What's New in Building articles from December 2004

What's New in Building archives from December 2004

Haddonstone put elegant style into golf club design.
December 20, 2004... Fine architectural stonework and landscape ornaments enhance new West Midlands Golf Club Located in the heart of the Forest of Arden, the new West Midlands Golf Club utilises fine cast stone detailing from Haddonstone creating a truly...

Changing kitchens.
December 20, 2004... A new partnership between Dutch manufacturers Keller Kitchens and Grovewood (a division of bgh) is set to change the faces of kitchens in the UK social housing sector. A rigid kitchen specialist, Keller is known for its contemporary...

New register of installers is draught-proof.
December 20, 2004... Now available from The Draught Proofing Advisory Association is a register of installers with the skills to draught-proof commercial and industrial premises. All the installers listed are members of the National Insulation Association,...

Norwich Cathedral Award.
December 20, 2004... Norwich Cathedral Visitors' Centre has won Gold at this year's Wood Awards. Hopkins Architects entered the project which won the Commercial & Public Access category, and was unanimously voted by the judges as overall winner, thus receiving...

Dedicated to new-build.
December 20, 2004... A new production facility specifically dedicated to the new-build market, has been launched by Anglian Windows Group. Representing a #4 million investment, the 57,000 sq ft factory in Rochdale will be dedicated solely to the manufacture and...

The only way is up.
December 20, 2004... Having aqcuired a majority shareholding in Mastclimbers in 2001, SGB has now acquired full ownership of the UK's leading provider of mast climbing work platform services. The service offered by Mastclimbers extends from project feasibility...

Smart move by organisers.
December 20, 2004... Organisers of the successful Homebuilding and Renovating Show, Centaur Exhibitions are launching The Smart Home Show to run alongside the 2005 event at the NEC. Visitors to the first Smart Home Show, from 14 to 17 April, will discover the...

New station building.
December 20, 2004... A #9 million project to build a new station building and refurbish the platforms at Hastings railway station has been carried out by Geoffrey Osborne under its Construction Partnership arrangement with Network Rail. The contract included...

Another British win.
December 20, 2004... Manufacturers of specialist waterproof membranes Liquid Plastics recently played a major role in the 2004 Olympics Opening Ceremony in Athens. The 5500 sq m wooden stage was turned into a lake, and the large volume of water needed had to...

There's a new portico in town.
December 20, 2004... A new portico with steps and balustrade has recently been produced by Chilstone for a property in Earls Court. The work involved a new doric column and an entablature comprising lintel, frieze and cornice. The company produces standard...

It's show time for bricks.
December 20, 2004... Products from Hanson are now on display at The Building Centre in Store Street, WC1. Situated in the basement on grid H15, the comprehensive display features the company's range of facing bricks, complementary special shapes and the...

First all-new UK plasterboard plant for 15 years.
December 20, 2004... A new plasterboard plant to be built by British Gypsum near Leeds will increase the company's current plasterboard capacity by around 20 per cent. Planned to be one of the most technologically advanced plasterboard plants in the world, the...

Paintmaker shares knowledge.
December 20, 2004... If you don't know how long you should shake an aerosol paint can, or the meaning of laitance, all the answers are at your fingertips, courtesy of HMG Paints. With a market history dating back almost 75 years, the independent paintmaker has...

Admitted to hospital.
December 20, 2004... Having completed numerous installations throughout mainland Europe, Colt International has completed its first UK water source heat pump installation at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex. The company has provided an energy...

Knauf supplies Insulation.
December 20, 2004... Leading supplier of insulation products Knauf Insulation has supplied Rocksil Rock Mineral Wool Insulation to leading rock group The Darkness. When guitarist Dan Hawkins decided to convert a building on his farm in Norfolk into a rehearsal...

Back for a fifth year.
December 20, 2004... For the fifth year in succession, materials from Instarmac have been specified to set and grout granite setts in the pedestrianised areas of Ludlow as part of the rolling enhancement programme being carried out in the town centre. A...

Bushboard website.
December 20, 2004... Providing a comprehensive guide to the products and designs available from Bushboard, the company's new look website is now live. The site is sub-divided into clear categories: Product Range, Product Information and Media Centre and News....

New manual covers wood windows.
December 20, 2004... Published by TRADA Technology is a new manual which aims to establish the principles of good practice in the design and specification of wood windows. Written by Patrick Hislop RIBA, High Performance Wood Windows is intended to aid...

New cabinet members.
December 20, 2004... A bespoke radiator cabinet service is now available from Winther Browne for non-standard size requirements. The company offers a made to measure service for its popular Classic and Modern design ranges, which include grilles and are...

Hard act to follow.
December 20, 2004... Available from Pomery Natural Stone, the Making Hard Landscaping Work brochure is illustrated with photographs from numerous contracts undertaken by the company. The range of natural hard landscaping materials is available in a variety of...

Catalogue from JS Air Curtains.
December 20, 2004... The new catalogue from JS Air Curtains is said to detail the most comprehensive range of air curtains available in the UK. The brochure includes information on the company's ranges for all types of public doorways; bespoke units; concealed...

Clay addition to range.
December 20, 2004... A new clay block range has been introduced by Hanson Building Products as an extension to the Butterley collection of natural clay bricks and special shapes. These modular clay bricks are being increasingly used on many new buildings to...

Bathroom lighting.
December 20, 2004... The product portfolio from JCC Lighting Products has again been extended by the introduction of the IP65 12V Recessed Bathroom Downlights. These new products are available in both low voltage and mains halogen versions, and are offered in...

Granite is long-lasting.
December 20, 2004... A range of quality granite flooring in distinctive colours is now available from Pomery Natural Stone. Granite flooring provides a firm, long-lasting surface that is easy to clean and is said to be ideal for public areas with a high...

Collection is a click away.
December 20, 2004... Technical information about the entire collection of sliding and folding door gear from Hillaldam Coburn is now available via the company's new website (www.coburn.co.uk). Brochures can be ordered and users can click onto the related NBS...

Contemporary planters.
December 20, 2004... The stylish range of contemporary planters from Haddonstone has been increased by the addition of Flute, a generous planter that features diminishing scallops in a simple geometric design. The collection, inspired by Art deco and Cubist...

Pour me a patch repair.
December 20, 2004... Introduced by Watco, Flowpatch is a quick setting, pourable patch repair product for heavily trafficked floors. Odourless and non-toxic, the product is said to offer a fast solution for repairs to flat concrete both inside and out. ...

Outlook is healthy.
December 20, 2004... Designed specifically for hospitals, clinics, residential homes and similar healthcare applications, the Tranquillity carpet range is now available from Tandus Europe. Representing the company's first product designed exclusively for this...

Tiles on short list.
December 20, 2004... Hand-made clay tiles from Keymer have been used on a new property in Kingston, Canterbury, that has been short-listed in the Best Self-Build category at this year's CRTC (Clay Roof Tile Council) Roofing Awards. The property, which...

Floor is now restored.
December 20, 2004... Waterproofing and flooring materials from Sika were specified for the renovation of the floor of the Great Hall at Plaisterers Hall in London, which has undergone extensive refurbishment. The existing concrete floor needed levelling, after...

Guide to balustrades.
December 20, 2004... A new guide has been published by D R Services, providing information about the company's framed and frameless steel balustrades. All parts of the balustrades are brushed stainless steel, with push fit joints that are permanently connected...

Brush-applied fire protection.
December 20, 2004... Among the new `engineering range' of products developed by Industrial Flooring Services is IFS Fireguard for Steel. The product comprises a high performance water based, brush-applied coating for internal steelwork which gives up to 90...

Stokvis guide.
December 20, 2004... The Heatpak range from Stokvis Energy Systems has now been standardised, and the company has published a new guide. The range of packaged boiler rooms has models ranging from 126 up to 2132 kW, all featuring the high efficiency Econoflame...

Palette is expanded.
December 20, 2004... The best-selling Optima range of homogenous vinyl from Tarkett has been expanded with an exciting new colour palette. Stunning new colours include retro-inspired chilli, lime, orange, lemon, tobacco, azure and pistachio. Additional...

Efficiency is well in hand.
December 20, 2004... A hand-held remote control introduced by Euroheat has made the company's multi-fuel heating stoves even more efficient, and is said to reduce fuel consumption and heating costs by as much as 15% compared to other multi-fuel stoves. The...

Data sheets from Precast Flooring Federation.
December 20, 2004... The latest in a series of data sheets from the Precast Flooring Federation deals with Approved Document A for England and Wales, which comes into effect this month (Dec). The main aim of Approved Document A is to improve safety for persons...

Range is revamped.
December 20, 2004... The range of Spit cordless drill drivers from fixing tool specialist ITW Construction Products has been revised. Designed for professional trade use with maximum power in mind, the range comprises: The Spit SDI 120, a standard duty 12V...

Dramatic weight loss.
December 20, 2004... Featuring a new streamlined design, the proven N700 nibbler from TRUMPF now weighs only 8.3kgs (previously 11.7kgs). The tool retains its 7mm mild steel cutting capacity and high working speed of 1.3m/min, but the new design allows the...

Intelligent measuring tool.
December 20, 2004... Among several new product launches from Bosch is the DLE 150 Connect, a professional laser rangefinder with bluetooth that helps architects and builders calculate distances. The intelligent measuring tool, which can measure up to 150 metres...

Bit of a soft touch!
December 20, 2004... The RST range of construction DIY tools available from Rollins Group has been extended by the launch of a new range of Soft-Touch trowels. The Soft-Touch range includes 5 and 6ins. pointing trowels; 10 and 11 ins. brick trowels in both...

Tools put on a bit of a show.
December 20, 2004... Fast and easy to use, the Paslode IM350 cordless nailer from ITW Construction Products was used by contractor Kevin Jackson to build the show house at the Ideal Home Show Scotland. The gas-powered nailer was used to fix roof battens and the...

Featuring cast of thousands.
December 20, 2004... The new catalogue from Screwfix Direct features over 10,000 high quality, low cost products for use by builders, plumbers, carpenters and those involved in maintenance and refurbishment. The free catalogue also features a selection of...

Greater image for buildings.
December 20, 2004... The professional range of ThermaCAM thermal imaging cameras from FLIR Systems has been extended by the introduction of a building-specific model with an impressive range of features. ThermaCAM B20 has been developed in consultation with...

Another flexible addition.
December 20, 2004... The extensive range of Polyplumb fittings from Polypipe has been extended by the addition of a Flexible Hose Tap Connector. Measuring 300mm long, the steel braided WRAS approved connector will allow connection from 10mm standard Polyplumb...

Preferred supplier.
December 20, 2004... An agreement with Persimmon Homes has made Clark-Drain a preferred supplier for the developer. The agreement covers the supply of all castings including manhole covers and gully gratings for new Persimmon Homes sites throughout the UK. ...

Joining metric to imperial.
December 20, 2004... The range of Imperial OD fittings from Philmac has been extended, and is said to offer the perfect solution when it comes to joining metric to imperial pipework. The Imperial OD Fitting is a single, dedicated fitting designed to simplify...

Competitive alternative.
December 20, 2004... Said to offer a competitive alternative to traditional materials such as steel, brass and copper, the new EV Ball Valve has been introduced to the market by Durapipe. Ideal for chilled water isolation valve requirements, the EV Ball Valve...

Stormwater system.
December 20, 2004... A modular Stormcell storage medium with a Hydro-Brake Flow Control from Hydro International has met the stormwater discharge restrictions imposed on a greenfield site for the new Cradley Primary School in Herefordshire with minimal disturbance...

Intelligent advancement.
December 20, 2004... Said to represent an important advancement in commercial boiler design, the new Remeha Gas 310 ECO and Remeha Gas 610 ECO floor standing commercial condensing boilers have been introduced to the UK by Broag. The new boilers are equipped...

Hotel keeps its roof space.
December 20, 2004... Seven Mitsubishi Electric WR2 heat recovery air conditioning units have been installed into the Zetter Hotel in Clerkenwell as part of a major refurbishment. The system uses the natural underground lake deep below the city streets as a...

Under the weather.
December 20, 2004... The new Vitodens 200 condensing boiler from Viessmann is offered with a weather sensitive control option. Condensing boilers work best when the return water temperature from the system is below the dew point of the flue gas (58 degC). ...

Compact choice for refurb.
December 20, 2004... Chosen for its compact size and exceptional hot water performance, the new Genus 30 Plus combi boiler from Ariston has been installed as part of the major extension of a one-bedroom bungalow in Cheshire to a luxury three-bedroom house. ...

Portable heater.
December 20, 2004... The new WWT model portable halogen heater from Bush Nelson provides instant directional heat exactly where needed. The WWT is fitted with a 1.5kW halogen lamp with safety guard, and is conventionally tripod mounted for use in garages,...

First choice for homes.
December 20, 2004... Unvented hot water storage cylinders from Ariston are now specified exclusively for Fairview Homes' top of the range properties as part of an exacting internal specification. The range of floorstanding cylinders, which are designed for...

Hotel is back on rails.
December 20, 2004... Towel rails from Imperial Towel Rails have been installed in all the bedrooms at the luxurious Hotel de France in Jersey, which has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment programme following a fire in 2002. The Hotel de France...

Beauty is skin deep.
December 20, 2004... Launched by Worcester Bosch, the new Greenstar Ri condensing high efficiency boiler is said to be one of the most advanced models on the market. SEDBUK A rated, the Greenstar Ri has been designed and manufactured in preparation of changes...

Domestic boiler.
December 20, 2004... An LPG conversion option has been added by Glow-worm to the 30sxi high efficiency domestic heating system boiler. The Glow-worm 30sxi LPG version of the model simply needs an adjustment at installation. The boiler has achieved SEDBUK A...

New system shows flair.
December 20, 2004... Developed by Passivent, the Flair ventilation system links the kitchen extractor hood, and extracts in the `wet' rooms to one low energy fan discreetly positioned within the home, ducted through the wall. The system minimises energy...

New Fans.
December 20, 2004... New to the market from Helios Ventilation Systems is a range of Plate and Cased Axial Fans. All models in the new range have fully speed controllable motors and metal impellers for superior performance. Featuring the SPW plate fan...

Innovative burner.
December 20, 2004... The EuroStar System Boiler from Trianco now features the innovative Max burner made by Ecoflam that is said to set new industry standards in efficiency and reliability. The new Max burner is engineered to provide high combustion chamber...

US additions to range.
December 20, 2004... In its capacity as exclusive UK distributor for Hearth & Home Technologies, Anglia Fireplaces has launched two Hearth and Home gas fires, both of which operate by either propane or mains gas. The compact SL350 is a full featured, balance...

Pre-insulated ducting.
December 20, 2004... The lightweight qualities of the Kingspan KoolDuct zero ODP system of pre-insulated ducting from Kingspan Insulation enabled the existing listed steel truss roof of Cadogan Hall to be retained during its recent conversion from a Christian...

Floors are big on design.
December 20, 2004... Flooring products from Armstrong have been specified for the new Woolworths Big W store in Hull. The store had two areas with very different requirements. Armstrong DLW Imperial vinyl composite tiles were chosen for the main area of...

Trial for flooring.
December 20, 2004... A five month trial for Altro Maxis flooring in selected areas of Harlington Community School in Hayes, Middlesex, proved that the product could stand up to the demands of a busy school day. Over 1400 sq m has been specified for all school...

Late night performance.
December 20, 2004... Some 400 sq m of heavy contract, deep-pile carpet from Paragon has been installed at the Customs House theatre in South Shields. The Phenomenon carpet, in `vision blue', was recently fitted in the theatre's auditorium by flooring contractor...

Catalogue from Turnstyle Designs.
December 20, 2004... The brand new 2005 catalogue of architectural hardware from Turnstyle Designs is now available. Included in the new products featured in this brochure is the Recess Range of plated brass and leather, which comes in two forms, Barrel and...

Bank is counting on hinges.
December 20, 2004... Thousands of HI-LOAD concealed bearing hinges from Royde & Tucker have been installed throughout the Royal Bank of Scotland's new world headquarters in Edinburgh. The hinges, provided by Scotdor architectural ironmongers, were specified in...

High security espagnolette.
December 20, 2004... A new high security bi-directional espagnolette for aluminium French casement doors has been launched by Titon. Ideal for hotels, hospitals and prestigious apartments, the new espagnolette allows the French casement doors to be designed...

REFURBISHMENT: Sunlight solution pleases occupants and planners.
December 20, 2004... A barn located in a conservation area of the Cotswolds has been converted to a light airy home with the approval of local planners and more than a little help from Monodraught's SunPipes... Tony Bond and his wife Velda have lived in an...

Rising to the occasion.
December 20, 2004... The MR Swisslab system of external wall insulation (EWI) from Alumasc has been used to upgrade the thermal performance and exterior of a major housing regeneration scheme in Ashton-under-Lyne. MR Swisslab was specified for Asshton House,...

Shoppers go underwater.
December 20, 2004... Large-scale images created from Abet's innovative digital printing technique are giving shoppers at the Harlequin Shopping Centre in Watford a taste of life underwater. As part of the centre's ongoing refurbishment, designer Landmark...

Wet and dry solution.
December 20, 2004... Developed by Norske Interiors for use in both wet and dry areas, the Nisys system of integrated waterproof wall panels and cubicles offers a rapid refurbishment option for washrooms and changing rooms. The panels and cubicles are available...

Upgrade for public lifts.
December 20, 2004... Infrared safety edges from TL Jones are being fitted to every public lift in London's Barbican Centre as part of an ongoing refurbishment programme. The second phase of the upgrade is due for completion in autumn 2005, by which time the...

Solution in the corner.
December 20, 2004... The Duofix system from Geberit, which comprises a sturdy metal frame to support wall hung sanitaryware without the need for supporting walls, has been extended by the launch of a corner frame. Said to make the traditionally difficult corner...

Carpet tiles at Land Registry.
December 20, 2004... Carpet tiles from Tarkett have been installed at the Land Registry in Plymouth as part of a major refurbishment. Premium tiles from the Tecsom range were specified in a smart, sophisticated colourway to complement the modern, professional...

Cast iron balconies replicated.
December 20, 2004... The original cast iron balconies at Brighton's De Vere Grand Hotel have been replicated by The Cast Iron Company as part of a substantial restoration project. Using its extensive experience in the restoration of architectural metalwork,...

Adapted for library.
December 20, 2004... Ceiling systems from Luxalon have contributed to the remodelling of the historic Swiss Cottage Central Library in north London, a building designed by Sir Basil Spence in the early 1960s. The 75C linear ceiling system has been specially...

New DPC.
December 20, 2004... The physical insertion method of providing a new DPC was used by Dampcoursing to solve a water penetration problem which was occurring at the roof level of a modern, multi-storey building. A cavity wall construction plant room, with two...

Extensive range of mouldings.
December 20, 2004... Attractive luxury finishes can be added to interior schemes with the wide range of hand carved mouldings on offer from Winther Browne. The company's extensive range of solid wood, architectural and decorative mouldings and ornaments...

Steel maintains the look.
December 20, 2004... The refurbishment of a large private house in the Hertfordshire countryside has included the creation of an extensive pool complex - featuring steel fenestration - as well as the replacement of all the existing windows by a member company of...

Major housing refurbishment.
December 20, 2004... A major housing refurbishment project currently being undertaken by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council is using Royal tilt and turn hardware from Roto Frank, together with the company's latest Twin-Cam Security Locking system on all...

Doors feature benefits of GRP.
December 20, 2004... The new range of Binstore doors and frames from Stormking is said to feature all of the benefits of high quality moulded GRP with a solid foam core, coupled with the company's expertise in GRP technology. The Binstore doors are manufactured...

West End makeover.
December 20, 2004... New entrance screens created by PollardsFyrespan have changed the face of 200 Oxford Street, formerly the C&A store. The former department store has been transformed into smaller retail units with offices and apartments above. Entrance...

Chestnut shakes transform church.
December 20, 2004... Chestnut shakes from John Brash have helped to transform an East Sussex church which was in desperate need of restoration. The company supplied 300 bundles of shakes to roofing contractor Clarke Roofing and the spire of the historic church...