What's New in Building articles from February 2002

What's New in Building archives from February 2002

Plastics network gets a boost in the north.(Eurocell Building Plastics)(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... One of the fastest growing networks of trade branches in the UK, Eurocell Building Plastics now boasts over 43 outlets with plans to open more shortly. With business booming and more products flooding into the market, the company has taken the...

Window firm set for year of growth.(Deceuninck)(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... This year promises to see a further significant increase in turnover for upvc window maker Deceuninck in the UK, with the addition of further capacity as the result of a multi million pound manufacturing and warehousing site investment. ...

Hydro Aluminium in Technal takeover.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 28, 2002... Hydro Aluminium has acquired the Technal Group, finalising a deal announced on 30 October 2001. The Technal Group specialises in aluminium building systems and has its headquarters in Toulouse, France with a UK subsidiary in Leeds. In 2001...

RIBA Stirling Awards.(Rick Mather Architects wins award)(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Rick Mather Architects' sensitive modernisation of Sir John Soane's Dulwich Picture Gallery has won the Crown Estate Conservation Award at the RIBA Stirling Awards. The scheme involved construction of an extension which is partially glazed in...

Facades move forward.(from Corus)(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Advances in Kalzip facades have been achieved with the introduction of the Aspect 120 system. It offers simplicity of installation and outstanding performance, claims Corus. The frame-free system gives uninterrupted insulation across the...

Roof skates off with award.(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... The Utah Olympic Oval in Salt Lake, home to the 2002 speed skating events, has received the LEED award for environmentally friendly design. The cable-suspended roof structure is 1,200 tonnes lighter than a traditional truss solution, using...

Buyout is on the blocks.(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Etex Group has sold its Thermalite business to rival blockmaker H+H Celcon, conditional on approval by UK competition authorities. The combined company would have a 21% share of the UK block market. In recent years competition in this sector...

Cast stone firm jumps.(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Meadowstone has resigned from membership of the UK Cast Stone Association. The reason cited is a dispute over the Association's policing policy on existing members, as well as what Meadowstone describes as `inadequate' selection criteria for...

Glazed facades with no need for frames.(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Smooth, uninterrupted glazed facades, atria and entrance halls can be created using Glaverbel Structura. The point-fixed (bolted) structural glazing system uses single toughened or laminated and toughened glass which can be clear, coloured,...

Softlux luminaire promises shadow free illumination.(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... With its aluminium profile that blends to the ceiling, Fitzgerald Lighting's Softlux luminaire promises shadow free illumination. This reduces luminaire contrasts and provides subtle and effective lighting for offices and commercial...

Disney break is a hot ticket.
February 28, 2002... Worth over #3,000, a fabulous holiday in a choice of Disney destinations is the prize in a charity raffle to take place at Hearth & Home exhibition in Harrogate, 22-24 June. `Visitors and exhibitors at the show have always enthusiastically...

No upkeep for fencing.
February 28, 2002... Dorset based Mayfield Fencing has secured exclusive UK distribution rights to a maintenance-free fencing system developed in the US. The system is produced by Bufftech, and American producer of rigid pvc products. It has applications in...

On your bike for HVAC.(heating, ventilation and air conditioning, Nordair air induction system at indoor velodrome)(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... The National Cycling Centre in Clayton, Manchester, is being heated and ventilated by a patented Nordair air induction system. The UK's first purpose built indoor velodrome, the centre seats 3,500 spectators. The HVAC system uses a central...

Seminars run by Peter Killen Landscape Designs.
February 28, 2002... Practical and aesthetic qualities of timber decking will be addressed in a series of seminars being run by Peter Killen Landscape Designs in partnership with American Softwoods. Expert speakers will cover choice of wood and treatments, design...

Design made simple.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... Packed with information and features, Ward Building Components' Toolkit CD Rom offers four interactive structural design programmes. The free disk covers Multibeam purlin and rail system, Multichannel and Multideck flooring. The aim is to...

Insulation on the beat.(Holborn police station refurbishment)(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Closed for a year for refurbishment, Holborn police station in London is soon to re-open. To renew the waterproofing, roofing contractor Rock Asphalte used polymer modified Flexiphalte Pompave mastic asphalt, followed by 1,000sq m of...

Retaining walls get a re-brand.(Grass Concrete re-brands Betoflor product)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 28, 2002... Inventor of the Grasscrete paving system, Grass Concrete, has re- branded the Betoflor dry build earth retaining wall system. The new brand is Betoconcept - Betoflor remains however, as one of the individual products under the overall...

Dynamic art gracing buildings in the US.(Smith of Derby Group)(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Two dynamic pieces of public art by Smith of Derby Group are now gracing buildings in the US. The company was commissioned to produce two rotating globes, one 3m in diameter and the other 1.5m across. Constructed on an aluminium space...

Green move for Met Office.(Termodeck air conditioning for UK Meteorological Office)(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... For the new #80million Exeter headquarters of the Meteorological Office, the TermoDeck building system has been specified. Claimed to be 50% more efficient than traditional air conditioning systems, it makes use of the thermal mass of...

System puts a cap on vandalism fears.(Chelwood Group Ltd.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 28, 2002... Local authorities and housebuilders will appreciate CapFix, Chelwood's ingenious solution to the problem of vandalism to capped brickwork. Capping stones are a traditional target for vandals, leaving walls unsightly and vulnerable to...

Tea up - even in a tight spot.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... Bespoke tea stations from Space Savers have been specified for the refurbished offices of a Covent Garden-based communications company to make optimum use of the limited space available for catering. Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

Award for drywall.(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Judges in the 2001 National Drywall Awards described the London Imax cinema as a `virtuoso achievement' in drywall design. The cinema shows 2D and 3D large format films that put the viewer `right in the picture'. The design features a...

Style and function.(bathroom products from Roca Sanitario)(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Style, form and function combine in the latest bathroom products from Roca, seen last month at KBB. Highlights included a new classical suite, fresh, stylish Estoril, the clean simple lines of Tau, and minimalist stainless steel furniture...

Good looking glass.(Storm Windows' secondary glazing product)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 28, 2002... Secondary glazing on historic buildings can often result in unsightly windows that let down the overall look of the building. Now Storm Windows has introduced a form of secondary glazing that provides an unobtrusive inner barrier, and can...

Rollalong introduces specialist division.(modular bathroom and kitchen units)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 28, 2002... Continuing its expansion in the modular building sector, Rollalong has introduced a specialist bathroom and kitchen pods division, producing off-site fabricated units that help reduce the build time of projects and minimise the need for...

Steel at plastic price.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... For no more than the cost of plastic systems, specifiers now have the option of an environmentally friendly all steel rainwater system in the form of Lindab Rainline. The system is manufactured to ISO 9001 quality and ISO 1401...

Red Blend Gilt stock brick.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... Joining the existing Baggeridge Gilt stock range is the Red Blend Gilt stock brick. It features blended shades of red with traditional stock texture, in response to customer demands for a deeper red colour. The product is FL rated and is...

Gone in a puff of smoke.(Gatwick Airport installs environmental control system)(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Passive smoking problems have been eliminated at Gatwick Airport following installation of a Tornex environmental control system. Units incorporate a three-stage air filtration process wich purifies smoky air and returns it to the...

Vent revolution.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... The way unventilated pitched roofs are waterproofed could change for good, thanks to Nilvent breathable membrane, says Kingspan. Said to be the only non-microporous breathaable membrane on the market, Nilvent creates a fully airtight and...

Fire resistance for timber floors.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... When pumped into the floor cavity, Holdfire non-combustible foamed perlite from CMS Pozament gives fire resistance to timber floors. In a fire, lath and plaster ceilings burn away in 20 minutes, leaving joists and floorboards exposed. Total...

Fobs are just the job.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... Remote use fobs are now offered for Dom-Nemef-Corbin ELS electronic locking system, allowing access to be restricted in multi-occupancy buildings. The system is suitable for individual or multi-door use. Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

Waterproofing in below ground locations.(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Easier, safer and faster waterproofing in below ground locations can be achieved using Plasprufe 3100 HD tanking membrane, claims manufacturer Ruberoid. It can be torch applied to achieve watertight installation. Its special tough upper...

Underlay is easy to fit.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... Designed for pitched roofs, Supa Sartec One-F underlay is available from Anderson Waterproofing. The multi-layer polyethylene sheet with reinforcing grid offers an alternative to BS 747 Type 1F felt. Easy to handle and install, it is BBA...

Housing developers switch to red alert.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... Housing developers can create an original architectural effect with the latest product from Ambion Brick. The Winchester Multi is a strong red/orange designer brick, currently in production at the company's Warnham plant in West Sussex. ...

Get stuck in.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... Available in the UK exclusively from Floorboards, Bostik BSTurethane adhesive has over a decade's proven track record in the US. The one part, moisture-cure adhesive has a tenacious grab and superior elastomeric strength, flexing with the...

Polypipe introduces quarter turn ball valve.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... Extending its Polyplumb range, Polypipe has introduced the quarter turn ball valve with standard Polyplumb push fit connections, allowing use of either copper or Polyplumb pipe work. The valve is suitable for use where large sections of central...

Cladding for a whole new life.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... To prolong the viable life of housing stock, many local authorities and housing associations turn to Dollken stonechip cladding from KR Plastics. Where an existing surface has failed, the system provides waterproof, long term protection...

Shut the door on heat loss.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... The effects of heat loss due to frequent opening of external doors can be minimised with air curtains and air barriers from Dimplex. Designed for high level mounting, the AC range of air curtains provides a curtain of warm air against...

Spectacular library dome makes use of a complex glazing system.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... The recent refurbishment of the British Library of Political and Economic Science for the London School of Economics used Kawneer's Series 1200 Dry Glaze curtain walling with specially adapted, automatic, top and bottom hung structural silicone...

A blinding choice.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... With the use of larger glazed areas specifiers have had to broaden their search for fixtures and fittings to complement the glazing. Verosol Fabrics is offering a range of sunshading products to combat problems created by temperature...

Music to the school's ears.(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Dorking's new Royal School of Music building has an oak frame with full height glazing using Glaverbel's Pyrobel fire resistant glass.the installation of the 12mm thick Pyrobel was effected by specialists Rankins Glass. The laminated glass has...

Focusing on form and function.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... Poland's stunning Focus Building in Warsaw, has used double and single glazed Pilkington Planar systems for aesthetic appearance as well as thermal and acoustic benefits. The front and south facing facade has a double skin curtain wall of...

Louvred control for Eden.(Levolux)(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Cornwall's Eden Project has used Levolux to create a bespoke glass louvre system to provide natural ventilation to maintain the climatic conditions in its biomes. A system of 20mm laminated glass ventilation louvres has been developed...

Cafe with a view.(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Ultraspan's Vista glazing system is giving visitors to Grosvenor Garden Centres' Blue Cafe a clear view of the surrounding greenery. The system allows large expanses of glass to have minimal obstructions. For more information, register now...

Fire-rated system helps cut costs.(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... An integrated range of fire resistant glasses has been incorporated into Wright Styles' steel glazing system, reducing both costs and downtime. The systems use Fire-Gard or Fire-Gard Lite for integrity only applications and WSL F-Glass for...

Sleep in comfort at Cardiff hotel.(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... When an office block was converted into the Big Sleep Hotel in Cardiff, too much sun was penetrating the glazing, causing discomfort for guests. Duralux window film from Madico was used on the entire building to solve the problem. The film...

Hardware debut.(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Leading Italian window and door hardware manufacturer AGB is showing at Glassex for the first time. The company manufactures a wide range of products in-house, including multi point door bolts, mortise locks, hinges, espagnolettes, tilt...

Sealed with glazing tape.(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Developments in glazing tapes and sealants will be on the Alfas stand. SG super security glazing tape now has improved intrusion resistance for both pvcu and timber frames. Also on show will be the Glasket concept, described as the...

Total security solutions.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... Security solutions are the speciality of Yale - its G2000 multipoint locks are now backed by a number of strategic alliances with nationally recognised organisations. The list of partners includes Norwich Union Direct, Neighbourhood Watch...

Intercept a new arrival.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... Changes to part L of the building regulations in April can be met with Intercept, a new window system from BHD Building Products. When used with low E glass and Argon fill, the system will achieve u values well within the new standards. ...

Stuck on you.
February 28, 2002... As part of the Alfas group stand, Seal Strip will be displaying recent additions to its Webbseal range of sealants and adhesives. The range comprises a selection of silicone, acrylic, polysulphide and other sealants for use in the glass and...

Hi ho silver hardware.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... Developed in response to increasing demand for environmentally sustainable products, TS-Look silver coating is among the developments being highlighted by Wagner. Manufactured by Siegenia Frank using CrVI-free solutions, TS-Look offers a...

Conservatory inspiration.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... This year's Ultraframe stand has been designed to inspire and excite visitors, with the promise of a major product development announcement. Stressing its commitment to partnering, the company has inaugurated its five day lead time...

One stop for windows.(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Fabricator Astraseal will be showing a wide range of windows, doors and conservatories designed to demonstrate its capacity as a one-stop supplier to the trade. For the first time, visitors will be able to see a range of windows in Rehau's...

Fresh air fiends.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... The Ducotop 35 over-the-frame ventilator looks like the head drip of a window. Its expandable base with integrated co-extruded seal allows the vent to fit any window frame. The optional self-regulating flap keeps airflow constant, even at...

Conservatory roof design solution.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... Rapid Prototyping Systems will show the latest release of the conservatory roof design solution, RoofWright 4. This software tool makes it easy to design and fabricate standard, non-standard and `out of square' conservatory roofs. ...

Lightweight solution for flat to pitch conversions.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... Selected for their lightweight properties and traditional appearance, Rivendale+ fibre cement slates from Eternit Slates have been used on a flat to pitch roofing conversion project in Sydenham, south-east London. The gable to gable...

Single moudling to match most modern profiles.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... Manufactured by Hartington Conway in a single moulding to match most modern profiles, clear diffused polycarbonate eX-Plane barrel vault rooflights can be installed in a corrugated in-plane roofing system without the need for a kerb and fitted...

Chilly reception for zip-up metal roof.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... An Armaseam zip-up metal roof from Alumasc has been manufactured on site at a new shopping mall in Reyjavik, Iceland. The roof features three intersecting curved areas, comprising Armaseam 300/65mm PVDF silver metallic panels, which were...

Easier access to walkway system.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... The first and only walkway system to gain BBA accreditation, the Suregrip Walkway system from HL Plastics is now listed on NBS Plus, found under clause L30 (45), Stairs/Walkways/ Balustrades, making it easier for specifiers to access. The...

Tiles help secure commendation.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... Hand-made tiles from Sandtoft were used for the rotunda roof of the Roman-style extension to the Verulamium, St Albans, which won a commendation in the Civic Trust 2001 Awards. Sandtoft's Heritage service produced a special consignment,...

Standing seam for HQ.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... The MR-24 standing seam roof system from CA Group has been specified for an extension to the HQ of the British Geological Survey at Keyworth, to match an existing MR-24 roof which was installed almost 20 years ago. Approximately 750 sq m...

Colours produce random effects.
February 28, 2002... The Heritage range of concrete tiles in varied colour blends has been introduced by Russell Roof Tiles, to provide an aesthetically pleasing random clay tile effect. The tiles are compatible with all Russell Roof Tiles pvc-u Dry Fix...

Roofing slates are sent to the workhouse.
February 28, 2002... Approximately 30 tonnes of Blue/Grey natural roofing slate from Burlington was specified for the restoration of The Workhouse in Southwell, Notts, a grade II listed property belonging to the National Trust and built in 1824. The roofing...

No unsightly black lines.
February 28, 2002... With demands for a high performance DPC system with no unsightly black lines at the Touchwood Court retail complex in Solihull, MortarMatch from Ruberoid provedideal. MortarMatch incorporates advanced polymer technology for superior high...

New Visitor Centre in Newport Isle of Wight.
February 28, 2002... The stunning new Visitor Centre and Dinosaur Museum in Newport, Isle of Wight, the design of which was inspired by a pterodactyl in flight, benefits from Alwitra's Evalon membrane on the roof. Licensed Alwitra contractor, NRS Roofing,...

Roofing refurbishment of Ibstock Brick's Nostell Plant.
February 28, 2002... The roofing refurbishment in the harsh manufacturing environment of Ibstock Brick's Nostell Plant presented Kelsey Roofing Industries with one of its most challenging projects to date. High temperatures are required to dry the bricks, and...

Guardrail system at Copthorne Hotel.
February 28, 2002... The Safesite System 2000 cantilever guardrail system, a free standing structure, has been installed at the Copthorne Hotel, Aberdeen, to provide safe and economical means of access to the hotel's roof for maintenance. Copyright: CMP...

Best seats in the house.
February 28, 2002... Joining forces with grandstand seating company Slick Seating, scaffolding specialist SGB has produced a seating system which is said to offer specatators an rivalled degree of comfort and legroom. Quick and safe to erect, the grandstand...

Patress plates from Stainless.
February 28, 2002... Large diameter pattress plates, which are widely used in the reinforcement of masonry structures and railway bridges, are available from Stainless. The company supplies the traditional designs which spread the load over a wide area and are...

Length, strength and lighter weight.
February 28, 2002... Joists from Boise Cascade's Simple Framing System range of engineered wood products combine strength with length (up to 14.63m) with the additional benefit of lighter weight. Ideal for use as both floor joists and as roof rafters, the BCI...

New St George's Chruch Hall.
February 28, 2002... When budgets wouldn't stretch to the construction of a traditionally built church hall, the congregation of St George's in Poynton, Cheshire turned to Pinelog for a solution. Replacing the existing 1950s brick built hall, the new St...

Modular buildings designed to order.
February 28, 2002... Based on its Metframe panelised superstructure system, Metsec has developed a new range of light gauge steel frame modular buildings which is said to cut assembly times and costs. The company designs the units to meet individual...

Single storey classroom building at Archway School.
February 28, 2002... Following a supplier selection procedure undertaken by Gloucestershire County Council, Rollalong won the contract to provide a permanent modular single storey classroom building at Archway School in Stroud. The brick clad building, which...

New Gaskell FB carpet range.
February 28, 2002... Heavy contract fibre bonded carpet from Gaskell Textiles has been installed throughout the newly modernised gymnasium at the David Lloyd Fitness Centre in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire. The new Gaskell FB carpet range is said to be...

Relaxed decor in bustling high street.
February 28, 2002... Polyurethane resin flooring from Altroflow has helped to create a relaxed decor scheme in a stylish London cafe bar. The flow applied resin system has been laid in both the customer and back bar areas of The Providores Bar and Tapa Room in...

Joint sealing solution for warehouse development.
February 28, 2002... Over 2,000 sq m of a new floor sealing system from Compribrand has been used in a warehouse at the new Lymesdale Industrial Park development, Newcastle Under Lyme. The CIS Crack Inducing System utilises a two-stage process to produce a...

Design service at cutting edge.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... The Floorcraft computerised design and cutting service developed by Marley Floors has helped to create a beach and sea theme in the newly refurbished Rainbow Ward for children at Barnsley District General Hospital. The Floorcraft service...

Greater choice in parquet flooring.(advertisement)
February 28, 2002... The range of parquet flooring products from Bauwerk Parkett now includes Solopark, a full-area bonding strip parquet, available in eight different wood finishes. The universal strip size of 470x70x10mm lends itself to a series of different...

Six new products make an entrance.(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... The entrance matting collection from Gradus Accessories has been extended by the launch of several new products, including Topguard, Brossguard, Polyguard and Cleanmid. The extensive collection has been designed to complement Gradus...

A quick way to repair wear.(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Large areas of uneven and damaged industrial concrete floors can be resurfaced quickly using Speed Screed, a pour-on, durable re-surfacing product from Anglo Building Products. Speed Screed produces a smooth, mid-grey, non-dusting and slip-...

Hard day's night for bar flooring.(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Specified for its ability to withstand heavy and sustained use, Parqcolor HPL flooring from Abet has been installed in Churchills Bar in Southend, Essex, part of which is open for 14 hours a day. The flooring was selected in two wood...

Ceramic tiles get in the swim.(Zydeco)(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Ceramic tiles from Zydeco have replaced soiled carpets and door mats in the foyer of Bexhill leisure Pool in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, making the entrance area much more appealing and easier to maintain. Zydeco's Gres de Breda range of...

Flowcrete flooring systems.(Brief Article)
February 28, 2002... Already proving popular in the continent, tiled flooring systems designed to alleviate tiredness are being launched in the UK by Flowcrete. The Traficline and Standline systems have a special ant-fatigue capability and are ergonomically...