What's New in Building articles from January 2007

What's New in Building archives from January 2007

Enhanced solar panel options allow easier fitting.
January 22, 2007... High performance solar panels have been developed with simple connections and lightweight materials to make installation easier The new year gets off to a flying start for Worcester Bosch, with the launch of its latest solar water heating...

NEWS: Pre-formed pipe box in eight new profiles.
January 22, 2007... Extending the range of pre-formed pipe boxing offered by Contour Casings, eight further lightweight profiles have been introduced. The new additions are all 115 degree skirting profile in 5mm thickness for domestic use. The profiles are...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Metal awards.
January 22, 2007... UK specifiers are invited to enter the UK Aluminium in Renovation Awards, organised by the Council for Aluminium in Building. Awards will be split into six categories, with the most innovative in the eyes of the panel of judges, chaired by Bill...

NEWS IN BRIEF: RAGs to riches.
January 22, 2007... The 2007 edition of F Ball's Recommended Adhesive Guide is now available. With around 4,500 adhesive recommendations for brand name floorcoverings, the RAG is available as an A4 brochure, a pocket sized version for contractors, and online at...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Safety awards.
January 22, 2007... The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is targeting organisations in the construction industry to enter the 2007 Occupational Health and Safety Awards. Entry is open to organisations large and small, across the UK and beyond....

NEWS: `Fit and forget' barrier.
January 22, 2007... Described as a `fit-and-forget' fire barrier, Durasteel by Promat is playing a critical role at Westfield London in White City. The tallest ever Durasteel firewall in the UK is providing protection for power plants within the building. ...

NEWS: Low-rise facade offers `impressive' U values.
January 22, 2007... Impressive U values and competitive price are key features of the TTC 50 low-rise facade system, just launched by Schuco International. Suitable for any building up to three storeys in height, the system offers a slimline 50 mm face-width...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Durable doors.
January 22, 2007... Industrial doors by Hormann have been used for the new British Airways World Cargo Premia building at Heathrow Airport. The 30 sectional doors are made up of double skinned steel sections with polyester-primed surface protection, making them...

NEWS IN BRIEF: The heat is on.
January 22, 2007... WNIB publisher CMPi has launched a new event for the heating and plumbing industry. HPE, Heating and Plumbing Event, will take place from 9-12 March 2008 at the NEC, Birmingham. Yhe focus is on back end products such as boilers, pumps,...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Brick bonanza.
January 22, 2007... Product development at Baggeridge has resulted in the launch of four brick ranges. Ochil Greystone Smooth is aimed at the architectural market with its crisp arises providing clean lines combined with a smooth finish. Two products join the...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Web site launch.
January 22, 2007... SAS International's HCP division has updated its website: www.hcp- sasint.co.uk. Designed to offer more comprehensive product information, this easy to use site also incorporates a new search function, a news section and an area for case...

NEWS: Fireproof cladding.
January 22, 2007... Paroc Panel System's fireproof exterior cladding panel solution has been used in the construction of a massive 6,500sq m Tesco store in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. The system was specified for the #16 million development as it met the high...

NEWS: Guinness gets it covered.
January 22, 2007... Over 1,000 gallons of Cuprinol Trade Cladding & Fencing opaque finish have been used for the refurbishment of the Cheetham Estate in Manchester. The venture was undertaken by Blackpool-based St Anne's Decorators, who are currently three...

NEWS: Loft trap offers one hour fire protection.
January 22, 2007... Minimum one hour fire protection, and insulation in compliance with building regulations Document L and NHBC requirements are achieved in one with Glidevale's LA6 hinge down loft trap. The trap is a complete unit with door and frame...

NEWS: Giant fans keep gym cool.
January 22, 2007... Gold's Gym's new state-of-the-art health club in Ventura, California, was having a serious airflow issue. The gym's grid of small ceiling fans couldn't keep the vast space comfortable. So a ceiling full of small fans has been replaced with...

NEWS: Anti-scald mixing valves.
January 22, 2007... Doncaster based Pegler has launched a range of anti-scald thermostatic mixing valves to deliver safe hot water. The Peglertherm 404 TMV range must be installed close to the outlet it is supplying. The 404 range are delivered factory set at...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Clear the air.
January 22, 2007... The technology behind Sto's StoClimasan, an interior paint that removes odours from the smelliest environment every time you switch on the light, has been recognised by the international scientific community. The product was awarded the Best...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Bridge the gap.
January 22, 2007... Anchor Wall Systems has supplied its Vertica Retaining Wall system to the London Borough of Enfield for the access ramps to a 22m span pedestrian footbridge. The bridge links two parts of a River Walk footpath and has been built by the London...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Power on-site.
January 22, 2007... Installation of Dimplex heat pumps at Aberdulais Falls, a National Trust industrial site in Wales, combines sustainable design in a low energy building, using power from the on-site hydro-electric scheme. A Dimplex LA20AS air to water heat pump...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Smart cooling.
January 22, 2007... Described as the world's first dry/wet evaporative condenser with water saving intelligence, the Baltimore Air Coil HXC condenser uses low condensing temperature capability of evaporative cooling whilst using air cooled technology, thus saving...

NEWS: Big book of hardware.
January 22, 2007... The 46 page brochure for the Orbis 8 range of architectural hardware from Laidlaw Solutions contains information on every element of door furniture, from lever handles to overhead closers, hinges, locks, panic exit hardware and signage. As...

NEWS: Gas protection.
January 22, 2007... The Z-Led Protect GDB10 gas and damp barrier not only stops any methane, carbon dioxide and radon from entering the building, but also provides an effective damp-proof membrane. When installed with Z-Led's cavity & slab edge protection...

NEWS: Making a barn a home.
January 22, 2007... When a barn is converted for residential use there are a number of planning issues to be faced. The most important of these is usually how to provide natural light and ventilation. The Conservation Rooflight provides an appropriate solution....

NEWS: Gateshead gets go-ahead.
January 22, 2007... Avebury has been appointed to oversee the building of the UK's first BoKlok housing project - designed as a solution for first time buyers. BoKlok is a Swedish affordable home concept from construction firm Skanska and home furnishings...

NEWS IN BRIEF: UCL roof is safe.
January 22, 2007... Reading-based Kee Klamp has completed an installation of its free- standing KeeGuard roof edge protection system at University College London. At the off-campus Ifor Evans Hall of Residence, the system provides permanent protection for...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Parisian panels.
January 22, 2007... Flame-retardant Medite FR MDF Euro Class B panels have been used for wall panelling and ceilings in one of Paris's most prestigious office developments. The material has been used in the atrium, auditorium, cafeteria, and corridors of the A4C...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Online security.
January 22, 2007... Offering a data source on all aspects of physical security, Securikey's web site is now in its fourth generation. Downloads of product data sheets and operation manuals sit alongside industry news, distributor links and an image library for...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Warmer walls.
January 22, 2007... Translucent Kalwall cladding insulated with Nanogel aerated silica has provided thermal insulation performance equivalent to a solid wall at a new school extension in Buckinghamshire, reports Cabot Corporation. External south-facing walls have...

NEWS: Energy efficient development.
January 22, 2007... Broadland Housing Association has used Kingspan Century's TEK Building System to construct an energy efficient, sustainable development of 31 affordable homes in Norwich. The system was specified for its thermal credentials, which enabled the...

NEWS: Window hardware.
January 22, 2007... Favorit Stay KF23Z window hardware has been designed to aid window operation for disabled and elderly people. Siegenia-Aubi's hardware incorporates a low-level handle with peripheral interlinked fittings allowing smooth movement, with...

NEWS: Glazing system of choice.
January 22, 2007... With four other Jurys Inns to its credit, Metal Technology was the glazing system of choice for another 3 star Jurys Hotel. Near Nottingham station, the 264 bedroom, 14 storey building was designed by Armstrong & Partners Architects of...

NEWS: Rainscreen goes on parade in Manchester.
January 22, 2007... Sureclad ceramic granite rainscreen cladding supplied by Shackerley has been used in the development of the northern zone of the new Arndale Centre in Manchester. Dane Architectural Systems installed buff coloured ceramic granite slabs...

STOP PRESS: Sleek fittings for hospital.
January 22, 2007... Sleek Cayman fittings from dp architectural lighting were chosen to provide the finishing touch for the new North Block extension of the Southampton General Hospital. With its ultra slim and unobtrusive design, the Cayman system comprises...

STOP PRESS: Hospital gets fast makeover.
January 22, 2007... Flooring refurbishment at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough has been carried out using Ardex materials. Flooring contractors Acklam Flooring of Middlesbrough were commissioned to completely refurbish the floor area of the...

STOP PRESS: Put the accent on windows.
January 22, 2007... Incorporating concealed hinges, Axxent tilt and turn window hardware from Siegenia Aubi presents architects and building designers with a system which can blend into even the most narrow of window frames. Axxent is a clampable concealed...

STOP PRESS: Jones CD Rom.
January 22, 2007... Powerful database and web link facilities feature on a CD Rom from Jones of Oswestry, for its Superlintel range of steel lintels. The disk will assimilate load span data and select the right lintel code, providing extracts from load span...

STOP PRESS: Wiring offers waterside style.
January 22, 2007... Redeham Homes has specified a range of MK wiring accessories for its Vie housing development on the banks of the River Cam. The collection of apartments, and three- and four-bedroom houses offers a waterside location and the latest...

STOP PRESS: Fluorescent luminaires.
January 22, 2007... Cooper Lighting and Security has supplied nearly 1,500 fluorescent luminaires of various types for the lighting scheme at the new Matthew Boulton College building in Birmingham. Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

STOP PRESS: Honed to perfection.
January 22, 2007... UK natural stone producer Burlington has provided a dramatic finish to Chicago's Heritage at Millennium Park mixed use residential and retail space. To complement the exterior facade, over 2,000sq ft of Burlington's mid- green Broughton...

STOP PRESS: Pre-mix brings mill on stream.
January 22, 2007... Part of Britain's industrial heritage, Lymm iron silting mill has been excavated and restored with the help of Limebond from Buxton Cement. The pre-blended mortar cement combines the durability of Portland cement with the workability of...

STOP PRESS: Fast access to floorcoverings.
January 22, 2007... For fast access to Tarkett-Marley Floors' commercial vinyl and linoleum products, the company has launched a new Express Service. Products covered by the service include iQ vinyls and slip-resistant products, as well as acoustic and wetroom...

STOP PRESS: Essex property all trussed up.
January 22, 2007... Timber engineering specialist David Smith St Ives has provided roofing for 34 new homes on behalf of The Abbeyfield Braintree and Bocking Society in Braintree. David Smith provided their trussed rafters for all of the new properties. ...

STOP PRESS: Wide range of wood ceilings.
January 22, 2007... The wide range of solid wood ceiling systems available from Hunter Douglas include concave, convex and undulating sections, with vertical or sloping installations, using a choice of open and closed linear, grill and wood veneer tile form...

STOP PRESS: Approval for slider.
January 22, 2007... The Rehau Heritage vertical slider system has been awarded EN12608 approval, enabling fabricators to produce windows with the BS7412 Kitemark. EN12608 which covers hollow window extrusion is a necessary component for fabricators wishing to...

STOP PRESS: Fast-response service.
January 22, 2007... Dalsouple offers a fast-response Light Reflective Value (LRV) service for all its rubber floorings. The LRV shows the proportion of light reflected by a surface colour in standard daylight conditions. It enables specifiers to evaluate the...

STOP PRESS: Seamless interchange.
January 22, 2007... Door and window control specialist Geze has installed the doors for Liverpool's Paradise St Bus Interchange, and the new bus interchange in Warrington. Architects Jefferson Sheard required doors which could fit seamlessly into an all-glass...

STOP PRESS: New data sheet from Pittsburgh Corning.
January 22, 2007... Full technical details on the use of Foamglas W+F cellular glass insulation slabs with rainscreens, stone cladding, tiles or glass are contained in a new data sheet from Pittsburgh Corning. Use of Foamglas means the usual 50mm ventilation...

STOP PRESS: Acoustic performer.
January 22, 2007... Architects BDP's work on the recently completed Grace Academy, Solihull, included the use of SAS System 600 metal suspended acoustic ceiling rafts. The co-educational City Academy for 11-18 year olds is designed to accommodate over 1,350...

STOP PRESS: More bi-fold choice.
January 22, 2007... It is now possible to fabricate bi-fold doors from Spectus' Elite 70, SightLine 70 and Elite 63 profiles. Doors can be manufactured in all profile styles - beveled, chamfered and ovolo - and in sizes from 2m to 6m wide and 2.3m high. The...

DOORS & WINDOWS: True fast fix system.
January 22, 2007... Developed by Maco. the RA.I.L window espagnolette locking system is said to be a cost-effective product that is ideal for affordable housing projects and gives the potential for all windows to comply with the BS7950 security standard. ...

DOORS & WINDOWS: New packaging system.
January 22, 2007... A new packaging system has been created by Vicaima for its doors to provide greater protection. All doors from the Exclusive range are now transported from the Vicaima factory in Portugal in individual cardboard containers ensuring that...

DOORS & WINDOWS: Big finish for students.
January 22, 2007... Three student accommodation blocks in Leeds and Sheffield have been installed with Sightline 70 tilt and turn frames from Spectus, in a project which represents one of the largest student housing project undertaken in the UK. All 5,500...

DOORS & WINDOWS: Door furniture is covered.
January 22, 2007... The new 46 page brochure for the Orbis 8 range of architectural hardware from Laidlaw contains information on every element of door furniture, from lever handles to overhead closers, hinges, locks, panic exit hardware and signage. As well as...

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS: Contemporary new tap.
January 22, 2007... The RF 21 is a contemporary new tap from Reginox that is said to offer undisputed style for the kitchen combined with practicality. A single lever located near the base of the tap controls temperature and flow, whilst a pull out spray...

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS: Dynamic range extended.
January 22, 2007... The popular Dynamic range has been extended by The Deva Tap Company to include a thermostatic lever bath shower mixer. As well as a choice of pillar and wall mounted fittings Deva has added optional lever handles to the range enabling flow and...

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS: New community paper.
January 22, 2007... Claimed to be the only UK kitchen manufacturer solely dedicated to community regeneration, Rixonway Kitchens has published its first new brochure since the company was bought by its management earlier in 2006. Covering ten different product...

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS: Sleek streamlined look.
January 22, 2007... High Gloss Acrylic Parapan is said to suit any style of room, creating a sleek streamlined look which is ideal for traditional as well as contemporary settings. Parapan can be used for any vertical surface - it is extremely hard wearing...

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS: Bespoke shower solutions.
January 22, 2007... In addition to designing and manufacturing all its own range of off-the- shelf showering products including shower enclosures, bath screens, walk in shower screens and wet room screens, Image Showers also specialises in providing bespoke...

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS: Sink targets mid market.
January 22, 2007... The new Zeta sink from Carron Phoenix is aimed at the mid market and boasts the benefits of high quality; versatile bowl sizes; modern, workable shapes and value for money. Zeta comes in four models - a choice of two single bowls; a one and...

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS: Window for design skills.
January 22, 2007... Addressing confident consumers who not only demand more stylish bathroom fittings at a reasonable price, but who make their recommendations on product choice to the installer, Kohler has introduced two new design-led suites with mass-market...

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS: Temporary kitchen facilities.
January 22, 2007... Supplier of temporary kitchen facilities Dawsonrentals, part of the Dawsongroup, has invested in several brand new kitchen units, said to set a new standard in temporary kitchen technology. Having reviewed a number of suppliers,...

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS: Shower fixtures from Coram.
January 22, 2007... Shower enclosures, showertrays and bathscreens have been specified from Coram Showers by Westerwood Homes for Green Fields Tranent, an exclusive new development of 49 luxurious homes in Tranent, East Lothian. Enclosures from Coram's Optima...

FLOORING: Industrial grade self-levelling compound.
January 22, 2007... The Stopgap range of purpose-designed underlayments and floor finishing compounds from F Ball has recently been extended with the addition of Stopgap 800 Wearcoat. This commercial and industrial grade self-levelling compound has been...

FLOORING: Just three days later.
January 22, 2007... Covering 585 sq m, some 167 Celcon Flooring System elements have been installed in three days on a housing development at Brampton, near Huntingdon. The system was chosen by local developers Campbell Buchanan for the ground floors of two blocks...

FLOORING: Luxury vinyl tiles.
January 22, 2007... DLW Scala luxury vinyl tiles from Armstrong specified for the recent refurbishment of the Elle clothing store in Norwich. Specified by brand design consultancy, Mynt Design, Scala was selected in a rich dark wood visual to complement the...

FLOORING: Collection of vinyl tiles.
January 22, 2007... Specifically developed for major commercial projects, the new Bevel Line Project Collection of luxury vinyl tiles from commercial flooring specialist Polyflor features bevel edged planks in eight top selling standard wood effects. Suitable...

Magic circles for hospital.
January 22, 2007... A floorcovering project carried out in the Children's Ward of Southampton University Hospital demonstrates the stunning results that can be achieved using Tarkett iQ vinyls and the Floorcraft design service. Southampton University Hospital...

COMMERCIAL & RETAIL INTERIORS: Seeing off superbugs.
January 22, 2007... Reflecting IDS's philosophy to be the one-stop shop in decorative surface materials, the company has expanded its offer to include high pressure laminates that guarantee antibacterial protection against so- called superbugs. The new...

COMMERCIAL & RETAIL INTERIORS: Relax and view samples.
January 22, 2007... Mineral paint manufacturer Keim Mineral Paints is involved in a special venture following an invitation from H&R Johnson. The tile manufacturer has introduced a new concept for architects and specifiers called Material Lab, located at 10-12...

COMMERCIAL & RETAIL INTERIORS: Set the scene with luminaire.
January 22, 2007... Specified by a restaurant proprietor to offer the `scene setting' benefits of an aesthetically pleasing lighting installation plus energy efficiency, the Galaxy range of recessed compact fluorescent luminaires from Ansell Lighting has been...

COMMERCIAL & RETAIL INTERIORS: Giving more style to stairs.
January 22, 2007... Ikon from Clive Durose Woodturners is a new range of ultra-modern stair parts for domestic and commercial interiors. It features a combination of polished Oak at the top and bottom of newel posts and spindles with a central column of...

COMMERCIAL & RETAIL INTERIORS: A winner at every match.
January 22, 2007... Hospitality guests and delegates at the multipurpose Hallenstadion sports arena in Zurich, are benefiting from high quality sound and audio systems in the stadium's private boxes, restaurants and lounges, installed by renowned speaker...

COMMERCIAL & RETAIL INTERIORS: All weights and measures.
January 22, 2007... Having worked together on high profile projects over the last four years, Glass UK and LED lighting consultants Public Screen have produced a stunning example of structural and aesthetic glass that provides the centrepiece to the entrance of...

COMMERCIAL & RETAIL INTERIORS: New waiting area.
January 22, 2007... Getting tickets at the National Express Central Bus Station at Heathrow Airport is now much smoother thanks to a recent installation of the eQ system from Tensator. The installation was part of a #2.9million project between National...

COMMERCIAL & RETAIL INTERIORS: Latest wall tile collection.
January 22, 2007... Yavanna, the latest wall tile collection from Bellacasa, a member of the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers' Association (ASCER), will add a stylish touch to any bathroom. Available in black, white, beige and brown, the polished finish of...

COMMERCIAL & RETAIL INTERIORS: Add texture and depth.
January 22, 2007... Two new collections of carved 3D decorative panels ideal for adding texture, depth and creativity to a virtually limitless range of furniture and interior applications are now available exclusively from Timbmet Silverman. The Diffusion and...

COMMERCIAL & RETAIL INTERIORS: High tech surface choice.
January 22, 2007... The NE-Board Collection, from Geaves & Partners, provides a spectacular array of high tech surfaces for feature wall panels, counterfronts, pillars, or for complete retail interiors. Using superior vacuum-formed pvc the range covers single,...

HEATING & VENTILATING: Stand alone heating solution.
January 22, 2007... Launched by Uponor is a 2.5kW EB25U Electric Boiler specifically designed for the UFH market, offering a stand alone heating solution to single zone areas up to 45m2 (typically up to 25m2 for high demand applications such as conservatories)....

HEATING & VENTILATING: Creating new South Wales.
January 22, 2007... Torfaen County Borough Council in South Wales, in line with all other local authorities, has completed a smooth transition into the High Efficiency era of domestic heating as part of its commitment to the Welsh Housing Quality Standard and is...

HEATING & VENTILATING: One stop solar shop.
January 22, 2007... Launched by Andrews Water Heaters is a renewable technology based solution - indirect solar hot water heating solutions for commercial applications as a complete ready-to-install package. Offering the benefit of a `one-stop shop', SOLARflo...

HEATING & VENTILATING: Both heat and hot water.
January 22, 2007... A pilot scheme using Air Source Heat Pumps to provide heating and domestic hot water has been installed in a social housing property in Leeds thanks to cooperation between HEAT, Marstair and Gledhill Water Storage. The wet heating system...

HEATING & VENTILATING: New generation grille ventilators.
January 22, 2007... New generation grille ventilators have been added to the Carl F direct product range. Stylish Greenwood Airvac ventilators feature in an expanded `vents and fans' section of the comprehensive industry portfolio of professional tools and...

HEATING & VENTILATING: Cooling all wrapped up.
January 22, 2007... BLP UK, the UK's leading volume manufacturer of MDF wrapped profiles and membrane press cabinet doors, is leading the way in providing an environmental approach to cooling by installing Breezair Evaporative Cooling from Seeley International...

HEATING & VENTILATING: Underfloor heating system.
January 22, 2007... An Even-Heat underfloor heating system has helped create a new life for a fine old Victorian Building in the Yorkshire village of Thixendale, currently being used as the Village Hall. The hall has been completely refurbished and extended in...