What's New in Building articles from January 2008

What's New in Building archives from January 2008

COMMENT: January 2008.
January 17, 2008... Welcome to 2008, a very special year in which WNIB celebrates its 30th anniversary. Strictly speaking, the first issue came off the press in October 1977, but why celebrate for a month when we can carry on for a whole year? Browsing...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Website launch.(Website overview)
January 17, 2008... Catnic, part of Corus, has launched a new website that enables customers to view the full Catnic range of products and also assists them in identifying the product that offers optimal performance for the job in hand. Visit www.catnic.com ...

NEWS IN BRIEF: It's show time.
January 17, 2008... tc bathrooms, one of the UK's fastest growing bathroom manufacturers and distributors, is aiming to inspire designers, architects and developers with an exciting range of new products at the KBB show at the NEC 2-8 March 2008. Copyright:...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Perfect finish.
January 17, 2008... Used recently on Heathrow Terminal 5, and on four new-build projects for Accor Hotels, Sprayplaster from Ray Munn is a completely new alternative to traditional plastering methods in the UK. Tried and tested over a period of 30 years in...

NEWS: Going for zero in groundbreaking scheme.
January 17, 2008... Kingspan Off-Site, manufacturer of the TEK Building System, has been announced as the main supply chain partner in a project to create England's first zero carbon community, at Hanham Hall, near Bristol. The project, part of English...

Ask the architects: Daniel Isern.
January 17, 2008... WNIB finds out how and why architects choose certain products. This month we spoke to Daniel Isern from ALONSO BALAGUER I ARQUICTECTES ASSOCIATS in Barcelona, Spain. What sector do you work in most? Hotels, business parks and public...

NEWS: One-day design course.
January 17, 2008... In response to recent changes in UK fire safety legislation, Cooper Lighting and Security has launched a series of independently certified one-day training courses covering fire alarm and emergency lighting system design. Delivered by...

NEWS: European HQ's river of glass.
January 17, 2008... Working to a brief from Business Design Solutions (BDS) presented Daedalian Glass with one of its most challenging, but satisfying, commissions to date. Water was the key element of the brief Daedalian was asked to work to, and the outcome...

NEWS: Quiet launch for brochure.
January 17, 2008... Acoustic insulation expert, Sound Reduction Systems has launched a brand new brochure in support of its Robust Detail compliant acoustic socket and service boxes. Fabricated from two layers of 10mm thick high density gypsum board, the...

NEWS: Trio of toilet designs.
January 17, 2008... Award-winning Freeland Rees Roberts Architects have unveiled their design for Cambridge City Council's latest public conveniences, to be constructed on Chesterton Road. The announcement confirms the architects' third successive...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Technical source.
January 17, 2008... Bodycote warringtonfire has launched The Warrington Certification Directory of Certified Products and Services, an invaluable new technical source of fire protection products and installation contractors, certified by Warringtonfire...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Name change.
January 17, 2008... Nu-Heat has recently changed its name from `Nu-Heat Underfloor' to `Nu- Heat Underfloor & Renewables' to reflect the company's expansion into the renewable technologies market. Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

NEWS IN BRIEF: Cool campus.
January 17, 2008... Toshiba Air Conditioning is providing different solutions to satisfy the unique requirements of two neighbouring building developments at the UK's largest university campus: the new, large Alan Turing Building and the refurbished Schuster...

NEWS: New tales of timber.
January 17, 2008... The Welsh timber sector is all set to help the Welsh Assembly Government meet its target of making all new buildings zero carbon by 2011. The country's thriving timber industry sees a massive opportunity for companies in Wales to be market...

NEWS: Sporting chance.
January 17, 2008... The official supplier of volleyball and table tennis court flooring in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Gerflor has launched a comprehensive brochure aimed specifically at the contract market. The Contract and Sports Flooring 2007-2008...

BUILDING REGS PART M: Making sense of Part M.
January 17, 2008... Meeting Part M of the Building Regulations presents many challenges, and the specification of doors and doorsets needs particularly careful consideration Part M of the Building Regulations - Access to and Use of Buildings - presents many...

BUILDING REGS PART M: Sound solutions.
January 17, 2008... Audio induction loops are the best solution for providing hearing accessibility in both refurbishment and new build projects RECENTLY INTRODUCED, PART M of the Building Regulations requires the inclusive provision of ease of access to and...

30 YEARS OF INNOVATION: Onwards and upwards.
January 17, 2008... A company that's been in existence considerably longer than WNIB, the Stannah Group has featured in most of our issues over the past three decades by virtue of its innovative and ever-expanding portfolio Stannah, the first company to be...

30 YEARS OF INNOVATION: In the beginning.
January 17, 2008... The Stannah story begins more than 150 years ago, and fortunately evidence of the company's first products is still in existence+ ON-LINE AUCTION WEBSITE eBay has provided a rich source of Stannah memorabilia, and even evidence that the...

30 YEARS OF INNOVATION: The picture today.
January 17, 2008... The Stannah Group's comprehensive portfolio includes passenger lifts, escalators, moving walkways, platform lifts, service lifts and stairlifts, all backed up by an extensive UK service network As its growing portfolio shows, The Stannah...

30 YEARS OF INNOVATION: And the next 30 years.
January 17, 2008... A glimpse into the future by Jon Stannah, MD of Stannah Lift Services and Stannah Stairlifts UK First of all Stannah would like to congratulate What's New in Building on reaching its 30th anniversary and rising to the challenges of the...

BMW WELT: Brave new Welt.
January 17, 2008... BMW's new `brand world' and customer car collection centre in Munich is a triumph for courageous design, energy efficiency and systems integration If the average BMW car dealer is a local parish church, then the newly built BMW Welt (`BMW...

BATHROOMS: Perfect proportions.
January 17, 2008... Steve Parkinson, Sales Director at tc bathrooms, looks at how bathroom manufacturers are helping to make the most of the smallest room More homes than ever before are being built with downstairs cloakrooms and ensuites and the challenge for...

KITCHENS: Perfect recipe for small spaces.
January 17, 2008... Supplying work and home markets across a diverse range of sectors including private landlord and local authorities. Elfin Kitchens are ideal for work environments, student accommodation and housing where space is at a premium. All compact...

BATHROOMS: Showing off in style.
January 17, 2008... Kaledewei's first showroom and training facility in the UK provides an impressive product display and technical training opportunities for specifiers and installers Located on the ground floor of the company's new head office premises in...

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS: Best use of corner space.
January 17, 2008... The new Evolution offset quadrant enclosure from Aqata provides both good looks and a practical solution, making the best use of corner space by providing a stylish and roomy enclosure, suitable for power showers, body jets and steam. Beautiful...

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS: Honeycomb panels will enhance bathroom design.
January 17, 2008... Chemique Adhesives and Sealants has launched a new range of Honeycomb clear panel adhesives, perfect for the latest in bathroom design. The new honeycomb panels consist of a skin made from a wide range of substrates such as metals, plastics,...

BARS AND RESTAURANTS: All the right ingredients.
January 17, 2008... On a whistlestop tour of some of Europe's newest bars and restaurants, Dan Goldstein finds numerous examples of the rapid growth of systems integration When upwards of 20,000 professionals from the audiovisual industry descend on Amsterdam...

BARS AND RESTAURANTS: Together alone.
January 17, 2008... How can a restaurant, designed to seat hundreds of strangers in close proximity, offer a feeling of privacy? Anna Hern looks at some options. Restaurant designers face a number of conflicting demands: owners need numbers, but diners don't...

FLOORING: Colourful inspiration.
January 17, 2008... Flowcrete has created a bright and dynamic feel underfoot at Minster School, helping to realise the new centre's vision for an exciting and challenging educational environment Flowcrete floors have helped to create a showcase school, which...

STRUCTURAL FLOORING: Steely resolve.
January 17, 2008... Structural flooring systems developed by light steel frame specialists LSFS can help achieve full compliance with the Building Regulations For architects and contractors, achieving full compliance with the various thermal, acoustic and...

FLOORING: No slip-ups in hospital kitchen.
January 17, 2008... Specially developed for heavily trafficked areas where enhanced slip resistance is paramount, Polysafe Ultima sheet vinyl safety flooring from Polyflor has been installed in the kitchens at Wrightington Hospital in Wigan. Copyright: CMP...

FLOORING: No more slip-ups in jail.
January 17, 2008... Heronrib high performance matting from Plastic Extruders has proved to be the perfect solution for reducing accidents and slipping on wet ceramic tile and other floor surfaces, particularly in showers and changing rooms. The matting has...

FLOORING: Boutique hotel selects rustic look.
January 17, 2008... PLANK 12 resilient flooring from MFlor has been installed in the exercise room of a boutique hotel on Lake Garda in Italy, as part of a major refurbishment. The hotel manager also changed the plans for all bedrooms to be re- carpeted,...

FLOORING: Entrance matting cleans up for retail chain.
January 17, 2008... Plastic Extruders' Frontrunner entrance flooring system, including integral logo, is fronting the new retail branding by The Edinburgh Woollen Mill, whose current portfolio exceeds 300 stores. The cleaning system was specifically chosen...

FLOORING: Floorcoverings will withstand heavy traffic.
January 17, 2008... Hanover Housing has recently completed the refurbishment of Rossefield Manor specifying floor coverings from Tarkett Marley Floors, following their successful application in several other new build projects. The refurbishment of Rossefield...

SECURITY CONTROL: Top flight installation.
January 17, 2008... Functionality and availability were key factors in the specification of FAAC's automatic barriers for Bristol Airport MEETING VERY TIGHT SPECIFICATIONS, FAAC (UK) has supplied automatic barriers for Bristol Airport to enhance the site's...

SECURITY & ACCESS CONTROL: Small screen success.
January 17, 2008... JVC Professional Europe has provided Treloar College, a specialist college for disabled students in Hampshire, with IP security cameras and security management software for a comprehensive IP security system. The security system is designed...

SECURITY & ACCESS CONTROL: Eliminating confusion.
January 17, 2008... The Nexus Voice Sounder from Klaxon Signals is a fire alarm that combines normal sounder signals with a clear, synchronised voice message to provide authoritative instruction that eliminates confusion after an alarm sounds. Units are...

WATER HEATING: Water heating under the spotlight.
January 17, 2008... Legislation is driving important changes in the heating industry - and because water heating systems use a relatively large amount of energy, they are a key focus. Jon Cockburn, senior product manager at water heating specialist Heatrae Sadia,...

HEATING & VENTILATING: Say goodbye to limescale.
January 17, 2008... IN an effort to overcome the problems of scale on the inside of its steam boiler, a food processing factory based in Amman, Jordan, ran a successful three month trial with Hydropath's Hydroflow S45 water conditioning unit, which prevents the...

HEATING & VENTILATING: The all-electric route to Part L.
January 17, 2008... Dimplex has introduced the new Solar Eclipse solar hot water system, making it easier than ever to take the all-electric route to Part L compliance. Solar Eclipse is available in a choice of 12 pre-packaged kits, with each of the system's...

HEATING & VENTILATING: Boilers maximise space.
January 17, 2008... Vaillant has provided high efficiency ecoMAX commercial boilers for a private school, Cranford House, in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. The school's floor standing boiler was leaking and needing replacing urgently, but space in the boiler house...