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Sunday 14 October
to Saturday 20 October 2007

Ardex industrial flooring system for Dormen Foods

 User Application Article  Ardex provided the ideal industrial flooring system for a 1100m2 project - a new extension project on behalf of Dormen Foods.  Brochure Available 

News from Ardex UK (19 October 2007)

Energy efficient house in Solar Decathlon

 User Application Article  Distech Controls has donated LON based controllers to Cornell University for their solar powered energy efficient house project and their participation in the Solar Decathlon.

News from Distech Controls (19 October 2007)

Clark Contracts completes new hall in Clydebank

 User Application Article  Paisley-based construction company Clark Contracts has handed over a brand new bingo hall to Gala Bingo in Clydebank.

News from Clark Contracts (19 October 2007)

New IntraVUE Lite for local control networks

Ethernet Direct cooperates with Network Vision, the creator of world renowned network management software to offer new IntraVUE Lite.

News from Ethernet Direct (19 October 2007)

Balfour Beatty acquires Covion

Balfour Beatty has acquired Covion, the integrated facilities infrastructure services business, from its management and private equity investors for GBP33 million.

News from Balfour Beatty (19 October 2007)

New entrance door systems from Coburn

Automatic entrance systems add sophistication and appeal to any building and Hillaldam Coburn has introduced a range of systems which combine functionality with good looks.

News from Hillaldam Coburn (19 October 2007)

New steel windows for loft style working

 User Application Article  Member of the Steel Window Association recently completed the installation of over 130 W40 steel windows and doors for ISG InteriorExterior at Centro House in Camden, North West London.

News from Steel Window Association (19 October 2007)

Green technology helps councils achieve eco status

 User Application Article  Green Planet Solutions is a unique washroom consultancy helping businesses to improve their washroom facilities whilst reducing their impact on the environment.

News from Green Planet Solutions (19 October 2007)

Rendering technology from ARTVPS

 User Application Article  ARTVPS is enabling award winning architecture studio Moxon, to deliver outstanding 3D visualizations to clients including the Victoria and Albert Museum and General Motors Future Fuels division.

News from ARTVPS (19 October 2007)

TRA 'Technical Handbook' has all the answers

Trussed Rafter Association 'Technical Handbook' features aspects of trussed rafter roof design and construction and is a valuable source of reference for anyone involved in roof construction.

News from Trussed Rafter Association (19 October 2007)

Growth for EYG with Spectus

 User Application Article  Spectus fabricator EYG has recently expanded its premises with a 12,000 ft2 factory and invested GBP150,000 in new machinery to increase production.

News from Spectus Window Systems (19 October 2007)

Technosoft drives and motors now support CANopen

New generations of Technosoft products offer the powerful CANopen communication option for motion automation builders that use the CANopen DSP 402 standard.

News from Technosoft (19 October 2007)

New range of high performance cameras from Vista

New VEC400 cameras from Vista are a range of high performance colour, colour/mono and day night cameras packed with a host of features not usually found on this style of camera.

News from Norbain SD (19 October 2007)

New range of high performance floor gullies

ACO Building Drainage is to launch ACO Selecta, an innovative new range of floor gullies combining fire and smoke protection

News from ACO Building Drainage (19 October 2007)

Historic Cholsey barn converts to offices

 User Application Article  Historic listed Oxfordshire barn is being converted to two high quality office units: conversion project managed by rural property specialists, Pineapple Developments.

News from Pineapple Developments (19 October 2007)

Buyers gain an early glimpse of Potato Wharf

 User Application Article  With off-plan sales of the chic new apartment complex already moving quickly, developer Crosby Lend Lease brings forward plans for an on site sales and marketing presence to cope with demand.

News from Crosby Lend Lease (19 October 2007)

Life of luxury at Singleton Hall

 User Application Article  Only three luxury apartments now remain at Singleton Hall, a Gothic mansion located close to Poulton-le-Fylde.

News from Crosby Lend Lease (19 October 2007)

Hellermann Tyton catalogues its latest innovations

Latest solutions for cable management requirements are now easy to find, thanks to a new HellermannTyton product catalogue.

News from HellermannTyton Data (19 October 2007)

Cast-iron reliability for city development

 User Application Article  Saint-Gobain Pipelines secured GBP100K contract to supply its Ensign soil system for 201 Bishopsgate, part of the biggest speculative development ever undertaken in the City of London.

News from Saint-Gobain Pipelines (19 October 2007)

Cast-iron reliability for regeneration project

 User Application Article  Saint-Gobain Pipelines secure contract in Liverpool to supply soil and drain systems plus access covers and frames for largest regeneration project currently underway in the UK.

News from Saint-Gobain Pipelines (19 October 2007)

ISG GBP100 million Spitalfields Project

 User Application Article  ISG to construct Nido Spitalfields, a new-build 33-storey student accommodation development on Middlesex Street in the City of London.

News from ISG plc (19 October 2007)

Interalia XMU+ call centre solutions

 User Application Article  When Hewitt Associates needed a technologically advanced announcement and call-processing system for its UK based call centres it turned to Interalia for the answer.

News from Interalia Communications (18 October 2007)

Creative Steel Solutions expands

Creative Steel Solutions is expanding the business to meet higher than expected demand for its newly-launched architectural products range.

News from Lifting Solutions (18 October 2007)

Summit speaker will stress equal access to skills

 Technical Background Article  Delegates at the second Small Firms' Summit told that more needs to be done to create equal access to education and skills.

News from Forum of Private Business (18 October 2007)

Eurocell at Alfreton safety award

Eurocell Building Plastics Alfreton branch has recently been awarded a safety award by the British Safety Council.  Brochure Available 

News from Eurocell Profiles (18 October 2007)

Largest Genersys thermal solar system in the UK

 User Application Article  Future Heating designed and installed an array of 48 Genersys 1000-10 panels manufactured in landscape orientation to obviate shading difficulties and keep a low building profile.

News from Genersys (18 October 2007)

AquaCare assesses MOD water hygiene in Cyprus

 User Application Article  AquaCare Water Hygiene Services has commenced work on a seven-year programme of Legionella risk assessments for the Ministry of Defence.

News from Aqua Care Water Hygiene Services (18 October 2007)

Gyptone chosen for Harbourside

 User Application Article  British Gypsum's Gyptone QUATTRO 20 acoustic ceiling tiles have been chosen for corridor and communal area lining in Crest Nicholson's new Harbourside development in Bristol.

News from British Gypsum (18 October 2007)

Silent Gliss new Roman blind systems

Silent Gliss systems 2320 and 2330 (manually operated) are elegant Roman blind systems with precision mechanisms concealed in a discreet and unobtrusive profile.

News from Silent Gliss (18 October 2007)

Passivent gets Carbon Trust recognition

The cost of installing a Passivent system to control natural air movement to ventilate buildings has become potentially non-existent.  Brochure Available 

News from Passivent (18 October 2007)

Autodesk completes acquisition of Skymatter

Autodesk has completed the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Skymatter Limited, the New Zealand-based, privately held developer of Mudbox 3D modelling software.  Brochure Available 

News from Autodesk (18 October 2007)

Vulcathene goes back to school in Bristol

 User Application Article  Range of Vulcathene pipework and fittings from Durapipe UK has been installed in Redland Green School in North Bristol.

News from Durapipe UK (18 October 2007)

NIFL successfully installs new Altrocrete

 User Application Article  NIFL Resin Flooring installed a 6mm Polyurethane Resin, FeRFA Resin Flooring Association Classification Type 8, to a food production unit in Goole.

News from NIFL Resin Flooring (18 October 2007)

New engineering manager for Hidrostal UK

Matt Winser appointed Hidrostal UK's new engineering manager.

News from Hidrostal (18 October 2007)

Part L requirements are being ignored say Sentinel

'Swoop squad' needed to stop Building Regulations Part L requirements being ignored says sentinel - and 'replace rather than repair' is scuppering Government targets for carbon reduction.

News from Sentinel Performance Solutions (18 October 2007)

Affordable secure and easy-to-use teleconferencing

Interalia launch the Conference Bridge 800, a flexible and cost effective entry level 'dial in' teleconferencing solution for small and medium enterprises.

News from Interalia Communications (18 October 2007)

Integral UK reveals record year of growth

Latest annual report and accounts from fast-growing Integral UK underlines its position as Britain's largest independent provider of nationwide property maintenance services.

News from Integral UK (18 October 2007)

Britannia flies the flag for small businesses

Britannia Training and Safety has created several new initiatives for helping small companies with Health and Safety training.

News from Britannia International Training & Safety (18 October 2007)

Opus Technologies European distribution strategy

Opus to assume direct responsibility for all sales of Opus in the UK

News from Opus Technologies (18 October 2007)

REHAU strengthens presence at Building Centre

REHAU has opened a large new exhibition area at the Building Centre, London to showcase its range of polymer solutions for energy and water management and building infrastructure.

News from REHAU (18 October 2007)

Wavin Plastics support canal restoration scheme

 User Application Article  Wavin Plastics has donated piping to the Wiltshire and Berkshire Canal Trust to help repair more than 60 miles of canal in Wiltshire.  Brochure Available 

News from Wavin Plastics (18 October 2007)

NHBC launches new training prospectus

NHBC has issued its latest Training Prospectus, detailing all the training courses currently on offer from NHBC over the next twelve months.

News from NHBC (18 October 2007)

Hidden story behind job cuts

 Technical Background Article  The slowdown in the UK economy could cost 5500 jobs in the construction industry, according to leading business analysts Plimsoll Publishing.

News from Plimsoll Publishing (18 October 2007)

Communications technology for buildings

DoorCom-IP enables Siedle customers to turn their PCs into call stations, replacing or combining with conventional in-house telephone call stations, without reducing functionality or quality.

News from Siedle (18 October 2007)

Waterproofing kit for showers and wet rooms

Building Adhesives Limited, manufacturers professional tiling grouts and adhesives, highlight growing popularity of wet rooms with their updated, all-in-one pack, 'Waterproofing Kit for Showers'.

News from Building Adhesives (18 October 2007)

Kalzip bridges the gap between form and function

 User Application Article  Kalzip's stucco embossed standing seam is part of roof one of the most prestigious toll canopies in Europe runs alongside the Tamar [road] Bridge.  Brochure Available 

News from Kalzip (18 October 2007)

EC Harris welcomes green light for Bexley First

 User Application Article  EC Harris advises Bexley Council on a major property, change management and regeneration programme.

News from EC Harris (18 October 2007)

Expamet expansion plans revealed

Expamet is set for expansion following its recent acquisition by the Exmet Group.

News from Expamet Building Products (18 October 2007)

UV water treatment for spas and swimming pools

GB Environmental chose the Leisure Industry Week exhibition to launch what the company describes as the world's most advanced Ultra Violet water treatment technology for spas and swimming pools.

News from GB Environmental (18 October 2007)

JCT Conference speakers announced

Entitled JCT- What's new?, the theme for the day-long conference is turning collaboration into competitive advantage.

News from Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) (18 October 2007)

Thermalite makes a splash at Lifeboat Centre

 User Application Article  Hi Strength Paint Grade Smooth blocks from Hanson Building Products' Thermalite range were used for the interior of the new Clacton Lifeboat Centre.

News from Hanson Building Products (18 October 2007)

Improving safety and security for loneworkers

New Ascom a71 Loneworker Handset is a full spec alarm unit with the added functionality of two way text messaging and location.

News from Ascom Wireless Solutions (18 October 2007)

Balfour Beatty and Liverpool Paradise Project

 User Application Article  Balfour Beatty is the main contractor for the Eastern side of the 42-acre scheme on which GBP920 million is being spent on the retail-led mixed use regeneration of the city centre.

News from Balfour Beatty (18 October 2007)

Splashing out on stylish kitchens

 User Application Article  Accent Kitchens, part of the Arnold Laver Group, will supply the kitchens for the multi-million pound Urban Splash regeneration project at Lister Mills, Bradford.

News from Arnold Laver Group (18 October 2007)

Network Rail innovative Information Pod

 User Application Article  Washroom Washroom has worked in conjunction with Network Rail to create the innovative Information Pod, from which station staff can deal with various travel queries quickly and effectively.

News from Washroom Washroom (18 October 2007)

Ener-g shortlisted for prestigious national award

Unique energy management service from sustainable technology company Ener-g Efficiency has been shortlisted for the National Energy Efficiency Awards 2007.

News from ENER.G (18 October 2007)

Bott to supply workshop equipment for designers

 User Application Article  Bott Limited has been chosen as the workshop and storage equipment supplier for a new Automotive design company, Gordon Murray Design Limited.

News from Bott (18 October 2007)

New green website launched by Places for People

Places for People has launched a new website aimed at sharing best practice and knowledge on environmental sustainability.

News from Places for People (18 October 2007)

Tube Lines and Alstom to improve Northern Line

Tube Lines has signed a deal with Northern line fleet maintainers Alstom to improve reliability of the trains on the country's busiest railway line.

News from Tube Lines (18 October 2007)

ISG wins central London fit out scheme

 User Application Article  ISG secures GBP8 million project to fit out 20 Gracechurch Street - a prominent City of London commercial office building.

News from ISG plc (18 October 2007)

Cavity-Plus: achieving lower U-values

Housebuilders and developers looking to achieve lower U-values within their cavity wall constructions will find it even easier thanks to new Cavity-Plus from Xtratherm.

News from Xtratherm UK (17 October 2007)

High performance assured in floors

New Hyfloor 75 from Xtratherm offers superior thickness to performance ratio enabling housebuilders and developers to achieve target insulation levels without changing build practices.

News from Xtratherm UK (17 October 2007)

Rebranding for fireplace manufacturer and retailer

Firegroup, one of Scotland's leading fireplace retailers has announced an extensive company rebranding and expansion programme.

News from Firegroup (17 October 2007)

More effective flood forecast management

Wallingford Software announces release of FloodWorks v8.5, the leading real time flood forecasting and warning software solution.

News from Wallingford Software (17 October 2007)

Encore Diamond and national armed forces memorial

 User Application Article  Encore supplied the diamond shaping and carving tools for the new National Armed Forces Memorial in Staffordshire.

News from Encore Diamond (17 October 2007)

Major rebrand for insulation company

Xtratherm re-branding exercise strengthens its position as one of the leading suppliers of innovative insulation products to the building and construction sectors.

News from Xtratherm UK (17 October 2007)

APHC warns on high risk water fittings with hoses

 Technical Background Article  With fashion for hose attachments and ever-increasing enforcement of Water Regulations, APHC is warning plumbers about the serious health consequences of getting this type of installation wrong.

News from Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (17 October 2007)

NSG adopts new branding structure

Following a major review of its branding strategy, NSG has decided to adopt the 'Pilkington' brand for its global Flat Glass business (which makes glass for the world's buildings and vehicles).

News from Pilkington Building Products UK (17 October 2007)

Pick Everard in the frame for Police contracts

 User Application Article  Pick Everard has been awarded a 3-year framework agreement for Building and Design consultancy services for the five police authorities in the East Midlands region.

News from Pick Everard (17 October 2007)

Innovations in applying structural adhesives

Chemique presents 'Innovations in applying structural adhesives for complete panel manufacturing' at Composites and Polycon Show 2007.

News from Chemique Adhesives and Sealants (17 October 2007)

The Platform Company support for The Saints

 User Application Article  The Platform Company recently called upon to provide powered access for contractors at St Mary's stadium, the home of Southampton Football Club.

News from Platform Company (17 October 2007)

Prevent settlement with Fillmaster

Fillmaster, an Expanded Polystyrene product manufactured by Vencel Resil, is providing developers with a more robust and reliable solution to solving site settlement problems.

News from Vencel Resil (17 October 2007)

Technical seminars tackle aliens, assets and gas

CIRIA will present a series of environmentally-themed technical seminars, hosted at the UK's largest civil engineering exhibition, Civils 2007.  Brochure Available 

News from CIRIA (17 October 2007)

New site guidance 'Setting-out procedures'

Fully revised and updated edition of CIRIA's best-selling site guidance Setting-out procedures has been released for site engineers and others involved in setting-out on site.  Brochure Available 

News from CIRIA (17 October 2007)

Extra protection in major PFI hospital project

 User Application Article  Major installation of wall protection systems from contract interior specialists Gradus at the new PFI Queen's Hospital in Romford.

News from Gradus Group (17 October 2007)

Halcrow regional MD gains Certificate of Merit

Institution of Highways and Transportation (IHT) has awarded Halcrow's regional managing director for UK North with a Certificate of Merit.

News from Halcrow (17 October 2007)

Get keyed up reminder from Kubota

Kubota mini excavators fitted with their unique key-based 'Anti-theft' system to ensure that they obtain both the operational keys and the master key.

News from Kubota (UK) (17 October 2007)

Keep insulation locked in rafters

Xtratherm launch Rafterloc, an innovative new product for insulating pitched roofs that provides a robust and user-friendly way to improve the thermal performance of a building.

News from Xtratherm UK (17 October 2007)

NES climbs league table

Recruitment firm, NES has been celebrating after being placed 181st in the Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 250 league table, up 41 places from 2006.

News from NES Group (17 October 2007)

IRIS new transaction processing service

IRIS has taken a majority stake in a joint venture with MIS, the leading player in the provision of Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) services to UK accountancy practices.

News from IRIS Enterprise Software (17 October 2007)

Corona safety for Living Needs customers

 User Application Article  New showrooms of Living Needs Solutions assured of under foot safety following the installation of Polysafe Corona low maintenance sheet vinyl safety flooring from Polyflor .

News from Polyflor (17 October 2007)

Echelon help win European Utility Award

 User Application Article  Echelon's energy management project with Hanze University of Groningen in the Netherlands has won the Business Performance Category of the European Utility Award .

News from Echelon (17 October 2007)

Bristol rugby player scores with DEKS

DEKS, who distribute Dektite flashings and Selkirk flues and chimneys, has announced its sponsorship of Bristol Rugby player, Neil Brew.

News from DEKS Distribution (17 October 2007)

BJF and a fitting way to shop

 User Application Article  BJF Profiling have recently completed projects for shop fitters representing some of the biggest high street retail names including Comet and Next.

News from BJF Profiling (17 October 2007)

Panduit TX6 10Gig shielded copper cabling system

The Panduit TX6 10Gig is an end-to-end 10 Gigabit Ethernet solution, which provides exceptional alien crosstalk performance beyond 500 MHz.

News from Panduit (17 October 2007)

Bohle Glass Student of the Year Award

The winner of the 2007 Bohle Glass Student of the Year Award competition has been named.

News from Bohle (17 October 2007)

Spectus service and support impeccable says Omega

Omega Group UK, a leading PVC-U window, door and conservatory fabricator and installer, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and its 10th anniversary with Spectus.

News from Spectus Window Systems (17 October 2007)

British finalists for LEAF Awards

Dartford Judo Club, The Maggie's Centre in Fife and new Young Vic Theatre among British finalists for LEAF Awards along with major international buildings.

News from LEAF Awards 2007 (17 October 2007)

Store-and-recycle drainage helps to conserve water

Supradrain drain-and-store system from Jones of Oswestry provides an eco-friendly solution to the management of water used for large-scale cleaning of vehicles and premises.

News from Jones of Oswestry (17 October 2007)

Worry about overheated data centres

With new wireless sensor networking solution from Sensicast Systems, available in UK from Adaptive Wireless Solutions, IT technicians may never have to worry about overheated data centres ever again.

News from Adaptive Wireless Solutions (17 October 2007)

Lakesmere on a winner with new contracts

 User Application Article  National building envelope specialists Lakesmere has announced new contract wins totalling GBP11.6million.

News from Lakesmere (17 October 2007)

Ecophon diffusing noise and glare at new school

 User Application Article  Ecophon, the leading supplier of acoustic ceiling systems, has played a leading role in the implementation of Part E Acoustic Conditions in Schools regulations.  Brochure Available 

News from Ecophon (17 October 2007)

Generator Associates powers off air exhauster unit

 User Application Article  Noise research department of a leading security technology organisation commissions Generator Associates to provide an 800Kva silent diesel generator solution to power their off air exhauster units.

News from Generator Associates (17 October 2007)

LEAF Awards move to the Waldorf

Due to demand, the presentation of the prestigious LEAF Awards 2007 will now take place at the distinguished Waldorf Hilton Hotel in Central London

News from LEAF Awards 2007 (17 October 2007)

Spaciotempo temporary building for TEREX Pegson

 User Application Article  When TEREX Pegson needed a temporary home for a manufacturing facility, they chose temporary building and hire specialist, Spaciotempo.

News from Spaciotempo (17 October 2007)

'Anatomy of an Eco Build' by Nigel Griffiths

Ecos Trust commissioned this book to help architects, self-build groups, local authorities, private companies and public bodies who wish to build in a environmentally sustainable fashion.

News from eco-logic books (16 October 2007)

Elumatec attracts the aluminium masses back

Elumatec have hosted its second in-house aluminium exhibition at its Milton Keynes headquarters.

News from Elumatec UK (16 October 2007)

Carpenters Company looks to the future

 User Application Article  Web developer NetConstruct has created a suite of websites for a 500 year old City of London Livery Company.

News from NetConstruct (16 October 2007)

Existing communities can solve housing crisis

 Technical Background Article  Federation of Master Builders calls for incentives to promote small-scale new housing developments as opposed to creating large new settlements

News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (16 October 2007)

Kingspan Kooltherm for affordable homes

 User Application Article  Kingspan Kooltherm K18 insulated dry-lining board has been used in the refurbishment of four towers which have become affordable homes for first time buyers.

News from Kingspan Insulation (16 October 2007)

Comedian Patrick McGuinness renovates house

 User Application Article  After two visits to Sash's factory Patrick McGuinness chose Sash's vertical sliders and patio doors for house renovation in Bolton.

News from Sash UK (16 October 2007)

Two new Raychem electric snow melting systems

Tyco Thermal Controls expands its Raychem range of under-surface electric snow melting systems for keeping exposed pedestrian and vehicular access areas open and safe during wintry weather.

News from Tyco Thermal Controls (16 October 2007)

ESAB new guide to solid welding wires

ESAB new 84 page guide to the company's range of solid wires for MIG, TIG and submerged arc welding.  Brochure Available 

News from ESAB (16 October 2007)

Pneumatically-operated push pull torches

ESAB Origo FeedAirmatic is a welding wire feeder for use with pneumatically-operated push-pull welding guns.  Brochure Available 

News from ESAB (16 October 2007)

New guide to ESAB personal protection products

Products include helmets, masks and screens, respiratory equipment, welding curtains, jackets and gloves, connectors and electrode holders, plus much more.  Brochure Available 

News from ESAB (16 October 2007)

Advancements in Systems Integration from LonMark

 Technical Background Article  Ron Bernstein, Executive Director, LonMark International looks at 'Advancements in Systems Integration: the Master Systems Integrator'.

News from LonMark International (16 October 2007)

CAD Academy to nurture future engineers

SolidWorks Corporation co-founds 'The CAD Academy' to nurture future engineers.

News from SolidWorks Corporation (16 October 2007)

Marley Eternit materials make fantasy a reality

 User Application Article  Three types of fibre cement roofing and cladding materials from Marley Eternit specified in redevelopment of a nursery school in East London.  Brochure Available 

News from Marley Eternit (16 October 2007)

Suspended ceiling with Biocote antimicrobial

The Suspended Ceiling Restoration Company launches suspended ceiling restoration coating with Biocote antimicrobial technology.  Brochure Available 

News from Suspended Ceiling Restoration Company (15 October 2007)

FPB urges members to oppose new tax burden

 Technical Background Article  The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is petitioning the Chancellor, Alistair Darling, to ease the tax burden following his announcements in the Pre-Budget Report.

News from Forum of Private Business (15 October 2007)

Balfour Beatty Utilities wins innovation award

Balfour Beatty Utilities was announced the winner of the Innovation category at the South West Water Supplier Awards.

News from Balfour Beatty (15 October 2007)

Benefits of OSMA Underfloor Heating

 User Application Article  Managing director of a Cheltenham plumbing firm is championing the benefits of OSMA Underfloor Heating after making the decision to have the system installed in his new build home.  Brochure Available 

News from Wavin Plastics (15 October 2007)

New transaction processing service for UK

IRIS has taken a majority stake in a joint venture with MIS, the leading player in the provision of Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) services to UK accountancy practices.

News from IRIS Enterprise Software (15 October 2007)

Move to new premises signals growth

IRIS Enterprise Software, developers of the award winning Exchequer accounting and business product, have moved to new and prestigious office premises in Bournemouth.

News from IRIS Enterprise Software (15 October 2007)

Customers sign up for Pilkington energiKare

Across the country, customers are signing up to supply the new energy efficient glazing, Pilkington energiKare.

News from Pilkington Building Products UK (15 October 2007)

Hanson Formpave Aquaflow scoops design award

Hanson Formpave, manufacturer of concrete block pavers and permeable paving solutions, has won the Design Excellence prize at this year's Business Awards in Gloucestershire.

News from Hanson Formpave (15 October 2007)

Dyno-Rod responds to insurance market challenges

Dyno-Rod will be seen as the first choice for drainage repair for the insurance sector.

News from Dyno-Rod (15 October 2007)

BEX - The Building Exchange- 2008

The show where where property meets the built environment: sustainability, innovation, efficiency and collaboration.

News from Building on Business (15 October 2007)

Xtra factor revealed at Interbuild Show

Set by HBXL, the building software specialists, builders who visit the company's two stands will be able to test their building skills on the Xtrafactor on-screen challenge and could win GBP200 cash.

News from HBXL (15 October 2007)

EC Harris wins city district deal in Abu Dhabi

 User Application Article  EC Harris has been appointed to provide commercial management services to the GBP10bn Al Raha beach development in Abu Dhabi.

News from EC Harris (15 October 2007)

Ward introduces full colour spectrum

Ward Insulated Panels launch new environmentally friendly, natural colour coated system for its range of wall and roofing panels.

News from Ward Insulated Panels (15 October 2007)

Airboss increases dealer network

AirBoss tyres established as a cost-effective, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional pneumatic options.

News from AirBoss (15 October 2007)

Pathfinder supports the Woodland Trust

Pathfinder Park Homes is demonstrating its commitment to conserving the environment by supporting leading woodland conservation charity the Woodland Trust.

News from Pathfinder Park Homes (15 October 2007)

Impro proximity access control brand

Due to the growth of Impro proximity access control brand, distributed exclusively in the UK by BPT Security Systems (UK), four key new recruits have been appointed to the Impro team.

News from BPT Security Systems (UK) (15 October 2007)

Building on growth at Mercedes-Benz Charterway

CharterWay, the international commercial vehicle, financial services, contact hire and fleet management arm of DaimlerChrysler, demonstartes its commitment to the contract hire market.

News from Mercedes-Benz CharterWay (15 October 2007)

Dealership offers for IKEA installers

 User Application Article  Text message from Mercedes-Benz CharterWay dealership Northside Truck and Van will see Ikea kitchen installers save thousands of pounds in fleet costs annually.

News from Mercedes-Benz CharterWay (15 October 2007)

Dunham-Bush new range of LST fan convector heaters

New LST (low surface temperature) version of Dunham-Bush's popular Series AM fan convector satisfy growing requirement for fan convector casings and grille temperatures to be 'safe'.

News from Dunham-Bush (15 October 2007)

Euroclad launch first adjustable spacer system

Euroclad launch of Eurobar Extra Mast, the first adjustable spacer system which allows for greater insulating flexibility.  Brochure Available 

News from Euroclad (15 October 2007)

Credit crunch hits property development

 Technical Background Article  Turmoil in the credit markets, set off by the sub-prime mortgage crisis in the US, could have an impact on property developments in the UK, says EC Harris.

News from EC Harris (15 October 2007)

Mighton dairy windows work in luxury conversion

 User Application Article  Paxton Restoration has restored 40 timber sash windows with Mighton Ventlocks at an old dairy which has been converted into four luxury apartments.

News from Mighton Products (15 October 2007)

Free Facilities Management Buyers Guide

Latest edition of the Facilities Management Buyers Guide has been produced by specialist directory publisher Snowolf Communications.

News from Snowolf Communications (15 October 2007)

Freefoam guarantee success

 User Application Article  Freefoam Plastics announce that HHI Building Products from Northern Ireland once again topped the Freefoam guarantee table for the first six months of 2007.

News from Freefoam Plastics (15 October 2007)

CPA recognises exceptional roofing installers

 User Application Article  Leading Insurance-Backed Guarantee and Deposit Indemnity providers the Consumer Protection Association has presented two roofing specialists with its Customer Care Award.

News from Consumer Protection Association (15 October 2007)

Insurance part of CPA membership package

Consumer Protection Association extends its range of benefits for members with discounts and concessions for a range of commercial insurance products.

News from Consumer Protection Association (15 October 2007)

Get the best out of internet sales leads

'The Pro's Guide to Converting Internet Leads', a powerful, free of charge new guide written and published by home improvement Internet expert Barry Dunlop, is sponsored by eBuilders.

News from eBuilders (15 October 2007)

Key appointment drives Martindales development

Martindales, the UK's leading supplier of repairs and replacements doors and windows to the insurance industry, has made a key senior appointment.

News from Martindales (15 October 2007)

First anniversary of merger

First anniversary of the merger of the Affinity Homes Group and William Sutton Group that created Affinity Sutton marked by completion of 50,000th home.

News from Affinity Sutton (15 October 2007)

PBR and CSR delivers more of the same

 Technical Background Article  EC Harris have questioned whether the chancellor's announcement of increases in education and local government are enough to meet the government's agreed targets in these areas.

News from EC Harris (15 October 2007)

Trespa introduces new colour concept

Designed to show architects and designers how to create even more imaginative and aesthetically different facades using Trespa Meteon panels.

News from Trespa International (15 October 2007)

Flex framework for growth

Changes in sales and customer support teams at Flex Connectors are response to the dramatic increase in demand for the company's lighting connection and control ranges.

News from Flex Connectors (15 October 2007)

Elevators developed using SolidWorks

 User Application Article  Bramptons Lift gets a jump on competitors with elevators developed using SolidWorks and DriveWork U.K.

News from SolidWorks Corporation (15 October 2007)

Hallidays to make debut at Interbuild 2007

M Halliday and Sons are making a debut appearance at "interbuild 2007" to showcase their new range of timber framed double-glazed environmentally friendly windows.

News from M Halliday & Sons (15 October 2007)

Kerol Hardware exhibiting at Interbuild 2007

Interbuild has over 1,100 exhibitors showing thousands of products that cover every aspect of construction - many of them with brand new products being launched at the show.

News from Kerol Hardware (15 October 2007)

Megger tests testers totally

Unlike many other currently available instrument test boxes, the new Megger MTB7671 checks all of the key operating parameters of instruments under test.  Brochure Available 

News from Megger (15 October 2007)

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