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  • 2011 Brick Award goes to Lyric Theatre in Belfast

    Brick Development Association |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    The Lyric Theatre, Belfast has won the award for the Best Public Building category at the 2011 Brick Awards and also the prestigious Supreme Winner award.

  • Aico CO alarms protect the most vulnerable

    Aico |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    Aico respond to the The Gas Safety Trust 'Trends' report, which highlighted the over 70s and those living in privately rented accommodation as at greater risk of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning

  • Aico new Business Development Manager

    Aico |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    James Cavan has been promoted to the post of Business Development Manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

  • ALMO specifies Aico smoke alarms with RadioLINK

    Aico |Wed, 30 Nov 2011

    An Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) has embarked on a major upgrade programme, installing Aico alarms into properties that have no smoke alarms and replacing old alarms in those that do.

  • Alumasc rainwater systems available ex-stock

    Alumasc Exterior Building Products |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    An extensive range of Alumasc's most popular aluminium and cast Iron rainwater systems has been made available ex-stock with an unrivalled lead time of 3 days.

  • Alumasc ZinCo green roof on Guernsey homes

    Alumasc Exterior Building Products |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    ZinCo green roof from Alumasc was specified for the podium deck above an underground car-park, providing recreational space for residents of a new housing scheme in Guernsey.

  • Ambirad answer to heating aircraft hangars

    AmbiRad |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    Nick Winton of AmbiRad explains key reasons why radiant tube heating should be specified for heating the vast volume of air in any hangar structure.

  • AmbiRad radiant heat for airport hangar

    AmbiRad |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    AmbiRad's vision series, a radiant heating system, chosen to heat an enormous airport hangar used for training pilots and housing helicopters at Newquay Cornwall Airport

  • Ancon win 'BuildingConfidence' Accreditation

    Ancon Building Products |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    Ancon Building Products awarded BuildingConfidence accreditation which is becoming the industry's most trusted pre-qualification scheme.

  • Andrews Water Heaters for Hilton Liverpool hotel

    BDR Thermea |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    SUPAflo high efficiency, condensing water heaters, each with a stainless steel storage tank, will provide domestic hot water for the Hilton Liverpool hotel.

  • Andrews Water Heaters for John Lewis store

    BDR Thermea |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    Andrews Water Heaters supply two gas-fired condensing water heaters to provide domestic hot water for the John Lewis department store in Cardiff.

  • Armourcoat on The Darwin Centre Cocoon project

    Armourcoat Surface Finishes |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    A special presentation, sponsored by Armourcoat, featured C F Moller project architect, Chris Fay, talking in Kiev, Ukraine about The Darwin Centre Cocoon project.

  • Ascertiva Group chosen for Green Deal UKAS pilot

    NICEIC |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    The UKAS pilot has been established to test the certification process and standards, which Green Deal Certification Bodies will use to assure quality installation work for consumers.

  • Award for VEKA Infinity recycled profile system

    VEKA |Mon, 21 Nov 2011

    VEKA has won a major environmental award for its Infinity recycled profile system.

  • Award winning new Cavicloser from Cavity Trays download

    Cavity Trays |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    The NHBC, the Home Builders Federation and the New Homes Marketing Board, the annual Housebuilder awards scheme has awarded ’Best Product’ to Cavity Trays for its new Cavicloser.

  • Axion Consulting new analysis service for MRFs

    Axion Recycling |Tue, 29 Nov 2011

    Axion Consulting expand its range of services for Materials Recovery Facilities with a new Material Analysis and Sampling Service (MASS) for mixed material streams.

  • BBA Certificates Awarded during November 2012

    British Board of Agrement (BBA) |Wed, 30 Nov 2011

    Latest Agrement Certificates, BFRC Certificates and Certificates issued against the requirements of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) awarded by the BBA during the past month.

  • BBA/HAPAS approved manhole reinstatement system

    Instarmac |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    Ultracrete's BBA/HAPAS approved manhole reinstatement system has been specified for the installation of ductile ironwork by major highways contractors, local authorities and utility suppliers.

  • BDA announce winners of 2011 The Brick Awards

    Brick Development Association |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    The Brick Awards, organised by the Brick Development Association, provides the definitive showcase for what brick can achieve.

  • Benson Heating website helps customers save money

    AmbiRad |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    Benson Heating, supplier of warm air heating systems, has launched a new website to help it customers worldwide go green and save money.

  • Bespoke roof windows for Co-op Pioneers Museum

    Fakro GB |Wed, 16 Nov 2011

    Eight bespoke roof windows were supplied by Fakro GB as part of the renovation of the Pioneers' Museum in Rochdale designed by Loop Systems.

  • Better Building Plastics Catalogue from Eurocell

    Eurocell Profiles |Mon, 14 Nov 2011

    The improved Eurocell132-page building plastics catalogue, for Autumn 2011, has over 4,000 products and 30 extra pages.

  • BPEC accredited Domestic Installer training course

    Greenwood Airvac |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    Greenwood Airvac have partnered with PPL Training to provide an industry recognised 'Domestic Ventilation Installer' training course.

  • Brockhouse movable acoustic walls at BSkyB studios

    Brockhouse |Fri, 4 Nov 2011

    Case Study: Brockhouse high quality movable acoustic walls solution for Studios 4/5 at the BSKYB new Harlequin building, Europe’s most sustainable broadcast facility.

  • Brockhouse new advanced acoustic sound technology

    Brockhouse |Fri, 4 Nov 2011

    Brockhouse can now incorporate digitally visualising sound testing utilising the Norsonic 848 acoustic camera to aid in the acoustic performance of their movable wall and folding partition products.

  • BuildingConfidence for SAS International

    SAS International |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    The in-house Project Management team at SAS International have been awarded BuildingConfidence accreditation, following an onsite audit by Achilles.

  • Bus advertising success wins business for Classic

    Deceuninck |Fri, 18 Nov 2011

    The bus advertisement is part of a wider brand recognition exercise being undertaken by a Deceuninck fabricator Classic Doors and Windows.

  • Carpet and Flooring recycling via Recofloor

    Axion Recycling |Thu, 10 Nov 2011

    Carpet and Flooring, a leading UK distributor of floorcovering products, has added to the Recofloor strategic collection points for their vinyl flooring recycling scheme.

  • Case for Stormdry made by Energy Savings Report download

    Safeguard Europe |Thu, 10 Nov 2011

    New independent Energy Savings Report establishes that energy and carbon savings can be achieved by treating walls with the breathable water-repellent, Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream.

  • Causeway win at 2011 Construction Computing Awards

    Causeway Technologies |Tue, 22 Nov 2011

    Causeway won the Company of the Year, E-Commerce Product of the Year for the third year running and Superbrand of the Year at the at 2011 Construction Computing Awards.

  • Cavity Trays on water penetration and retention

    Cavity Trays |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    Cavity Trays explain the vital role of stop ends in preventing cavity discharge and the use of weeps to evacuate the water out of a structure.

  • Celotex golden touch at Midas development

    Celotex |Tue, 29 Nov 2011

    Midas Homes specified high performance insulation from Celotex for a new development called The Shires in Yeovil.

  • Celotex solutions help create new Hepworth Gallery

    Celotex |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    Celotex provided the required thermal performance for the stunning new Hepworth Wakefield, the largest purpose built exhibition space outside of London.

  • 'Changing Places' toilet for YMCA Myplace facility

    Clos-o-Mat |Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    Myplace facility is the first centre of its kind to include a 'Changing Places' toilet, designed and installed by Total Hygiene.

  • Chris Huhne visit to Worcester, Bosch Group HQ

    Bosch Thermotechnology |Tue, 29 Nov 2011

    The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne, visited where high efficiency condensing boilers are manufactured, and Worcester, Bosch Group GBP1.5million training academy.

  • Classical rainwater and gutters for listed house

    Saint-Gobain PAM UK |Fri, 18 Nov 2011

    Saint-Gobain PAM UK to supply its range of Classical rainwater and gutter systems in the renovation of Ubbeston Hall, a major Grade 2 listed, early 18th century building, in Suffolk.

  • Contour casings feature at art deco cinema

    Contour Casings |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    Travelodge has moved into a former art deco cinema transformed by Manchester developer, Kempsten , featuring circular GRP and square aluminium column casings supplied by Contour Casings .

  • Contour column casing for Aston Business School

    Contour Casings |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    Contour Casings has supplied and installed a range of its preformed plywood column encasement systems as part of the GBP22m expansion of Aston Business School in Birmingham.

  • Creating an airtight, stable server environment

    Glidevale |Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    Protect VC Foil and Protect TF200 Thermo, both produced and supplied by Glidevale, help create a stable internal environment for a server room.

  • Crown Paints launch on-trend shades

    Crown Trade |Thu, 10 Nov 2011

    Specifiers will welcome the launch of the Spring Summer 2012 Colour Influences collection from Crown Paints, featuring shades that will inspire future projects.

  • Crown Paints support for young talent

    Crown Trade |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    Crown Paints was the presenting sponsor of the Painting and Decorating competition at WorldSkills London 2011.

  • Dachs mini-CHP unit saves energy in London home

    BDR Thermea |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    Baxi-SenerTec UK selected a Dachs mini-CHP unit to create substantial energy savings and cut carbon emissions in a residential property in London.

  • Design, speed and efficiency delivered by SFS

    Metsec |Wed, 30 Nov 2011

    Metsec supports main contractors and specialist steel framing contractors by maximising the benefits of design, speed and efficiency delivered by SFS, its steel framing system.

  • Dimplex on MIS 3005 heat pump installer standard

    Dimplex UK |Mon, 14 Nov 2011

    Renewable heating specialists, Dimplex support the new MIS 3005 heat pump installer standard, created with input from a number of industry bodies.

  • Dimplex renewables training is top class

    Dimplex UK |Wed, 16 Nov 2011

    Dimplex's training courses are helping installers, specifiers and other industry professionals to access the solar PV market.

  • Door-Stop and Construction Marketing Awards

    Door-Stop International |Mon, 7 Nov 2011

    Door-Stophas been shortlisted for Best Website in the Construction Marketing Awards.

  • Door-Stop step-up on composite doors deliveries

    Door-Stop International |Mon, 7 Nov 2011

    Door-Stop hit 98.56 percent on-time-in-full deliveries of composite doors to social housing projects - all supplied in just 3 days.

  • Dulux Trade new 'Light and Space' colour card

    Dulux Trade |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    The improved Light and Space colour card has a simple layout, updated photography, and more detailed technical information.

  • Dulux Trade Paints trend predictions for 2012

    Dulux Trade |Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    Dulux Trade Paints launch its annual ColourFutures book, based upon research conducted by colour experts from around the globe.

  • EDA Systems discount on ZWCAD 2012 upgrade

    EDA Systems |Mon, 21 Nov 2011

    EDA Systems offering all customers 50 percent off an upgrade to ZWCAD 2012 if purchased before January 31, 2012.

  • Edward Howell Galvanizers role with sculptures

    Wedge Group Galvanizing |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, the company galvanized a series of commemorative sculptures depicting the Black Country's industrial heritage.

  • Encasement column casings for Gateshead Stadium

    Encasement |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    The decorative ’Circa’ column casings conceal structural columns of up to 7.0 metres high as part of the new upgrade of Gateshead International Stadium.

  • Energy efficiency gain with Swisspan from Alumasc

    Alumasc Exterior Building Products |Fri, 18 Nov 2011

    Swisspan External Wall Insulation from Alumasc brings big benefits for tenants at major social housing refurbishment project at Moss Bank, St Helens.

  • Energy savings from retrofit of SWT

    Micronics |Fri, 11 Nov 2011

    Micronics clamp-on flow and heat measurement in Sustainable Water Treatment (SWT) projects by Environmental Treatment Concepts.

  • Epwin Group permanent expo at Building Centre

    Epwin Group |Thu, 10 Nov 2011

    Epwin Group new permanent exhibition at the Building Centre, London provides specifiers and architects improved access to innovations in low maintenance and sustainable building technologies.

  • Expona Design vinyl tile for garden centre

    Polyflor |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    Otter Nurseries Wincanton Garden Centre recent refurbishment included Antique Travertine from Polyflor's Expona Design luxury vinyl tile collection for many of the higher traffic retail areas.

  • Fakro roof windows for Channel 4 loft conversion

    Fakro GB |Wed, 16 Nov 2011

    Fakro roof windows maximized natural daylight in a 1950s bungalow being converted in Lytham St Annes - as seen on Channel 4 programme.

  • Fakro roof windows ideal for cottage conversion

    Fakro GB |Wed, 16 Nov 2011

    Fakro roof windows have been used by SE5 Architects in their design of Pineapple Cottage in South East London, converting it from a mid-Victorian cottage to a modern four-bedroom home.

  • Fakro roof windows light-up community care

    Fakro GB |Wed, 16 Nov 2011

    Fakro roof windows installed in the new GBP2.85 million Airdferry Resource Centre at Carr Brae, Dornie in the Scottish Highlands.

  • Fakro sun light tunnels for Green Apple Award

    Fakro GB |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    Denovo Design used twenty SLT550 Light Tunnels from Fakro for their Gold 'Green Apple International Built Environment Award' winning affordable homes built for Cosmopolitan Housing Association.

  • Fire rated monopitch rooflights from Howells download

    Howells Patent Glazing |Mon, 21 Nov 2011

    Howells Patent Glazing , recently supplied and installed 4 large fire rated monopitch rooflights for Frank Haslam Milan , in central Birmingham on the Old Snowhill Project.

  • First UK installation of the Maccaferri MacRes

    Maccaferri |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    MacRes is a concrete panel- faced, reinforced soil retaining wall system currently being constructed at the new Sadler's Farm Interchange in Essex.

  • FLIR Thermal Imaging helps create public awareness

    Flir Systems |Wed, 16 Nov 2011

    Camden Council purchased a FLIR B620 thermal imaging camera and discovered it was a great non-invasive way to identify heat loss and gains, and to educate the public too.

  • Freefoam Plastics sustainable rainwater range

    Freefoam Plastics UK |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    Freefoam Plastics use of recycled materials in the Freeflow rainwater range, in response to increasing customer demand for more sustainable products.

  • Fully recycled windows for sheltered housing

    Epwin Group |Mon, 21 Nov 2011

    Thermally efficient windows, with frames made by Framexpress solely from recycled PVC-U, have been supplied to a Birmingham sheltered housing scheme.

  • GEZE UK launch dedicated Architects Hotline

    GEZE UK |Mon, 14 Nov 2011

    The Architects Hotline is GEZE's response to the demand for current information on legislative, technical and specification advice on making entrances sustainable, accessible and efficient.

  • GGF launch new improved website

    Glass and Glazing Federation |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    The Glass and Glazing Federation's new website will improve the online experience for GGF Members, homeowners and the trade in general.

  • GGF meets with Energy Minister about Green Deal

    Glass and Glazing Federation |Tue, 15 Nov 2011

    GGFChief Executive, Nigel Rees' private meeting with Greg Barker MP, Minster of Energy and Climate Change and Lord McLean reviewed how the Green Deal will work for the Glass and Glazing Industry.

  • GGF to hold Green Deal Debate

    Glass and Glazing Federation |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    The Glass and Glazing Federation's Green Deal Debate will be held on November 17th in the Midlands, to allow all members the opportunity to discuss the contentious areas of Green Deal.

  • GGF welcomes Green Deal consultation

    Glass and Glazing Federation |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    The Glass and Glazing Federation applaud the publication of the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation Consultation, and hope it will provide clarity for the way ahead the industry.

  • Glenigan ask if the Berkeley strategy is on track

    Glenigan |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    The City will get a better idea if Berkeley are on track to achieve their plan to double pre-tax profit by 2015 when interim results are unveiled later this week.

  • Godolphin school expands with Wernick Buildings

    Wernick Buildings |Thu, 10 Nov 2011

    Additional teaching space at Godolphin school, Slough was supplied in quick time by Wernick Buildings, providing a smart and air-conditioned school building.

  • Great response to GGF Green Deal Debate

    Glass and Glazing Federation |Tue, 22 Nov 2011

    The GGF Green Deal Debate provided essential background knowledge and facts for the Government's initiative for energy efficient measures and a platform for membership feedback.

  • Growth ahead for trade fabricator Emplas

    Epwin Group |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Speaking at their customer conference, Emplas outline plans to expand its offer to installers.

  • Gypsum fibre boards role in two new art galleries

    Fermacell |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    Fermacell Marketing Manager David Prout explains why gypsum fibre boards were chosen for the Hepworth Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Turner Contemporary in Margate.

  • HCP perimeter heating for T2 Dublin airport video

    HCP |Thu, 10 Nov 2011

    HCP, a division of SAS International, has supplied a range of perimeter heating and air handling grilles to the new Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport, Ireland.

  • Headlam Scotland success with Recofloor

    Axion Recycling |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    Waste vinyl flooring from Headlam Scotland, is helping to grow the UK's award-winning vinyl flooring recycling scheme in Scotland.

  • Heating and plumbing DVD for renewables installers

    Bosch Thermotechnology |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Newly launched Future Renewable Energy released a DVD to support installers considering making use of renewable heating and hot water technologies.

  • Helping disabled students with hygiene rooms

    Clos-o-Mat |Fri, 4 Nov 2011

    Thornton College fitted with hygiene rooms that include a changing bench, height adjustable washbasin, wetroom shower facilities and Clos-o-Mat 'wash and dry' toilet.

  • High demand for Tremco illbruck winter grade foam

    Tremco illbruck |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    Tremco illbruck has increased production of its winter grade expanding PU foam, specialist formulation ideal for use in sub-zero temperatures.

  • Infrastructure drives growth in construction

    Glenigan |Fri, 18 Nov 2011

    Glenigan Index report 79 percent growth in infrastructure and utilities project starts, pushing up overall construction project starts by 6 percent year on year for the three months to October.

  • John Brash shingles specified for outdoor centre

    John Brash & Co |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    Western Red Cedar shingles were specified for the roofs and walls of a range of new for buildings at a GBP6.1m eco-friendly outdoor adventure centre near Aldershot, Hampshire.

  • Johnstones help Chester Town Hall refurbishment

    Johnstone's |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Johnstone's support in the refurbishment of Chester Town Hall included paint colour combinations and the specifications needed to restore the building to its former glory.

  • Kingspan success with new heat pump package

    Kingspan Renewables |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    Kingspan Renewables new Aeromax Plus Air Source Heat Pump range is designed specifically for commercial applications.

  • Klober Easy-Form flashing for Greenford project

    Klober |Fri, 4 Nov 2011

    Contractors Steadfast Roofing chose Solar-Line Easy-Form flashing for use on a block of 28 new apartments in Greenford.

  • Kudos chosen for sustainable Eden project

    Polyflor |Thu, 10 Nov 2011

    The interior of Liverpool Hope University's new Eden Building has been completed with Nut Tree planks from Polyflor's Kudos vinyl tile collection from Polyflor.

  • Latest Greenskies solar heating solutions

    Bosch Thermotechnology |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    Worcester, Bosch Group launch the Solar Lito and Solar Lifestyle to add to its Greenskies range of solar thermal panels and accessories.

  • Leigh Fennell joins the Wernick Group

    Wernick Buildings |Mon, 14 Nov 2011

    Wernick Group of companies, Britain's largest independent supplier of modular and portable buildings, appoint Leigh Fennell as their new group marketing manager.

  • Loox lighting for the furniture market

    Hafele |Mon, 14 Nov 2011

    Hafele UK new Loox system of modular LED lighting is a simple plug-and-play system for the worldwide furniture market.

  • LST radiator brochure from Contour Casings

    Contour Casings |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    The most comprehensive guide to LST radiator products to date, containing a quick and easy selection table to help specify the right product.

  • Maccaferri rock-fall catch fence for rail line

    Maccaferri |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Case study looks at how a network of high strength rock-fall catch fences from Maccaferri is protecting parts of the main Huddersfield to Sheffield rail line in Yorkshire.

  • Maccaferri rockfall mitigation at geological site

    Maccaferri |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    A Maccaferri rockfall mitigation system installed at a site of special geological significance.

  • Marley Eternit coloured architectural fibre cement

    Marley Eternit |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Marley Eternit launch Eter-Color, a range of high performance, through coloured ,fibre cement cladding material with a unique surface to create special finishes to any building.

  • Marley Eternit for new affordable housing scheme

    Marley Eternit |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Edgemere interlocking slate and fibre cement Cedral Weatherboard cladding from Marley Eternit have been specified at a new development for Weaver Vale Housing Trust.

  • Marley Eternit on mandatory mechanical fixing

    Marley Eternit |Mon, 21 Nov 2011

    John Dodd, technical manager at Marley Eternit discusses impact of the NHBC announcement that they are to make mechanical fixing mandatory for all mortar bedded ridges and hips.

  • Marley Eternit online makes specifying easier

    Marley Eternit |Wed, 30 Nov 2011

    Roofing and cladding manufacturer Marley Eternit website now offers enhanced range of self-service technical tools, an extended case study section, plus option to book CPD courses online.

  • Marley Eternit Profile 6 for Hereford Market roof

    Marley Eternit |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    Marley Eternit fibre cement Profile 6 specified for the roof of the new GBP7m Hereford Livestock Market because the density of the fibre cement minimises reverberation and tackles condensation.

  • Marley Eternit profiled sheeting for cafe

    Marley Eternit |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    Fibre cement Profile 3 from Marley Eternit has been specified for the roof and walls of a cafe, part of the Talgarth Mill project, an eco-centre and tourist attraction in Powys.

  • Matrix standard FOR Schueco UK training courses

    Schueco UK |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    The Training Department of Schueco UK, market leader in solar products, facades, windows and doors, achieve matrix Standard accreditation for courses at its Milton Keynes HQ.

  • May Gurney prospers on the acquisition trail

    Glenigan |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    Glenigan report that May Gurney is thriving and increasingly acquisitive, as detailed in its first half results.

  • Military project for a Wedge Group galvanizer

    Wedge Group Galvanizing |Fri, 18 Nov 2011

    Wessex Galvanizers, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, to galvanize steel pipework used in the construction of HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales.

  • Mitsubishi Electric fund raising for NSPCC

    Mitsubishi Electric Living Environmental Systems |Tue, 29 Nov 2011

    Customer golf day has enabled Mitsubishi Electric's Wales and Bristol office to raise money for the NSPCC.

  • Natural ventilation and daylight for schools

    Monodraught |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    Monodraught natural ventilation and daylight products including the Windcatcher, Sunpipe and Suncatcher were specified as a complete eco-strategy for Isles of Scilly's Five Islands School.

  • New Board Director at GEZE UK

    GEZE UK |Wed, 16 Nov 2011

    Steve Marshall has been appointed as Service Director to help develop GEZE UK's high-tech customer-focused approach to servicing and maintenance across the UK.

  • New Dimplex medium temperature air source pumps

    Dimplex UK |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    Dimplex is again expanding the UK's widest range of heat pumps with the launch of the new LA PMS medium temperature range of air source units.

  • New Door-Stop art-deco glass door designs

    Door-Stop International |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    The new designs are hand-finished with traditional leading and available on Door-Stop's three day delivery service.

  • New Guide to SuDS in the Urban Landscape

    Hydro International |Wed, 30 Nov 2011

    The new Guide to Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in the Urban Landscape is now available as part of the Engineering Nature's Way initiative by Hydro International.

  • New installers course for REHAU pre-insulated pipe

    REHAU |Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    Free training course on REHAU's pre-insulated pipework for district heating, remote CHP, biomass and heat pump applications.

  • New poll points to GRP composite doors opportunity

    Epwin Group |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    New national consumer poll by super-fabricator Sierra suggests the retail GRP composite door market remains a still largely untapped commercial opportunity.

  • New recycling programme for air conditioning

    Mitsubishi Electric Living Environmental Systems |Tue, 29 Nov 2011

    Mitsubishi Electric launch new recycling programme for its range of air conditioning and photovoltaic modules.

  • New square door for partitioning systems

    SAS Direct |Wed, 16 Nov 2011

    SAS Direct has launched new square door frames and wrap around window frames for its Systems 3000 and 4000 partitioning.

  • New Sunscoop is the latest in natural daylighting

    Passivent |Mon, 14 Nov 2011

    Better aesthetics and performance new Sunscoop tubular rooflight from Passivent.

  • Next generation of Pilkington K Glass download

    Pilkington United Kingdom Limited |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    Launch of Pilkington K Glass S extends the range of leading low-emissivity glazing solutions by offering a new soft coated product to householders.

  • Open cell metal ceiling from SAS International

    SAS International |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    SAS International has designed, manufactured and installed metal ceiling solutions for both interior and exterior areas of the new 74,000 m2 terminal of the Aeropuerto de Santiago, Spain.

  • Origin new video guide to installing Easifold

    Origin |Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    UK manufacturer Origin launch their video guide to installing its Easifold range of folding sliding doors.

  • Padiham Glass trade centres supplies VEKA

    VEKA |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    Leading sealed unit supplier and glass processor, Padiham Glass, opens its second trade centre supplying VEKA products to the trade.

  • Passivent solution to ventilation compliance

    Passivent |Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    Passivent's intelligent Passive Stack Ventilation (iPSV) system is BBA certified and ensures compliance with ventilation regulatory requirements of Approved Document F1.

  • Pilkington Planar glazing for Snow Hill station

    Pilkington United Kingdom Limited |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    Pilkington Planar frameless structural glazing system specified for refurbishment of Snow Hill train station in Birmingham.

  • Pilkington Planar system for college glass atrium

    Pilkington United Kingdom Limited |Tue, 29 Nov 2011

    Pilkington Planar structural glazing system specified for striking facades and atrium for a redevelopment project at St Helens College.

  • Plastics 4 Trade is new Freefoam Plastics customer

    Freefoam Plastics UK |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    Freefoam Plastics welcome Plastics 4 Trade to their nationwide network of independent stockists.

  • Polyflor specified for hospital refurbishment.

    Polyflor |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    Polysafe Wood FX PUR, Forest FX PUR and Polysafe Corona PUR were installed in Robin Pinto Two Mental Health Unit in Luton.

  • Polysafe PUR flooring for The Gym in Ipswich

    Polyflor |Thu, 10 Nov 2011

    Polyflor's Polysafe Mosaic PUR flooring was specified for The Gym in Ipswich, including being used throughout the weight training and exercise areas.

  • Polysafe safety flooring for Extra-Care scheme

    Polyflor |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    Polyflor's Polysafe is providing a slip resistant surface in the communal areas and flats at the Ewart House Extra-Care scheme in Harrow, West London.

  • Premier Sainty plywood now TRADA assessed

    TRADA Technology |Fri, 11 Nov 2011

    Premier Forest Products is the first company to be granted a 'TRADA Technology Assessed' licence for its marketing literature for Sainty Structural Plywood.

  • Protecta-Line barrier pipe for Morrisons

    GPS PE Pipe Systems |Tue, 15 Nov 2011

    Wessex Water have specified Protecta-Line barrier pipe from GPS PE Pipe Systems to counter proven and potential contaminants contaminants at a development site for a Morrisons distribution centre.

  • Rapid Repair for quick concrete repair

    Instarmac |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    Rapid Repair, from Drivewayfix.co.uk, is a fast setting concrete repair, perfect for repairing broken or damaged concrete on paths and driveways.

  • Rockpanel cladding from Panel Systems for school

    Panel Systems |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    Panel Systems provided Rockpanel for the upper section of the main classroom building and the surrounding fascias, part of a major refurbishment at All Saints Catholic School in Sheffield.

  • Roof tile absorbs 500,000 miles of emissions

    Marley Eternit |Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    Marley Eternit developed the EcoLogic roof tile that absorbs asthma-causing pollutants and has removed the equivalent of 500,000 car miles worth of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from the air since its launch.

  • Roomline skirting system for flood damaged homes.

    Eurocell Profiles |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    A social housing provider specified the Roomline skirting system from Eurocell for the refurbishment of 17 flood damaged homes.

  • Rotational movement through cavity wall openings

    Cavity Trays |Mon, 14 Nov 2011

    Cavity Trays discuss why timber-frame construction requires the designer and builder to be aware of and make provision to accommodate differential movement.

  • Safedoors new online promotion tool

    Epwin Group |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    Safedoors customers can now create their own personalised promotional flyers, using a new design tool on the Safedoors website.

  • Sales training seminars for Network VEKA members

    VEKA |Mon, 21 Nov 2011

    'Make More Profit with Network VEKA' was the objective of two sales training days presented by Balls 2 to help members open up new ways of selling windows and doors.

  • Sandtoft tiles on over 1100 Liverpool Mutual Homes

    Sandtoft Roof Tiles |Fri, 18 Nov 2011

    Liverpool Mutual Homes used Sandtoft’s Olympus clay double pantile on the Florence Melly Estate refurbishment and Cassius clay roof tiles on the Daneville Estate.

  • SAS International invite to 'Made By Britain'

    SAS International |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    Manufacturer of interior building solutions, SAS International, invited Adrian Bailey MP to its West Midlands facility demonstrate a real 'Made By Britain' success.

  • SAS International shortlisted for two AIS Awards

    SAS International |Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    The two categories of the AIS Best Practice awards 2011 are: The Training Innovation Category for the SAS International Step Training Programme and the Product Innovation Category for Emac Hanger.

  • SAS show benefits beyond RHI

    Space Airconditioning |Thu, 10 Nov 2011

    Space Air Solutions (SAS) case study shows the benefits for Lee Housing Association, even without RHI, when a complete Daikin Altherma HT System was installed at Swan House.

  • SAS specified for City Thameslink refurbishment

    SAS International |Tue, 15 Nov 2011

    SAS International's Project Management division has designed, supplied and installed the vitreous enamel wall paneling and ceilings for the major refurbishment of City Thameslink station'

  • Schueco Jansen laser-optimised structural profiles

    Schueco UK |Thu, 10 Nov 2011

    Developed with Montanstahl AG, the new VISS Ixtra profiles use innovative connecting technology to provide the structural strength needed for mullions to run continuously over more than one storey.

  • Schueco UK critical of changes to FiT payments

    Schueco UK |Tue, 15 Nov 2011

    Schueco UK Managing Director, Marc von Briel, has come out strongly against the proposed alterations to Feed-in Tariff payments and calls on industry to lobby ministers and MPs.

  • Scottish Galvanizers help for Rugby League stadium

    Wedge Group Galvanizing |Mon, 14 Nov 2011

    Scottish Galvanizers, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, provided specialist hot dip galvanizing treatment to metalwork used to build St Helens new GBP25 million stadium.

  • Selectaglaze help in refit at Building Centre download

    Selectaglaze |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Secondary glazing specialist, Selectaglaze, reduced heat flow through the glass and eliminated window draughts as part of the UK-GBC's office refit in London's Building Centre.

  • Sika new product stand in Jewson branches

    Sika |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    Sika new product stand, is a moveable, portable point of sale dispenser that helps raise customer awareness of the wide range of Sika products.

  • Sika repair and protect steel reinforcement

    Sika |Fri, 18 Nov 2011

    Concrete repair products from Sika specified to deal with structural damage caused by chloride penetration and corrosion of the steel reinforcement of two of its twelve storey residential buildings.

  • Sika Solution for Witchford recycling centre

    Sika |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    Sika, working with Hanson Concrete, supplied steel fibre reinforced concrete for the new recycling centre at Witchford, near Ely.

  • Sika Watertight Concrete for underground mansion

    Sika |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    A.P.Arcon Construction used Sika Watertight Concrete to help construct a new, partly subterranean mansion in Kensington.

  • Sika Winter product range ready for poor weather

    Sika |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    Sika's Winter product range are not affected by poor weather, enabling work to continue throughout the winter without compromising performance.

  • SikaSpec online waterproofing specification tool

    Sika |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    SikaSpec has been designed to offer an efficient, accurate and reliable method of producing specifications for the complex refurbishment of existing basements, as well as new build structures.

  • Sika-Trocal green roofs for industrial units

    Sika |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    Sika-Trocal's SGmA single ply membrane, with its rapid installation process, has been specified for the green roofs of seven new sustainable built industrial units.

  • Sika-Trocal restores 25 roof at historic hospital

    Sika |Tue, 29 Nov 2011

    The birthplace of the NHS has had 25 of its roofs restored by Sika-Trocal's specialist contractor Sanderoof.

  • Silverwood painted cladding system

    A Proctor Group |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    The A.Proctor Group now offer a range of timber cladding from Silverwood, a leading European manufacturer of painted timber cladding.

  • Simple online Stairplanner from Richard Burbidge

    Richard Burbidge |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    Stair balustrade specialist Richard Burbidge latest version of its popular online Stairplanner is even easier to use, offering free access to an online design service.

  • Six new appointments at SE Controls

    SE Controls |Tue, 29 Nov 2011

    SE Controls has strengthened its nationwide team in response to increasing demand for their smoke and natural ventilation solutions.

  • SMART on new Greenwood Airvac website

    Greenwood Airvac |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    Greenwood Airvac's new website includes all their latest products and services, including their innovative range of SMART technologies.

  • Sound reduction with H+H Celcon aircrete blocks

    H+H Celcon |Mon, 21 Nov 2011

    Elme Hall Hotel exceeds Building Regulations for transmission of sound and airborne noise because they chose H+H Celcon blocks for internal separating walls and for the building envelope.

  • Stannah new website for commercial customers

    Stannah |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    New, easy to use website has a host of resources on Stannah's products and services, from small service lifts through to moving walkways.

  • Stannah new website for commercial customers

    Stannah |Thu, 10 Nov 2011

    The new Stannah website is focused on lift products, their applications, technical information, product images and the latest legislation relating to all Stannah lift products and services.

  • Stannah platform lift at the heritage station

    Stannah |Tue, 22 Nov 2011

    Stannah Midilift SL vertical platform lift is providing access for all to the new Turntable Cafe at Ravenglass Station in the Lake District.

  • Steelwork galvanizing for Grimsby Seafood Village

    Wedge Group Galvanizing |Tue, 29 Nov 2011

    Humber Galvanizing provided its specialist hot dip galvanizing treatment to 20 tonnes of steelwork used to build the new Grimsby Seafood Village.

  • Stelrad Radiators launch 'The Radiator Book'

    Stelrad |Mon, 14 Nov 2011

    ’The Radiator Book’, already the prime radiator specifying source for designers, architects and installers, includes complete information on the Stelrad range, Europe’s favourite radiator.

  • Stone-filled wire Gabions from Maccaferri

    Maccaferri |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Engineers constructing the longest domestic passenger railway to be built in the UK for a century, have made extensive use of retaining wall technology from Maccaferri.

  • Stunning curved patio door for listed building

    Balcony Systems |Mon, 14 Nov 2011

    A curved patio door, more than five metres in width, has been supplied by Balcony Systems. for a Grade 2 listed farmhouse near Newark in Nottinghamshire.

  • Swish achieve high thermal and acoustic insulation

    Swish Building Products |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    Swish Window and Door Systems specified for innovative, modern designed sedum-roofed and cedar-clad three bedroom property in a Bristol suburb.

  • Swish Building Products for new eco development

    Swish Building Products |Fri, 11 Nov 2011

    Cawrey Homes specified Swish fascias, soffits and cladding for its new eco development, Fielding Meadow, a 36 home development in Ratby.

  • Swish Building Products latest accreditation

    Swish Building Products |Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    Swish Building Products is the first materials companies outside the aggregates industry to be awarded the responsible sourcing Certification BES6001 across its roofline range.

  • Swish 'Code 6' window system specified in Cumbria

    Swish Building Products |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    Swish Window and Door Systems triple glazed system has been specified on a new social and affordable housing project.

  • Three CPD events at TRADA in the Regions events

    TRADA Technology |Fri, 4 Nov 2011

    TRADA in the Regions will be at Grange Manor Hotel, Grangemouth, Scotland with three CPD events that meet the specific needs of architects, engineers and the timber sector.

  • Timbmet competition for students of architecture

    TRADA Technology |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    Working closely with TRADA, Timbmet is again sponsoring a competition for students of architecture at Oxford Brookes University to design a demountable timber pavilion.

  • Top industry U-value for Origin Easifold range

    Origin |Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    The Easifold range of folding sliding doors, with bespoke free-glide running system, now features an industry leading U-value, well outperforming the Part L requirement.

  • TRADA discount for timber strength grading course

    TRADA Technology |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    TRADA Technology has introduced a 10% early bird discount for its timber strength grading courses, on any course booked by end January 2012.

  • TRADA on strutting in timber floors

    TRADA Technology |Fri, 11 Nov 2011

    Strutting, which plays a useful role in timber floors, is examined in detail in the latest TRADA Technology Wood Information Sheet.

  • TRADA Technology surveys of timber frame houses

    TRADA Technology |Fri, 11 Nov 2011

    TRADA Technology Wood Information Sheet Surveys of timber frame houses offers guidance for building surveyors and professionals in the construction industry.

  • TRADA updated timberWISE CD Rom service

    TRADA Technology |Mon, 14 Nov 2011

    TRADA launch timberWISE 3.05 for specifiers and designers, heavily discounted for members, containing more than 70 electronic Wood Information Sheets.

  • Train station project for Worksop Galvanizing

    Wedge Group Galvanizing |Fri, 18 Nov 2011

    Worksop Galvanizing has galvanized more than 300 tonnes of structural steelwork used to build a new ticket office at Farringdon Station in the London Borough of Islington.

  • Triple RIBA Stirling Prize success for SE Controls

    SE Controls |Tue, 15 Nov 2011

    SE Controls specialised smoke and natural ventilation solutions were specified in Zaha Hadid's award winning design for Brixton's Evelyn Grace Academy, plus for two other shortlisted finalists.

  • Ultra Floor help complete Gatwick airport flooring

    Instarmac |Fri, 25 Nov 2011

    CFA members, T C Carpets and Flooring complete several flooring projects on-site at Gatwick airport using Ultra Floor products.

  • Ultra Floor shortlisted for environmental award

    Instarmac |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    Ultra Floor has been shortlisted for FeRFA Environmental Award for their utilisation of Kaizen techniques to reduce their landfill waste by 51 percent.

  • Ultra Floor super rapid set levelling compound

    Instarmac |Tue, 22 Nov 2011

    Ultra Floor's super rapid set levelling compound, Level IT super30 sets in 30 minutes and can be overlaid in only 3 hours.

  • Ultra Tile ProRapid for indoor swimming pool

    Instarmac |Fri, 18 Nov 2011

    Ultra Tile stockist, Alistair Mackintosh, used Ultra Tile ProRapid RS to fix coping stones, edging a deluxe indoor swimming pool.

  • Ultracrete Instant Road Repair for Romania

    Instarmac |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    Emcol licensee SC ZandZ Piro Srl, based in Harghita, Romania, complete project in Radauti City using Ultracrete's Instant Road Repair cold lay asphalt.

  • Ultrascape help with Folkestone redevelopment

    Instarmac |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    Ultrascape's BS 7533 Compliant Mortar Paving System has helped in creating new water feature is part of the general improvement program that is taking place at Folkestone Harbour.

  • Ultrascape Mortar Paving System exceeds BS 7533

    Instarmac |Wed, 16 Nov 2011

    Ultrascape's range of bedding, priming and jointing materials, meets and exceeds the strict demands of BS 7533 and avoids failed paving costs.

  • Ultrascape Mortar Paving System for Caernarfon

    Instarmac |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    Ultrascape's BS 7533 compliant Mortar Paving System is being used to improve the look and feel of many of Caernarfon town's main streets.

  • VEKA supports new government apprentice scheme

    VEKA |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    VEKA plc has signed up to a new government '100 in 100' campaign, to help generate more apprenticeship programmes in the North West.

  • VEKA windows for fuel-efficient housing

    VEKA |Wed, 30 Nov 2011

    VEKA customer Glaze4trade and Network VEKA member Delta Plastics have won the contract to supply and install the windows for the largest 'passive housing' estate in the UK.

  • Verti-Kal vertical daylighting at JCB Academy

    Stoakes Systems |Mon, 14 Nov 2011

    Variations of size, shape and layout are possible with Kalwall translucent systems, for example, a new sports hall a new sports hall is lit with Verti-Kal is lit with Verti-Kal.

  • Video competition to win an iPhone 4S

    Balcony Systems |Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    Balcony Systems Video Competition aims to to find their most satisfied customer and reward one lucky winner with a new Apple iPhone 4S.

  • Walltite insulation for a Zero Carbon Home

    BASF Polyurethane UK |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Walltite polyurethane spray foam insulation system has been specified by Finer Living, designers of new-build detached-bungalow in Snettisham, Norfolk to create a neutral carbon structure.

  • Walltite spray foam insulation for a period roof

    BASF Polyurethane UK |Wed, 30 Nov 2011

    Walltite reduced a recurrent condensation problem and improved U-value of the roof area of a Grade II listed Old Manse building.

  • Warburton Building Services select Mardak software

    Integrity Software Systems |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    Mardak Construction Management Software chosen by Warburton to support their company that specialises in the installation and maintenance of mechanical services.

  • Warm daylighting for colder regions

    Stoakes Systems |Mon, 14 Nov 2011

    Public and private sector architects in colder regions are specifying Kalwall with Lumira aerogel insulation (previously called Nanogel), for daylighting projects.

  • Wedge Group company wins Heathrow project

    Wedge Group Galvanizing |Tue, 15 Nov 2011

    Wedge, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, galvanize 20 tonnes worth of steel for the new GBP1 billion Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport in London.

  • What is new about the new Equality Act?

    ABC+D Magazine |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    movemanSKG reviews the practical implications of the 2010 Equality Act (EA) which has replaced the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).

  • Wilo appoint new UK Sales Director

    Wilo |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    pump manufacturer Wilo UK has appointed Richard Harden as Sales Director UK (Building Services).

  • Wrekin Windows follow-up to Decent Homes programme

    Epwin Group |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    Wrekin Windows installing energy efficient PVC-u windows in a further 900 properties for Northwards Housing, after helping complete its Decent Homes programme.

  • Wrightstyle protecting Olympic buildings

    Wrightstyle |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    Wrightstyle's glass and steel glazing systems, designed to also protect buildings, are being supplied for two key contracts for the Olympic Games in London.

  • Wrightstyle systems for historic Lebanese project

    Wrightstyle |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    Wrightstyle has supplied 1300 sq metres of SR60 large-span curtain walling plus a large number of thermally-broken window assemblies as part of redevelopment of the Solidere Beirut Souks.

  • Year of growth for SAS Direct

    SAS Direct |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    Since the opening its Reading HQ just one year ago, SAS Direct, who provide fit-out solutions, have increased depots across the UK from three to five, with plans to open more depots.

  • _space group architects help transform school

    _space group |Wed, 16 Nov 2011

    The Girls' Day School Trust hired _space group to undertake a GBP2.5m refurbishment of Chapman House, the Central Newcastle High's Junior School.

  • ADAS help gain planning for wind farm development

    ADAS |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    Fullabrook Wind Farm will produce enough power for 5,000 homes and is the largest wind farm development in Devon.

  • AGM Group complete first Community Care project

    AGM Group |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    Shop and office fit-out and maintenance company, AGM Group, provide some free and practical support to local communities and have completed its first Community Care project.

  • Alliance Lighting UK offer Martini Illuminazione

    Alliance Lighting (UK) |Thu, 10 Nov 2011

    Alliance Lighting UK have expanded their brands by offering products from the Martini Illuminazione Group who design and manufacture architectural, commercial, residential and urban lighting.

  • Artist wins Caddy Mig portable welding machine

    ESAB |Wed, 30 Nov 2011

    Ian Moran has won a Caddy Mig C200i portable Mig welding machine after the ESAB Demobus mobile demonstration unit visited Engineering and Welding Supplies in the West Midlands.

  • Ash and Lacy work on Kendall Arts and Media Campus

    Ash + Lacy Building Systems |Mon, 14 Nov 2011

    Ash and Lacy worked alongside architects Taylor Young with the initial concept stage through to the supply of the slate and honeycomb panels to ensure the feasibility of the design.

  • Atkins new Sixth Form College design in Lowestoft

    Atkins Design Environment & Engineering |Tue, 15 Nov 2011

    Lowestoft Sixth Form College design is inspiring young people in Lowestoft, one of the country's most economically-challenged areas

  • AWS appoint Murphy to connect community to gas

    J Murphy & Sons |Wed, 16 Nov 2011

    National Grid Affordable Warmth Solutions (AWS) has begun work to connect up to 900 homes, by appointing J Murphy and Sons Limited as its main contractor for this new gas installation project.

  • Benchmark architectural facades brighten Salford

    Kingspan Benchmark |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    The new Broughton Hub in Salford has become a colourful regeneration landmark thanks to Benchmark's range of architectural facades.

  • Big energy savings for school with Aquamat

    Aquamat |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    Ribston Hall High School in Stroud, Gloucester is to save GBP12,800 a year with the help of swimming pool covers from Aquamat.

  • Biomass halves energy costs for stately home

    Asgard Biomass Systems |Wed, 16 Nov 2011

    Asgard Biomass designed and installed a biomass heating system, which is set to reduce the heating costs by over half at Middleton Hall, near Belford in Northumberland.

  • Bobcat new compact excavator at The Rental Show.

    Bobcat EMEA |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    Bobcat will exhibit a cross-section of products at The Rental Show 2012, including the new E26 2.6 tonne compact excavator.

  • Bobcat new mini-excavator at World of Concrete

    Bobcat EMEA |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    Bobcat new E26 mini-excavator and new laser grader and concrete mixing attachments for use by concrete and flooring contractors will be shown first time at World of Concrete 2012.

  • Bobcat Tracked Loaders show solution

    Bobcat EMEA |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    The Bobcat T190 and T250 compact tracked loaders helped building court surfaces for the World Bocce Championships held at an Ice Rink in Feltre in Italy.

  • Breathing Buildings role in BREEAM 'Outstanding'

    Breathing Buildings |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    Natural ventilation specialists Breathing Buildings key role in Houghton-Le-Spring Health Centre achieving UK's first ever BREEAM Outstanding Healthcare building certified at the final stage.

  • Broseley Fires in demand for a 'green' Christmas

    Broseley Fires |Tue, 29 Nov 2011

    Broseley Fires has seen a dramatic increase in demand for wood burning stoves from householders who want a 'green' Christmas.

  • Call for return of Boiler Scrappage scheme

    Honeywell Control Systems |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    Heating control expert, Honeywell, is supporting calls to bring back the Boiler Scrappage scheme, plus a mandate for heating controls to be fitted in homes.

  • Calls for a change in how we heat our buildings

    Warmafloor (GB) |Fri, 11 Nov 2011

    Mike Lamb, Managing Director of Warmafloor (GB) follows up on recent remarks about climate change by Faith Briol, Chief Economist at the International Energy Agency (IFA).

  • Can affordable housing boost halt housing decline?

    NHBC |Mon, 21 Nov 2011

    Government measures to boost the housing market could halt the Public Sector house building decline says NHBC (National House Building Council).

  • CHG Property Services achieve ISO 9001

    CHG Property Services |Thu, 10 Nov 2011

    CHG Property Services, which incorporates Oakleaf Grounds Services and Bespoke Joinery Service, have achievement the quality standard ISO 9001.

  • CHR Equipment kitchen designed for students

    CHR Equipment |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    Main contractor Balfour Beatty chose commercial kitchen specialist CHR Equipment to handle the design and installation of the new kitchens at the GBP9.5m Priory City of Lincoln Academy.

  • Church lighting control from Schneider Electric

    Schneider Electric |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    Trinity Church, Ossett in West Yorkshire install the revolutionary C-Bus lighting control system from energy management specialist, Schneider Electric.

  • Construction industry dressing for success

    Alexandra |Wed, 16 Nov 2011

    Dressing to create the right impression with clients, prospects and colleagues can help save jobs and win new business, according to new survey by workwear specialists Alexandra.

  • CornerTape SiliconePro via CORGIdirect.

    Cornertape - STG Products |Fri, 11 Nov 2011

    CornerTape SiliconePro is the first ever silicone sealant available from CORGIdirect - the trusted supplier of essential gas-related product and services.

  • Crossgrip walkway matting for roof safety

    Plastic Extruders |Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    Crossgrip, manufactured by Plastic Extruders, was specified and installed by Burren and Whitaker Construction over some flat rooftops of Epsom Hospital.

  • Detectagas wins more industry recognition

    Gas Safe Europe |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    Detectagas has been voted Landlord and Letting Magazine's 'Supplier oif the Year' alongside a recent 'Safety Initiative of the Year: 2011' award at Installer Live.

  • DM Hall deal helps Velocity go live again

    DM Hall |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    Chartered surveyors DM Hall complete a deal that has enabled Dunfermline's famous nightclub, Velocity, to re-open.

  • Doosan and Leach Lewis partnership success

    Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    Doosan Infracore Portable Power and Leach Lewis Plant celebrate one year of their successful partnership.

  • Doosan at 2012 Executive Hire Show

    Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment will feature site power, excavators, portable power compressors, generator, light tower and construction tool ranges.

  • Doosan DX225LC excavator at Rental Show.

    Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    Doosan will be exhibiting their DX225LC crawler excavator equipped with a clamp bucket at the Rental Show in New Orleans

  • Doosan excavator used on charity drive

    Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment |Tue, 15 Nov 2011

    Construction machinery company, Mason Brothers complete Deans Digger Drive, traveling from John O'Groats to Lands' End in just 53 hours and 5 minutes.

  • Doosan portable power products for Speedy

    Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment |Tue, 15 Nov 2011

    Speedy, leading provider of equipment rental and support services, has expanded its fleet with over GBP3.2 Million of Doosan portable power products.

  • DORMA automatic sliding door operator at Le Manoir

    DORMA UK |Tue, 29 Nov 2011

    DORMA UK's CS 80 Magneo automatic sliding door operator specified at Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Great Milton, Oxfordshire.

  • DORMA new service and maintenance guide

    DORMA UK |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    The new comprehensive service and maintenance brochure covers DORMA and non-DORMA automatic doors, manual door closers, and industrial doors and shutters.

  • Dura Deck 'superstrong' composite timber decking

    Dura Composites |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    Dura Composites have launched Dura Deck 225 HD (Heavy Duty), a composite timber decking that could transform public walkways.

  • Easy Price Pro latest Health and Safety software

    Easy Price Pro |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    Easy Price Pro explain why their Health and Safety version 3 software is the easy solution to the Health and Safety paperwork problem.

  • EcoClear for Grand Designs self-build

    Glassolutions (formerly Solaglas) |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    EcoClear, a Solaglas' industry top sealed unit with Planitherm inside, has been installed in a traditionally crafted self-build house featured on Grand Designs.

  • Ecology retrofit discounts win top award

    Ecology Building Society |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    Ecology Building Society rewards homeowners for saving energy and the scheme has won the Ecological/Green Category in the annual Mortgage Finance Gazette Awards.

  • Economatic steel shell boilers from Stokvis

    Stokvis Energy Systems |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    Latest range of Economatic boilers from Stokvis Energy Systems include three pass reverse flame boilers, for use on gas and oil, with capacities of 93kW to 3488kW in standard units.

  • Elcomponent energy sub-metering in the Antarctic

    Elcometer Instruments |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Elcomponent energy sub-metering equipment and software is installed both at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) UK headquarters in Cambridge, and the BAS research stations in the Antarctic.

  • Ellis Furniture Opal Gloss handle-less kitchen

    Ellis Furniture |Tue, 22 Nov 2011

    Ellis Furniture unveils the Opal Gloss handle-less kitchen with a high gloss finish, made to order in a wide variety of drawer and cupboard sizes, storage solutions, accessories and worktop finishes.

  • EMS wire free fire protection for Bath Pump Room

    EMS Group |Tue, 22 Nov 2011

    Avon Fire Systems specified EMS Radio Fire and Security to develop a complex wire free fire protection system for the Grand Pump Room in Bath.

  • Energy Solutions service from Thorn Lighting

    Thorn Lighting |Fri, 11 Nov 2011

    Thorn Energy Solutions, supplier of outdoor and indoor luminaries and integrated controls, launch an energy consultation service to to help the lighting industry reduce their carbon emissions

  • EnerVue web-based energy management dashboard

    Distech Controls |Fri, 11 Nov 2011

    Distech Control launch the EC-NetAX EnerVue browser based energy management dashboard, providing proven visualization of vital building metrics

  • EnOcean offer new ways to harness energy

    EnOcean |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    The EnOcean ECO 200 energy converter coupled with the PTM 330 wireless module offers new applications for energy-harvesting wireless technology.

  • ESAB and San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge project

    ESAB |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    ESAB China welding engineers based in Shanghai help build a bridge in China and ship it to San Fransisco.

  • ESAB entry-level arc welding machines

    ESAB |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    ESAB launching the Buddy Arc 145 and Buddy Arc 180 entry-level arc welding machines.

  • ESAB new welding glove for top protection

    ESAB |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    The new ESAB welding glove protects against radiated heat at up to 1500 degrees C by using a combination of woven ceramic fibres and aluminised Kevlar fibres.

  • ESAB welding innovation keeps mining on track

    ESAB |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    Research by ESAB, enhanced rail repairs could significantly improve the safety, productivity and reliability in the mining industry.

  • ESAB wins two Frost and Sullivan awards

    ESAB |Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    The awards were the 2011 Global Excellence in Globalisation Award in the Arc Welding Equipment and Filler Metals Market; and the 2011 Global Customer Value Enhancement Award in Welding Filler Metals.

  • Eve TuffTrak heavy-duty plastic trakway

    Eve |Tue, 15 Nov 2011

    Created to provide a temporary roadway system, Eve TuffTrak is a heavy-duty plastic trakway that enables access for the heaviest of loads including plant, machinery and multiple vehicles.

  • Feed-in tariff rate cuts are a risk to jobs

    Photon Energy |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    Jonathan Bates, director of Photon Energy, expains why the Government's proposed reductions to feed-in tariff rates for solar PV are a risk to jobs, the solar energy sector and the UK economy.

  • FieldServer Technologies at AHR Expo 2012

    Fieldserver Technologies |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    FieldServer Technologies will be demonstrating its new QuickServer, a cost effective, fully configurable, powerful gateway.

  • Finding customers in the commercial sector

    Insight Data |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    Insight Data launch the Construction File that includes detailed information on over 4,900 decision makers in 1,400 of the UK's largest construction firms

  • FT Finley and EN Procure Elemental Works Framework

    FT Finley |Fri, 11 Nov 2011

    FT Finley appointed to the EN Procure Elemental Works Framework to carry out maintenance and improvement works on housing across Yorkshire and the Humber.

  • FT Finley win trio of prestigious accreditations

    FT Finley |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    The three certifications from ISOQAR. mean the building, refurbishment and maintenance company join an elite group of a top 0.5% of companies who have achieved this standard.

  • Gerflor flooring for specialist sports college

    Gerflor |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    Gerflor's Taraflex Sport M Performance was specified as the best flooring for Wilmslow High School in Cheshire, now classed as a Specialist Sports College.

  • Gilbert-Ash win top national construction awards

    Gilbert-Ash |Wed, 30 Nov 2011

    Construction company, Gilbert-Ash, win three major industry awards - including lead contractor on the 'Supreme Winner' - at the national Brick Awards in London.

  • Global industry award for Lee Demolition

    Lee Demolition |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Lee Demolition won the Industrial Demolition category at the World Demolition Awards.

  • Goodlight LED retrofit range now available in UK

    LED Eco Lights |Tue, 15 Nov 2011

    LED Eco Lights is to supply its extensive Goodlight retrofit LED lighting range to Newey and Eyre, WF Senate and Denmans, via the Rexel UK Group.

  • GRASP mobile workforce scheduling and management

    Wheatley Associates |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Leicester City Council choose GRASP mobile workforce scheduling and TODAY mobile communications software from Wheatley Associates.

  • Green Deal centre stage at NHIC annual awards

    National Home Improvement Council [NHIC] |Sat, 26 Nov 2011

    DCLG Minister says Green Deal success relies on expertise and co-operation of companies like NHIC Award winners.

  • Harlequin WoodSpring sprung floors for Ballet

    British Harlequin |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    British Harlequin installed Harlequin WoodSpring sprung floors, with Harlequin Studio dance surfaces in all the dance and performance studios for Northern Ballet's new building in Leeds.

  • High demand for EcoSheet from 2K Manufacturing

    2K Manufacturing |Tue, 15 Nov 2011

    2K Manufacturing is doubling production to meet demand from the agricultural sector for it's eco-friendly EcoSheet.

  • Honeywell staff raise cash for charity

    Honeywell Control Systems |Tue, 29 Nov 2011

    Staff at Bracknell offices of heating control experts Honeywell have used the 'fit a thermostat' campaign to raise money for charity.

  • 'Housing Strategy Not Radical Enough',says FMB

    Federation of Master Builders (FMB) |Mon, 21 Nov 2011

    Federation of Master Builders (FMB) says the Government new housing strategy White Paper will not be enough to tackle the housing crisis.

  • Hungerford site to be latest Audley Village

    Audley Retirement Villlages |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    Audley secure GBP20m facility from Barclays Real Estate for the development of a new retirement village at a former health hydro near Hungerford in Berkshire.

  • Impey Showers new range of care products

    Impey Showers |Mon, 14 Nov 2011

    Designed to meet healthcare needs, such as for the elderly or disabled, they also benefit contractors and installers due to easy fitting and installing, product quality and lifetime guarantee.

  • Improving your image with National Flood School

    National Flood School |Tue, 29 Nov 2011

    Pioneering course from the National Flood can increase specialist knowledge of restoration professionals and boost sales.

  • Industry boost brings opportunity for new orders

    Insight Data |Thu, 10 Nov 2011

    Insight's Data Analyst David Lewis says 'With the right 'intelligence' and data support companies can benefit from the pick-up in construction activity signalled last month'.

  • Insight Data route to rejuvenates window industry

    Insight Data |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Suppliers in the window and construction industry are actively widening their nets to capture new sales opportunities, according to specialist data provider Insight Data.

  • Intastop for protective door and wall products

    Intastop |Tue, 22 Nov 2011

    New look interactive website from Intastop includes more technical product information and videos plus sign up for their latest e-newsletter.

  • IronmongeryDirect welcome housebuilding initiative

    Ironmongery Direct |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    IronmongeryDirect welcomes Government plans to provide housebuilders GBP400m to fund 16,000 new homes.

  • JELD-WEN windows help achieve zero carbon

    JELD-WEN |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    Energy efficient DreamVu timber windows and doorsets from JELD-WEN have been specified for one of the first 'zero carbon' developments in the UK.

  • John Sisk and Son begin work on Bioenergy Centre

    John Sisk & Son |Tue, 15 Nov 2011

    Contractors John Sisk and Son and Aston University ground breaking event marks the beginning of work on the new European Bioenergy Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University.

  • John Sisk and Son win Birmingham Airport contract

    John Sisk & Son |Mon, 21 Nov 2011

    The Birmingham Airport GBP2.5m contract includes new facility that will provide a link for private jets and VIP guests at the Freeport area of the airport for tenant Eurojet.

  • Katell and Laura Ashley range of multi-fuel stoves

    Katell |Wed, 30 Nov 2011

    Katell, a specialist in the design and manufacture of fireplaces and surrounds, has launched a range of multi-fuel stoves in conjunction with Laura Ashley.

  • Kawneer adds a Tilturn to its AA540 window range

    Kawneer UK |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    Kawneer enhanced its AA540 window range, which combines value for money with a BRE Green Guide "A" rated frame, with a tilturn variant.

  • KemmliT Classic Cell cubicles for gym

    Skirmett Washrooms |Wed, 30 Nov 2011

    Kemmlit Classic Cell toilet and changing cubicles were specified at Stars Gym at the Albion Riverside in Battersea, London.

  • Kijlstra help reduce cost on water infrastructure

    Kijlstra Precast |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    Kijlstra, makers of off-site precast drainage products, is helping drive down costs on a major water infrastructure project in Royal Leamington Spa.

  • Knauf Marmorit coloured Presto scratch render

    Knauf Marmorit UK |Fri, 11 Nov 2011

    New Regal Range by Knauf Marmorit, featuring a selected range of the company's coloured Presto scratch render systems, will launch in January.

  • KNX latest Technical Workshop

    KNX UK |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    The KNX UK Association is holding a free of charge one-day Technical Workshop on The Development of Technical Devices.

  • Lanes for Drains find labyrinth under Liverpool.

    Lanes Group |Wed, 16 Nov 2011

    Amco called out Lanes for Drains, with its sophisticated remote control camera equipment, to investigate a which appeared in the ground at railway sidings in Liverpool.

  • Leach Lewis Heavy appointed as Montabert Dealer

    Montabert |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Leach Lewis Heavy is a new authorised Montabert dealer, offering the full range of hydraulic breakers and demolition/recycling equipment.

  • Legrand Synergy Flat Plate wiring accessories

    Legrand Electric |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    Zetter Townhouse, a new boutique hotel in Clerkenwell, London, has become the first building in the UK to feature Legrand's Synergy Flat Plate wiring accessories.

  • Leyland launched a new range of fast drying paints

    Leyland Trade |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    The new Fast Drying Water Based Gloss, Satin and Undercoat products are designed to provide improved whiteness whilst speeding up time on site.

  • Linden Homes wins major housebuilder award

    Linden Homes |Fri, 18 Nov 2011

    Linden Homes won the Best Design category at the Housebuilder Awards 2011, enhancing their reputation in the design and build quality homes.

  • Longden luxury solid timber panelled doors

    Longden |Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    Longden hand crafted bespoke doorsets for luxury homes share the same qualities in Longden doors chosen for many fine, historic buildings for over a hundred years.

  • Marigold keep working hands warm and safe

    Marigold Industrial |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    With winter approaching, Marigold Industrial offer their thermal protection range that keep workers hands dry, safe and warm in cold conditions.

  • Martek created modern teaching space at university

    Martek Contracts |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    Interior solutions specialist Martek, as main contractor, has created a bright and contemporary teaching space at Southampton Solent University as part of a recent refurbishment project.

  • Martifer Solar delivers 5 MWp project in Normandy

    Martifer Solar UK |Tue, 29 Nov 2011

    Martifer Solar, subsidiary of Martifer SGPS, have completed a 5 MWp photovoltaic project located on the seashore of Veules Les Roses, in the Normandy Region of France.

  • Metal Technology complete work at Biggin Hill

    Metal Technology |Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    Architectural aluminium systems specialist Metal Technology, has completed work on a new state of the art hangar and VIP facility at historic Biggin Hill Airport, designed by SHH architects.

  • Methven award winningTahi Twin-Lever tapware

    Methven |Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    Methven's Tahi Twin-Lever awarded the Gold Certificate for Product Innovation, for the second year running, at the Design Awards ceremony held at Lord's Cricket Ground.

  • Methven new Deva Signature shower kits

    Methven |Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    Methven, designer and manufacturer of showers and tapware, launch their Signature range of Deva shower kits.

  • MonolithUK external cladding creates jobs in Wales

    Greenthumb |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    Brick Plus, which looks and feel like real bricks but is not a structural product, conceals and cover external wall insulation while preserving the appearance of older brick properties.

  • Moortown purchase six more Kubota mini excavators

    Kubota (UK) |Mon, 14 Nov 2011

    Construction, civil engineering and groundworks contractor Moortown have purchased six more of the highest capacity Kubota mini excavators - three KX080-3 and three KX057-4 machines.

  • Most reflective single ply solar membrane in world

    Renolit UK |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    Independent tests rate Renolit Alkorbright single ply solar membrane as the most reflective in the world.

  • New Association of Building Engineers website

    Association of Building Engineers |Wed, 30 Nov 2011

    The new website of the Association of Building Engineers (ABE), the professional body for those specialising in the technology of building, reflects its modern approach to building engineering.

  • New Audley retirement development at Inglewood

    Audley Retirement Villlages |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    Audley Retirement Villages has begun construction of a new development at the site of the former Champneys spa health hydro in Inglewood, Kintbury, West Berkshire.

  • New automatic pedestrian doors brochure

    Global Automatics |Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    Global Automatics launch new brochure on operating equipment for automatic pedestrian doors.

  • New Doosan is fast, productive and fuel efficient

    Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    The new Doosan DA30 articulated dump truck (ADT) has a payload of 28 metric tonne, offers increased power and performance, easier operation, increased fuel efficiency and enhanced driver comfort.

  • New ESAB catalogue of PPE and Welding Accessories

    ESAB |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    The latest free ESAB catalogue, 'PPE and Welding Accessories', covers personal protective equipment (PPE), welding tools and accessories, and special process equipment.

  • New funding for 'Women and Work' training courses

    ConstructionSkills |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    CITB-ConstructionSkills have secured new funding for the National Construction College (NCC) to train up to 350 additional female construction workers.

  • New managing director for Building Adhesives

    BAL - Building Adhesives Limited |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    Peter Bell has been appointed as new managing director Building Adhesives, the parent company of BAL and Dunlop Adhesives.

  • New patented PVCu insulation retaining clip

    Crickhowell Contractors |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    Crickhowell Contractors develope and patent a new PVCu clip for securing urethane insulation boards.

  • New products sales success for Acheson and Glover

    Acheson & Glover |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    Acheson and Glover, supplier of top quality hard landscaping, has increased merchants' sales with its Alphacrete Acoustic block and Novabrik.

  • New solar PV mounting system for flat roofs

    Tritec Energy |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    Photovoltaic system supplier, Tritec Energy, launch the Tri-stand Aero mounting system for solar installations on large flat roofs, which reduces the need for supports, and cuts installation costs.

  • New Specifications Guide from Distech Controls

    Distech Controls |Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    The Resource Center contains Distech Controls' New Standard in Building Specifications Guide as well as many other valuable resources and information

  • Next generation of bricklayers at SkillBuild 2011

    Wienerberger |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    Wienerberger donated over 33,000 stock and wirecut bricks to this year's SkillBuild competition, the largest multi-trade competition in the UK for construction trainees and apprentice.

  • NHBC welcome more funding for the Green Deal

    NHBC |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    Speaking at the NHBC's annual lunch, chief executive Imtiaz Farookhi welcomes the Government's commitment of more funding to the Green Deal.

  • Nittan new fire detection meets DDA requirements

    Nittan |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    The new Evolution EV-HIOP-SB(IC) Sounder/Beacon is a simple and highly cost-effective solution to meeting the DDA requirements by providing both sound and flashing light to alert occupants to a fire.

  • OAG glazed atrium for 200 Aldersgate, London

    OAG |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    The refurbishment, designed by architects MoreySmith, included specialist glazing contractor OAGc replacing the dated glass facade in a GBP2 million engineering and installation contract.

  • Oakapple Renewable Energy upbeat on solar

    Oakapple Renewable Energy |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    Despite the Government's proposed halving of 'Feed-In Tariff' (FIT) payments for solar installations, Oakapple Renewable Energy is investing GBP100 million in the sector.

  • Packexe on new home improvement show

    Packexe |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Packexe films were the ideal protection solution during 'The Renovation Game', a show based round a competition to increase the value of homeowners' properties.

  • Passivhaus competition launched at BRE

    null BRE |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    The competition aims to is show that the Passivhaus standard can provide an affordable method of delivering very low energy private and social housing.

  • Pendock cubicles and washroom systems made in UK

    Pendock |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    UK schools benefit from quality, price and assured delivery times as Pendock continue to develope UK production of its top-rated products.

  • Pendock decorative column casings for college

    Pendock |Mon, 14 Nov 2011

    Stunning metal column casings from specialists Pendock, specified at new West Cheshire College in Ellesmere Port, have also resulted in significant cost savings.

  • Poppy Break Centre reopens after refurbishment

    Kay Elliott |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    Bennet House, the Royal British Legion's Portrush Poppy Break Centre in Northern Ireland, has reopened after a major refurbishment designed by the Kay Elliott practice.

  • Power for designated emergency evacuation lifts

    Power Systems International |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    Power Systems International are supporting an initiative to provide purpose built Emergency Power Systems (EPS) for dedicated evacuation lifts.

  • Production gain at Crystal with new Stuga Flowline

    Crystal Direct |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Crystal Direct invest in a Stuga Flowline cutting and machining centre to meet the growing demand and to improve manufacturing efficiency.

  • Provian eco-friendly landfill site project

    Provian Construction |Wed, 30 Nov 2011

    The Viridor landfill site in Beddington, south London, is now one of the UK's most technically-advanced landfills, with help from Provian Construction.

  • Recommended welding consumables on ESAB poster

    ESAB |Tue, 29 Nov 2011

    ESAB offer free 'Recommended welding consumables' poster, ideal for use in design offices, fabrication shops, quality assurance departments, training facilities and educational establishments.

  • Record-breaking solar panels now available in UK

    Ploughcroft |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    Ploughcroft offer the SunPower E20, world's most efficient, commercially available, solar panel - as certified by the Guinness World Records.

  • Retrotouch automated room solutions for hotels

    Retrotouch |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    Retrotouch launch of a complete hotel-room range of electric automation solutions called The Titon Series, offering added convenience to guests plus top design appearance.

  • RHI is good for carbon reduction and renewables

    Climate Energy |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    Andrew Holmes, Managing Director of Climate Energy, says the 'Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is a great way of making renewable heating commercially attractive to businesses in the UK'

  • Rodents are top pest problem in construction

    Rentokil Pest Control |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    New research from Rentokil, experts in pest control, shows that 12 percent of construction businesses have encountered a pest problem in the last year.

  • Roth solar selected for series of major contracts

    Roth UK |Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    Roth's single solar panel in-roof kit chosen by Summerfield Developments mainly because of quality, ease of fitting and technical the competency of the group's German manufacturing.

  • Safety award for Gallan Parking

    Gallan Parking |Thu, 17 Nov 2011

    A car park in Sheffield, managed by Gallan Parking, is one of the safest parking spots in the city and has been awarded the top 'Park Mark' by South Yorkshire Police.

  • Saint-Gobain Glass announce giveaway winner

    Saint-Gobain Glass UK |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    The second winner of the Saint-Gobain Glass big national giveaway has had the value of their recent window installation paid back in full.

  • Salford Energy House and Retrofit 2012 Conference

    Salford City Council |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    Coronation Street-style house-in-a-lab features in new academic partnership between the University of Salford and the India Green Building Council (IGBC).

  • Sapa Profiles for ground worker protection

    Sapa Profiles |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Trench Shields, lightweight modular safety systems for ground worker protection from Sapa Profiles UK.

  • Savings with new multipurpose gypsum board

    Lafarge Plasterboard |Fri, 11 Nov 2011

    GTEC LaDura, a new multipurpose gypsum board from Lafarge Plasterboard, was used for the partition walls of Nottingham University's new humanities building, saving sub-contractors time and money.

  • Scaffolding contractors Hadley purchased by Armour

    Armour Contracts |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Abbott Fielding, appointed Administrators of Hadley Southern, advise the sale of the business as a going concern to Armour Contracts .

  • SDH moves into domestic heat pumps market

    SDH Building Services |Tue, 15 Nov 2011

    SDH Building Services provide mechanical, electrical, air conditioning and plumbing services for commercial buildings - and now install heat pumps in domestic properties.

  • Sheerframe and Masterdor is retrofit option

    The Litchfield Group |Wed, 16 Nov 2011

    Sheerframe and Masterdor products used by social housing fenestration contractor Wakefield Metroglaze in their key role in a Retrofit for the Future project in Nottinghamshire.

  • Shouksmiths project for Russells Construction

    JH Shouksmith & Sons |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    Shouksmiths' North West Division is close to completing a mechanical works contract for Russells Construction on LPC Living's Radclyffe Park new build, residential development in Salford.

  • Sleek finish to track-based mains power system

    Mainline |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    Mainline Power now offer a sleek flush mount housing for their track-based mains power system, which is welcome with domestic installations where aesthetic finish is particularly important.

  • Solar Feed in Tariffs still a good ROI

    Quotatis |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    Feed in Tariffs (FITs) offer a good return on investment, despite the recent reduction, says lead generating company Quotatis.

  • Solar panel orders soar despite subsidy

    Absolute Solar and Wind |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Absolute Solar and Wind report increased orders despite the UK Government's recent announcement to cut tariff subsidies for all new solar panel schemes.

  • Sto acoustic ceilings at Sainsbury research centre

    Sto |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    Stanton Williams Architects specified Sto 's seamless acoustic ceilings in the 'street' circulation area at the Sainsbury Laboratory research centre.

  • Sudscape eco solution for Olympic Village

    Sudscape |Tue, 15 Nov 2011

    SUDS-compliant paving system from Sudscape, made from recycled car tyres, is being used to boost the eco-credentials of landscaping provided at the Olympic Village.

  • SWA on the role for tubular steel

    Steel Window Association |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    Cold-formed tubular steel from members of the Steel Window Association are increasingly being chosen by designers of heavy-duty doors, screens and curtain wall systems.

  • The brighter side of cuts in Solar Feed in Tariff

    Ploughcroft |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    Chris Hopkins, managing director of Ploughcroft, the UK's leading solar installer, looks at the bigger picture, which is vital for creating a sustainable solar economy.

  • The Safety Letterbox Company new mailbox options

    The Safety Letterbox Company |Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    Safety Letterbox Company's updated 48-page e-catalogue contains comprehensive range of more than 120 mailboxes and mailroom solutions for virtually all applications, locations and budgets.

  • Timeguard new 360deg PIR Light Controller

    Timeguard |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    You can see round corners with new 360deg PIR Light Controller from Timeguard.

  • Tormax 4-wing revolving entrance for easy access

    Tormax UK |Fri, 11 Nov 2011

    The 4-wing revolving entrance system from Tormax, combined with an iMotion automatic swing side door, provides easy and efficient access for all visitors to the new Ashford Gateway building.

  • Tour de Jewson success raises GBP24,000

    Jewson |Mon, 21 Nov 2011

    The gruelling two week challenge in aid of Jewson's 'together' charity partner Barnardo's included 250 cyclists from all over the UK.

  • Training reduces work at height risks

    Eurosafe Solutions |Tue, 29 Nov 2011

    Eurosafe Solutions comprehensive range of training courses are key to ensuring safety as lack of training is often the weakest link in cases of accidents at height.

  • Trelleborg to seal worlds longest immersed tunnel

    Trelleborg |Wed, 30 Nov 2011

    Trelleborg Infrastructure to supply tunnel sealing system for the world's longest immersed tunnel, ensuring water-tightness even in case of a seismic event.

  • Trend web-based energy management for BEMS users

    Trend Control Systems |Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Trend Control Systems has developed Trend Energy Manager, a web-based energy management package for users of its building energy management systems (BEMS).

  • Trespa Meteon - enduring the test of time

    Trespa International |Tue, 29 Nov 2011

    Recent close inspection of three Trespa projects in Europe, completed many years ago, reveal that the Trespa Meteon facade has retained its outstanding good looks.

  • Trespa panels support for DIY SOS

    Trespa International |Fri, 11 Nov 2011

    Trespa have supplied weather resistant Trespa Meteon panels to help DIY SOS in refurbishing the Norris Green Youth Centre in Liverpool for Children In Need.

  • Trex Transcend composite decking transforms garden

    Arbordeck |Mon, 14 Nov 2011

    Atkins Vause installed composite chose decking from Trex Transcend, available via Arbordeck, to transform a garden near Belper, Derbyshire into a low maintenance and child-friendly area.

  • UK Self Build Housing Market Report

    AMA Research |Mon, 21 Nov 2011

    Considerable latent demand and the sector but self build market will not expand significantly without Government intervention in the planning system.

  • Ultraframe best value traditional orangery

    Ultraframe UK |Fri, 11 Nov 2011

    Ultraframe launch LivinRoom, designed to give consumers the feel of an extension, but at the price point of a conservatory.

  • Unibox transform Chester Railway Station

    Unibox |Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    The vesatile Unibox system has been utilised to transform an area of Chester train station into a contemporary visitor information point for Marketing Cheshire and Arriva Trains Wales.

  • University thermally equipped with Sto-Turbofix

    Sto |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    Sto have thermally equipped Reading University's new halls of residence using their fast application adhesive, Sto-Turbofix, on their StoTherm Classic durable external wall insulation (EWI) system.

  • Warmafloor on learning carbon savings lessons

    Warmafloor (GB) |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    On the 3rd anniversary of the Climate Change Act, Mike Lamb, Managing Director of Warmafloor says the construction industry need to develop a fresh approach in response to global rising temperatures.

  • Wienerberger support for community garden project

    Wienerberger |Thu, 24 Nov 2011

    Wienerberger's Kingsbury factory donated diamond blue pavers and blue square pattern pavers for the refurbishment of Elford Hall Garden, opened by the Countess of Wessex.

  • Window company failure rate increases

    Insight Data |Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    Insight's Data Analyst, David Lewis says the number of window and conservatory companies changing their details, moving or closing their doors is at the highest ever level

  • Yorke Construction win big town centre contract

    Yorke Construction |Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    Contract includes demolishing a derelict bar and former theatre in Cheltenham Spa town centre and construct a new five storey building with commercial space plus luxury apartments.

  • Z-Led reduce cavity labour and wastage

    Z-Led |Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    Use of Z-Led's MCR Preformed Multi-Crease System means effective prevention of moisture and radon ingress into larger buildings can be achieved more quickly and with less wastage.

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