What's New in Building articles from July 2002

What's New in Building archives from July 2002

Tyneside bridge bags design award.(Gateshead Millennium Bridge wins Structural Steel Design Awards)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... The Gateshead Millennium Bridge has won top prize in the Structural Steel Design Awards, sponsored by Corus. Launched in 1969, the Structural Steel Design Awards continue to demonstrate the versatility of the material. Steel gives the...

Just reward for a high level of craftsmanship.(AIS Contractors Awards )(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Held annually by the Association of Interior Specialists, the AIS Contractors Awards encourage craftsmanship and design in interior projects. Gold award for interior fit out went to Skanska Kontor for its contract at JLTRisk Solutions in...

Three in one with improved insulation.(Rockwool launching products)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... In response to end user demands spurred by Part L of the building regulations, Rockwool is launching the Core range of multi-purpose insulation for building applications. The new products not only satisfy Part L guidance, but also make for...

Renewable insulation `too costly'.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Takeup of alternative, renewable insulation materials will be hampered by lack of distribution and a higher price tag than conventional materials. That's the conclusion of a report just published by Impetus Consulting with funding by the...

Generic guide to steel and part L.(building regulations)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Despite the tightened requirements of part L of the building regulations, designers can continue to use steel windows, as a new generic guide from Crittall Windows explains. Launching the brochure, John Pyatt, md of Crittall, acknowledged...

Roof failures blamed on poor plywood.(South American)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Overall integrity of flat roofing specifications is being put in jeopardy due to use of inferior quality decking material, claims Nexfor. The company says unsuitable South American plywood is being bought by firms working in the commercial...

Two orders totalling #1million.(Kyoob Building Systems wins contracts)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Founded in Hull to manufacture relocatable and permanent factory finished buildings, Kyoob Building Systems has already gained two orders totalling #1million. One is an #800,000 contract to supply a building for Lancaster University, the...

Urbis museum door openers.(Geze chosen)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... City life is the theme of the Urbis museum in Manchester. When it came to selecting door openers Geze products proved unobtrusive and stylish, as they do not encroach upon the overall design, yet ensure reliable access. The building is...

A roof over the Deep.(Corus installs roof)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Hull's #45.5million Millennium Lottery Commission project, the Deep, has been roofed with Kalzip aluminium standing seam by Corus. The world's only submarium, including the deepest display tank in Europe, the Terry Farrell-designed building...

Lifeline for historic site.(Weald and Downland receives horizontal life line system)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... At the Weald and Downland open air museum near Chichester, Sussex, a horizontal life line system from Safesite has been installed to allow safe roof maintenance. The museum features a collection of historic buildings preserved to show how...

Showroom opens its doors.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... At the Aylesford, Kent manufacturing facility of Geberit, a new showroom and training facility were opened by Jonathan Shaw, MP for Chatham and Aylesford on May 23. Centrepiece of the showroom is the hydraulic tower, which includes the...

Training centre scores a winner.(Rangers Football Club)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Rangers Football Club has used Topcrete fair face blocks from Tarmac Topblock for the internal walls of its Glasgow training academy. The building had to match as far as possible the main ground, which is constructed from red brick....

No need for risk assessment.(Hormann UK industrial doors)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... When companies install industrial doors from Hormann UK, they can rest assured they are exempt from site-specific risk assessments, as the doors meet BS health & safety standards for such products. European safety standards BSEN12604 and...

Seminars `a must' for specifiers.
July 23, 2002... All the facts on the changes to building regulations part L are presented in a series of CPD seminars, described by Ward Building Components as a `must' for designers and specifiers. Alan Scupham, technical services manager, will present...

The Microflat.(designed for housing shortage)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Architects Piercey Conner has designed the Microflat as a solution to housing shortages in cities. Andromeda Telematics has worked with the practice to provide all the controls which manage the internal environment of each unit. The...

`Next step on' from pvc.(Lindman Ltd. launches windows)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Known for its composite doorsets, Lindman has introduced what it describes as the natural successor to pvcu windows - a complete suite made using the Pultec system. The Pultec range is pultruded rather than extruded, giving a 200% increase...

Prudential's Reading offices.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Complex curtain walling and structural silicone glazing by Kawneer and Glamalco has been installed at Prudential's Reading offices in a #4million contract. Nicholas Hare Architects of London designed the three buildings which have been let to...

Medite goes to Chelsea show.(medium density fiberboard)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Exterior Medite mdf has been used for planters in an award winning display at the Chelsea Flower Show. Made by Weyerhaeuser Europe, the product is already widely used for shopfront components and signage. It was chosen for the planters by...

Medway cranes work in safety.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Workers on the road and rail improvements at the river Medway near Rochester, Kent are benefiting from a Cranesafe anti-collision system that controls the different sites' static and mobile cranes. The SMIE AC30 system ensures the three...

Automatic doors on CD.(Dor-O-Matic's specification manual on-line)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Specifiers will already be familiar with IR Dor-O-Matic's specification manual. Now it's possible to access the information at the touch of a button, with the introduction of a CD Rom version of the guide. Like the printed edition, it...

Durham challenge.(IGT Ltd., lintels for Durham Millennium city)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... `Challenging and complex' is how IG describes a project it has completed to manufacture and supply special lintels for Durham Millennium City. The #30million community, cultural, business and tourism complex was designed by architects...

Chinese lanterns.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... At Stone Forest tourist Park in Yunnan, China, Light Projects has completed a lighting scheme that features lakes and rock formations. Designed by consultant Benny Ball, the scheme involves underwater lighting, fibre optics marine...

Hardware guide will reveal all.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Common problems with window and hardware specification are addressed in A Window on Success, a best practice CPD guide and folder which has been updated and relaunched by Securistyle. Free to specifiers, the literature highlghts the most...

Getting warm with CPD.
July 23, 2002... A series of RIBA accredited CPD seminars is being run by Sto on the principles and benefits of external wall insulation systems (EWIS) and acoustic ceilings, panels and boards. Design possibilities of EWIS systems on all forms of...

Paving mimics look of natural stone.(Builder Center)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Two ranges of affordable wet cast paving, designed to look like natural stone, have been introduced by Builder Center. Both are produced using a mould cast from stone for an authentic natural appearance. Salisbury paving, an...

Speedy heat off the shelf.(Spirax Sarco Inc.'s heat exchange modules)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Making up a package of `off the shelf' heat exchange modules from the Spirax Sarco EasiHeat system can cut delivery time from months to just four weeks. The range comprises a core steam to hot water plate heat exchange package for basic...

Insulation now brick sized.(Pittsburgh Corning Corp. offers Perinsul perimeter insulation block)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... In response to the demands of Part L relating to cold bridging, Pittsburgh Corning is now manufacturing Perinsul perimeter insulation block in brick-depth sections. This speeds installation as there is no need to make allowances for...

Four hour fire rated foam.(Dedicated Sales and Services offers polyurethane sealing product)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Among the PU sealing products available from Dedicated Sales & Services is Great Stuff Pro. A fire rated version has just been introduced, which is specially formulated for filling penetrations and holes in FR panels, to maintain their fire...

Adhesive dries in five minutes.(Geocel Corp. offers Joiners Mate adhesive)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Latest addition to the Mate range of adhesives from Geocel is Joiners Mate, which bonds to any wood substrate, achieving full strength in just five minutes. The one part clear polyurethane adhesive can be used indoors or out on window and...

Rapid set glue is weatherproof too.(Sealocrete PLA Ltd. offers wood adhesive, weatherproofing product)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Wood adhesives usually offer a choice of either rapid setting or weatherproof qualities. Now Sealocrete has introduced a 2 in 1 product that provides both features. Sealostick is suitable for both soft and hardwood treatments and provides...

Air con under the floor.(Kingspan Access Floors, York International offer underfloor air conditioning system)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... In a joint venture with York, Kingspan Access Floors has introduced Building Technology Platform, an underfloor air conditioning system designed for maximum flexibility. Combining York's FlexSys underfloor air conditioning and a Kingspan...

Protection against groundwater.(Fosroc Inc. launches waterproof membranes)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Three new generation self adhesive waterproof membranes have been introduced by Fosroc. Proofex 3000 is suitable for waterproofing basement grades 2, 3 and 4, substructures, foundations and buried roofs. It provides a high level of...

How to stop load transfer to studs.(Lafarge Plasterboard offers deflection head brackets)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... This deflection head bracket from Lafarge Plasterboard provides a simple means of preventing loads and stresses being transferred to vertical metal studs when erecting structural steel and drywall constructions. The bracket fixes to the...

New look will transform the building envelope.(using overcladding to refurbish buildings)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Overcladding offers an effective method of refurbishing the building envelope states Corus Refurbishment Solutions. Flat profile and metal trapezoidal profile overcladding is one of the simplest and most effective ways to transform the...

Coating saves time and work.(DW Tilly specifies Laybond Tection liquid waterproof coating for roofing job)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Roofing contractor DW Tilly has saved time, labour and materials by specifying Laybond Tection liquid waterproof coating for the refurbishment of a Leeds store. Part of the Aquamac range of products, Tection is a solvent based, bituminous...

Drills tougher than ever.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... In tests, the latest Bosch five kilo hammer drills have seen off rival models by lasting 30% longer. Their 110W motor guarantees high impact. The GBH 5-40 DE rotary hammer produces a high work output in concrete with its impact energy of 2...

Punch home two nails a second.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Despite its lightweight of 3.6kg, the compact Spit Pulsa 700E cordless nailer drives up to two nails a second through timber, steel or plastic into concrete, steel or masonry. The ITW Construction Products tool measures 295mm long by 383mm...

Now there's a way to find pipes via the web.
July 23, 2002... Claimed to be the world's first web-enabled pipe and cable locating system, the RD4000 from Radiodetection allows users to configure their locating systems through the internet. Users can register online, access support, download extra...

Tools at the right price.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... DeWalt tools and workwear are offered at competitive prices by catalogue and web retailer Direct4Trade. All tools come with a one year warranty and service contract, and a 30 day no risk satisfaction guarantee. The power tool range...

Pocketful of flooring.
July 23, 2002... The latest trade price list from Marley Floors is now available in a user friendly A5 pocket size. Extra information is provided on each product and each product section has been colour coded for ease of reference. Key features,...

On line fastener spec' saves time.
July 23, 2002... Designers and contractors can cut the time they spend researching and specifying fasteners using an on-line system developed by SFS intec. Version 1.1 of the IPOS system has been trialed with over 150 roofing and cladding contractors, who...

Transparent pendant luminaire.
July 23, 2002... D40 Sky is a strikingly simple transparent pendant luminaire with two 39, 54 or 80W T5 fluorescent lamps. The luminaire body is 30mm thick polished methacrylate sheet 360mm wide, chamfered on all edges. It is transparent other then those...

Today's roofing has Coventry's past safely under cover.
July 23, 2002... The MR-24 standing seam roofing system from CA Building Products has been installed on the Visitor Centre in Coventry, part of the #40 million Phoenix Initiative which has regenerated the city centre. Artefacts discovered during excavations...

Single step to rooflights.
July 23, 2002... Developed in conjunction with Xtralite, the SarnaLite rooflight system from Sarnafil is the first range of rooflights specifically designed for use with Sarnafil Single Ply roofing systems, and provides a comprehensive range of solutions for...

Del Carmen Ultra natural slate.
July 23, 2002... Expansive pitches of Del Carmen Ultra natural slate from SSQ feature on the `New Building' at Ashridge Management College, specified for their superior quality and close colour match to the original materials on the House of Ashridge, built for...

Long sweeping curved roof.
July 23, 2002... A long sweeping curved roof featuring Kalzip aluminium standing seam from Corus covers a new 21,000 sq m superstore and the 12,000 sq m Esporta leisure club at Kingston in Surrey, part of one of the mixed use developments being pioneered by...

Spans as wide as 32m.
July 23, 2002... Claimed to be one of the strongest and lightest multi-purpose modular systems on the market, the new aluminium Temporary Roofing System from Boulton can be used to create spans as wide as 32m with no intermediate support. Copyright: CMP...

The roofing system that fell to earth.
July 23, 2002... Around 500 sq m of Stevens EP roofing system from Alumasc has been installed on the entrance of Doncaster Earth Centre. Built over two collieries, the centre promotes sustainable development and has used no methods or materials that would...

Protect A1 impermeable roofing underlay replacement.
July 23, 2002... The handy new 15 x 1m length roll size of Protect A1 impermeable roofing underlay replacement for 1F felt and plastic reinforced alternatives from Glidevale makes completing a small job or patching a larger project even more cost effective. ...

Back to university for liquid roofing.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 23, 2002... Manufactured by Liquid Plastics, Decothane fluid applied roofing membrane has once again been used at the University of Birmingham, and now protects over 15,000 sq m of roofing there. Based on its excellent performance on various other...

Energy efficiency comes naturally.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 23, 2002... As well as providing an environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing decorative finish for houses and commercial buildings, Western Red Cedar, available from Vincent Timber, is also a highly efficient insulant. It was specified...

Slate appearance for intricate roofscape.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 23, 2002... Slates from Redland were specified to provide a riven slate appearance for the intricate roofscape of a prestigious development of apartments and penthouses in Poole, Dorset. Designed to be sympathetic to the Victorian building it replaced...

New addition to the Blocfor range.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 23, 2002... A new addition to the Blocfor range of retractable lifeline and retrieval blocks from Tractel, the Blocfor 5 is lightweight (2.7kg) and has a five metre lifeline, making it ideal for personal use. Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

Acoustic system has a slim profile.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 23, 2002... Now available from the A Proctor Group is a brochure on the Immotus R+ acoustic system from Dow detailing performance test data, specification details and a full installation guide. The system is designed to reduce impact and airborne sound...

Compliance support gives help to specifiers.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... A full and detailed understanding of the BS 5422:2001 is necessary in order to comply with the Approved Document L2 of the Building Regulations covering all new ductwork and pipe in all non-domestic buildings in England and Wales. Kingspan...

Insulation used for sustainable housing.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 23, 2002... Three-story tenements at Ochil View in Fife have been extensively refurbished using several environmentally friendly features including Alumasc's MR Swisslab system of external wall insulation. Available in a choice of insulation materials...

Sound savings.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
July 23, 2002... Introduced to offer good sound performance in locations such as auditoria, concert halls and cinema's, Lafarge Plasterboard now offers two heavy duty acoustic hangers for ceiling applications and an acoustic brace for partitions. The...

Aluminium foil from YBS Insulation.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 23, 2002... Foil-Tec multi-layer aluminium foil from YBS Insulation, has been developed for underfloor insulation applications. The system is available in two forms. Foil-Tec Single comprises a multi-layer laminate with aluminium foil bonded to one side....

Satisfying walls.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Fillcrete expects to benefit from the Part L revision to the building regulations, following confirmation that all of its EVT wall constructions, based on an 89mm stud wall, satisfy the target U-value of 0.35W/m2K demanded in England and Wales....

Stratophone glass from Glaverbell.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 23, 2002... Stratophone glass from Glaverbell has been developed specifically to combat noise pollution. It is a high performance laminated glass with tow or more enhanced PVB interlayers which can reduce noise levels by up to 49dB. The material can be...

Speedy panel installation.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 23, 2002... Using 21m long XLOC panels, the glazing system from Hartingdon Conway enabled Frank Ryan Roofing to halve the installation time on this refurbished slate roof for lathe manufacturer Boxford. The system has U-values down to 2.0W/m2K, the...

Beefy curtains for Camarthen.
July 23, 2002... Camarthen's new #4.4m livestock market has made use of Sapa Building Systems' Fireframe screens, commercial doors, curtain walling and windows. The installation features a light and airy restaurant area enclosed by the Fireframe screening...

Shopping with style.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... A sensitively designed supermarket facility has been constructed in Malvern using natural materials of rendering and slate. This is complemented by CAP's powder coated, double glazed feature windows with clear laminated glass, constructed from...

Good visibility, reduced noise.(Pilkington acoustic laminated glass)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 23, 2002... An acoustic laminated glass, the Optilam Phon, has been announced by Pilkington to provide a solution for areas that need the design flexibility of glass with the functionality of noise reduction. Available in a range of thicknesses from...

Some front.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Steel glazing specialist Wright Style, has successfully completed a contract in Egypt using its advanced roof glazing systems. The SR system that was used was chosen for its inherent strength, allowing the large unsupported span to be...

Woodgrains broaden appeal.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... The popular VEKA In-Line Patio Door, launched just over a year ago, is now available in three woodgrain finishes through VEKA fabricator The Window Works, part of the Goliath Group. Rosewood, cherry and mahogany are available, with the...

Builders Window System from Profile 22.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 23, 2002... The Builders Window System for the newbuild market from Profile 22, which enables house builders to fit window frames quickly, now includes extra insulation as standard to meet the new energy-saving requirements of Part L of the Building Regs....

Automatic doors from Tormax.(used by Netto)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Automatic doors from Tormax have been installed in the vast majority of stores in the rapidly expanding Netto chain. The value-for-money stores feature automatic sliding doors wherever space allows, and have also occasionally used TORMAX...

Re-designed price list covers more.
July 23, 2002... A new glossy, 20-page price list from Henderson covers the company's full garage door range and includes many new garage door options and ranges. Included is the Premiere range of steel doors which now offers 31 new standard door sizes...

Product solutions galore in new guide.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Now available is the new 2002/2003 Premdor Product Guide offering more than 750 new products. The 164-page publication includes product solutions to satisfy new Building Regulations. Among the new ranges featured is the Alpha 24 window...

Polycill polymer wood cill.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Developed to eliminate the problems associated with power-floated screeds, the ready-to-fit Polycill polymer wood cill from TimbaPlus is recycled from polystyrene but has the aesthetic qualities of natural timber; it is offered in a range of...

More power to the range.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 23, 2002... The Stanford heating stove range, introduced recently by Euroheat, has already been expanded by the addition of a more powerful multi fuel model. The Stanford 80 multi fuel has a maximum heat output of 8kW and although more powerful than...

Widest choice of radiant heating solutions.(from Roberts-Gordon)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... The blackheat PH range of Radiant Plaque Heaters has been introduced by roberts-Gordon, and is said to offer the widest choice of radiant heating solutions for commercial and industrial buildings on the market. Directly complementing the...

Grilles are so much more refined these days.(Passivent's range of ventilation systems)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... The range of extract grilles for use with assisted ventilation systems from Passivent has been refined to improve aesthetics and boost extraction in `wet' rooms. The whole range has been redesigned to enhance appearance and discretion; the...

Advanced air conditioning.(Toshiba Air Conditioning's new system)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... The popular Super Multi system from Toshiba Air Conditioning is set to evolve into a more advanced version to be known as SMi. The new system is a three-pipe recovery VRF system using R407C and the latest inverter drive technology. The...

Launch of the Paramount condenser boilers.(from Potterton Commercial)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... The launch of the Paramount high efficiency gas fired condenser boilers marks the debut of Potterton Commercial into the wall-hung market. The key to the Paramount's impressive performance and light weight is claimed to be its...

New central heating programmers.(from Invensys Climate Controls)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... New central heating programmers from Invensys Climate Controls offer increased control over domestic hot water and heating systems. Available as single-channel timers and two-channel programmers, the SM1 and SM2 central heating programmers...

There's no way out for foul air.(Wavin Plastics' Osma Vent)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Further improved by Wavin Plastics, the Osma Vent 110 Air Admittance Valve 4S304 automatically equalises pressure in the plumbing system and prevents the escape of foul air. When negative pressure occurs in the soil and waste discharge...

DriveDrain drainage system.(ACO releases plastic drainage system)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Constructed from a patented structural pvc, DriveDrain is the first plastic channel drainage system to be launched by ACO, and is suitable for a wide range of applications. Although offering superior strength and durability, the plastic...

Latest launch by Hunter Plastics.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... The latest launch by Hunter Plastics is the product which topped its customers' `most wanted' list: a new 110mm knuckle bend in white. Allowing a 90 deg. change of direction in pipework within a very tight radius, the knuckle bends have...

Attractive design is also rugged.(drinking fountain from Maestro)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Introduced by Maestro, the 43P stainless steel drinking fountain combines an attractive design with a rugged construction to withstand heavy usage. Featuring a heavy chrome-plated projector operated by a remote pushbutton-type...

At the forefront of drain lining technology.(Dyno-Rod releases LocaLine drain lining system)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Introduced by Dyno-Rod, LocaLine is a new and innovative drain lining system which precisely targets and lines only damaged areas of pipework, offering significant savings. A major breakthrough in drain repair technology, LocaLine is...

Two lifts go to school in Devon.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Two Movement Management platform lifts have been installed at Hele's School in Plympton, Devon to provide wheelchair users with full access to the whole school. Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

Gretna now caters for all.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2002... Gretna has long been the destination of couples wanting to marry. Built ten years ago to cater for both tourists and marriage parties, Gretna's Garden House Hotel has added a three storey extension to premises which houses nine of their ten...