News releases on Buildingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 9 March
to Saturday 15 March 2008
New key appointment for Pegler Yorkshire
Pegler Yorkshire has made a new appointment to the product management department.
News from Pegler (14 March 2008)
Carbon offsets benefit sustainable land use
Hambleside Danelaw presented with Plan Vivo certificate in recognition of the carbon offset payments that it has made into plantation and forestry project for farmers in south-west Uganda.
News from Hambleside Danelaw (14 March 2008)
KNX update on intelligent technology for homes
Hugh Whalley, a member of KNX UK explains why developers need to advocate the use of intelligent controls within new builds.
News from KNX UK (14 March 2008)
New business development director at Unico
Unico Climate Control, a leading manufacturer of sustainable heating and cooling solutions in Europe, has appointed George Matthews as Commercial Director. Brochure Available
News from Unico Climate Control (14 March 2008)
AMA Research: Shopfitting Market - UK 2008-2012
This report analyses usage and trends for key product sectors including heating, ventilation and air conditioning, glazing, ceilings and partitions and floorcoverings.
News from AMA Research (14 March 2008)
LSFS new contracts in health sector
User Application Article Leading off-site construction specialist Light Steel Frame Solutions (LSFS) has been awarded new contracts in the health sector totalling more than GBP1.2m.
News from LSFS (14 March 2008)
BBA offers sliding door PAS 23/4 test
The British Board of Agrement has announced that it can now offer security testing of sliding doors to the requirements of Secured by Design. Brochure Available
News from British Board of Agrement (14 March 2008)
The Freefoam Roofline Report
Roofline sales up on previous year as more installers join the Market.
News from Freefoam Plastics (14 March 2008)
Steel recycling levels ticking along nicely
Technical Background Article 3,057,534 tonnes - the total tonnage of steel recycled globally over the course of Ecobuild 2008 as measured by Corus' giant steel recycling counter.
News from Camargue (14 March 2008)
Lydney Group set to break GBP30m barrier
Portable steel building specialists Lydney Group is on track for a turnover of GBP30million for the first time in its 25 years' history.
News from Lydney Group (14 March 2008)
Mobile heating and hotwater boiler hire
User Application Article Watkins Hire installed two mobile oil fired LPHW heating and DHW boilers to provide emergency heating and hotwater to a 13th Century Country House Hotel.
News from Watkins Hire (14 March 2008)
Fastening systems show their strength
User Application Article Spit Pulsa 700E cordless nailers used to install all the temporary lighting on the Bolton Market Hall project, using Spit Tapcon anchoring system to support all mechanical and electrical services.
News from ITW Construction Products (14 March 2008)
New acquisition doubles Portico turnover
Portico Midlands announce their acquisition of Britannia Wardrobes based in Hemel Hempstead.
News from Portico Midlands (14 March 2008)
NHBC response to budget speech
Technical Background Article NHBC welcomed the commitment by the Chancellor, Alistair Darling, to target all new construction in the drive to reduce the UK's carbon emissions.
News from NHBC (14 March 2008)
New Net2 control units offer even more flexibility
IFSEC 2008 eagerly awaits the unveiling of Paxton Access' Net2 plus and Net2 nano control units.
News from Paxton Access (14 March 2008)
'Female Apprentice' initiative launched
Bramall Construction marks International Women's Day by launching groundbreaking 'Female Apprentice' initiative.
News from Bramall Construction (14 March 2008)
KNX provides - smart living for dementia sufferers
User Application Article Flat within a Sheltered Housing Scheme in Bristol has been converted into a prototype 'Smart Home' by APH Limited using KNX technology.
News from KNX UK (14 March 2008)
New CPD seminar on anti bacterial coatings
Anti bacterial hygienic paint coatings is to be covered by leading paint specialists Johnstone's in a new RIBA Approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminar.
News from Johnstone's (14 March 2008)
Green budget won't create greener homes warns FMB
Technical Background Article 'Green Budget' will fail unless it tackles the problem of the existing building stock which contributes 47% of the UK's total carbon emissions, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (14 March 2008)
Planet Solutions wins 'Supplier of the Year' award
Green Planet Solutions is an environmental washroom consultancy that specialises in helping businesses to improve their washroom facilities whilst reducing their impact on the environment.
News from Green Planet Solutions (14 March 2008)
EPCs creating demand for energy assessors
Technical Background Article Energy performance certificates (EPCs) creating unprecedented demand for energy performance assessors which could leave many housebuilders unable to complete sales of their homes, according to NHBC.
News from NHBC (14 March 2008)
Approval for NAPIT Energy Assessor Scheme
NAPIT has been approved by the Department of Communities and Local Government to run a Competent Person Scheme for energy assessors.
News from NAPIT (14 March 2008)
Trussed rafters provide the green solution
Trussed rafters can contribute to reducing the environmental impact of a development.
News from Trussed Rafter Association (14 March 2008)
Autodesk building information modelling solutions
Updates to Revit Platform, AutoCAD Civil 3D and Autodesk NavisWorks help building teams and civil engineers create better projects through design innovation. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (14 March 2008)
FTA say fuel duty increase 'unthinkable'
Technical Background Article FTA says that any duty increase should have been put off for at least a year whilst the market remains so turbulent.
News from Freight Transport Association (14 March 2008)
Is Scotland able to hit new house targets?
Technical Background Article Scottish Building Federation welcome opportunity to work in partnership with Government in developing any future house-building strategy,
News from Scottish Building Federation (14 March 2008)
Hepworth raises more than GBP1,000 for Macmillan
Hepworth Building Products' employees got into the spirit of 'all things green' recently by raising more than one thousand pounds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Brochure Available
News from Hepworth Building Products (14 March 2008)
Travis Perkins help to bring rugby to schools
Travis Perkins has teamed up with Northampton Saints RFC to launch project to take rugby into schools across Northampton.
News from Travis Perkins (14 March 2008)
Bachy Soletanche construct 47m deep circular shaft
User Application Article Leading geotechnical specialist, Bachy Soletanche has recently constructed a concrete circular shaft at London's business district, Canary Wharf.
News from Bachy Soletanche (14 March 2008)
Interbuild sets out sustainability stall
Interbuild announces its sustainability agenda for the 2008 show.
News from Interbuild - The Building Show (14 March 2008)
Heat Project helps households save energy
The Heat Project, in association with Uswitch, is attempting to provide simple coherent answers and solutions to UK consumers' emerging green conscience.
News from Heat Project (14 March 2008)
Actulite makes headlines at Leicester Mercury
User Application Article Building services managers have recently specified Actulite polarised daylight lighting at the Leicester Mercury newspaper office in Leicester.
News from Aura Corporation (Actulite) (14 March 2008)
Illuminating the way to safety with JCC Lighting
JCC Lighting's new 2W LED non-maintained luminaire has a three hour operation and high intensity LED which clearly illuminates areas of the home to assist a safe exit.
News from JCC Lighting (14 March 2008)
Dimplex fires take off at new Heathrow Terminal 5
User Application Article Dimplex SP9 Optiflame fires are the focal points in the premium executive lounges at the GBP4.3 billion new British Airways Terminal 5 at London's Heathrow airport. Brochure Available
News from Dimplex UK (14 March 2008)
BBA testing gains keymark registration
BBA Testing Services has been registered to undertake testing in accordance with the EU-wide Keymark Scheme for thermal insulation products. Brochure Available
News from British Board of Agrement (13 March 2008)
CMS launches Guardian for retaining walls
'Guardian' lightweight modular retaining wall system offers cost effective alternative to traditional in-situ concrete walls by removing need for specialist contractors and easier installation.
News from CMS Limited (13 March 2008)
Industrial unmanaged slim ethernet switch
Ethernet Direct Corporation announce the release of HUE-423S industrial unmanaged slim ethernet switch.
News from Ethernet Direct (13 March 2008)
Global project management firm selects Aconex
User Application Article Aconex has signed a company-wide agreement with Confluence, one of the world's leading project management firms.
News from Aconex (13 March 2008)
Groundforce in force at Scotplant
Structural Support and specialist equipment rental group Groundforce. will be exhibiting at Scotplant 2008.
News from Groundforce Shorco (13 March 2008)
Simulation helps meet thermal challenges
User Application Article CH2M HILL engineers used Flomerics' Flovent computational fluid dynamics software to simulate predicted thermal loads that will be generated by the IBM Roadrunner machine. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (13 March 2008)
Trees to be planted after exhibition success
Arnold Laver Timber World is set to plant more than 220 trees after a successful attendance at the national Ecobuild 2008 conference.
News from Arnold Laver Group (13 March 2008)
CECA and NCC team up to boost businesses
The National Construction College has launched a new management course in partnership with the Civil Engineering Contractors Association.
News from National Construction College (13 March 2008)
Landmark rail project with the Asite platform
User Application Article Asite's eCollaboration service is the number one choice for collaborative working for the public sector.
News from Asite Solutions (13 March 2008)
A.Proctor Group supply Maibec timber cladding
User Application Article A.Proctor Group supplied 800 square metres of their Maibec timber cladding, colour matched to Chap Homes specification, for installation at the The Quay, Newburgh. Brochure Available
News from A Proctor Group (13 March 2008)
BCA Insulation case study on floor insulation
User Application Article System of floor insulation that could be installed without great disruption to tenants or the existing form of construction at garden flats with solid floors in Lauriston Place, Edinburgh. Brochure Available
News from A Proctor Group (13 March 2008)
A Proctor Group new Profloor Activ Batten
Profloor Activ Batten is a composite acoustic batten which utilises a unique vertically oriented fibre which improves acoustic performance of both concrete and timber floors. Brochure Available
News from A Proctor Group (13 March 2008)
D-Tec video smoke detection market leader
IMS Research have confirmed D-Tec's position as the global leader in the fast growing area of Video Smoke Detection, and the number one provider in key regional markets.
News from DTec Video Smoke Detection Systems (13 March 2008)
First UK panel to probe bug-busting silver
BioCote has set up the UK's first expert panel to study the bug-busting properties of silver, and further its use in buildings including hospitals and care homes.
News from BioCote (13 March 2008)
BSI Lightning Protection Conference
Understanding and applying the changes from BS 6651 to the BS EN 62305 Series - Specific to structures and their contents.
News from BSI British Standards (13 March 2008)
Bees installed on worlds highest apartment block
User Application Article Lindapter Hollo-Bolts helped install the bees sculpture by Richard Stringer, the latest spectacular addition to the Eureka tower in Melbourne, Australia.
News from Lindapter (13 March 2008)
Monitran certification for safe vibration sensors
Monitran receives IECEx certification on all 18 of its intrinsically safe vibration sensors.
News from Monitran (13 March 2008)
Raising alarms and protecting equipment
Monitran has launched the VS0004, a complete condition monitoring and alarm module.
News from Monitran (13 March 2008)
FTA response to local road pricing schemes
Technical Background Article Freight Transport Association says that a number of essential conditions must be fulfilled before it can support any local road pricing scheme.
News from Freight Transport Association (13 March 2008)
Heavyweight Thorworld yard ramp chosen by Terex
User Application Article Mobile yard ramp from Thorworld Industries is providing the ideal loading and unloading solution for use with heavy construction equipment at the Terex facility in Warwick.
News from Thorworld Industries (13 March 2008)
ACE calls for sustainable airport development
Technical Background Article Association for Consultancy and Engineering call on government to confirm its support for sustainable development of the UK's airport network.
News from Association for Consultancy and Engineering (13 March 2008)
Recruitment in construction and engineering
Technical Background Article Resourcing Solutions welcomes introduction of new points system that allows skilled migrants to work in the UK.
News from Resourcing Solutions (13 March 2008)
Youngs Doors adopts Lyptus for flush range
User Application Article Timber door specialist, Youngs Doors, has adopted Lyptus, the sustainable eucalyptus hardwood from Weyerhaeuser, for its high-end flush door range.
News from Weyerhaeuser Products (13 March 2008)
Fusion Commercial for new housing development
User Application Article Fusion Commercial outdoor balustrade from Richard Burbidge has been specified for the balconies at an exclusive riverside housing development by Clarence House Developments.
News from Richard Burbidge (13 March 2008)
New pre-insulated roof meet u-values
User Application Article Jabroof SlimFix roof panels by Vencel Resil meets latest U-value requirements for barn conversion in Suffolk.
News from Vencel Resil (13 March 2008)
Wessex Water finds the answer in EPS
User Application Article Vencel Resil's expanded polystyrene fill product Fillmaster specified as underfill material to reduce overburden on the pipes, on Wessex Water project.
News from Vencel Resil (13 March 2008)
CIOB online visions for 2020
Technical Background Article The Chartered Institute of Building's Vision 2020 seminar held at the recent Ecobuild exhibition in London is now available as a webcast .
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (13 March 2008)
Marley Deepflow range now available in Life4
Marley Plumbing and Drainage's hardwearing Life4 rainwater system now includes the Deepflow range of gutters and downpipes.
News from Marley Plumbing & Drainage (13 March 2008)
Lignacrete approved for E-WM-9
Robust Details have approved Lignacite's Lignacrete dense blocks for use in solid party wall construction.
News from Lignacite (13 March 2008)
Guidance helps maximise modular building benefits
Buildoffsite has released free guidance 'Your guide to specifying modular buildings: maximising value and minimising risk'.
News from Buildoffsite (13 March 2008)
Natural alternative for surgery roof
User Application Article Bradstone's Conservation Slates specified for construction of roof at new surgery.
News from Bradstone (13 March 2008)
United Utilities renews agreement with Abloy
User Application Article United Utilities and high security locking and access control solutions provider Abloy UK have signed an innovative framework agreement. Brochure Available
News from Abloy UK (13 March 2008)
Sandtoft tile proves alternative to local slate
User Application Article Cassius, the large-format clay roof tile from Sandtoft helps major housebuilder maintain the aesthetics of a Welsh borders village.
News from Sandtoft Roof Tiles (13 March 2008)
Lifetime homes standards: Surestop water switches
Fitting Surestop water switches in new builds or decent homes refurbishment programmes will help them to comply with the lifetime homes legislation.
News from Surestop (12 March 2008)
FatMax Tool Organiser from Stanley
Unique A-frame design means tools are organised in an upright position and its innovative roll down sides means you have complete visibility of all tools on both sides of the bag.
News from Stanley Tools (12 March 2008)
Readyflow new permeable paving solution from CEMEX
Readyflow can be used as an integral part of a Sustainable Urban Drainage System, a growing solution in the UK to excessive surface water caused by rain and flooding.
News from CEMEX (12 March 2008)
HellermannTyton super rod for construction
HellermannTyton has introduced the Super Rod 'Cable Rod' range, an innovative cable routing product, to electrical contractors working in the construction sector.
News from Hellermann Tyton (12 March 2008)
New Enerpac XA-Series XVARI pump
Enerpac Hydraulics and UK distributor Shaw Hydraulics release the new range of Air Hydraulic Pumps the XA-Series Xvari.
News from Shaw Hydraulics (12 March 2008)
Saint-Gobain and Timber Roof Truss Engineering
Saint-Gobain Building Distribution invests GBP1m in RK Timber Roof Truss Engineering's manufacturing plant.
News from Saint-Gobain Isover UK (12 March 2008)
Autodesk productivity boosts to AutoCAD Software
Autodesk announce the AutoCAD 2009 family of software including AutoCAD 2009, one of the leading applications for conceptual design, drafting and detailing. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (12 March 2008)
Autodesk enhances geospatial software solutions
Latest geospatial software solutions provide users in utility and telecommunications organisations and government agencies with powerful, affordable and flexible geospatial platform. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (12 March 2008)
Total Facility Control - concept or a reality?
Technical Background Article Ron Bernstein, Executive Director, LonMark International.takes a at into what it means to have Total Facility Control and the implications for energy saving.
News from LonMark International (12 March 2008)
Burlington helps deliver five star luxury
User Application Article Burlington stone finishing materials are perfectly exemplified within two of London's luxury five-star Radisson Edwardian hotels - The Mayfair and The Sussex.
News from Burlington Slate (12 March 2008)
Sperian PPE expertise at Safety and Health Expo
For the first time at Safety and Health Expo UK visitors will have the chance to get more information on Sperian Protection, a world market leader in Personal Protective Equipment.
News from Sperian Protection (UK) (12 March 2008)
Newey and Eyre launch mega music giveaway promo
As part of it's highly popular 'Mad About Newlec' campaign Newey and Eyre is giving away a music CD every day for three months.
News from Newey and Eyre (12 March 2008)
Ross Electrical organise major trade show
Ross Electrical's Glasgow branch has organised a major trade show for Scottish suppliers to demonstrate their latest products and services.
News from Newey and Eyre (12 March 2008)
Meet the Bruel and Kjaer UK Team this spring
Global sound and vibration solutions supplier, Bruel and Kjaer UK will be on hand at several industry events during the spring.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (12 March 2008)
Korenix publish Industrial PoE White Paper
Technical Background Article The White Paper briefs PoE technology and discusses the concerns for practical PoE deployment especially in industrial environments.
News from Korenix Technology (12 March 2008)
Free entry to Fastener Fair Coventry
Visitors to Fastener Fair Coventry can save themselves time and get advance information by registering online for free entry.
News from Fastener Fair Exhibitions (12 March 2008)
Lessons in water management with new RainBrain
Rainwater Harvesting Package for schools, featuring the new RainBrain teaching aid, is now available from WPL.
News from WPL (12 March 2008)
Wates rates Safety Bonus
User Application Article Scratch card based safety initiative 'Safety Bonus' has made its debut with Wates Construction on their GBP25m North Liverpool Academy project.
News from Safety Bonus (12 March 2008)
Recticel Insulation expandion in UK
Recticel Insulation Products is expanding its presence in the UK, opening a new GBP14m manufacturing facility in Stoke-on-Trent.
News from Recticel Insulation Products (12 March 2008)
Indoor tennis surface suits all abilities
User Application Article Specialist sports surface system for indoor courts, has been developed and manufactured by Sports Coatings .
News from Sports Coatings (12 March 2008)
Minimal bottled water thanks to Tana Water
User Application Article Using mains-fed water machines brings cost to almost zero for Aylesbury Vale District Council thanks to Tana Water.
News from Tana Water (12 March 2008)
Rockdoor invest GBP50k to increases production
Leading composite door manufacturer Rockdoor has increased its domestic production with some weeks experiencing record growth of 95%.
News from Rockdoor (12 March 2008)
Kingspan Wall-Lite lights up cladding industry
Kingspan Wall-Lite is a translucent wall panel that allows natural daylight into buildings, whilst maintaining thermal efficiency and aesthetic appearance.
News from Kingspan Insulated Panels (12 March 2008)
Deutz launch new Gensets range
Leading diesel and gas engine manufacturer Deutz has introduced a new range of Air-cooled Diesel Gensets.
News from Deutz UK (12 March 2008)
New email listing for Builders Merchants
MTW Research launched brand new, uniquely focused database covering the UK Builders Merchants Market in 2008
News from MTW Research (12 March 2008)
100 miles of Wolf Systems' easi-joist
User Application Article Wyckham Blackwell has recently celebrated manufacturing 100 miles of Wolf Systems' easi-joist.
News from Wolf Systems (12 March 2008)
Mobile oil fired LPHW heating boiler case study
User Application Article Watkins Hire installed a mobile oil fired LPHW heating boiler to dry a newly laid concrete floor at the new build industrial building in Wolverhampton.
News from Watkins Hire (12 March 2008)
Factory-built pavilion delivered in a day
User Application Article Wernick Buildings factory-built, seven bay Privett Park pavilion and delivered it in a day, with finishing work taking just nine weeks. Brochure Available
News from Wernick Buildings (11 March 2008)
ISG Jackson milestone at Cambridge College scheme
User Application Article ISG Jackson mark a major constructional milestone in its GBP3.2 million project to build new graduate student accommodation at Robinson College.
News from ISG Jackson (11 March 2008)
New management contract published
Technical Background Article The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) has published a new edition of its management building contract suite of documents, to supersede the 1998 editions.
News from Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) (11 March 2008)
EAG St Barts Hospital redevelopment contract
User Application Article EAG NIB English Architectural Glazing win contract for structural glazing and curtain walling as part of the GBP1billion St.Barts' Hospital redevelopment phase I from Skanska UK.
News from English Architectural Glazing (11 March 2008)
Bobcat skid-steers purchased by Squibb Demolition
User Application Article One of the country's leading demolition companies, Squibb Demolition, has expanded the company's operations with the purchase of 15 new skid-steer loaders from Bobcat. Brochure Available
News from Bobcat (11 March 2008)
New guide to joint sealing tape
A new guide to its Compriband 600 impregnated joint sealing tape is available from Tremco illbruck.
News from Tremco illbruck (11 March 2008)
New website launch for Mardak
The website has been designed to offer detailed information about their construction accounting and business management software, Mardak Construction Accounts. Brochure Available
News from Mardak (11 March 2008)
VEKA changing the perceptions of PVCu extrusion
Technical Background Article The message was simple; the fenestration industry must increase its recycling rate and divert the amount of PVCu profiles ending up on landfills.
News from VEKA (11 March 2008)
Pilkington Pyrostop provides power protection
User Application Article Pilkington Pyrostop, the specialist fire-resistant glass, has been installed at Heysham 1 Power Station in Lancashire.
News from Pilkington Building Products UK (11 March 2008)
Fire safe membrane wins top innovation award
New high performance bituminous membrane has scooped the Innovation Award at the Flat Roofing Alliance (FRA) Awards.
News from Flat Roofing Alliance (11 March 2008)
Eurocell acquires Peninsula Plastics.
Peninsula Plastics sells a range of PVC-u building plastics into the trade and DIY sectors and will become part of the Eurocell Building Plastics division. Brochure Available
News from Eurocell Profiles (11 March 2008)
Strategic teams up with Barclays ventures
Strategic Team Group, announces that Barclays Ventures has funded a shareholder reconstruction of the business in a deal worth over GBP11 million.
News from Strategic Team Group (STG) (11 March 2008)
Croston comes of age with Spectus
Croston Conservatories, Windows and Doors celebrates its 20th anniversary of trading and manufacturing the Spectus system this year.
News from Spectus Window Systems (11 March 2008)
Apollo is first in line at IKEA Belfast
User Application Article Apollo-based intelligent fire detection system has been specified to protect IKEA Belfast, the first store to be built by the Swedish retail chain in Ireland.
News from Apollo Fire Detectors (11 March 2008)
Fast track flooring hits new levels.
Flowcrete's two-hour flooring concept means, for specifiers, that programme times can be speeded up, allowing follow-on trades to start work on site soon after installation.
News from Flowcrete Group (11 March 2008)
Environ expert on ecological risk assessment
Environ announce that Samantha Deacon will be speaking at the Brownfield Expo section of the SustainabilityLive event at the NEC in Birmingham.
News from Environ (11 March 2008)
Kestrel regional contracts managers pass CSCS
Kestrel has recently put its six strong team of Regional Contracts Managers through the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) and all have achieved compliance. Brochure Available
News from Kestrel-BCE (11 March 2008)
Penthouse owner shows sound taste
User Application Article Tiling contractors Maurice Parker installing the acoustic membrane Schluter-DITRA-SOUND to cut the impact sound perception by more than half. Brochure Available
News from Schluter-Systems (11 March 2008)
New range of FatMax Saws from Stanley
Choosing a saw is all about selecting the right size and type of saw teeth for the task in hand, something Stanley hopes to make easier with its new range of FatMax Saws.
News from Stanley Tools (11 March 2008)
The Chartered Institute of Building 'Green 300'
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has awarded 300 members Chartered Environmentalist status.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (11 March 2008)
GE commitment to 'Ecomagination'
'Ecomagination' is a GE programme that funds innovative projects and services that economically advantageous as well as being ecologically sound.
News from GE Consumer & Industrial Lighting (10 March 2008)
European standards for biomass published
Technical Background Article European technical standards governing the production of solid biomass fuels are now available for download from the UK's Biomass Energy Centre website.
News from Forestry Commission (10 March 2008)
GE Lighting leads the energy efficiency revolution
GE Consumer and Industrial have launched its energy efficient lighting range which is set to revolutionise lighting efficiency.
News from GE Consumer & Industrial Lighting (10 March 2008)
KwikCOOL air conditioning hire units from Watkins
User Application Article Interwoven placed and order for a total of 12 KwikCOOL air conditioning hire units and they were delivered and installed the next day.
News from Watkins Hire (10 March 2008)
Emergency air conditioning for Welsh NHS Trust
User Application Article KwikCOOL air conditioning hire provided the solution for Welsh NHS Trust when it had a requirement for approximately 20Kw of cooling for their Renal Unit.
News from Watkins Hire (10 March 2008)
Tank/pressure vessel drying case study
User Application Article Company contacted Watkins Hire heat for hire division KwikHEAT to get advice on speeding up the drying process during the cleaning at a petro chemical plant.
News from Watkins Hire (10 March 2008)
Brett makes its debut at Tatton Park Flower Show
Brett Landscaping and Building Products will be showcasing some of its latest innovations currently in development when it debuts at the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park, Cheshire, in July.
News from Brett Landscaping and Building Products (10 March 2008)
Condensation eliminated with MVHR
User Application Article ADM Systems helped Spenborough Flower Fund address problem of condensation in 18 of their properties in Birkenshaw, Bradford by fitting a Heat Recovery Ventilation (MVHR) system in each house.
News from ADM Systems (10 March 2008)
Balcony helps couple achieve their dream home
User Application Article House incorporates extensive glass balustrading and a distinctive three-pane curved sliding patio door supplied by Balcony Systems .
News from Balcony Systems (10 March 2008)
Wolf Systems brings metal web manufacture in-house
Wolf Systems has developed a machine to produce its easi-joist floor beams.
News from Wolf Systems (10 March 2008)
Gerflor adds to stunning range of floorcoverings
Vinyl flooring specialist Gerflor launch the Nera collection with two portfolios including a brand new textile backing. Brochure Available
News from Gerflor (10 March 2008)
Plastmo slim Slidex inline sliding patio door
Slidex proving particularly popular for their nationwide network of fabricators.
News from Plastmo Profiles (10 March 2008)
Cash flow problems for fifth of construction firms
Technical Background Article Bibby Financial Services research shows that more than one fifth of companies believe that managing cash flow, late payment and bad debt will be the biggest challenges they face in 2008.
News from Bibby Financial Services (10 March 2008)
Robson conveyor for Fenwick Bond Street store
User Application Article Robson Handling Technology has custom-built a conveyor system for Squibb Demolition to remove debris from the redevelopment at rear Fenwick store on London's Bond Street.
News from Robson Handling Technology (10 March 2008)
GallifordTry solus supply from Freefoam Plastics
User Application Article The Galliford Try Housing Division, a top ten house builder has appointed Freefoam Plastics as their solus supplier of PVC-U roof products.
News from Freefoam Plastics (10 March 2008)
PLACe People recruitment and training specialists
PLACe People understand how to find the right sales, marketing and management staff in the construction sector.
News from PLACe People (10 March 2008)
Courting ventilation and aesthetics
User Application Article New Magistrates Courts has achieved a BREEAM rating of 'excellent', and incorporates Kingfisher's KW100Z high performance louvres.
News from Kingfisher Louvre Systems (10 March 2008)
Redhill Analysts supports HSE asbestos campaign
Technical Background Article Redhill Analysts is giving its full support to the HSE's 'Asbestos Kills' Pilot Campaign, which was launched on National Action Mesothelioma Day.
News from Redhill Analysts (10 March 2008)
Conservatory Outlet new range of bi-folding doors
Conservatory Outlet launch new range of bi-folding doors that includes 10 different options from 3 to 7 sashes and a variety of opening and colour options.
News from Conservatory Outlet (10 March 2008)
K2 aluminium roof vent is proven performer
K2 has developed an impressive aluminium roof vent that has been thoroughly tested and proven in the UK, Europe and in the demanding North American climate.
News from K2 Conservatory Systems (10 March 2008)
Race Cottam design green HQ for Horbury Group
User Application Article Race Cottam Associates produced designs for an environmentally friendly GBP5.5 million office complex at Moorgate Crofts, Rotherham.
News from Race Cottam Associates (10 March 2008)
SmartPly OSB meets architects requirements
SmartPly OSB offers the right result for architects, specifiers and contractors who need to adhere to 'legal and sustainable' requirements, right down to the perimeter fencing.
News from Coillte Panel Products (10 March 2008)
Integral and Travis Perkins a winning partnership
Travis Perkins dedicated warehouse in Bootle, Liverpool will supply all the products needed by Integral's Merseyside team, including timber, plumbing, heating, kitchen, and bathroom products.
News from Integral UK (10 March 2008)
Show stopping features at Grand Designs Live
Grand Designs Live London has grown in size to span nine days and accommodate new and interactive show features.
News from Grand Designs Live (10 March 2008)
GAP invests GBP300,000 to improve service
Investing in production means GAP can keep ahead of customers' needs whilst increasing capacity to 6,000 panels per week.
News from GAP (10 March 2008)
Builders merchant chooses North Yorkshire Timber
Tom Swan Builders' Merchants has made a firm choice for its future by dovetailing with North Yorkshire Timber.
News from North Yorkshire Timber (10 March 2008)
Upward trend continues for Screwfix
Fourth quarter results for Screwfix show sales growth of 24.0% to GBP110 million.
News from Screwfix Direct (10 March 2008)
Plan to recycle and win work
Technical Background Article New legislation forcing the building industry to better manage its construction waste offers unique opportunities for PVC-U window companies bidding for large refurbishment projects, claims Axion.
News from Axion Recycling (10 March 2008)
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