What's New in Building articles from May 2008

What's New in Building archives from May 2008

NEWS: Buderus brings you sunshine.
May 12, 2008... As the government's drive towards renewable energy intensifies, Buderus has launched its solar thermal heating system, designed specifically for large commercial installations. Although the system is new to the UK market, Buderus solar...

NEWS: Work completes on landmark Olympic mixed-use scheme.
May 12, 2008... Icona, the first scheme overlooking the Olympic Park is nearing completion. Telford Homes' mixed-use development is one of the first schemes in the area to hand over. It will overlook the Olympic aquatic centre and is within 300m of the...

NEWS: Crittall expands into composite window sector.
May 12, 2008... Described as a perfect blend of timber and aluminium, a new Composite range has been launched by Crittall Windows. Suitable for both new build and refurbishment, the new range simplifies the specification process: the company claims to be...

NEWS: Facade panels have lumps in right places.
May 12, 2008... A stainless steel facade described as having lumps in all the right places has been launched to UK specifiers by Arcelor Construction. Arval's Oxygen panels, which are not only perforated but punctuated with voluptuous mounds and craters...

NEWS: Breath of fresh air for UK market.
May 12, 2008... LONG ESTABLISHED DUTCH ventilation company Itho has set up a UK division, based in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire and launched its range of ventilation systems into the UK market. Offering systems both with and without heat recovery, the...

NEWS: One word has it all covered.
May 12, 2008... Having been part of the global Tarkett Group since 2004, Tarkett-Marley Floors has looked to consolidate its business activities, increasing efficiencies and ensuring continued growth. The company is taking an important step forward by focusing...

NEWS: Lighting systems from Zumtobel.
May 12, 2008... Lighting systems from Zumtobel are playing a key role in creating a first class learning environment at a cutting edge school in Reading. The John Madejski Academy is one of a new wave of schools designed to raise the level of achievement in...

NEWS: Three systems will perform a capella.
May 12, 2008... Three types of curtain walling from architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer, including a unitised system, will be used on the building that will mark the completion of BDP Architects' masterplan for Atlantic Quay, the #120 million...

NEWS: It's sheep ahoy for insulation industry.
May 12, 2008... With numerous technical and environmental advantages, including the ability to manage condensation and ease of installation, natural insulation such as wool is becoming more and more popular amongst specifiers and builders. New company, Black...

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE: Leading by example.
May 12, 2008... Described as the best teaching department in the UK, Cambridge University's Faculty of Architecture is now housed in an exemplary sustainable building, following a newly completed refurbishment and expansion scheme The #3million...

Any colour you like.
May 12, 2008... Corus has launched Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra pre-finished steel. The new product offers an exciting new colour range and dramatically improved colour and gloss performance, all supported by a significantly extended Confidex Guarantee of 40 years....

SHEDS: Insulating from the outside in.
May 12, 2008... Chalcroft Construction's method of insulating buildings `from the outside in' remains one of its key selling points Managing economic factors and time constraints are crucial in the fast- moving food manufacturing industry, particularly...

ROOFING: The next generation.
May 12, 2008... Neil May, Managing Director of Natural Building Technologies, explains why modern, high performance ecological building solutions are so suited to the needs of today's construction industry+ Natural building products are increasing their...

ROOFING: Time to call in the specialists.
May 12, 2008... Specialist installers are exerting an increasing influence on the selection of building materials, reports Corus Kalzip Framework agreements, value engineering and risk management are just some of the factors playing a part in the...

ROOFING: Going for gold.
May 12, 2008... Experts from Bayer Sheet Europe have fulfilled the strict criteria of the wing-like roof of the Shenyang Olympic Sports Center Stadium The 2008 Summer Olympics in China, an event which will be watched by spectators from around the world,...

CLADDING: Under surveillance.
May 12, 2008... It is in the best interests of all specifiers to select cladding and rainscreen products that are under the watchful eye of the BBA The BBA has issued many Approvals for cladding systems - from plastic to natural products like clay and...

ROOFING: Conference venue slated.(Conference news)
May 12, 2008... Natural slate roofing from Burlington, features in business and leisure venue Ribby Hall Village. Burlington's Blue/Grey natural slate features as the roof finish on the venue's conferencing centre, including the newly-refurbished bar and...

ROOFING: Fire, acoustic and thermal performance.
May 12, 2008... For roof inclinations from three degrees, where excellent fire resistance, thermal and sound insulating performance are demanded, Trimo's new Trimoterm SNV-3L panels are a suitable solution. The three trapezoidal panel, with one...

ROOFING: Regeneration scheme.
May 12, 2008... A #2 million regeneration scheme designed by Boyes Rees Architects and led by Compton Developments has specified Euroclad's Secret Fix roofing system. The 1,830sq m development at Dunleavy Drive benefited from the speedy installation of a SF500...

ROOFING: Balustrade suits all flat roofs.
May 12, 2008... Manufactured as a modular system in recyclable aluminium, and available in free standing and fixed options, Barrial balustrade is suitable for any type of flat roof and some pitched roofs. Barrial is available in angled, curved or folding...

ROOFING: Tile's economical answer.
May 12, 2008... Manufactured from high-quality natural materials, the Monopole tile from Imerys offers an economical coverage of only 22 tiles per sq m, enabling builders to save, in both time and materials, up to one third of the installed cost of a standard...

ROOFING: Roofdeck offers three in one.
May 12, 2008... Topspan by Ward is an insulated roofdeck combining a structural deck, PIR insulation and a metal top sheet into one product. Designed to support a choice of site applied standing seam or membrane finishes, Topspan provides a clear span...

ROOFING: Actua clay roof.
May 12, 2008... Low-pitch Actua clay roof tile from Koramic has been selected by Drew Smith for two new residential developments in Kings Worthy, Hampshire. The slate tiles originally specified lacked the technical qualities to go down to a pitch of 17...

ROOFING: Visitors admire welding.
May 12, 2008... Arbroath's new visitor centre has received expertise from MR Site Services in the welding of its aluminium roof. The roof of the visitor centre is clad with 16 sections of KeyBemo aluminium roofing profile and MR Site Services' Scotland...

ROOFING: Double the detail.
May 12, 2008... As part of its commitment to offer service and support, Sandtoft Roof Tiles has extended its suite of product literature. The roof tile manufacturer has launched two brochures, each dedicated to a separate product within the company's clay...

ROOFING: Goldseal of approval.
May 12, 2008... Marley Waterproofing's Goldseal Plus system has been installed at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The system was installed on the new 5,000sq m roof of the Maternity Block. The wards and theatres were in constant use and the roof had to...

ROOFING: Back to the beginning.
May 12, 2008... Ray Harriman, Managing Director of Ash & Lacy Building Systems, takes a look at sustainability and why the construction industry can't get enough Sustainability is one of the key buzzwords in the construction industry. Over the past few...

CLADDING: The smart facade.
May 12, 2008... From simple aluminium windows with projected solar shading to complex automated aerofoils, Comar delivers facades with function With the onus on reducing carbon in the operation life of buildings, Comar has launched the Climate Active...

CLADDING: It's great to integrate.
May 12, 2008... Solarcentury executive chairman Jeremy Leggett discusses using solar photovoltaic products as integrated building materials in their own right As concern about climate change continues to grow, greater pressure is being exerted on...

CLADDING: Pooling resources.
May 12, 2008... Sharing knowledge, best practice and expertise with other companies can reap rich rewards, as proven by Ward Insulated Panels and SFS Intec Ward Insulated Panels is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of metal faced composite panels for...

CLADDING: Showcase for whole range.
May 12, 2008... Virtually the whole range of products from architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer have been used for their aesthetics, buildability and cost on Foster and Partners' new Folkestone Academy, which offers a range of learning and...

CLADDING: Swimming in the light.
May 12, 2008... The new Dereham Leisure Centre is one of the latest projects to showcase the Kalwall cladding system. Designed by LA Architects, it includes a large swimming pool with floor to ceiling translucent wall through which the interior is flooded with...

CLADDING: Striking twice in same place.
May 12, 2008... THE ARCHES HEALTH CENTRE in Belfast, which incorporates architectural aluminium glazing systems from Technal, has been presented with a Civic Trust Award Commendation, having already won a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Award. ...

CLADDING: Refurb solution for towers.
May 12, 2008... Petrarch cladding panels from CEP Claddings are providing a low- maintenance refurbishment solution on a 1970s local authority housing estate in Portsmouth, which comprises four main groups of apartment blocks ranging in height from three to...

CLADDING: Translucent wall panels offer light relief.
May 12, 2008... NEW from Kingspan Insulated Panels, the Kingspan Wall-Lite is a translucent wall panel that allows natural daylight into buildings, whilst maintaining thermal efficiency and aesthetic appearance. The Kingspan Wall-Lite offers excellent...

CLADDING: Plenty more Cod in the sea.
May 12, 2008... Cape Cod natural and sustainable timber cladding, designed to give a New England look, is now available with two new profiles and an extensive range of colour options from distributors Vincent Timber. The two new profiles, Channel and...

CLADDING: Alternative to timber cladding.
May 12, 2008... Cemwood, a range of wood effect cladding designed to replicate the look of traditional timber weatherboard, is now available from Cembrit Blunn. This range of fibre cement cladding offers a hard wearing and fire resistant alternative to timber...

CLADDING: New additions to HPL range.
May 12, 2008... THE MEG collection of exterior grade laminate from Abet has been extended to embrace a range of new colours, styles and finishes. MEG is a self-supporting high pressure laminate (HPL) for cladding the exterior of buildings, balconies and...

CLADDING: Different look for business.
May 12, 2008... Two shades of Marley Eternit's Textura fibre cement cladding panels were specified by architects Marshall Kypriadis Associates to differentiate a new office block in Manchester from its brick-clad predecessors. The emerald and serpentine...

BUILDING REGS PART E: Acoustics by design.
May 12, 2008... Paul Absolon, technical director, CMS Acoustic Solutions, discusses the benefits of two routes to Part E compliance While the selection of appropriate acoustic treatments for separating walls and party floors is key to a residential...

BUILDING REGS PART E: Sound solution.
May 12, 2008... High acoustic damping is a key feature of Bridgestop, a solution that allows masonry cavity walls to be built off continuous slabs For the past 50 years, building regulations have stated that masonry cavity separating walls `should never be...

BUILDING REGS PART E: Underfloor advantages.
May 12, 2008... Nu-Heat provides guidance on how to specify underfloor heating to comply with Part E acoustic regulations The ability to integrate warm water underfloor heating (UFH) into Robust Detail floor constructions has recently taken on even more...

BUILDING REGS PART E: Plenty to absorb.
May 12, 2008... Tim Spencer, project support manager at Rockfon Ceilings & Acoustic Solutions, explains how tapproved document E has had a profound impact on ceiling design and acoustic solutions The Building Regulations Approved Document E once only...

OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION: New moves for drywall technology.
May 12, 2008... Developments in drywall technology for traditional building offer exciting new possibilities in offsite construction too, says Bob Stark, Marketing Manager of Knauf Drywall. Two major issues in the building industry are environmental...

OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION: Delivering tomorrow's solutions.
May 12, 2008... Gilbert McCarthy, Managing Director of Kingspan Off-Site, explains how off-site methods of construction will play a crucial role in the future of housebuilding The housebuilding industry is experiencing a time of change and increasing...

STAIRS & LIFTS: Poles apart.
May 12, 2008... At one time, stainless steel balusters were the sole property of high- specification prestigious commercial projects where cost took second place to style, says Mark Thornhill, managing director of axss 2000. Times have changed, and while...

AIR CONDITIONING: Gateway to savings.
May 12, 2008... An advanced air source heat pump which can help homes reduce emissions, whilst providing all the hot water and heating needed, is the latest technical innovation from Mitsubishi Electric The Green Gateway Initiaitve from Mitsubishi Electric...

PREVIEW IFSEC: All seeing eye at the right price.
May 12, 2008... The VSR-6 from Flir Systems is a thermal imager that offers exceptional awareness in both day and night applications, both indoor and outdoor, irrespective of the prevailing light level and weather conditions. It sees events that are missed by...

PREVIEW IFSEC: Key areas can work together.
May 12, 2008... The Siemens stand will be themed around interoperability, demonstrating how the four key areas of video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection and fire safety, can operate together from a central point. Copyright: CMP...

PREVIEW IFSEC: Touch screen control.
May 12, 2008... BPT Security Systems will be launching the Mitho colour touch screen monitor. Mitho consists of an integrated handset, that can also be used handsfree, with a sleek touch screen measuring 4.3in. The screen can not only be used as a video...