
User Application Article Keraflo supplied stored water control valves to mechanical contractor MJN Colston for Emirates Stadium, the spectacular new home of Arsenal Football Club.
News from Keraflo (26 June 2007)
New screw compressors now available
New semi-hermetic screw compressors have been added to Bitzer's HS series.
News from Bitzer UK (26 June 2007)
Hewden announces new Cormac contract win
User Application Article Hewden announce GBP1m contract with Cormac, the term maintenance contractor for Cornwall County Council
News from Hewden (26 June 2007)
Royal opening for landmark hospital building
User Application Article Royal opening for Turner And Townsend landmark hospital building project, the new Cardiology and Surgical Unit at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport
News from Turner & Townsend (26 June 2007)
BEAMA and hot water safety in housing
BEAMA has welcomed The Government's commitment to hot water safety in housing, as announced in its recent ministerial statement.
News from BEAMA (26 June 2007)
Hints on maintaining fireplace and surround
Technical Background Article To enable fireplace owners to maximise the look and lifespan of their fireplace and fireplace surround, The Edinburgh Fireplace Gallery have compiled a checklist of helpful hints for reference.
News from Firegroup (26 June 2007)
Ethernet Direct global locations enhances website
Ethernet Direct continues to grow with global locations reaching out to more than 35 countries.
News from Ethernet Direct (25 June 2007)
Network Vision IntraVUE throughout Asia Pacific
Ethernet Direct announce the cooperation with Network Vision to distribute IntraVUE software solution in Asia Pacific.
News from Ethernet Direct (25 June 2007)
BILCO roof access at waterside development
User Application Article Hatches supplied by Bilco are providing access to the roofs of a new waterside development of apartments and townhouses in Glasgow.
News from Bilco (25 June 2007)
Watkins Hire secure major national account deal
Watkins Hire announce the latest national account for their air conditioning hire range called KwikCOOL.
News from Watkins Hire (25 June 2007)
Robot office for structural engineering industry
ROBOT Office software suite includes modular and interoperable programs intended for all engineering professionals who want to simulate, calculate, and design structures.
News from Robobat (25 June 2007)
New range of energy efficient commercial burners
EOGB Energy Products launch their latest range of technologically advanced gas-fired commercial burners.
News from EOGB Energy Products (25 June 2007)
UK code of practice means flatter quieter floors
UK Timber Frame Association publish first Code of Practice for Engineered Wood Products for designers, developers, architects and specifiers using EWP for residential construction in UK.
News from UK Timber Frame Association (25 June 2007)
Verder pumping solution for Johnson Matthey
User Application Article Verder have provided Johnson Matthey in Enfield with the answer to a difficult fume scrubber application with the installation of a Verdermag TB Series pump with an 11KW motor.
News from Verder (25 June 2007)
USB-Modem for control panel compatibility
Texecom have developed the Premier USB-Modem, designed specifically for use with their Wintex UDL Software and a PC to allow trouble free uploading/downloading with Texecom Premier control panels.
News from Texecom (25 June 2007)
Premier protection From Texecom
Texecom is an award-winning producer of intruder alarm products, with many being particularly suited for use in the hospitality industry.
News from Texecom (25 June 2007)
Memco opens doors with Panachrome 3D
User Application Article Panachrome 3D lift door safety system from Memco has been installed in elevators throughout the British Library.
News from Memco (25 June 2007)
Lift safely with Panachrome 3D from Memco
Panachrome range combines 154 beam light curtain with coloured door indicators, which alert passengers when the doors are opening or closing.
News from Memco (25 June 2007)
Masterwood re-launches improved staircase software
Masterwood's specialist Master Stair software package has become the most widely used amongst manufacturers of wooden staircases in the UK and Ireland.
News from Masterwood (UK) (25 June 2007)
Marshalls receive 'Big Tick' Award
Marshalls plc receive 'Big Tick' Award for its 'More for Less with Marshalls' submission in Eco-efficiency category of Business in the Community Awards for Excellence 2007.
News from Marshalls plc (25 June 2007)
Carillion in Barnsley schools hand over
User Application Article Carillion has handed over remaining five Barnsley schools, part of a major GBP175m Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract, both on time and to budget this week.
News from Carillion (25 June 2007)
Leading European architects and LEAF Awards
Hundreds of leading and up-and-coming architects from all over Europe are currently submitting entries for the prestigious Leading European Architects Forum (LEAF) Awards.
News from LEAF Awards 2007 (25 June 2007)
Exertherm Lifetime Calibration/Warranty
QHi Group's Exertherm continuous thermal monitoring system will be supplied with Lifetime Calibration and a Lifetime Warranty - an industry first.
News from QHi Group (25 June 2007)
Discreet hinge puts door styling in the limelight
Discreet new door hinge from leading hardware manufacturer SFS intec is opening up new possibilities for creating timber interior doors which offer ultra modern styling.
News from SFS intec (25 June 2007)
Inspector Home welcomes OFT housebuilding study
Technical Background Article UK's leading snagging company for new homes, Inspector Home, is backing the forthcoming OFT investigation into the quality of new homes.
News from Inspector Home (25 June 2007)
School uses full flexibility of Ecophon ceilings
User Application Article EPIC (Ecophon Partnership in Contracting), approved installer of the Ecophon systems, have implemented designs in the role of specialist sub-contractor at brand new school in Darlington. Brochure Available
News from Ecophon (25 June 2007)
'From Mondeos to Mercedes' with TimberWindows.com
User Application Article Kal Windows diversified with TimberWindows.com's engineered timber windows because of saturation in the PVC-U market.
News from TimberWindows.com (25 June 2007)
New Kopex shortform product guide for conduit
Kopex International has now updated its shortform guide to the specification of electrical conduit.
News from Kopex International (25 June 2007)
New, easy to use Guardrailing Modules
Kee Klamp has launched the Kee Klamp Guardrail Modules range, designed to make specification and installation of guardrailing quicker and easier.
News from Kee Safety (25 June 2007)
New high tack vinyl film adheres to substrates
Hexis have introduced a new high tack vinyl film that will stick to hard to adhere to substrates such as trashcans, garbage bins or other non-polar plastics.
News from Hexis S.A. (25 June 2007)
Low cost environmental monitors for building
Isatec is offering a range of accurate, low cost environmental data loggers, manufactured by LogTag Recorders, which are ideally suited to monitor temperature and humidity in buildings. Brochure Available
News from Isatec (25 June 2007)
CPD online for access on demand
Hi-Span are offering online CPD for its 'Guide BS 6399 -2 Wind Code Calculation'.
News from Hi-Span (25 June 2007)
Metsec first to strike cold rolled gold
Metsec has become the first cold rolled steel manufacturer to secure the Steel Construction Sustainability Charter's top award.
News from Metsec (25 June 2007)
CPD seminars on site fix light steel framing
Metsec's Framing Division is offering specially designed seminars for architects and consultant engineers on site fixed, light gauge steel framing systems.
News from Metsec (25 June 2007)
VEKA establishes UK recycling facility
VEKA is establishing a UK-based recycling facility to complement its highly impressive plant at Behringen, German.
News from VEKA (25 June 2007)
Fourth VEKA fabricator joins refurbishment project
User Application Article Fourth VEKA fabricator has joined the huge refurbishment project for the London Borough of Hackney.
News from VEKA (25 June 2007)
The show goes on with VEKA
DWL Home Improvements is celebrating its new partnership with VEKA plc with a massive presence at the South of England County Show in Sussex.
News from VEKA (25 June 2007)
MandM sweet success with VEKA
Windows, doors and conservatories are products offered by VEKA fabricator and M and M Windows of Wigan (a member of Network VEKA).
News from VEKA (25 June 2007)
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