News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 6 January
to Saturday 12 January 2008
Decorative channels light up Manchester
User Application Article More than 420 linear metres of decorative channel from Jones of Oswestry have been installed as part of landscape enhancements to Exchange Square in Manchester.
News from Jones of Oswestry (11 January 2008)
Gas fired water heaters and digital controllers
Unlimited supplies of safe hot water with Rinnai gas fired water heaters and digital controllers.
News from Rinnai UK (11 January 2008)
New 2008 doors collection from JELD-WEN
JELD-WEN has taken its inspiration from the very best in classic styles and brought them up to date to suit contemporary homes in its exciting new 2008 catalogue.
News from JELD-WEN (11 January 2008)
Modern HandV systems for historic building
User Application Article Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems within a refurbished historic building in Liverpool's Riverside dock area include a wide range of valves produced by Crane Fluid Systems.
News from Crane Fluid Systems (11 January 2008)
ILight controls energy saving showpiece
User Application Article Greenpeace exhibition stand aimed at highlighting the controllability and versatility of energy saving lighting has been designed by Jason Bruges Studio with the help of iLight.
News from iLight (11 January 2008)
Spanish banks chooses new Luxalon ceiling system
User Application Article Linear ceilings from Hunter Douglas have been used to realise a stylish corporate look throughout approximately 400 branches of the Caja de Navarro Bank in Spain.
News from Hunter Douglas Construction Elements (11 January 2008)
Building Manager chooses Ashjack solution
User Application Article When Sports Centre required a new Club House, the Building Manager sought the expertise of Ash and Lacy Building Systems to provide the most suitable roofing solution.
News from Ash + Lacy Building Systems (11 January 2008)
Domonstrating what is special about Qualicoat
Technical Background Article Paul McCarthy, Chairman of Qualicoat UK and Ireland answers some typical questions regarding the Qualicoat quality label.
News from Qualicoat (UK & Ireland) (11 January 2008)
Caskade Hydra for effective rainwater management
User Application Article Architects working on an office building in Leicester have specified CA Group's new Caskade Hydra rainwater management system in the first application of this type.
News from CA Group (11 January 2008)
New express service from Eurobond Doors
Eurobond Doors now offers a quick turnaround on high quality steel doorsets, with a wide selection of configurations.
News from Eurobond Laminates (11 January 2008)
Sandtoft local authority re-roofing scheme
User Application Article Sandtoft has been chosen to act as key supplier to a major local authority project.
News from Sandtoft Roof Tiles (11 January 2008)
New hi-res, remote head IK-TF9H9U camera
Toshiba Imaging Systems Division, a leader in advanced 3-chip video imaging, announces newest color camera in the IK-TF series, the IK-TF9H9U.
News from Toshiba Imaging Systems Division (11 January 2008)
Spaciotempo goes sub zero
User Application Article Temporary building from Spaciotempo will provide a storage and workshop facility to support the construction of a new research centre, at British Antarctic Survey's, Halley Station in the Antarctic.
News from Spaciotempo (11 January 2008)
Spaciotempo gives airmen sporting chance
User Application Article Temporary building expert Spaciotempo has supplied RAF Marham near King's Lynn with an additional sports facility to help it cope with a 100% increase in personnel at the base.
News from Spaciotempo (11 January 2008)
Spaciotempo races to Toyota dealership rescue
User Application Article Temporary building specialist, Spaciotempo helped the Pentagon Toyota dealership in Rotherham back on its feet recently after its main car showroom was destroyed in the June floods.
News from Spaciotempo (11 January 2008)
Safety Bonus attracts global interest
Scratch card based health and safety initiative 'Safety Bonus' has attracted interest from a world wide audience across a range of industries.
News from Safety Bonus (11 January 2008)
MPs support the FMB call for cut in VAT
Technical Background Article Cross party group of MPs is supporting the call from the Federation of Master Builders to cut VAT for all maintenance and home improvement work.
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (11 January 2008)
Portakabin revolutionary site access solutions
Portakabin launch range of unique state-of-the-art building security solutions.
News from Portakabin (11 January 2008)
Jewson re-joins the BMF
Jewson, the UK's largest mixed merchant chain, has re-joined the Builders Merchants Federation.
News from Jewson (11 January 2008)
IG Lintels' bespoke 'Special Lintels' service
User Application Article IG Lintels has supplied its reinforced steel lintels, including bespoke Notched Lintels, to Linden Homes.
News from IG Lintels (11 January 2008)
Industrial TIG welder promotion from Murex
Air cooled and water cooled Transtig AC/DC 253iS industrial welding packages are subject of promotion by Murex Welding Products. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (11 January 2008)
New President for KNX UK
KNX UK is the association representing UK manufacturers, integrators and training establishments associated with KNX technology.
News from KNX UK (11 January 2008)
Comtec invests in state-of-the-art datacentre
Comtec has recently implemented a state-of-the-art micro-datacentre, incorporating one of the first fully operational hydrogen fuel cells within a datacentre environment. Brochure Available
News from Comtec Enterprises (11 January 2008)
Living pods for Halley VI Antarctica base
User Application Article Servaccomm Redhall, one of UK's leading design and manufacturers of bespoke modular buildings, secures prestigious contract to create iconic living pods for Halley VI Antarctica base.
News from Servaccomm Redhall (11 January 2008)
'Red Multi' brick is Hanson latest green product
Hanson's latest 'green' addition to its extensive masonry range is the Oast House Red Multi brick.
News from Hanson (11 January 2008)
New dates for CEEQUAL Assessor training courses
CEEQUAL is an awards scheme assessing the environmental quality of civil engineering projects. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA (11 January 2008)
Wireless sensor network and compliance monitoring
User Application Article Adaptive Wireless Solutions plays key role in London Hospital pharmacy compliance monitoring system.
News from Adaptive Wireless Solutions (11 January 2008)
Johnstone anti bacterial coatings range
Leading paint manufacturer Johnstone's has developed a specialist anti bacterial coating that can help to eradicate 99.9% of surface bacteria in just 18 hours.
News from Johnstone's (11 January 2008)
Dyno-Rod keeps major power station up and running
User Application Article Dyno-Rod has completed a major relining project at AES Kilroot Power Station, near Carrickfergus. Brochure Available
News from Dyno-Rod (11 January 2008)
New hotel achieves comfort with energy savings
User Application Article Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel has a superb HVAC system supplied and installed by building control specialists P A Collacott and Co - a Partner company to CentraLine by Honeywell
News from CentraLine (11 January 2008)
New Rubbol XD exterior gloss finish from Sikken
Use of Sikkens' new Rubbol XD exterior gloss finish at The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a superb example of how modern technology can enhance traditional structures.
News from Akzo Nobel (11 January 2008)
Airport project wins Sikkens sponsored LEAF award
At the Sikkens sponsored LEAF award, International Interior Design category, the winning project was the new Qantas First Lounge at Australia's Sydney International Airport.
News from Akzo Nobel (11 January 2008)
New health and safety code for timber frame
The UK Timber Frame Association in partnership with the HSE has issued a new health and safety Code of Practice for those working on or visiting timber frame construction sites.
News from UK Timber Frame Association (11 January 2008)
New HiLo-PSS Satellite System top performer
The new HiLo-PSS Satellite System outperforms all other high density storage systems
News from HiLo-PSS Group (11 January 2008)
Keystone Group Lintels and Lite to Old Ravensworth
User Application Article Keystone Group has provided Keystone Lintels and Keylite Roof Windows for Parian Development's luxury homes on the site of the Old Ravensworth Golf Course clubhouse, near Gateshead.
News from Keystone Lintels (11 January 2008)
Aquaflex heighten Abrisud enclosure advantage
Recent innovations include the revolutionary CRYSTAL glazing material, the hydraulic leverage strut and solar panel.
News from Aquaflex (11 January 2008)
New heat resistant anti-corrosion primer
New styrene acrylic copolymer designed for use in high performance anti-corrosion applications has been introduced by Scott Bader Company .
News from Scott Bader Company (10 January 2008)
Major disruption set to continue after floods
Landmark Information Group, Britain's leading provider of Environmental reports, unveiles its new Homecheck website.
News from Landmark Information Group (10 January 2008)
Plansearch for homeowners and buyers peace of mind
Plansearch and Plansearch Plus reports provide a wealth of information on planning applications, larger planning decisions, telecoms masts and footpaths within a wide radius of the property.
News from Landmark Information Group (10 January 2008)
Enterprise software portal eases design burden
User Application Article With 90% of communication now taking place via email, 'Workspace' software will provide central repository for all project correspondence.
News from Union Square Software (10 January 2008)
Sika Watertight Concrete protects development
User Application Article Approximately 3000 cubic metres of Sika Watertight Concrete incorporated into Highcross Leicester, a GBP350 million shopping and leisure destination in Leicester city centre.
News from Sika (10 January 2008)
Report on multi-layered security
Technical Background Article Heightened need for higher levels of security is increasing demand for multi-layered security that incorporates access control, video surveillance and other security devices.
News from Frost and Sullivan (10 January 2008)
New format windows certificates from BBA
BBA has introduced a new format for its Agrement Certificates, recognising that increasingly Certificates are viewed on-screen, with the need for key information early on in the document. Brochure Available
News from British Board of Agrement (10 January 2008)
Tour and Andersson partners with Faisal Jassim
Dubai-based Faisal Jassim Trading Company has become the new distributor of Tour and Andersson's hydronic balancing valves in the United Arab Emirates.
News from Tour & Andersson (10 January 2008)
New Carefree door-hold system launched
Holdfire, makers of door holding systems for residential care, launch Carefree, the door solution that allows fire doors such as those for bedrooms, to be left open.
News from Holdfire Door Retainers (10 January 2008)
New site for Kingspan Off-Site
Kingspan Off-Site has launched a comprehensive new website for 2008 to provide a cohesive point of information for its extensive range of building systems and products.
News from Kingspan Off-Site (10 January 2008)
Halcrow goes back to school
User Application Article Halcrow has been providing full civil and structural engineering consultancy for a new PPP school project in South Ayrshire.
News from Halcrow (10 January 2008)
ISG win Grimsby Emergency Care Centre project
User Application Article ISG secure GBP2.1 million project with Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to create a new Emergency Care Centre at the Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby.
News from ISG Totty (10 January 2008)
Protim Services changes name to ProTen Services
Protim Services, the leading timber and damp control specialists, has changed its name to ProTen Services.
News from ProTen Services (10 January 2008)
Natural ventilation reduces energy costs
Monodraught natural ventilation controls now qualifies for 100% ECA tax concession. Brochure Available
News from Monodraught (10 January 2008)
Windcatcher fresh air for Chelsea Pensioners
User Application Article Monodraught Windcatchers selected to provide energy free fresh air throughout the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Brochure Available
News from Monodraught (10 January 2008)
Monodraught creating brighter future at school
User Application Article Monodraught Windcatcher success in educational establishments, especially sports halls, where air quality and a constant supply of fresh, re-oxygenated air is absolutely vital. Brochure Available
News from Monodraught (10 January 2008)
Monodraught launch solar driven 'chimney stack'
Monodraught 'chimney stacks' maintain a traditional look while providing the very latest in energy free solar powered ventilation. Brochure Available
News from Monodraught (10 January 2008)
Sunpipe provides natural sunshine
SunPipe from Monodraught is a natural lighting system that eliminates the need to use electric lighting during daylight hours. Brochure Available
News from Monodraught (10 January 2008)
Staircon helps Woodbase maintain quality and price
User Application Article Woodbase Joiners using speed, accuracy and flexibility of StairCon design software from Consultec UK to stay competitive in the manufacture of high quality staircases.
News from Eleco Timberframe (10 January 2008)
Principles and practice of project management
Publication announce of ninth edition of Dennis Lock's exposition of the principles and practice of project management.
News from Gower Publishing (10 January 2008)
IAC stylish acoustic louvre screen
User Application Article IAC, Europe's leading supplier of noise control solutions, supply two large, acoustic louvre screens for the London HQ of Reiss fashion house.
News from Industrial Acoustics Company (IAC) (10 January 2008)
European Court of Justice fits IAC acoustic doors
User Application Article IAC's French Division, IAC Boet Stopson to supply 120 STC53 doors (96 single-leaf and 14 double-leaf) for European Court of Justice in Luxembourg.
News from Industrial Acoustics Company (IAC) (10 January 2008)
IAC acoustic doors and windows for UK schools
User Application Article Five educational establishments have invested in IAC's acoustic doors and windows this autumn in a bid to create quieter learning environments.
News from Industrial Acoustics Company (IAC) (10 January 2008)
LCD Video Endoscope for compact digital recording
Inspecting of cavities, inside engines, pipes and under floorboards made easy with the new LCD Endoscope from Dart Systems .
News from Dart Systems (10 January 2008)
Waterborne energy saving at Terminal 5
User Application Article Tour and Andersson supply 1,841 valves and three TA-Aqua+ advanced oxidation technology units for Heathrow's new Terminal 5.
News from Tour & Andersson (10 January 2008)
BBA appoints two new Governing Board members
Two new Board appointments have been announced at the British Board of Agrement, with major materials industry figure Digby Harper appointed Chairman and eminent architect Lynne Sullivan a Director. Brochure Available
News from British Board of Agrement (10 January 2008)
HBXL launches ground-breaking x-connex technology
X-connex, new data sharing technology, links HBXL's PlansXpress, EstimatorXpress and Health and Safety Xpert software packages into one easy to use process.
News from HBXL (10 January 2008)
Stannah scoop National Railway Heritage Award
Stannah Lift Services have been awarded the London Underground Accessibility Award for their lift modernisation work at Hove Station. Brochure Available
News from Stannah (10 January 2008)
Sourcing solar products
Solar Specialist offers photovoltaic panels, rechargeable batteries and charge converters, suitable for use in a number of applications.
News from Solar Specialist (10 January 2008)
Panther Platform Rentals new brochure
New specialist equipment brochure features broad range of specialist powered access machines available for hire and operator training courses.
News from Panther Platforms (10 January 2008)
Protect yourself with proper business contracts
Technical Background Article Giles Dixon of ContractStore.com explains the importance of protecting yourself in 2008 with legally binding contracts.
News from ContractStore.com (10 January 2008)
Linford win GBP7.2m extra care housing contract
User Application Article Linford Group has won a GBP7.2 million contract to build a new Extra Care housing development in Shotton, North Wales.
News from Linford Group (10 January 2008)
OWA throws lifeline to flood village
User Application Article OWA UK, the acoustic ceiling specialist, team up with BBC to help close-knit community devastated by last summer's flooding.
News from OWA UK ( 9 January 2008)
Tilers favourite BAL has a new look
BAL's reborn logo will be appearing on everything from advertising and packaging to workwear as 2008 progresses.
News from Building Adhesives ( 9 January 2008)
Johnstone's new premium paint colour collection
Inspired is a chip mounted colour card featuring an elegant palette of the most enduring shades and tones.
News from Johnstone's ( 9 January 2008)
Johnstone presents the young painter of the year
Student painter Ian Parsons has been awarded the coveted title of Johnstone's Young Painter of the Year 2007.
News from Johnstone's ( 9 January 2008)
New anti graffiti coatings range from Johnstone
Writing is on the wall for expensive graffiti removals thanks to the launch of a new range of protective surface coatings and specialist cleaning products from leading paint manufacturer Johnstone's.
News from Johnstone's ( 9 January 2008)
Restore cuts in HSE funding says FMB
Technical Background Article Government funding for HSE needs to be increased if the escalation in the number of construction deaths, which has risen from 60 to 77, is to be reversed warns Federation of Master Builders.
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) ( 9 January 2008)
Lime Technology delivers carbon price blockbuster
New range of hemp blocks that combine carbon neutral properties with conventional block performance has been launched by Lime Technology.
News from Lime Technology ( 9 January 2008)
Pilkington Energikare hits the small screen
Pilkington Energikare brand to be beamed into homes up and down the country as part of a two-month television advertising campaign.
News from Pilkington Building Products UK ( 9 January 2008)
Sustainable student blocks use Kingspan Insulation
User Application Article University of Surrey's new student accommodation, designed with sustainability in mind, benefits from non-deleterious, premium performance insulation from Kingspan Insulation.
News from Kingspan Insulation ( 9 January 2008)
Healthy outlook for new centre
User Application Article Chalcroft Construction, who specialise in high-specification new builds and refurbishment, has completed the site boundary of the new Carole Brown Health Centre.
News from Chalcroft Construction ( 9 January 2008)
Bitzer scoops 2007 European award
Bitzer has won the globally prestigious 2007 Frost and Sullivan Award for European Competitive Strategy Leadership.
News from Bitzer UK ( 9 January 2008)
Masterwood doubles production for stair maker
A Cornish stair maker has doubled production after investing in a Masterwood 3-axis Project 415L CNC machining centre supplied with Masterwood's Master Stair specialist software.
News from Masterwood (UK) ( 9 January 2008)
NHBC Building for Tomorrow
NHBC Building for Tomorrow seminars to focus on theme of sustainability
News from NHBC ( 9 January 2008)
Norbain welcomes Cooper Security to the team
Norbain has now signed up Cooper Security, the name behind two of the world's best known electronic security brands, Scantronic and Menvier.
News from Norbain SD ( 9 January 2008)
GGF Safety Glazing Awards 2007
5th Annual Awards for outstanding contributions to the glass and glazing industry was attended by over 60 members of the GGF.
News from Glass and Glazing Federation ( 9 January 2008)
Launch of London Freight Plan
Technical Background Article Freight Transport Association welcome launch of TfL's eagerly awaited London Freight Plan, to build on industry best practice, improve deliveries and further reduce environmental impacts.
News from Freight Transport Association ( 9 January 2008)
Kestrel sales on the up
The no tin, no lead, next generation cellular building products supplier, Kestrel, continues its rapid sales growth according to the latest sales figures. Brochure Available
News from Kestrel-BCE ( 9 January 2008)
ISG Jackson goes shopping again in Great Yarmouth
User Application Article ISG Jackson Special Projects has secured a circa GBP300K project with Miller Developments to revitalise the popular Victoria Arcade shopping area in Great Yarmouth.
News from ISG Jackson ( 9 January 2008)
Clark Contracts wins two GBP1m plus contracts
User Application Article Clark Contracts named as main contractor on a nine month, GBP1.6m contract to extend Torrance Primary School by East Dunbartonshire Council.
News from Clark Contracts ( 9 January 2008)
ENER-G group acquires Switch2
Sustainable energy technology business ENER-G has acquired energy metering and control specialist Switch2 Energy Solutions for an undisclosed sum.
News from ENER.G ( 9 January 2008)
Ener-g green power for South Africa
User Application Article Up to 1,900 homes in a South African city are set to plug into 'green' electricity generated by sustainable power technology from Ener-g in conjunction with their Energy Systems.
News from ENER.G ( 9 January 2008)
Safety and style at children centre
User Application Article Variety of bright, attractive and practical vinyl floorcoverings from Polyflor have been installed at a Children's Centre in Lancashire.
News from Polyflor ( 9 January 2008)
'Better than zero carbon' prefabricated panels
Tradical Hemcrete and ModCell create ModCell Hemp, the first 'better than zero carbon' prefabricated panel solution.
News from Lime Technology ( 9 January 2008)
Low energy data centre and computer room designs
User Application Article Capitoline LLP has developed low energy designs based around the correct layout of equipment and racks to optimize air flow cooling.
News from Capitoline LLP ( 9 January 2008)
SPC heat pipes for heat recovery
Heat pipe heat recovery modules from SPC are a cost effective method of maintaining indoor air quality while reducing heating loads.
News from S and P Coil Products ( 9 January 2008)
No economic downturn for Construction Industry
Technical Background Article One of the country's leading curtain walling and cladding companies, English Architectural Glazing, says UK construction industry has never been busier.
News from English Architectural Glazing ( 9 January 2008)
English Architectural Glazing major NHS project
User Application Article English Architectural Glazing has shown off its work on a major NHS hospital in the north of England.
News from English Architectural Glazing ( 9 January 2008)
EAG complete Open University contract
User Application Article English Architectural Glazing completing GBP2m contract from Galliford Try to install curtain walling, bolted entrance screens, windows, doors and fixed blade aluminium louvres.
News from English Architectural Glazing ( 9 January 2008)
Blygold coated anti-corrosion coils guaranteed
S and P Coil Products provide a 5 year guarantee with blygold coated anti-corrosion coils.
News from S and P Coil Products ( 9 January 2008)
Zeta Solar sunFLOWER amenity light
Zeta Solar's sunFLOWER amenity light'S efficient Energy Controller is designed to optimize power capture from the integrated photovoltaic panel and monitor battery condition.
News from Zeta Solar ( 8 January 2008)
Bruel and Kjaer un-PC domestic noise monitors
Bruel and Kjaer UK launched a 'PC-less' version of its domestic noise monitoring systems, MATRON-3 and MATRON-Light, to help local authorities avoid the resources drain of IT support.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK ( 8 January 2008)
Free guide to Raychem snow melting systems
Tyco Thermal Controls is offering a free, four page full colour guide to its recently expanded Raychem range of electric snow melting systems.
News from Tyco Thermal Controls ( 8 January 2008)
Lighting up new housing
User Application Article Solution pioneered with Glidevale, incorporating Sunscoop tubular rooflights, mounted atop a specially designed ridge mounted terminal will mean lower energy bills for tenants.
News from Glidevale ( 8 January 2008)
Building show reports record levels of interest
National Homebuilding and Renovating Show has received record levels of interest from exhibitors this year and reports that the Show is already 95% booked with over 3 months to go to the opening.
News from Centaur Exhibitions ( 8 January 2008)
Crystal Direct new professional quote wallet
National trade fabricator, Crystal Direct, has designed a free professional document wallet to help installers win sales.
News from Crystal Direct ( 8 January 2008)
Cladding is quick and colourful with Finncolour
Finnforest has launched Finncolour, a pre-painted secret-fix timber exterior cladding system.
News from Finnforest UK ( 8 January 2008)
New guide to pre-fabricated interconnection
New guide to flex 7 pre-fabricated interconnection system is now available from Flex Connectors, showing the benefits of pre-fabricated lighting. Brochure Available
News from Flex Connectors ( 8 January 2008)
Passivent "just the job" for new school
User Application Article Passivent natural ventilation installed in Bishop Justus School to provide efficient ventilation to DfES guidelines during the day, and free night cooling. Brochure Available
News from Passivent ( 8 January 2008)
Radway major refurbishment contract
User Application Article Radway win major contract to refurbish in excess of 5000 properties as part of a Preventative Planned Maintenance Programme for Solihull Community Housing.
News from Radway Door & Windows ( 8 January 2008)
Armorgard new brochure demonstrates tough products
Armorgard Security Products offer a range which is virtually impenetrable, keeping out even the most determined thief - it's a guaranteed long term investment in tool and equipment security.
News from Armorgard Security Products ( 8 January 2008)
Architects land major social housing contract
User Application Article Architectural Practice Lawrence McPherson Associates has been selected for a framework agreement with Shire Housing Association.
News from Lawrence MacPherson Associates ( 8 January 2008)
50% savings for Calderstones Hospital contractors
User Application Article Tour and Andersson's user-friendly balancing system, the TA-H.U.B., offers savings of at least 20% for installation, and over 50% for commissioning, as well as significantly reducing maintenance time.
News from Tour & Andersson ( 8 January 2008)
TA provides valves for largest healthcare project
User Application Article Tour and Andersson specified as sole valve supplier for the new build construction of the Cancer and Renal Services Centre at The Freeman Hospital.
News from Tour & Andersson ( 8 January 2008)
TA Hydronic College is first for knowledge
Tour and Andersson hosting series of informative CPD presentations at prestigious TA Hydronic College.
News from Tour & Andersson ( 8 January 2008)
OSMA UFH heating system for leading house builder
User Application Article Persimmon Home to use the Wavin Plastic's OSMA Underfloor Heating systems in its high profile housing project, Living-i. Brochure Available
News from Wavin Plastics ( 8 January 2008)
Installers required for TimberWindows.com leads
TimberWindows.com, has created an online application form for potential Registered Installers.
News from TimberWindows.com ( 8 January 2008)
Punching shear reinforcement from Ancon
Ancon Shearfix is used within a concrete slab to provide additional reinforcement around column heads, protecting the slab from the effects of punching shear. Brochure Available
News from Ancon Building Products ( 8 January 2008)
Depots help create Decent Homes
Connaught Baldwin, working with Eurocell Building Plastics (EBP), is making a positive impact for residents in 120 properties in Yeadon near Leeds. Brochure Available
News from Eurocell Profiles ( 8 January 2008)
Mobile phone technical help service from Drayton
Drayton 'in touch' mobile phone service is helping installers to get the right products
News from Invensys Climate Controls - Drayton ( 8 January 2008)
Flush fit consumer units provide accessible safety
User Application Article Hager's flush fit consumer units are providing accessible electrical safety, with RCD protection across all circuits, for the multi award winning Oxley Woods development from Taylor Wimpey.
News from Hager ( 8 January 2008)
Forticrete makes difference at housing development
User Application Article Forticrete has supplied William Davis with its Hardrow Harmonies range of products for the developer's Moorledge housing project in Matlock, Derby.
News from Forticrete ( 8 January 2008)
Thinsulex becomes TLX
Thinsulex, the first multi-foil to gain BBA certification, LABC type approval and NHBC acceptance will re-brand to TLX to make asking for the product by name simpler at the trade counter.
News from Web Dynamics ( 8 January 2008)
Silcock Dawson launch EPC service offering
Silcock Dawson launched range of services covering all aspects of regulations to provide Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), including the reporting of recommendations for improvements.
News from Silcock Dawson & Partners ( 8 January 2008)
New small pump stations from Titan
Titan Pollution Control launch new range of compact pump stations, as part of its Freedom range.
News from Titan Pollution Control ( 8 January 2008)
Reed puts the lid on GBP750k green roofing deal
User Application Article Reed Roofing (Midlands), part of the Copal Group lands GBP750,000 deal to provide a full roofing package for a major regeneration project in Nuneaton.
News from Copal Group ( 8 January 2008)
Federation of Master Builders on fuel poverty
Technical Background Article Government must tackle Britain's growing fuel poverty, demands the Federation of Master Builders.
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) ( 8 January 2008)
BAA selects Balfour Beatty for Heathrow project
User Application Article Balfour Beatty has been selected by BAA to deliver its Midfield Pier project at Heathrow Airport.
News from Balfour Beatty ( 8 January 2008)
Jackson strengthens its distribution in Germany
Jackson Safety collaborating with EWS, appointing them their Business Partner in Germany, to market, stock and distribute Jackson's complete range of safety equipment.
News from Jackson Products ( 8 January 2008)
Roplas annouce Freefoam as new supplier
Roplas, a leading stockist and supplier of PVC-U building plastics in the UK, has just announced Freefoam Plastics as its new supplier of fascia and soffit.
News from Freefoam Plastics ( 8 January 2008)
HSE acts to curb rise in construction site deaths
Technical Background Article HSE Head of Construction Stephen Williams outlines HSE major 'Falls and Trips inspection initiative' after major rise in number of deaths on construction sites
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 8 January 2008)
DuPont Tyvek par for the course at Otley College
User Application Article The Roofing faculty at Otley College in Suffolk helps to prepare the next generation of highly skilled roofers with DuPont Tyvek as the breather membrane of choice. Brochure Available
News from DuPont Building Innovations (Tyvek & Energain) ( 7 January 2008)
'F' word on the political agenda in Wales
Technical Background Article FTA response to draft Wales Freight Strategy praises the Welsh Assembly Government for recognising the vital role that the freight industry plays in the Welsh economy.
News from Freight Transport Association ( 7 January 2008)
Ancon wall tie named in thin-joint robust detail
Robust Details (RDL) has launched E-WM-10: a 'robust detail' covering the build of thin-joint separating walls in which the two masonry leaves are joined by Staifix HRT4 wall ties. Brochure Available
News from Ancon Building Products ( 7 January 2008)
Pilkington Energikare: Safe as houses
Pilkington has again partnered with Safestyle UK to supply its new energy efficient insulating glass unit, Pilkington energiKare, directly to homeowners.
News from Pilkington Building Products UK ( 7 January 2008)
Birchall supplies 'greens' for biggest UK building
User Application Article Leading building services engineering specialist Birchall has fitted out the UK's largest building with the latest energy saving services.
News from Birchall ( 7 January 2008)
New range from Wavin Plastics is a perfect fit
Wavin Plastics launch new range of fittings for its TwinWall Drainage System to help installers achieve improved performance. Brochure Available
News from Wavin Plastics ( 7 January 2008)
Spaceway provide Wiggle with new racking system
User Application Article Internet based sports equipment company, Wiggle, turned to Spaceway Group when it needed additional storage capacity to cater for its ever-expanding order book.
News from Spaceway South ( 7 January 2008)
Isle of Wight College on course for 21st century
User Application Article Multi-disciplinary design practice Pick Everard has been awarded contract to design new GBP60million Isle of Wight College.
News from Pick Everard ( 7 January 2008)
Westwood Security Shutters new London office
New London office enables Westwood Security Shutters to have closer liaison with growing number of clients in the capital.
News from Westwood Security Shutters ( 7 January 2008)
Welding Vulcathene Enfusion pipework joints
New hand-held electrofusion welding unit allows installers to make secure, welded joints remote from the power source.
News from Durapipe UK ( 7 January 2008)
Planit Fusion design flexibility for Rydon
User Application Article Rydon Construction is realising significant savings in time and costs since installing Planit Fusion from Planit International.
News from Planit International ( 7 January 2008)
Coram opens new showroom
Coram Showers new showroom at its Bridgnorth manufacturing site, allowing retailers, merchants and housebuilders to see products first hand.
News from Coram Showers ( 7 January 2008)
Cast, fast and engineered to last
Heritage Cast Aluminium systems, developed by rainwater system specialists Alumasc, provide a cost-effective alternative to cast-iron. Brochure Available
News from Alumasc Exterior Building Products ( 7 January 2008)
Screwfix adds even more exclusive power tools
Screwfix has added 17 more power tools to its exclusive Worx Industrial range.
News from Screwfix Direct ( 7 January 2008)
Screwfix offers more workwear, more protection
Screwfix has further extended its comprehensive safety and workwear selection with new workwear from Erbauer, ladies workwear from Dickies and safety boots from Doc Martins.
News from Screwfix Direct ( 7 January 2008)
Screwfix adds even more security items
Screwfix has added even more security items to its latest catalogue (issue 90) including more branded locks and more security options for a wider variety of vehicles such as caravans and motorcycles.
News from Screwfix Direct ( 7 January 2008)
JCB grab toughest floor
User Application Article Recently complete extension to JCB Cab Systems manufacturing site has been installed with specialist industrial floor surface produced by Sika .
News from Sika ( 7 January 2008)
Housebuilders database unlocks long term growth
Unlike the majority of other housebuilder databases which just cover the larger housebuilders, this covers large and small. Brochure Available
News from Windowbase ( 7 January 2008)
Honour for Tube Lines night safety manager
Neil Pepper, night safety manager on the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines of the London Underground, awarded MBE in New Year honours.
News from Tube Lines ( 7 January 2008)
Specifiers wake up to unitised cladding solutions
Technical Background Article UK specifiers and designers are increasingly looking to off-site production to keep ahead of changing Health and Safety and quality criteria. Brochure Available
News from Kawneer UK ( 7 January 2008)
Marley Eternit new profile sheeting design guide
Marley Eternit has revamped its design guide for fibre cement profiled sheeting. Brochure Available
News from Marley Eternit ( 7 January 2008)
Metabo new 3/8" drill
Metabo Corporation new 3/8" drill is perfect for light to medium drilling and driving.
News from Metabo ( 7 January 2008)
No more TIPS from HMRC
Technical Background Article HMRC has suddenly removed the TIP (Tactical and Information Package) for the construction industry from their website, says Wellers Accountants.
News from Wellers Accountants ( 7 January 2008)
GroundSure new 'Developer Environmental Review'
GroundSure, one of the UK's leading providers of environmental risk screening reports, announces the launch of the new GroundSure 'Developer Environmental Review'.
News from GroundSure ( 7 January 2008)
GroundSure appoints new Head of Sales
GroundSure, provider of environmental risk screening reports, has appointed Malcolm Smith as Head of Sales.
News from GroundSure ( 7 January 2008)
GroundSure includes new radon data in reports
GroundSure will now include the new Health Protection Agency and British Geological Survey radon data in all its environmental reports and Planning Report.
News from GroundSure ( 7 January 2008)
Victorian Woodworks beautiful floor for hotel
User Application Article Victorian Woodworks have installed their timber flooring within many of the UK's premier hotels and restaurants.
News from Victorian Woodworks ( 7 January 2008)
Vista exhibits at Intersec 2008
Vista are exhibiting at this year's Intersec exhibition in Dubai.
News from Norbain SD ( 7 January 2008)
Cables head to give keynote speech in India
Chief Executive of the British Approvals Service for Cables Dr Jeremy Hodge is a keynote speaker at a prestigious cable conference being staged in Mumbai.
News from BASEC ( 7 January 2008)
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