What's New in Building articles from November 2004

What's New in Building archives from November 2004

Friend to the animals and the budget.
November 17, 2004... The need to protect animals as well as timber has led to the specification of woodstains from Jotun Paints at Marwell Zoological Park A recent repainting programme was recently carried out at Marwell Zoological Park, near Winchester, using...

First for recycled decking.
November 17, 2004... More than 1300 sq m of a composite decking material from Environmental Composites has been installed outside the new Faculty Building on the South Kensington campus of Imperial College London. A first major success in the UK, the...

Continuing to build up brick business.
November 17, 2004... Austrian-based company Wienerberger has acquired thebrickbusiness, the UK's leading independent brick maker, regarding the deal as a means of gaining significant growth business in the UK. An enhanced Board will incorporate directors from...

Ariston offer.
November 17, 2004... As a result of extensive market research carried out during the development of its new ACO Band A combi and system boilers, Ariston is offering an unprecedented free five-year guarantee with the products. New regulations due to be...

Higher levels of timber.
November 17, 2004... Addressing the growing requirements on sustainability now demanded by many customers, Norbord has increased the content of timber obtained from growers recognised by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in all its panel board products. The...

Giant leap forward.
November 17, 2004... Described by the Brick Development Association as a giant leap forward in modern house construction, Traditional Plus is a structural shell system that eliminates conventional cavity construction. The single leaf masonry system uses...

Weatherwise contract.
November 17, 2004... Roofing and cladding specialist Weatherwise has secured the contract for the Government-funded National Biomanufacturing Centre, Speke. The contract is worth #850,000 and the company will provide the total envelope solution. ...

Stunning solar shading system.
November 17, 2004... An innovative and aesthetically stunning solar shading system developed by Levolux has enabled architects to create two modern glass encased office buildings without concerns over excessive solar heat gain within the building. The system...

Emergency call.
November 17, 2004... A fully digital IP networked Lift intercom system has been supplied by Complus Teltronic for the Swiss-Re building (aka `The Gherkin') in London. The primary objective was to comply with the requirements of the relevant EN and BS...

Great deal for timber joists.
November 17, 2004... Leading supplier of timber products Finnforest has become the national supplier to Barratt of its 220mm I-joist, the key component in its Finnframe floor system. The deal has been set up via Build Center. Changes to Part E of the...

Laboratories are chilled.
November 17, 2004... Seven megawatts of cooling are being provided by Carrier for the first phase of the proposed 27,000 sq m extension to the Wellcome Trust Genome Campus near Cambridge. The company has supplied 11 of its 30 Series chillers, two dry coolers...

Following in the Angel's footsteps.
November 17, 2004... Britain's tallest sculpture, commissioned to mark the success of the recent Manchester Commonwealth Games, is taking shape with help from Murex Welding Products. The whole structure of `B of the Bang' is tilted at an angle of 30 degrees on...

Called to the mosque.
November 17, 2004... A large new mosque in Mossend, Motherwell features domes and minarets from Millfield FRP. The company's contract with the Muslim Welfare Society included the design, supply and fix of the domes and minarets in glass-reinforced plastic...

Keymer wins Roofing Award.
November 17, 2004... Hand made clay tiles from Keymer have been used on Chestnut Tree House Children's Hospital, which has won a Clay Roof Tile Council (CRTC) Roofing Award for Best Commercial New Build. Situated in Angmering, West Sussex, the hospice has been...

Another healthy contract.
November 17, 2004... The innovative mortar production system from CPI Euromix has again been specified by Willmott Dixon to construct a #6.7 million club for David Lloyd Leisure in Worthing, East Sussex, following the success of the fast-track construction of the...

Let production begin.
November 17, 2004... Leading heating and ventilation manufacturer Johnson & Starley has officially opened its production line for the RENO HE high efficiency boiler range at its Northampton headquarters last month. The company also unveiled its new training...

Increasing business prompts move.
November 17, 2004... One of the UK's leading bespoke solid hardwood flooring manufacturers British Hardwoods has had to move to larger premises as a result of increasing business. The company has moved to brand new purpose-built premises in Keighley, West...

Just nine days later.
November 17, 2004... Using the Thin Joint Masonry System from Thermalite, novice builder Stuart Norbron has completed the block work from floor to roof on a new house in just nine days. With no prior building experience at all, Stuart required high quality...

Call for wider use of natural stone.
November 17, 2004... Some 99% of those involved in the specification of building materials would like to see natural stone more widely used on projects across the built environment, according to research commissioned by Stancliffe Stone Company. The research...

Light metal is big hit.
November 17, 2004... Now available from Lafarge Roofing is a guide to the KAMI tile-effect lightweight metal roofing system. The new guide highlights real-life case study examples of why KAMI, with its secure mechanical fixings and outstanding strength, is the...

All gaps can be filled.
November 17, 2004... The range of wood fillers from Cuprinol has been rebranded and is said to offer professional solutions for all situations. Central to the range is Cuprinol Trade Ultra Tough Wood Filler which is a fast setting, high performance, two-part...

All the signs are there.
November 17, 2004... Now available from Signs & Labels is the new Safetyshop catalogue which features numerous products to help ensure the safety of construction workers on site. Included are barrier systems, cones and traffic signs; fall arrest systems, and a...

Rainscreen cladding.
November 17, 2004... Meeting the demand for a product that could create a sleek, curved appearance around the fascias and soffits of the building's hanging roof, rainscreen cladding from Technology Telford has supplied the perfect finish to the new Head Office of...

Shaded customers.
November 17, 2004... An innovative louvre system from Levolux.has been specified for the new global headquarters of Sophos, a world leader in protecting businesses against spam and computer viruses. To control light, glare and solar gain within the building,...

Constructing a sure start.
November 17, 2004... The EVT construction system from Excel Building Solutions has been used by Anne Thorne Architects Partnership in the design of a new building for a Sure Start project in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. The EVT (Enhance Vapour...

Rigid foam insulation.
November 17, 2004... Insulation board manufacturer Celotex has published a guide to fire performance of rigid foam thermal insulation materials, designed to help specifiers make the right choice for commercial and industrial buildings. What's the flaming...

Interactive specification.
November 17, 2004... As part of the launch of the new and improved Eclipse PUR and Elite PUR floorcoverings, Marley Floors has produced the Marley Sybershot CD-ROM, an interactive tool to aid specification, design and online ordering. Users will be able to see...

Classically horizontal.
November 17, 2004... Now available from Spanwall, the new Shiplap system comprises lightweight, rigid panels that are applied horizontally to provide a classic style that also offers performance levels to match current regulatory requirements. The high...

Access control for car parks.
November 17, 2004... Barriers from FAAC have been installed to provide access control for customer car parks at the Quality Hotel, Edinburgh, and for the Carlton Cinema and Bingo in Stirling. Lowland Ensor Doors, one of Scotland's leading automation...

An alarming contract.
November 17, 2004... Some 8600 carbon monoxide alarms from Kidde Fyrnetics are being distributed by Falkirk Council as a first phase towards ensuring that its complete housing stock is protected. As part of its partnership with the Council, Kidde Fyrnetics has...

Streamlined security solution.
November 17, 2004... Master key systems using the latest ABLOY PROTEC two-way mechanism from Abloy Security have been used to create a streamlined security solution for the new Barings Guernsey HQ. The company worked with Securicor Locksmiths and Barings...

Cue for queue control.
November 17, 2004... A robust and flexible queueing system from Tensator is helping one of Britain's busiest coach stations operate more effectively. The company has provided a Tensaguide fixed queueing system for Digbeth Coach Station, created by installing...

Get tougher on the inside.
November 17, 2004... A uniform, master key locking system installed throughout business premises can help to reduce the number of thefts by employees, advises Mul-T-Lock. A master key system allows some users to open all th locks in a building, while other...

New fire detection system.
November 17, 2004... The Menvier product range from Cooper Lighting & Security has been expanded by the addition of a new fire detection system. The new DF6000 analogue addressable system comprises a control panel and a wide range of compatible ancillary...

Box in the boiler pipes.
November 17, 2004... Unsightly boiler pipes and flues can be covered quickly and easily following the launch of a new pre-formed, pre-finished boiler pipe and flue casing from Pendock. Manufactured from pre-formed ply with a bonded melamine surface finish, the...

Complete range of pipefittings.
November 17, 2004... Now available from Durapipe, Wefatherm is a complete range of pipefittings and valves for chilled water, LTHW and hot and cold water services. Available in three pipe varieties - Wefatherm PP-R, Wefatherm Fibre- Pipe (Faser) and the...

Cost-effective upgrade.
November 17, 2004... A Hydro Heliscreen from Hydro International has been installed in the wet well of an existing pumping station on the outskirts of Sheffield as part of Yorkshire Water Services' plans to improve the region's water quality to the Environment...

New corner unit.
November 17, 2004... The well-proven Duofix frame system for wall hung sanitaryware has been extended by Geberit with the launch of a corner frame. The new corner unit allows space for the soil stack behind it and makes the traditionally difficult corner...

Economical sewage disposal.
November 17, 2004... Launched by Klargester to address the problem of cost effective treatment of sewage from properties not on the mains drainage system, the Sigma Sewage Treatment Plant is said to require less operational power than a 60 watt bulb. Claimed...

Safe and easy to maintain.
November 17, 2004... Manufactured by Disano Illuminazione, the Iridio IP65 `plastic floodlight' has been designed for use in external areas, especially where dust, water and heavy wear and tear could cause maintenance difficulties. Made from fibreglass...

Catalogue from MK.
November 17, 2004... Featuring more than 500 pages and just a little larger than a double gang socket, the new catalogue from MK is said to provide contractors with all the relevant information required to select the right product for the job. In addition to a...

Coving trunking system.
November 17, 2004... The Decoduct cable-management range from Interplast has been extended by the addition of a new 127mm coving trunking system in high-impact pvc-u. Specially designed to carry high-capacity cabling, the new product can also be used for the...

Energy bills grounded.
November 17, 2004... The retrofit installation of air conditioning controls from Carrier Air Conditioning at Stansted Airport is claimed to have saved the client tens of thousands of pounds in customised software routines, wiring and additional controls. The...

Domestic ventilation fans.
November 17, 2004... The iCON range of domestic ventilation fans from Airflow features a slim profile and circular case offering easy installation. The fans incorporate a unique Iris shutter mechanism that prevents back draughts and helps reduce noise ingress...

Constant flow of dry air.
November 17, 2004... The Home `n' Dry ventilation system from Johnson & Starley provides a constant flow of dry air into the home, reducing humidity and providing a comfortable living environment. The whole house ventilation system is normally fitted in the...

Increased fuel efficiency.
November 17, 2004... The installation of six fully modulating XGN 1000 gas burners from Nu- way is providing hot water at a luxury apartment complex at South Quay, London. The gas burners were specified for the renovation as they incorporate advanced digital...

New condensing boiler.
November 17, 2004... Launched by Ariston, the new ACO high-efficiency condensing system boiler complements the ACO combi boiler and shares all its technical and cost benefits, including a five-year free guarantee. The new SEDBUK Band A system boiler is designed...

New model joins the range.
November 17, 2004... The Derwent Series of high efficiency atmospheric boilers from Potterton Commercial has been extended by the launch of the Derwent Prestige plus. Key additions to the latest model include a new control panel which incorporates full safety...

Blooming good choice.
November 17, 2004... Hemelite blocks from Tarmac Topblock have been used in the construction of the Springfields Outlet Shopping and Festival Gardens in Spalding, Lincolnshire, which has rejuvenated the 40 acre site used for the renowned annual Spalding Flower...

High exposure for lintels.
November 17, 2004... Post-galvanised steel lintels from Birtley Building Products have been specified for The Landings, a new six-storey development comprising 23 apartments in South Shields. Located on the Tyne estuary opposite the South Shields ferry...

Premier League floor.
November 17, 2004... Striking bespoke carpets have been designed and manufactured by Gaskell Flooring for the suite of hospitality and function rooms and circulation areas at Ewood Park, the home of Blackburn Rovers FC. In the Premier and centenary Suites and...

First line of defence at Gherkin.
November 17, 2004... Heavy duty Sentinel entrance matting has been supplied to a bespoke design by Shackerley Holdings for the iconic Swiss RE building. The exterior entrances to the building have been fitted with specially prefabricated Sentinel mats to...

Company lands contract.
November 17, 2004... A contract to supply over 120,000 sq m of carpet tiles over the next 10 years to the Land Registry has been won by Tessera, (formerly known as Gaskell Carpet Tiles & Modulus Flooring Systems). The Land Registry is adopting a new corporate...

Instant concrete repair.
November 17, 2004... New from IFS, Easy Patch has been developed for instant concrete repair of holes in floors. The non-toxic, odourless product doesn't need a trowel to apply; water is added to the product and it is then poured. producing a light grey,...

Epoxy coating will resist steam cleaning.
November 17, 2004... A heavy duty epoxy coating which will resist steam cleaning and heat has been launched by Watco. The Watco Steam Cleanable Anti-Slip Coating is said to be ideal for any area where hot water comes into contact with the floor, such as...

Drama treads the boards.
November 17, 2004... A distinctive collection of three textured oak planks has been introduced to the Wide Plank range of engineered hardwood flooring from Edwards Cheshire. The most striking is said to be Thermo Oak Plank, a dark and dramatic board with the...

Safe, stylish and practical.
November 17, 2004... A complete package of products from Tarkett have provided a safe, stylish and practical answer for a new housing scheme for older people in County Durham. The main entrance hall and corridors at The Orchards in Brandon, which was created...

A new glint of silver.
November 17, 2004... High lustre `Metallic' yarn from Antron has been incorporated into the design of helix, the latest carpet tile design to be added to the G2 carpet tile collection from Tessera. The silver coloured nylon thread juxtaposed with other solution...

Widest choice of colour.
November 17, 2004... The newly recoloured portfolio of Armstrong DLW linoleum floorcoverings has been launched by Armstrong Floor Products and now boasts 131 different colours. Manufactured largely from natural and renewable products with sleek, clean...

Carpet join can be a smart feature.
November 17, 2004... A carpet join can be made into a smart feature by using Joints from Stairrods. Suitable for a variety of flooring and for domestic and commercial use, the Joints range has been expanded to include a black nickel door threshold which is...

More rain on the way.
November 17, 2004... An addition to the popular Desso Pallas carpet tile collection, the Desso Pallas Rain loop pile carpet tile has been launched by Armstrong Floor Products. Extremely robust and able to cope with heavy foot traffic, the carpet tiles offer...

Purpose-made floor access covers.
November 17, 2004... A simple but flexible arrangement of purpose-made floor access covers has been supplied by Howe Green for the Renault showroom near Guildford, allowing periodic access to data and power outlets in the display area but strong enough to take the...

Illustrated guide to rubber.
November 17, 2004... A new lavishly illustrated guide from commercial flooring specialist Polyflor features the company's new Saarfloor Systems Rubber Collection. Introduced in a move to strengthen the company's leading position in the resilient flooring...

Out in front on flexibility.
November 17, 2004... The Frontrunner entrance flooring system from Plastic Extruders has met several requirements at a new installation for IFDS in Laindon, Essex. The large revolving door required a matting which could be easily cut and curved for on-site...

FEATURE - CEILINGS: Innovations in ceiling systems.
November 17, 2004... New innovations such as the development of chilled ceilings and a range of new natural ceiling finishes have made linear ceiling systems even more flexible and appealing Linear ceiling systems offer a practical and flexible solution for a...

High quality, low cost.
November 17, 2004... Said to cover virtually every interior office partitioning requirement, a new fully demountable, partitioning system developed by top European manufacturer Movinord has been launched by AET. The system is available exclusively in the UK...

Tiles are perfect prescription.
November 17, 2004... High performance Gedina tiles from Ecophon have been installed in the new Trinity Centre for Health Sciences at St James' in Dublin. The new complex is providing the university with important new teaching and research facilities with both...

High drama at the shops.
November 17, 2004... A stunning Curvatura ceiling from USG has been installed at the newly renovated Southside shopping centre in Wandsworth, which now includes a health club and cinema. The ceiling graces the inner halls of the shopping centre and creates a...

Specified at highest level.
November 17, 2004... The StoSilent Panel Alu System from Sto has been specified for the new lecture theatre in the stunning new Graduate centre at the London metropolitan University, which has been designed by Daniel Libeskind. The acoustic requirements in the...

FEATURE - CEILINGS: Welcome to the virtual world.
November 17, 2004... Transferring from the natural world outside Cyberport 2, to the virtual world inside, required a very special piece of interior design. The StoSilent Panel Acoustic Ceiling System from Sto has been chosen for a high specification, 1200m2...

Flooded with daylight.
November 17, 2004... The introduction of Kalwall translucent cladding from Stoakes Systems has enabled sports halls to move away from their traditional windowless `black box' design. The interior can now be flooded with diffused daylight which eliminates...

Light relief for smoke room.
November 17, 2004... A stylish range of fittings have been specified from Franklite Creative Lighting for installation at Davyhulme Park Golf Club, Manchester. The Artesia fittings have been installed in the room formerly known as the Gent's Smoke Room, and...

Air curtain offers versatility.
November 17, 2004... Launched by JS Air Curtains, the versatile new Standesse air curtain offers a range of options which allow it to be used on any type of public doorway in hotels, shops, offices etc. as well as on cold stores and freezers. Up to six units...

Fresh start for showers.
November 17, 2004... The award-winning ClearShield system from Ritec has been used to restore shower cubicles in a chic West End hotel to their original pristine condition. The refurbishment project at the Sanderson Hotel involved renovating and protecting...

Brassware for refurbishment.
November 17, 2004... The contemporary styled Elite brassware design from John Sydney was specified for the refurbishment of the four-star Runnymede Hotel & Spa at Egham, Surrey. The cross-head Elite design was specifically chosen for its compatibility with the...

Bear takes to the floor.
November 17, 2004... The cheerful face of the Butlins Bear has been inlaid into the floor of the Skyline Pavilion at Butlins' Skegness resort, created using Pumazzo TZ epoxy resin terrazzo materials from Resdev in a total of seven different colours. The...

Radiator cabinet choice.
November 17, 2004... Said to clip together in seconds, the Easy-fit range of radiator cabinets from Winther Browne comes in a choice of five designs and a variety of finishes including real Oak and Beech veneers, satin white, unfinished MDF, and Mahogany effect...

Rooflight makes a splash.
November 17, 2004... Manufactured and installed by Brett Martin Daylight Systems, a large Ritchlight pyramid rooflight has been installed at Beverley Park Holiday Centre in Paignton. The new rooflight was specified to replace three runs of old pvc barrel...

Made in the UK for greater choice.
November 17, 2004... Well known for having its own manufacturing facility in the UK, Imperial Towel Rails can manufacture its products to customers' individual requirements in addition to the popular Chrome and White finishes that are stocked across all popular...

Making a clean sweep.
November 17, 2004... Now available in the UK, the Dr Schutz Commercial Line is a full range of products designed to meet all the cleaning and maintenance requirements of today's contract flooring market. The company, established in Germany in 1955, offers a...

At the touch of a button.
November 17, 2004... Guests and conference delegates at the new Radisson SAS Hotel in Liverpool can have instant control over the interior environment, music and audio visual devices at the touch of a button, thanks to the installation of intuitive touch panel...

New washroom.
November 17, 2004... A new washroom designed for prestige wet and dry leisure environments has been unveiled by Armitage Venesta. Ciro features toughened glass doors and partitions, in three specifications for added versatility, finished in subtle and stylish...

Decorative electrical accessories.
November 17, 2004... The Woods range of decorative electrical accessories have been designed by Hamilton Litestat to address the specific requirements of period architecture and historic buildings. To make the plates look as original as possible, each plate is...

Range of steel lockers.
November 17, 2004... The state of the lockers can have a significant impact on the image of any leisure facility, claims Relcross,.which has designed its Hadrian range of steel lockers to provide lasting service, superior appearance and reduced maintenance. ...