What's New in Building articles from January 2003

What's New in Building archives from January 2003

Bespoke steel at affordable prices.
January 17, 2003... Bespoke stainless steel worktops are now available at an affordable price, according to Space Savers. Stainless steel is a popular and fashionable material for work surface applications. Its combination of durability and style makes it an...

Modular approach ensures flexibility.
January 17, 2003... Commercial products from BDG Group, including glazed extensions, roof systems, windows and doors in both pvcu and aluminium can be seen in projects all over the UK. The flexibility of the company's modular approach to building systems...

Flooring hits new heights of design.
January 17, 2003... Important long term trends in the flooring market include the growth of wood and its derivatives, such as laminate, according to the Amtico Company. In addition the sector has seen the influence of `trading up' in all European countries,...

Consolidation time at Catnic.
January 17, 2003... Steel building products specialist Catnic is moving its Pontygwindy office and production facilities to the Pontypandy manufacturing site where it is building a 10,000sq ft office facility. The move will allow further expansion in the...

CAD update for panels.
January 17, 2003... Arhcitects and contractors can update their systems with a set of CAD drawings from Corus Panels & Profiles. These include composite panels and built-up cladding systems. All details have been thermally modelled to meet part L2. Copyright:...

Stunning stairwells.
January 17, 2003... Four stairwells at the Global Switch building in East India Dock, London, have been completed by architectural steel specialist Steelway Fensecure. The contract features over 3,000m of balustrade and handrails to the 44 flights of four...

Luxury display lights are out for a Duck.
January 17, 2003... Exclusive luxury goods brand Mandarina Duck's latest London outlet in Conduit Street demanded an innovative take on display lighting. A fluorescent army of breathing mannequins, chrome foil walls and constant stream of air bubbles...

Printed glass designs.
January 17, 2003... The showpiece boardroom at Darby Glass's Scunthorpe headquarters has provided an ideal opportunity to apply the company's Proactive range of printed glass designs for internal architectural applications. With a 5.7m wide span, the finished...

pvcu beads.
January 17, 2003... Finalist in the RIBA Stirling Prize for Building of the Year 2002, the Millennium Wing of the National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, features pvcu beads by Renderplas which help create the interior wall finish. The beads provide stain-free...

Brussels base for floor firm.
January 17, 2003... Increasing sales in Europe have led Liquid Plastics to open a #1million distribution centre in Belgium. The facility, operated by associate company Pentagon Plastics, comprises a new build 2,700sq m building in Nazareth, 50 miles from...

Company's plans for Chelsea show lie in ruins.
January 17, 2003... Long time exhibitor at the Chelsea Flower Show Haddonstone has announced it will be designing its first show garden at this year's event in May, the theme of which will be The Oasis of Ruin. Designer Simon Scott says the garden has been...

Top of the formwork.
January 17, 2003... Special formwork equipment used by contractors NJ Doyne for construction of a new sewage treatment works in Reading has cut timber wastage. Peri Vario, Trio and Multiprop systems have helped create a smooth concrete finish without surface...

Door guide updated.
January 17, 2003... The second edition of a guide to performance doors and doorsets has just been published by LS Leaderflush Shapland. The update covers latest information on standards for accessibility, as well as proposed changes to building regulations...

Enhancements to ADT Toolbox.
January 17, 2003... Enhancements suggested by users have been incorporated by Cadlogic into version 2 of its ADT Toolbox. Wall drawing functions have been expanded to add aesthetic detail and realism. 3D cladding profiles, horizontal or vertical, can be...

Award winners are clad all over.
January 17, 2003... Roofing, cladding and decking products manufacturer Gasell has again sponsored PICA (Perfection in Cladding Awards). The awards, now in their fifth year, are for installers who have made best use of products supplied by Gasell during 2001....

Glass fix is possible without penetration.
January 17, 2003... Glazing panels can be fixed without the fixings penetrating through the glass using a system from fischer. The Sheerglaze FZP-G system uses undercut holes in the glazing panels which are drilled, then the panels are then toughened and...

Full range of acoustic doors now on offer.
January 17, 2003... IR Martin Roberts can now offer a comprehensive range of acoustic doors in the shape of its Acoustic AD range. Acoustic performances range from 30 to 53dB with fire certification of one to four hours' duration. Products feature...

Sewer system is just the job.
January 17, 2003... Lightweight Ridgisewer system has proved just the job for a recent sub- carriageway sewer replacement contract on a main road near Thirsk. Ridgisewer resists attack by any naturally occurring compound n soils and has excellent resistance to...

A light in the darkness.
January 17, 2003... In the event of electrical power failure, Hamilton Litestat's System 45 plug-in portable lamp is designed to provide users with an independent light source. Designed for the modular System 45 range, the unit has a patented feature that...

Combined cutter and stripper.
January 17, 2003... To complement its traditional side cutters, Bahco Tools has introduced a range of cable cutters/strippers, Series 2233D. A combined cutter and stripper in one tool, it will deal with various diameters of plastic and copper cable without the...

Freedom at last.
January 17, 2003... The Kickspace offers freedom of design and extra wall space when it comes to creating a dream kitchen, says Myson. Occupying the space beneath kitchen units, the plinth-style heater is adaptable to hydronic or electric systems, or can be...

Beautiful but tough.
January 17, 2003... Beautiful but rugged is how Thorn describes the Leopard fitting, latest addition to the low energy bulkhead range. The vandal resistant weatherproof bulkhead has IP65 rating, and is specially designed for use indoors or out, in warm or cold...

Command Performa.
January 17, 2003... Boiler manufacturer Baxi Potterton has launched a range of Performa system boilers. The new range comprises four wall-hung models designed, developed and manufactured by the team responsible for the popular Potterton Performa combi range. ...

Clean sweep for door firm.
January 17, 2003... The ALR 40 aluminium sectional door by Hormann has been chosen as the right solution for car washes for a top supermarket chain. The fast action, fully glazed sectional door, which has been fitted at the Sainsbury car washes in Ipswich and...

Bevelled glass designs.
January 17, 2003... Bevelled Jewels is a collection of luxury bevelled glass designs from Evergreen Door. The hand-crafted decorative glass designs come in a wide range of glazing options for half-glazed and twin panelled doors. Side panels include the Onyx -...

Air and warmth.
January 17, 2003... The latest Building regulations now stipulate that new properties must be adequately ventilated. The Daikin HRV System from Space Air is designed to do just this, preventing damp, condensation, mould and fungus and allowing fresh filtered...

Quiet potential.
January 17, 2003... Poor room acoustics can compromise the learning potential for young children, especially those with hearing difficulties and learning disabilities. British Gypsum has developed a special ceilings package for classrooms which is enabling a...

Fabrics provide durable comfort.
January 17, 2003... Developed for a range of light and heavy-duty applications the Vesom range of premium coated fabrics from Helen Sheane is competitively priced and provides practicality with ease of cleaning and sterilising. There are four designs available...

Innovative perforated ceiling.
January 17, 2003... Gooding Aluminium has produced an innovative perforated ceiling, contoured into waves at Prudential's refurbished offices at New Bond Street, London. The eye-catching perforations which allow airflow, acoustics, light transmission and diffusion...

In the frame.
January 17, 2003... In assisting architects RMJM in the design of external glazed curtain walling, FendorHansen supplied and installed its Fineline system to the north and south elevations of the MC block at Wolverhampton University. This framing system with...

All white deals.
January 17, 2003... Trade customers are being offered a special #375 deal on any white door from KAT's latest range of composite doors. The flush fit door can be delivered, even a minimum order of one, ready-made in just ten days. The composite doors are more...

Stove can be fitted anywhere in a room.
January 17, 2003... Set to change the standard fireplace specification of chimney and fire surround forever, Anglia Fireplaces and Design has launched the new Solo-Bell stove. The Solo-Bell is a gas fire that uses a balance flue and provides the designer with...

New range of air handling units.
January 17, 2003... The extensive product portfolio from Lennox has been extended by the launch of a new range of air handling units which are said to offer maximum flexibility for numerous applications including hospital, pharmaceutical and other `clean room'...

Big freeze designed for the big sleep.
January 17, 2003... Said to cost just a fraction of the price of a full domestic air conditioning system, the Freeze Master Koolsleep loft-mounted bedroom- cooling unit has been launched by Freeze Master. A low cost method of providing air-conditioned, cool...

Heater range qualifies for government scheme.
January 17, 2003... The floor-standing cabinet heater range launched by Reznor qualifies for the government's Enhanced Capital Allowances scheme, ensuring lower overall capital and installation costs and highly economic operation with reduced fuel costs. ...

Baby boiler.
January 17, 2003... Joining the new microCondens Series of boilers from Ariston is the ecoSystem, measuring just 700x400x300mm and featuring dual output oil 24kW for central heating and 27kW for DHW. Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

Intelligent airconditioning system.
January 17, 2003... Developed by Diffusion, the Ambassador is a single integrated slot-in intelligent Heating, Air Conditioning and Reporting Unit for hotels which can be installed and running in a few hours. The intelligent airconditioning system allows hotel...

Single source supply of hardware and accessories.
January 17, 2003... Door knockers, letters, numerals and spy hole viewers are all available as part of a new range of door furniture from Mila Hardware, which encompasses a variety of finishes and designs to suit every door style. The Victorian Urn door...

Queuing in style.
January 17, 2003... Fittings from the extensive Kee Klamp range have been used to create the impressive guardrailing structures at the new Legoland Deutschland theme park in the Bavarian town of Gunzburg. The Kee Klamp fittings were specified to ensure safe,...

Robust door furniture.
January 17, 2003... Specified for its good looks and robust durability, door furniture from Dorma has been installed in two major new buildings at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Mortise locks, deadlocks and bathroom locks were installed as well as Ogro ZS series...

Brighton brushes up.
January 17, 2003... Architectural ironmongers John Planck have supplied Hi-Load hinges from Royde & Tucker for the major refurbishment project at the Brighton Dome and Museum. Requiring no maintenance, Hi-Load hinges are frequently specified for heritage and...

Time to join the Union.
January 17, 2003... Architectural ironmongery from Union Locks & Hardware has been selected to be on permanent display at the new GE Carpentry showroom, which has opened at the company's premises in Maesteg, South Wales, to provide architects and specifiers with a...

Let me be your sledgehammer.
January 17, 2003... Hitting the door with a 35kg sledgehammer and a 55kg medicine ball were among the tests carried out on the latest 3220 series of door hinges from ASSA to ensure that the products comply fully with the stringent new security standard PAS-24. ...

Inside job.
January 17, 2003... The result of exhaustive research carried out by Nexfor with both specifiers and end-users, Beaford Walnut is one of a range of 15 new woodgrains from the company's Caberdecor collection of decorative melamine faced particleboard and MDF,...

Wall board is selected for strength.
January 17, 2003... Meeting the need for materials of a robust nature in a new children's home in Parkhead, Glasgow, high impact Fermacell has been specified to line the walls and floors. A solid dense material in which the gypsum plaster is reinforced by a...

Range of colour laminates.
January 17, 2003... The range of 120 Combiline plain colour laminates in the CreaStyle Collection from Perstop Surface Materials (Part of the Formica portfolio) is said to offer an unrivalled expanse of creative opportunities for a wide range of interior...

On the case.
January 17, 2003... New from Modular Profiles, the ProDuct 20 casing system gives site boxing a new dimension. It can be more cost effective than conventional plywood boxing with no need for the site to frame out (undercoat and paint). Standard sizes or...

`Endless' possibilities.
January 17, 2003... Demonstrating the virtually limitless creative possibilities of digital printing technology, humourous large-scale images using digital printing from Abet are a major feature of Le Salon, the revamped Eurostar business departure lounge at...

Faster plaster.
January 17, 2003... Designed to speed up plastering work and give better coverage, Wickes Universal Finishing Plaster, a joint venture from Wickes and Knauf, mixes into a creamy, lump free consistency and requires less trowelling, spreading smoothly so there's no...

Aircrete ensures more places for students in less time.
January 17, 2003... In order to increase the build speed of four-storey student housing development in Hotwells, Bristol, H+H Celcon's unique Thin-Joint aircrete technology was used throughout, with Hi-7 high compressive strength aircrete blocks and Standard 100,...

Lightweight aggregate blocks.
January 17, 2003... Hemelite lightweight aggregate blocks from Tarmac Topblock, specified for their excellent loadbearing capacity and acoustic insulation properties, are being used in the construction of a new 200-bedroom hotel in Gateshead which is being built...

Fast track for B&Q.
January 17, 2003... A fast track building system involving Weldmesh Flat from Gabion Solutions, a member of the Bekaert Group, has been used to create impressive stone columns around a new B&Q superstore at Sutton in Ashfield. Each of the 31 freestanding...

High strength solution.
January 17, 2003... The Steproc retaining wall system from Forticrete, which is designed to build concrete walls of outstanding strength very quickly. is being used for a new building at a hotel complex in Bagshot, which contains a basement to accommodate plant...

Timber frame panel system.
January 17, 2003... A Tradis timber frame panel system has been designed, manufactured and erected by Timber Frame Solutions as part of an innovative project by Hightown Praetorian Housing Association in Hemel Hempstead to develop environmentally friendly, energy...

Pride of place in one of world's first cul-de-sacs.
January 17, 2003... Hand made clay tiles from Keymer have been used for the roof of a new luxury home in Hampstead Garden Suburb, home of the world's very first cul-de-sac. Architects David Landaw and Partners, in consultation with the Hampstead Garden Trust,...

Energy to spare up top.
January 17, 2003... Meeting the requirement for a roof that was not only durable, cost effective and attractive but contributed to the overall energy efficiency of the building, Bardoline tile strip shingles from Onduline were specified for the roof of this new...

Roof is a racing certainty for a long service life.
January 17, 2003... Some 3000 sq m of Anderson Waterproofing's flagship product - Sure-Weld TPO - has been supplied to roof the new #16 million Millennium Grandstand at Newmarket. Meeting the requirements for a system that was quick to install, would offer a...

Old tiles replaced.
January 17, 2003... Old tiles on the roof of a Grade II listed former school in Winson Green, Birmingham, have been replaced by Humber Plain Clay Tiles in Natural terracotta from Sandtoft Roof Tiles. Dating from the end of the 19th century, the building is now...

High performance guttering products.
January 17, 2003... The portfolio of high performance guttering products from CA Building Products has been extended by the launch of Therma-Gutter TE, a gutter system designed to achieve superior levels of thermal efficiency. This latest addition to the...

Sarking system is a friend of the earth.
January 17, 2003... Developed by DuPont Tyvek as an all-encompassing roofing solution, the new Non-Ventilated Timber sarking Pitched Roof System also does its bit for the environment by reducing the unnecessary heat losses and CO2 emissions associated with...

School refurbishment.
January 17, 2003... Testing Ward's cladding and structural products to the full, the two- phase refurb of Wyke Manor School near Bradford has been completed. The first phase involved installing a Capella over-roof solution on the school's science and drama...

Pre-formed rooflights.
January 17, 2003... Helping the Tropical Lagoon at the Wrexham County Borough Council run Plas madoc Leisure Centre live up to its name are Multivault pre-formed modular vault rooflights and Factory Assembled Insulating Rooflights from Brett Martin, used to...

Translucent rooflights installed.
January 17, 2003... More than 3600 sq m of EnergySaver translucent rooflights from Hartington Conway have been installed on Triumph Motorcycles manufacturing facilities at Hinckley. Newly launched, EnergySaver is an extensive range of low U-value FAIRS...

Loft traps help to keep roof space dry.
January 17, 2003... Launched by Glidevale is a new loft trap which reduces the risk of loftspace condensation and ensures compliance with Building Regulations by reducing heat loss through the ceiling and minimising the migration of water vapour into the roof...

Refurbishment contract.
January 17, 2003... Withey Contracts is refurbishing the 14,500sq ft lower ground floor menswear department of Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge store. The contract, over three phases, includes the removal of existing retail areas; constructing new staircases,...

Put the flags up.
January 17, 2003... Now available from Mila is the Inspiration flag hinge offering high security features, good adjustment capabilities and subtle styling. A discrete door hinge for any applications, it is available in 85 and 100mm versions. An integral...

Assembly times slashed.
January 17, 2003... Instinct is a new workstation design from Project that is easy to assemble, provides aesthetic appeal and conforms to the latest ergonomic thinking, standards and legislation. The system utilises a fold-out steel and aluminium radial...

Beaming up for flexibility.
January 17, 2003... Enabling greater flexibility, the Beyon Beam System allows desktops to be connected together without a proliferation of legs. Available in lengths of 1.5, 3, 4.5 and 6m, the beam can provide a lengthy congregation of work space that can be...

Adding polish.
January 17, 2003... Armourcoat's polished plasters have been used in a major hotel redevelopment in Houston Texas. Over 1000m2 of the polished plasters were applied to a number of areas, particularly the spacious lobby, where they can be seen on the...

Surface colour.
January 17, 2003... Developed specifically for the UK interior, shop fitting and furniture industries, Pfleiderer has developed the Dimensions colour matched surfaces collection. The sixty-strong collection comprises plain colours, metallic looks, abstracts,...

Capital solution.
January 17, 2003... Trent House, Capital One's European Headquarters in Nottingham features contract furniture from Atrium. The 250,000ft2 building interior features workstations for its 1 400 employees, a business lounge where its international visitors can...

Bathroom styles.
January 17, 2003... A range of ten designs has been launched by Formica for the bathroom. Axiom Aqua is available in three styles. Idyllic encompasses the idea of natural designs and draws on inspiration from nature to offer a combination of wood. slate and...

Filing is legal challenge.
January 17, 2003... When law firm Thring Townsend decided to centralise their Swindon operations into a purpose-built complex, it was decided that the Bisley SystemFile range would meet all their storage requirements. A variety of sizes of cabinets were used...

Simple entry level desking system.
January 17, 2003... Basic 4 from K+N is an entry level desking system that provides style and practicality. The system combines modularity with thin work surfaces and a range of square or round legs with fixed, spring loaded or rotating feet for simple height...

Entering into natural stone.
January 17, 2003... The Woolgate Exchange Building, London's headquarters for the Westdeutche Landesbank, now has a reception area in natural stone from Burlington. A total of 261m2 of Broughton Moor natural stone has been used to create a striking, yet...

Bournemouth for bookworms.
January 17, 2003... Forster Ecospace, supplier of library and mobile shelving, has completed a contract involving the installation of nearly 4.5 linear km of shelves in a new library on Bournemouth University's Talbot campus. The static version of the...

Updated seating system.
January 17, 2003... Axess2 from Stage Systems is an updated seating system providing flexible support in the back-rest and a compliant seat which uses Dupont Delrin injection mouldings. The strength of the chair is one of its most prominent features. In...

Standard procedure.
January 17, 2003... The needs of disabled people are firmly in the minds of all of us involved in the building industry. Since the first sight of Part M of the Building Regulations, followed by the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) the mind has truly been...

Fitness includes access.
January 17, 2003... Esporta has specified a Moveman Prestige platform lift for another of its prestigious health clubs. this time in Chigwell in Essex. The lift has been installed as part of the company's policy to ensure that people with mobility problems can...

Disabled access a priority.
January 17, 2003... Kaba Doors are urging companies to consider the implications of the goods, facilities and service provisions of Part lll of the Disability Discrimination Act, due to come into force in October 2004 and to anticipate any adjustments and...

Guardrails ensure safety.
January 17, 2003... Access to the Refurbished Southwater Village Hall near Horsham is now completely safe thanks to a sturdy guardrail constructed using fittings from the Kee Klamp range. Fittings from the Slope range were used for this project. They are...

Football fun.
January 17, 2003... Manchester United takes its need to provide access for everybody seriously and this can be seen with the installation of a Gartec Platform lift at the Trafford Training Centre. The outer structure of the lift creates its own shaft. The...

Safe and easy.
January 17, 2003... Whether it is just a few steps that present a problem or access to several levels, Axess 4 All can supply and fit safe and reliable powered access with minimum building works. The Freedom models of platform liftsare self-standing and...

Upgrade makes for easy access.
January 17, 2003... Through a Stannah refurbishment lifts can be upgraded to give easy access for all, including disabled people. A hands-free emergency telephone can be installed, as well as large push buttons with tactile surfaces and all controls can be placed...