What's New in Building articles from November 2006

What's New in Building archives from November 2006

One-stop choice of domestic and industrial doors.
November 13, 2006... Having traditionally concentrated on domestic garage doors, Hormann has now widened its offering by venturing into industrial doors With more than 40 subsidiaries worldwide, the Hormann Group remains a private family-owned business. Based...

NEWS: Brewery `reverses' greenhouse damage.
November 13, 2006... Adnams Brewery's insulated distribution warehouse in Southwold, Suffolk is the first major project in the UK to reverse the damaging effects of greenhouse gases produced in construction, by using materials including Lhoist's Tradical Hemcrete,...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Luxury shower.
November 13, 2006... The Walk-through, which forms part of Aqualux's exclusive Energy range, is designed to transform a recess into a spacious shower. Hardwood footboards means users can shower and dry in the same area and the easy glide door system allows for...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Creating space.
November 13, 2006... Structural light gauge steel specialist Metsec has supplied lattice beams for a mezzanine floor and site fixed framing for internal walls at a print and distribution centre in Wiltshire. The new structures have created 1,950sq m of additional...

NEWS: Cohesive collaboration.
November 13, 2006... Landscape architect Alice Cooper of Lovejoy Birmingham worked closely with Blanc de Bierges to provide a cost-effective and cohesive design solution for a key element of a landscape scheme in the heart of Leicester. The company supplied a...

NEWS: Alternative approach to `homes for heroes'.
November 13, 2006... An alternative approach to replacement housing, that minimises disruption and improves both standard and special needs housing provision, is being adopted in Greater Manchester. Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council needed to urgently...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Silent operator.
November 13, 2006... Virtually silent, the Slimdrive EMD-F electro-mechanical swing door drive from Geze is designed for sites with limited space or a narrow framework. The product enables barrier free access in even the tightest areas and is suitable for interior...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Paviour manual.
November 13, 2006... Just out from Jones of Oswestry is literature with full specifying data on its three core ranges of access covers for block paviour infill. The A5 size pack features Suprabloc, the original lift-out recessed cover for block infill. Also...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Easy installation.
November 13, 2006... Flat roofing specialist Anderson Monarflex has made the location and installation of rooftop air conditioning plant simpler and less costly with the launch of the Roofguard support system. Unlike existing systems, Roofgard does not...

NEWS: CADvent software used.
November 13, 2006... D & S Air Conditioning of Northampton has used Lindab's CADvent software to produce detailed ventilation system designs for the new headquarters of Vision Security Group. Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

NEWS: Window is energy saver.
November 13, 2006... In indicative energy rating tests, the Rehau Heritage vertical slider has achieved a B and C rating on two versions of the window. This means the Heritage will qualify for the coveted Energy Saving Recommended mark. The tests were...

NEWS: Steel windows update for tower block.
November 13, 2006... As part of a refurbishment programme for Clifton Court tower block in Islington, Crittall Windows has supplied profiles from its Homelight L range of steel windows. Homelight windows remain the same in sizes and styles to the original...

NEWS: Glazing completed.
November 13, 2006... Solaglas Contracting North has recently completed glazing for the West Street Bus Station in Oldham, Manchester. The unusual oval shaped creation has been designed by Austin-Smith:Lord. Glazing was awarded to Contracting North by main...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Windows 2006.
November 13, 2006... Pvcu window and door systems are the focus of literature launched by Remploy Building Products. Several new variants are featured. The brochure offers technical information and specifications, as well as illustrating products in use by local...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Hardware CD.
November 13, 2006... Window hardware maker Securistyle offers a technical CD-Rom guide to help specifiers select safe, secure hinges, handles and locking mechanisms. The user-friendly guide provides in-depth product information and fitting instructions as well as...

NEWS: Tiles inspired by nature.
November 13, 2006... Shellstone is the latest porcelain ceramic tile from Roca, a member of the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers' Association (ASCER). Forming part of the Rock and Rock collection which is inspired by natural stones and slates, Shellstone has a...

NEWS: A lighter shade of drain.
November 13, 2006... Sovereign rainwater system from Polypipe is now available in oak brown as well as black, white and the standard dark brown. The lighter tone has been specially selected to blend with the modern fashion for varnished wood or wood-effect...

NEWS: Concrete connections made quick and easy.
November 13, 2006... Economical, adjustable connections to concrete structures using self- tapping screws can be achieved with Halfen HTU self-anchoring channels. Cast into the concrete, the channel provides a generous connection area on the surface to allow...

NEWS: Concrete access stairway launched.
November 13, 2006... Concrete railway products specialist Stanton Bonna has launched a precast concrete access stairway designed for railway and roadside embankments. These durable steps with galvanised steel hand rails are supplied in modular 1.65m string...

NEWS: Aesthetics of rainscreening.
November 13, 2006... Called PanAsh, a new natural stone rainscreen cladding system brings the aesthetic benefits of natural sandstone to the lightweight cladding market. The system has been developed by Stancliffe Stone, Watson Stonecraft and LSC, in...

NEWS: Pre-insulated ducting system.
November 13, 2006... Bathroom and kitchen manufacturer Porcelanosa has benefited from the lightweight properties of the Kingspan KoolDuct pre-insulated ducting system for its Watford showroom. Unlike traditional sheet metal ducting which needs to be vapour...

NEWS: Feature packed mini kitchens.
November 13, 2006... There are many situations where a compact kitchen is a must - student accommodation, bed-sits, holiday homes and amenities for factory or office staff, for instance. Based at Witham in Essex, Elfin Kitchens meets that need with its latest...

STOP PRESS: Wireless model extends range.
November 13, 2006... Extending its range of programmable thermostats, Salus Controls has introduced the wireless RT500 RF. This digital programmable room model enables the thermostat to be placed anywhere in the house. A two-unit system, this model offers...

STOP PRESS: Pupils see red in Port Talbot.
November 13, 2006... Teachers, parents and school children can't miss the new classroom block at Glan Afan Comprehensive School, Port Talbot, thanks to Senior Aluminium Systems (SAS). Powder coated pillar box red, the two-storey building features a large...

STOP PRESS: Dolphin friendly cladding.
November 13, 2006... For Dolphin Cottage in Cowes, Isle of Wight, ThermoWood cladding has been specified. Architects LLP specified Finnforest's ThermoWood as a cost effective and environmentally friendly alternative to Western red cedar cladding. The...

STOP PRESS: Towering achievement.
November 13, 2006... Arranged in three towers - Ikon, Arta and Stylus - the Nordic Apartments in Cable Street, London, house a collection of one, two and three bedroom apartments. Euroclad Facades' Linear 2 rainscreen facade system was specified in medium grey...

STOP PRESS: A shower for all seasons.
November 13, 2006... Both the Active and Expressions ranges from Redring are suited to the hotel and leisure industries, care home environments, new house build projects, social housing and for refurbishment. The Smart Start function, known as the `set and...

STOP PRESS: Fans allow smaller ducts.
November 13, 2006... Smaller ductwork can be used with Xpelair XPress duct fans. At the heart of the design is a dynamically balanced mixed flow impeller and bellmouth entry, with minimised clearances to ensure optimum pressure development. The air...

STOP PRESS: Skye's the limit for heat pumps.
November 13, 2006... One of the largest domestic heat-pump orders in the UK has been won by Stiebel Eltron. Through distributor Applied Energy, the company is to supply over 41 new households with renewable, geothermal energy converting heat pumps. The new...

STOP PRESS: Off-site leads the Way.
November 13, 2006... Affordable housing developer Lovell has constructed 80 homes in the first phase of The Way development in Manchester, using Kingspan Century's TEK Building System. The UK's largest development built using off-site construction techniques,...

STOP PRESS: No scaffolds for rainscreen.
November 13, 2006... Ceramic granite Sureclad ventilated rainscreens from Shackerley have been used at the Paragon development in Brentford. Over 9,000sq m of rainscreen slabs in a natural unpolished finish have been installed with the Sureclad Access System...

STOP PRESS: School ensures safety in style.
November 13, 2006... The Keenect balustrading system from Kee Klamp provides a high quality finish and helps ensure safety at St Ann's Special Needs School in Ealing. Installed alongside the staircase, the system has perspex in-fill panels, hinged and lockable...

STOP PRESS: Libra lines.
November 13, 2006... In addition to traditional tiles, Libra Lines 25 x 100cm plank format carpet tiles by Armstrong Floor Products are also available in two directional designs, allowing endless creative possibilities. A striking tufted loop pile carpet tile,...

STOP PRESS: Faults fixed at top museum.
November 13, 2006... At London's Natural History Museum, structural faults in large basement storage rooms have been overcome by Helifix Approved Installer, Stress (UK), using the Helibeam System. This restores integrity to masonry without having to introduce...

STOP PRESS: Cool Cornish conservatory.
November 13, 2006... At Porth Veor Manor Hotel in Cornwall, Network Veka member Wunderplas has provided a bespoke conservatory with ornate stained glass windows to the front of the property. Wunderplas uses Veka Matrix 58 profile, a fully integrated pvcu...

STOP PRESS: Designed for architects.
November 13, 2006... Designed from the architect's point of view, neo is the latest conemporary offering from the Rooflight Company. With its frameless appearance, smooth, gas-assisted opening and the uninterrupted views it allows, neo has a minimalist feel. A...

STOP PRESS: Approved for fire protection.
November 13, 2006... Water-based Nullifire S707 intumescent coatings offer fire protection for structural steel. Combining the reliability of solvent-based solutions with the environmental advantages of water-based solutions, S707 has been tested and approved...

STOP PRESS: Disposal unit is all torque.
November 13, 2006... Kitchen solutions specialist Franke has introduced a range of energy saving waste disposers. The new units are designed to free the kitchen of organic waste with minimal use of water and electricity. An advanced magnetic motor reaches high...

HOUSEBUILDING: The #60k solution.
November 13, 2006... Gerry McCaughey, chief executive of Kingspan Century, provides an insight into the SIXTYK Consortium's success in the Design for Manufacture competition The SIXTYK Consortium has been the most successful entrant in the Design for...

HOUSEBUILDING: Watertight bond.
November 13, 2006... The Flowline range of rectilinear gutters with Easyclip technology from Marley plumbing & Drainage is said to make installation even easier. Easyclip operates via twin compression tabs, separate from the flexible part of the clip, that...

HOUSEBUILDING: Refurbishment of high rise tower block.
November 13, 2006... In addition to supplying its pvc-u Maco Tricot Tilt before turn window system for the refurbishment of a high rise tower block in Herne bay, Sash also took on the role of main contractor for the project. The decision to use the Maco Tricot...

HOUSEBUILDING: Time to get the flue bug.
November 13, 2006... The Flue Component Scheduling Service from Red Bank, part of Hanson Building Products, is aimed at easing the pressure on architects and specifiers when designing new homes. Under the scheme, architects simply submit elevations and plans of the...

HOUSEBUILDING: Lintels' sweet solution.
November 13, 2006... Kenmore Homes has enlisted Catnic, a division of Corus, to provide 492 bespoke arch lintels for The Waterfront, a development of 80 apartments at James Watt Dock in Greenock, Scotland. The development was designed to complement the...

HOUSEBUILDING: Temperature control management system.
November 13, 2006... Logica, a temperature control management system suitable for new build homes, has been introduced by Sime. Initially designed for use with the company's Dewy HE condensing boilers, the Logica control is not only intended to bring optimum...

HOUSEBUILDING: Sanitaryware range.
November 13, 2006... Featuring sleek, modern design, Jones from Saneux is a sanitaryware range designed specifically to provide visual impact and practical usability in the bathroom. Every item of Jones sanitaryware has a distinctive square styling, putting it...

HOUSEBUILDING: Stairways to heaven.
November 13, 2006... A new staircase kit offering time and labour savings for installers is now available from leading stairparts specialist Richard Burbidge. Suitable for a 42 degree, 13 tread, straight flight staircase, the Stairfit features two unique...

HOUSEBUILDING: Range of bricks introduced.
November 13, 2006... The Tradesman range of bricks has been introduced by Ibstock with the smaller builder in mind. Carefully designed to replace one of the most popular post war bricks with a high performance and durable alternative, it is ideal for RMI work at a...

HOUSEBUILDING: Copper introduced.
November 13, 2006... A leading manufacturer of rainwater systems, Yeoman Rainguard has introduced copper to complement its extensive product range of Aluminium, Cast Iron and GRP. Working in association with Fricke, a German manufacturer renowned for its...

HOUSEBUILDING: The same but different.
November 13, 2006... High performance Sheerframe PVC windows from LB Plastics have helped a highly regarded independent Kent housebuilder achieve the perfect seaside solution at an exclusive development in Broadstairs. HME Developments has installed nearly 100...

HOUSEBUILDING: Doorsets in elite locale.
November 13, 2006... Timber windows and French doorsets manufactured by Mumford & Wood have been specified for a prestigious and desirable residence in the elite location of Ascot, Royal Borough of Windsor. Occupying a much sought-after one-acre site, this...

SUSTAINABILITY: Making the most of materials.
November 13, 2006... Aluminium is a building material which offers a myriad of design opportunities. From one material, windows, doors, curtain walling and ground floor framing, house large expanses of glazing with slim, aesthetic sight-lines. Design-specific...

SUSTAINABILITY: Meeting current needs with the future in mind.
November 13, 2006... Rachel Butler, environmental manager at Finnforest UK considers the importance of sustainable management Sustainable management is the balance between meeting the needs of our current environment and conserving natural resources to protect...

SUSTAINABILITY: A natural response to growing demand.
November 13, 2006... It's reassuring to hear (according to wood for good) that European forests have seen a steady expansion over the past 60 years, with the forest area growing by around 30% between they years 1990 and 2000. Now sustainable timber is more...

SUSTAINABILITY: Eco homes at Kentish close.
November 13, 2006... Sustainable public sector housing development Cornes Close, in Ashford, Kent.has been designed by Andrew Marston Associates for Moat Housing Group. The new build homes are of timber frame construction and use the Karlson Hus system. Super...

SUSTAINABILITY: Easy way to add thermal mass.
November 13, 2006... As global temperatures begin to rise, the construction industry is responding by increasing the thermal mass of buildings. Buildings with high thermal mass are slower to respond to outside temperature changes, meaning that they stay cooler...

SUSTAINABILITY: Single ply for south Wales.
November 13, 2006... Construction of a 500 hectare paper manufacturing plant on the exposed South Wales coast has involved sustainable, weather resistant materials. Flagon SR pvc single ply membranes from Flag were chosen for what is the largest single ply...

SUSTAINABILITY: Architects go for green house.
November 13, 2006... When architects Graham and Rosemary Rennie built their own family home, they put into practice what they preach about green issues. In addition to recycled newspaper for insulation, recycled water and a low pitch sedum roof, the home has...

SUSTAINABILITY: Heat harvest for the world.
November 13, 2006... Geothermal Rauge O systems from Rehau rely on harvesting ground heat via probes and heat pumps. Probes sunk at depths of up to 100m harvest ground energy which is then extracted via a heat pump to an underfloor heating or cooling system....

SUSTAINABILITY: Heat pumps.
November 13, 2006... Heat pumps from Dimplex help meet growing demand for energy efficient, sustainable, low carbon heating solutions. Thousands of units have been installed throughout Europe, providing highly efficient space and water heating using freely...

SUSTAINABILITY: Data sheets on paint products.
November 13, 2006... Additional environmental product data sheets have been published for the Sikkens range of translucent water-borne products. Products covered in the new data sheets include BL21 plus, BL31, Cetol WP560 and Cetol WF955. Copyright: CMP...

SUSTAINABILITY: Water savings in the pipeline.
November 13, 2006... Water saving solutions have been introduced to the UK by BrightWater Environmental. Patented Oxygenics showerhead products and ZeroFlush waterless urinals feature in the portfolio and are said to offer significant benefits in pay-back and...

CLADDING: Mondernisation programme.
November 13, 2006... As part of a recent #5m-plus modernisation programme, Stobo Castle, dating from 1805, now boasts a new luxurious spa complex which uses a dramatic full height curved glazed facade from Metal Technology. The challenge for the project team...

SUSTAINABILITY: High quality finish.
November 13, 2006... Exterior cladding from Vivaldi has provided a high quality and contemporary aesthetic finish for a large scale housing development in Old Kent Road, Southark. Trespa Meteon panels in an Azurite Blue metallic finish were supplied for the...

SUSTAINABILITY: Less visible aluminium.
November 13, 2006... Architectural aluminium specialist, Technal, part of Hydro Building Systems, has expanded its range of curtain walling products with the launch of a new structurally glazed facade system. MX SSG uses the same grid system as the new MX...

SUSTAINABILITY: Visual delight for Glasgow.
November 13, 2006... Natural stone cladding from Cumbria-based Burlington serves to enhance the visibility and integrity of a new #26 million, 10-storey commercial Sentinel office development that supports Glasgow City Council's new lighting strategy and `Public...

SUSTAINABILITY: Getting down to business.
November 13, 2006... A high performance exterior cladding panel system from Paroc Panel Systems has been used in the construction of a 2,100m2 business incubation centre for new and small businesses on the Alba Campus, West Lothian. Some 900m2 of Paroc's 150mm...

DOORS & WINDOWS: Hinge copes with stress.
November 13, 2006... With traditional knuckle hinges, weight and stress is concentrated in three locations causing downward weight overload of the bottom hinge and pulling away of the top hinge, damaging the floor and frame components. With the Intastop...

DOORS & WINDOWS: High security in Belfast.
November 13, 2006... Shopmobility Belfast picked automatic door systems driven by FAAC 930 SF sliding door operators to ensure both a secure shopfront and accessibility in compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. The operators provide easy and...

DOORS & WINDOWS: University upgrades.
November 13, 2006... The University of Chichester has upgraded a large section of its student accommodation by replacing timber framed windows with Sheerframe vertically sliding sash windows from LB Plastics. The existing timber windows were installed when the...

DOORS & WINDOWS: First time out for coating.
November 13, 2006... Maco has supplied the first hardware manufactured with its high performance finish, Tricoat. Working with Sash UK and profile manufacturer Veka, Maco have set a new milestone in hardware performance with this new surface protective...

DOORS & WINDOWS: Lighter coloured woodgrains.
November 13, 2006... The modern trend for lighter coloured woodgrains has stimulated strong demand for Jeld-Wen's range of Foil Veneer doors. These doors match the look perfectly with the choice of Ash, Oak and Beech faces providing the right complement to...

DOORS & WINDOWS: Easier access for customers.
November 13, 2006... A new shop front and automatic door entrance has been provided by J Durrance for the Halfords Margate branch, with the company's recently launched OSMA automatic sliding door. The J Durrance OSMA automatic sliding door replaces the existing...

DOORS & WINDOWS: Pocket doors introduced.
November 13, 2006... Krona pocket doors have been introduced to the UK market by Royde & Tucker. Ideal for situations where space saving and design flexibility are critical, the Krona pocket door system can save up to 6 per cent of overall floor space. Krona...

DOORS & WINDOWS: Innovative telemetry system.
November 13, 2006... An innovative telemetry system, claimed to be the first GSM/GPRS based device in the UK, has been launched by Geze. iContact works in conjunction with electro-mechanical door and window operating equipment to transmit two way remote...

DOORS & WINDOWS: All the way from America.
November 13, 2006... A custom designed and manufactured engineered timber solution for doors, windows and internal cladding is making its mark at Falcon Wharf, a landmark development of 144 apartments overlooking the Thames in London. The solution was created...

DOORS & WINDOWS: Real wood finish doors.
November 13, 2006... Entrance and interior doors have been supplied by Vicaima to a development less than a mile from its UK facility in Swindon. A regeneration project, the development includes 199 apartments, all of which have been fitted with Natur doors,...

DOORS & WINDOWS: Specialist doorsets.
November 13, 2006... Doorsets from David Smith have been specified as part of a #192 million PFI project for construction work at 41 schools in northamptonshire. Manufactured using the latest technology, combined with the skills of traditional craftsmen, the...

GLASS & GLAZING: Window for design skills.
November 13, 2006... A property that is one of the most important examples in Lancashire of the Arts and Crafts Movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries has benefitted from the design skills of Daedalain Glass. The company worked with interior design...

GLASS & GLAZING: Specialist glazing.
November 13, 2006... Over the past 35 years RS Sykes has established itself as a leader in the high rise and specialist glazing field and has worked on many occasions with specialist glass processor, Glass UK. Part of the replacement process involves assessment...

GLASS & GLAZING: Highly visible new project.
November 13, 2006... The 90 m2 of glazing in a newly built 57m high tower at Edinburgh Airport has been treated with Ritec's ClearShield System for Low-M (Low- Maintenance) Glass.to ensure clear, uninterrupted lines of sight. Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

LANDSCAPING: Less hassle with a Kassel.
November 13, 2006... Redevelopment of Gorseinon Bus Station in Swansea has included the supply of 80m of Kassel kerbs by Brett Landscaping and Building Products. Kassel kerbs were specified as part of the new surface treatment by project engineer Steve Jones....

LANDSCAPING: Flags flying at hotel.
November 13, 2006... TerraPave natural aggregate paving flags from Acheson & Glover, have been used at the Jurys Inn Hotel, Heathrow. Over 1,200sq m of Rimini, Florento and Sorrento coloured flags were installed to form a piazza area outside the 364 bedroom, 3...

LANDSCAPING: Nine more for core portfolio.
November 13, 2006... Nine colours have been added to the core granite range from Marshalls Natural Stone. The hand picked palette of colours and finishes is supported by a 24- hour hard sample service; a sample sheet and a full suite of technical information....

PAINTS & FINISHES: Full fix at Weetabix.
November 13, 2006... This breakfast cereal production facility in Corby was built in the early 1950s with an insitu reinforced concrete structural frame and a barrel vaulted concrete roof, plus a facade of precast panels and glazing. As concrete damage had...