News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 December
to Saturday 22 December 2007
Dimplex teams up with JCB
JCB has appointed Dimplex as exclusive licensee for heating products. Brochure Available
News from Dimplex UK (21 December 2007)
New Dimplex Monterey panel heater
New Monterey panel heater range from Dimplex provides classic metal radiator design plus the high levels of control offered by today's electronic panel heaters. Brochure Available
News from Dimplex UK (21 December 2007)
VEKA 'Ecobuild' better future for fenestration
VEKA is back at Ecobuild showcasing its closed loop recycling operations that is taking the fenestration industry into a new era of sustainability.
News from VEKA (21 December 2007)
New partitioning from Hillaldam Coburn
Wallmaster is a series of custom built sound reducing movable walls in single panels, ideal for dividing classrooms, conference suites or any large space.
News from Hillaldam Coburn (21 December 2007)
Demand for Norbord Sterling OSB grows
User Application Article Demand for Norbord's Sterling OSB board has increased substantially in South Wales thanks to success of fast-expanding timber frame manufacturer, Goodwins Timber Frame. Brochure Available
News from Norbord (21 December 2007)
M-60 Mini Torch from Wolf Safety
The M-60 Mini Torch from Wolf Safety, now one of the most highly certified torches available, can be used in 99.9 per cent of hazardous environments.
News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company (21 December 2007)
Riverhead development specifies Mighton hardware
User Application Article Mablethorpe Joinery has manufactured and fitted 50 sliding sash windows and entrance doors for new development of houses in conservation area of Louth, Lincolnshire.
News from Mighton Products (21 December 2007)
movemanSKG booming at business centre
Thanks to a Premier platform lift from movemanSKG, the prominent Highgate Business Centre in London is accessible to all and complies with the DDA.
News from movemanSKG (21 December 2007)
Forticrete creates vibrant student environment
User Application Article Forticrete Astra Glaze masonry in Viking Red has been specified for a major student accommodation project on Old Street, central London.
News from Forticrete (21 December 2007)
Comparing RD with BBA
Technical Background Article Answering the question: do you get as much from a Robust Details (RDL) listing as you do from an Agrement Certificate?. Brochure Available
News from British Board of Agrement (21 December 2007)
Height Rider 21 boom for Wroughton Airfield
User Application Article Niftylift manufactured Height Rider 21 boom, supplied Panther Platform Rentals, helped complete important maintenance work at Wroughton Airfield.
News from Panther Platforms (21 December 2007)
Crown Trade Timonox does the double
User Application Article Crown Trade Timonox flame retardant paint systems has twice helped to prevent flames spreading through a high-rise block of tenanted flats in Manchester.
News from Akzo Nobel (21 December 2007)
One stop shop for insulation
Bradfords' Worcester branch new insulation centre is now stocking more products than any other materials supplier in the city.
News from Bradfords Building Supplies (21 December 2007)
Bradfords sustainability credentials
Bradfords Building Supplies' sustainability credentials have been formally recognised by BM Trada Certification .
News from Bradfords Building Supplies (21 December 2007)
Ringing in the changes at Verwood
Bradfords Building Supplies' branch in Verwood, near Bournemouth, has recently undergone a major refurbishment.
News from Bradfords Building Supplies (21 December 2007)
Wall capping and parapet sealing problems solved
Snap-Lok, an innovation from architectural aluminium specialist Guttermaster, solves parapet sealing problems permanently.
News from Guttermaster (21 December 2007)
Yet more growth for The Platform Company
Independent powered access provider, The Platform Company, has opened a dedicated customer service, administration and accounts centre at its Barking branch.
News from Platform Company (21 December 2007)
Brett returns to RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Brett Landscaping and Building Products is returning to sponsor a show garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May 2008.
News from Brett Landscaping and Building Products (20 December 2007)
Beating the tax man with eco2sensor from Powerplan
Eco2sensor PIR has won a place on the Inland Revenue's Energy Technology List which means companies specifying the system qualify for an Enhanced Capital Allowance
News from Powerplan Systems (20 December 2007)
Icopal systems top Ecobuild green roof
Icopal's stand at Ecobuild will demonstrate how their green roof systems give a unique combination of benefits. Brochure Available
News from Icopal (20 December 2007)
Marley Eternit materials for craft units
User Application Article Farmscape roofing and Weatherboard cladding materials from Marley Eternit specified by Smiths Gore architects for Crown Estates' business/craft unit complex. Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit (20 December 2007)
Marley Eternit new building boards brochure
Marley Eternit new building boards range guide will help architects and designers to specifying in line with Building Regulations. Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit (20 December 2007)
Armaseam metal roof from Alumasc
User Application Article Metal roofing systems developed by Alumasc, are helping to regenerate commercial activity in South Tyneside. Brochure Available
News from Alumasc Exterior Building Products (20 December 2007)
Horstmann now part of the Entity Group
Horstmann and PRI shared vision for smart metering and home energy controls.
News from Horstmann Controls (20 December 2007)
Increased DHW delivery rates and space saving
Complementing Johnson and Starley's latest RenoXtra high efficiency combination boiler, a new Hiflow thermal store module or kit can now be added to the heating system. Brochure Available
News from Johnson and Starley (20 December 2007)
New sales manager at Videx
Videx Security, UK's leading supplier of door entry and access control products, have appointed a new sales manager. Brochure Available
News from Videx Security (20 December 2007)
National Construction College 2008 Prospectus
The National Construction College, Europe's largest construction training provider, has launched its prospectus for 2008.
News from National Construction College (20 December 2007)
DuraGlow photoluminescent perform brilliantly
DuraGlow products are constructed from a material called Acriglo, photoluminescent acrylic sheets from Acrilex.
News from Acrilex (20 December 2007)
MovemanSKG takes the lead at Newmarket
User Application Article Recently opened new restaurant facilities at Newmarket Racecourse incorporates two movemanSKG lifts - a Prestige and a custom built ISO-F service lift.
News from movemanSKG (20 December 2007)
Heritage style pre-cast concrete arch bridge
User Application Article Matiere pre-cast concrete arch from ABM Design and Build has been installed alongside a century old brick arch structure and an earlier Brindley designed bridge of 1772.
News from ABM Design and Build (20 December 2007)
Heat pump training and support from Dimplex
Dimplex trebling support for UK's low carbon heating market with an air source heat pump accredited installer programme. Brochure Available
News from Dimplex UK (20 December 2007)
Formica laminate for Heathrow Terminal 5 fit out
User Application Article Architects Pascall + Watson chose Formica high pressure laminate for key areas in the new Heathrow Terminal 5 building.
News from Formica (20 December 2007)
Changes in conservatory, door and window world
Windowbase's annual report on changes in Conservatory, Door and Window industry during the year 2007 show that overall the number of companies going out of business was slightly less than 2006. Brochure Available
News from Windowbase (20 December 2007)
Spectus fabricator wins award
Spectus fabricator EYG has won this year's HDM Business Award for Customer Service.
News from Spectus Window Systems (20 December 2007)
VEKA vertical slider enhanced benefits
VEKA new fully sculptured vertical sliding sash window combines enhanced benefits that modern PVCu systems provide with top aesthetic appearance.
News from VEKA (20 December 2007)
Middle East Plastic Pipes 2008 programme
Middle East Plastic Pipes 2008 is a unique forum for pipe producers and industry suppliers to network and examine the possibilities for the application of polymer piping solutions in the MENA region.
News from Applied Market Information (20 December 2007)
Hydro sustainable stormwater solutions at Ecobuild
Hydro will launch StormBank Pro commercial rainwater harvesting system, extended from the successful StormBank domestic rainwater harvesting system.
News from Hydro International (20 December 2007)
Promoting effective water planning policies
Aim of the 2008 World Wetlands Day conference is to actively engage and update the wetland community in helping promote effective input into water planning policies.
News from CIWEM (20 December 2007)
Tilers vote BAL 'Most trusted adhesive'
BAL is the first choice of professional tilers, according to the latest online poll conducted by TilersForums.
News from Building Adhesives (20 December 2007)
Brett adds 80mm block to Regatta range
Brett Landscaping and Building Products adds an 80mm block to its popular Regatta range, widely used in small, exclusive housing developments.
News from Brett Landscaping and Building Products (20 December 2007)
Growing Ra House network
Ra House is a combined product and labour package which produces a robust aircrete masonry envelope in a build time comparable to frame systems.
News from H+H Celcon (20 December 2007)
Stannah FX passenger lift ensures easy access
The Stannah FX is a structure-supported lift that does not need the support of an outside wall, so can be positioned virtually anywhere within a building. Brochure Available
News from Stannah (20 December 2007)
Protecting process, plant and personnel
HazardEx International 2008 will concentrate its programme on safe operation of process plant in the hazardous area and the protection of plant personnel.
News from HazardEx UK & International (20 December 2007)
Combined biometrics and audio/video entry controls
Hafele have combined biometrics and audio/video entry controls with the introduction of Gira security systems. Brochure Available
News from Hafele UK (20 December 2007)
Glaziers on top in Which Report
Nigel Rees, GGF Chief Executive comments on Which report that demonstrates that consumers have less problems with with glaziers than other trades people.
News from Glass and Glazing Federation (20 December 2007)
New brochure reveals millworking services
Lowestoft Components, part of JELD-WEN,has new brochure that demonstrates its dedicated millworking services to companies in the timber manufacturing industries.
News from JELD-WEN (20 December 2007)
Rockwool sustainable building at Ecobuild
Rockwool energy-saving mineral wool insulation products will be demonstrated on its stand at Ecobuild.
News from Rockwool (20 December 2007)
Aico certified safety training
Stafford and Rural Homes maintenance staff receive Aico certified safety training via CPD courses.
News from Aico (20 December 2007)
Single skin Terracotta Rainscreen system
User Application Article T.I.Dynamic Facades' single skin Terracotta Rainscreen system has created a stylish, yet practical exterior finish for The Merk, an apartment development in Glasgow.
News from T.I. Dynamic Facades (20 December 2007)
Hospital car park constructed with Compriband
User Application Article Belfast City Hospital design team called expertise of Tremco illbruck to provide high performance, waterproof mechanical movement joints to accommodate thermal stress in the hybrid structure.
News from Tremco illbruck (20 December 2007)
Solarcentury on greening existing housing stock
User Application Article Photovoltaic panels from Solarcentury used by Cole Thompson Anders Architects as part of the modernising and refurbishment of Glastonbury house, a 22 storey residential block in Westminster.
News from Solarcentury (20 December 2007)
Comar casement window passes BS 7950 security test
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems latest system, Comar 5P.i top-hung casement window, meets the enhanced security requirements of Clause 7 as prescribed by BS 7950:1999. Brochure Available
News from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems (20 December 2007)
Kommerling UK introduce Koedispace 4SG - a new TPS
Kommerling UK launch its new TPS (thermo plastic spacer), Koedispace 4SG, and secure major supply contract with Float Glass Industries.
News from Kommerling UK (20 December 2007)
Summer flood report welcomed by concrete industry
Technical Background Article The Concrete Centre believes that realisation of the flood resilient properties of concrete will help the UK to lessen the impact of future flooding.
News from Concrete Centre (20 December 2007)
Sound guidance on specifying tiling works
Avoid costly mistakes: Get sound guidance on specifying tiling works with a RIBA-approved CPD presentation from BAL.
News from Building Adhesives (20 December 2007)
What about existing buildings asks FMB
Technical Background Article There is an urgent need to upgrade existing homes and make them more energy efficient and greener says the Federation of Master Builders.
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (20 December 2007)
Cembrit Blunn MMC solutions at Futurebuild
Visitors to the Cembrit Blunn stand at Futurebuild 2008 will see its exciting range of off-site construction solutions.
News from Cembrit Blunn (20 December 2007)
Glacier natural slates from Cembrit Blunn
User Application Article Many thousands of Glacier natural slates from Cembrit Blunn feature in an architecturally impressive and technically demanding roofing installation at Branksome in Dorset.
News from Cembrit Blunn (20 December 2007)
Celcon blocks chosen for 'green' school project
User Application Article Celcon blocks chosen to provide high level of both thermal and acoustic insulation for a new 'green' school, Winston Way Primary School in Ilford, Essex, for Redbridge Council.
News from H+H Celcon (20 December 2007)
Fire alarm system installer wins growth Award
Assured Fire and Security has received an award from Rotherham Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, as runner up in the Business Growth Award category.
News from Assured Fire & Security (19 December 2007)
Tailored floor safety and risk management
Global Safe Technologies Australia's sustainable and environmentally friendly non slip solutions product range now includes Safe Grip anti slip strips and non skid coating solution.
News from Global Safe Technologies Australia (19 December 2007)
Industrial ethernet switch technology in coal mine
User Application Article Poland operates coal mine located in Silesia which chose Korenix's switches and the Korenix Rapid Super Ring Redundancy Management Software to meet their application requirements.
News from Korenix Technology (18 December 2007)
Compriband timber frame shrinkage solution
Tremco illbruck's Compriband Timber Max offers realistic solution to the universal problem of timber frame shrinkage affecting multi-storey buildings.
News from Tremco illbruck (18 December 2007)
SAS ceiling system for new Chevron HQ
User Application Article Architects SMC Jenkins and Marr specified SAS International's System 130 metal ceiling solution for Chevron House, the new Upstream European HQ.
News from SAS International (18 December 2007)
SNASCO choose Aconex for Sharjah Investment Center
User Application Article Aconex is a web-based system that enables organizations to store and manage their documents and project mail using one central platform.
News from Aconex (18 December 2007)
Landmark bridge across the river Cam
User Application Article Balfour Beatty Regional Civils has successfully lifted into place the decks of the landmark new foot and cycle bridge to link Riverside with Chesterton for Cambridge County Council.
News from Balfour Beatty (18 December 2007)
Improving thermal performance
Glidevale has further improved its Protect TF200 Thermo reflective low emissivity breather membrane, used in the air cavity between the internal wall insulation and outer cladding.
News from Glidevale (18 December 2007)
Balfour Beatty triple topping out in Scotland
User Application Article Balfour Beatty Construction has recently topped out three projects totalling over GBP200 million, in three individual site ceremonies in Glasgow and East Kilbride.
News from Balfour Beatty (18 December 2007)
Balfour Beatty Construction Northern restructuring
Balfour Beatty Construction, Northern division, will now operate under three regional divisions.
News from Balfour Beatty (18 December 2007)
Hanson supports new Sustainability Charter
Hanson Building Products has taken a leading role in encouraging improved sustainability within the building industry by signing up to the new Precast Sector Sustainability Charter.
News from Hanson (18 December 2007)
Newey and Eyre top new year promotion
Newey and Eyre is starting the New Year with a gift explosion, by continuing its highly successful 'us2u' loyalty scheme trade counter promotion.
News from Newey and Eyre (18 December 2007)
Letchworth Roofing on Westminster Academy building
User Application Article Letchworth Roofing Company, working for main contractor Galliford Try, used the latest roofing techniques to complement the modern look of this dynamic building.
News from Letchworth Roofing (18 December 2007)
Safe and wet underfoot
Technical Background Article New downloadable information sheet is available from the Health and Safety Executive which aims to demystify the confusion surrounding the many different slip tests. Brochure Available
News from Plastic Extruders (18 December 2007)
Kingspan TEK specified for 2008 Carbon Challenge
User Application Article Kingspan Off-Site, manufacturer of TEK Building System, announced as main supply chain partner in project to create England's first zero carbon community, at Hanham Hall, near Bristol.
News from Kingspan Off-Site (18 December 2007)
Crossgrip grips at height
Crossgrip matting is widely specified as the ideal solution for providing permanent and safe walkways for accessing and maintaining roof top services. Brochure Available
News from Plastic Extruders (18 December 2007)
New web design service from Dove Architectural
Dove Architectural Hardware has a new web design service for construction industry professionals.
News from Dove Architectural Hardware (18 December 2007)
Race Cottam designs for top new sports complex
User Application Article Race Cottam have been appointed by one of Sheffield's most prestigious private schools to deliver a new advanced college sports centre to the region.
News from Race Cottam Associates (18 December 2007)
Rockdoor invests in vertical hanging benches
Leading composite door manufacturer Rockdoor has invested GBP40,000 in 12 vertical hanging benches for its factory in Blackburn.
News from Rockdoor (18 December 2007)
Urban Design Award won with Masterframe windows
User Application Article Wigan Council's Private Sector Housing Section won an Urban Design Award for regeneration schemes in the Pagefield Renewal Area, where over 100 Masterframe sliding sashes were installed.
News from Masterframe Windows (18 December 2007)
Verco environmental standard award
Certification to the international environmental standard BS EN ISO 14001:2004 has been awarded to British office furniture manufacturer, Verco.
News from Verco Office Furniture (18 December 2007)
Jackson Safety acquires welding helmet maker
Jackson Safety has purchased Safemaster OY, Tampere, Finland, a market leader in welding helmets in the Nordic Region.
News from Jackson Products (18 December 2007)
SCADA software platform for site-wide automation
Elutions launches ControlMaestro, the next-generation SCADA software platform for site-wide automation.
News from Wizcon Systems – Elutions Europe (18 December 2007)
Move to cut safety small businesses 'red tape'
Technical Background Article The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is launching an initiative to reduce health and safety 'red tape. that can hinder small and medium-sized businesses.
News from Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (18 December 2007)
UK product launches at Surface Design Show
The Surface Design Show 2008 will premier the most innovative, creative and imaginative surfaces in the architecture and design industry.
News from Surface Design Show (18 December 2007)
Murex Welding product wall planner
The 2008 Murex Welding product wall planner is now available and is a must for every welding workshop. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (18 December 2007)
ISG secures second scheme at Capitol Park
User Application Article ISG secure circa GBP2.1 million project with Sterling Capitol to construct new high specification commercial office building at Capitol Park in South Leeds.
News from ISG Totty (18 December 2007)
Howe Green access panels for new Athletics Centre
User Application Article New Athletics Centre is off to a flying start thanks to a range of innovative floor access panels from leading specialist flooring solution manufacturer Howe Green.
News from Howe Green (18 December 2007)
Howe Green matting goes intercontinental
User Application Article Quality entrance mats from Howe Green installed as part of the refurbishment of Lladro London and Barcelona boutiques and its new boutique in Moscow.
News from Howe Green (18 December 2007)
Hanson is building for the future
Hanson Building Products will be highlighting a number of innovative products and systems at Futurebuild 2008.
News from Hanson (18 December 2007)
Delivering Pitt Report recommendations
Technical Background Article CIWEM welcomes Sir Michael Pitt's 'Cabinet Office Lessons Learnt' interim report.
News from CIWEM (18 December 2007)
Insights into plastics recycling issues
Technical Background Article Smithers Rapra publish the second edition of a book entitled Introduction to Plastics Recycling, written by Vannessa Goodship.
News from Smithers Rapra (18 December 2007)
Ward Panels in award-winning design
User Application Article Ward Insulated Panels' composite wall panels played integral part in award-winning development of apartments in Altrincham, Cheshire.
News from Ward Insulated Panels (18 December 2007)
Savannah picks InfoWorks for city-wide model
User Application Article City of Savannah's Water and Sewer Bureau has chosen InfoWorks from Wallingford Software to meet its modeling needs.
News from Wallingford Software (18 December 2007)
Jewson research reveals UK eco ignorance
Technical Background Article 6% of those surveyed had not heard of Energy Performance Certificates and only 2% fully understood what the implications of EPC's were.
News from Jewson (18 December 2007)
Balfour Beatty PPP project success
User Application Article Balfour Beatty win GBP163m Knowsley Building Schools for the Future PPP project.
News from Balfour Beatty (18 December 2007)
D R Services offers a fitting choice
D R Services partnership with French company Sadev enables it to market point fittings and spiders for facades and canopy glass, in the UK
News from D R Services (18 December 2007)
Solar bus shelter lighting
Zeta Solar's bus shelter lighting increases passenger security and the perception of safety for public transport users.
News from Zeta Solar (18 December 2007)
Installing graphics onto roller shutters
Roller Vision are a patent protected company who install graphics onto existing customer roller shutters.
News from Roller Vision (17 December 2007)
Hackney City Farm tops for sustainable building
User Application Article New Education Resource Centre at the Hackney City Farm is the latest strawbale building to be completed by amazonails.
News from amazonails (17 December 2007)
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