What's New in Building articles from October 2004

What's New in Building archives from October 2004

Opening doors at luxury hotels.
October 21, 2004... The discreet design and unique action of DORMA's door closers has led to the specification of three different types for two luxury hotels Grand Heritage Hotels International is a select group of hotels situated throughout Europe and the...

Boilers made in Britain.
October 21, 2004... A new, state of the art factory has been opened in Sheffield by boiler manufacturer Trianco. Among the products rolling off the automated production line are the new compact Aztec Gold wall-mounted electric system boiler designed for...

Plans to double production capacity.
October 21, 2004... Architectural aluminium glazing specialist Technal is to relocate its UK headquarters to a new purpose-designed office and distribution centre near Wakefield in West Yorkshire. The move will more than double capacity, allowing Technal to...

Cement industry.
October 21, 2004... A new report published by the British Cement Association (BCA) claims that the UK cement industry has the potential to use over 1.5million tonnes of waste as fuel and raw materials a year in just three years' time, and plans to reduce energy...

Stormwater storage system.
October 21, 2004... A Stormcell stormwater storage system and a Hydro-Brake flow control device from Hydro International have been installed by Beal Developments at its new Leaf Sail Farm site to eliminate potential problems with rainwater surface flow due to the...

Ministry of Defence buildings.
October 21, 2004... Specified by Mowlem, 10 new modular buildings have been supplied by A- Plant for use by the Ministry of Defence. Each of the buildings comprises three 32x10ft bays creating an open space within that will be used for military training...

Test facilities can ensure quality and safety.
October 21, 2004... A new 2500 sq ft laboratory is being opened in Bracknell this month by BSRIA, in addition to the existing 8500 sq ft laboratory that can test over 30 types of building services products. The new laboratory is said to offer three unique...

Top priority for doors.
October 21, 2004... Cottage-style Yoxall doors from JB Kind's Village range have been specified for the renovation of Rose Cottage, one of the oldest homes in the traditional seaside town of Formby. The company's classic-style Royale doors were selected for...

Web site gives the full picture.
October 21, 2004... Leading kitchen, bathroom and appliance distributor The PJH Group has launched a fully comprehensive and user-friendly web site to communicate information about the five key trading divisions that make up the successful company. The five...

Colourful additions.
October 21, 2004... Providing a colourful addition to Maestro Nicolau Street in Barcelona is an office block with an exterior tinged by a series of yellow and orange coloured sunscreens of laminated glass featuring Vanceva interlayers from Solutia. The...

Fast track repair job.
October 21, 2004... A repair job has been completed in record time by Kaba for Emcor Facilities Services, to get BAE Systems' hangar doors back on the rails. The vast 30 x 20ft electrically-operated sliding doors are used to keep noise inside the Wharton...

Guide to sustainability.
October 21, 2004... A new Environmental Guide is now available from leading Aircrete manufacturer Thermalite. In response to the current industry focus on sustainability, the new guide contains information regarding product environmental impact, waste...

Lift company smiles and says cheese.
October 21, 2004... Service lift manufacturer and supplier Husbands, based in Halesowen, has won a contract to supply a food service lift to Saudi Arabia's largest dairy producer. The Alamari Company in Riyadh selected Husbands after an international...

Shower trays undergo rigorous testing.
October 21, 2004... The new Flight range of shower trays from Mira has undergone rigorous testing with help from Noorjahan, a 2.5 tonne Indian elephant from Twycross Zoo. Although the elephant was very impressed by the strength of the new three layer tray,...

Rare sighting of moles.
October 21, 2004... Although mass gatherings of moles are not a common sight, they could become more frequent thanks to Geberit, which has released vast numbers of them into participating builders' merchants. A range of point of sale and promotional material...

Tile engineered for strength.
October 21, 2004... The latest tile from LaFarge Roofing may make you take a second look: the new Redland DuoPlain may have the laid appearance of a traditional pain tile, but it is actually a large format, interlocking tile. The tile has been launched to...

Some light reading.
October 21, 2004... The first catalogue is now available from newly created Light Products. Entitled Urban Landscape, the catalogue focuses on exterior lighting and features technical details on recessed and surface wall lightings; bollards; in-ground...

Narrowline doors.
October 21, 2004... The product portfolio from Sentinel Doors now includes the new Series 750 narrowline composite doors. Created by reducing the size of the centre mullion, the narrower door offers a low maintenance alternative for accommodation such as...

No frills boiler.
October 21, 2004... Described by Trianco as a no frills oil-fired boiler, the Contractor has been designed to fill a gap at the lower end of the market by satisfying the needs of customers seeking a high quality but basic and competitively priced product. The...

No escape for smoke.
October 21, 2004... Stimulated by the latest round of European anti-smoking legislation, a partnership of air management technology companies, including Carrier Holland Heating, has produced a modular smoking booth. Called Ecarb, the three-person open cabin...

Mitsubishi catalogue.
October 21, 2004... Now available from Mitsubishi Electric is a revamped product catalogue, designed to reflect the introduction of an extensive range of energy- efficient R410A products. Featuring an additional 20 pages, the catalogue provides details of the...

Ideal for heating conservatories.
October 21, 2004... Ideal for heating conservatories, garden rooms, small extensions and caravans, the new Aztec Gold wall mounted electric system boiler from Trianco is a neat all in-one-unit which may be used with radiators or underfloor heating systems. ...

Fewer false alarms.
October 21, 2004... Now available from Bosch Security Systems, the Bosch OD850 outdoor PIR intruder detector is the latest in the TriTech detector family and uses a combination of infra-red and microwave detection technologies plus smart filtering for more...

White flooring.
October 21, 2004... A seamless, totally white flooring feature has been created in Faith Shoes' Oxford Street store using AltroFlow resin from Altro. The UV resistant white resin helps to brighten the basement department and creates the illusion of space,...

At home in luxury hotel.
October 21, 2004... More than 1700 sq m of Oak Plank flooring from Tarkett has been installed in the golf centre and Sequoia spa of The Grove, a spectacular new five star hotel created from the former stately home of the Earls of Clarendon. in Hertfordshire. ...

Guide to partnerships.
October 21, 2004... Now available from Fernox is an easy to use guide entitled Partnership With You, which outlines the benefits of specifying the company's water treatment products and its commitment to providing an unrivalled service and establishing long...

Kopex guide.
October 21, 2004... A Shortform Product Guide has been launched by Kopex, a supplier of specialist electrical conduit solutions for the food processing industry and other areas where hygiene is essential. The guide covers the company's traditional pliable...

Brochure from Medway Galvanising.
October 21, 2004... The new brochure from corrosion control specialist Medway Galvanising Company includes images of the recently refurbished Waterloo Station and metal sculptures and is said to provide a picture of a modern industrial process in harmony with the...

Express Handles portfolio.
October 21, 2004... A new binder catalogue is available from Express Handles, and shows the company's full product range including some new additions. New to the company's portfolio are the Mackintosh Contemporary, a modern interpretation of the classic...

Enclosures for swimming pools.
October 21, 2004... With help from Marlon FSX Longlife from Brett Martin, Lanzare has developed a range of fixed and telescopic enclosures for covering open air swimming pools. The Lanzare Oxford range utilises lightweight but strong aluminium arched frames...

More home comforts.
October 21, 2004... The Hi-Spec range of gas fired, up flow and down flow warm air heaters from Johnson & Starley form part of the company's `home comfort solutions' for the private and social housing sector. The heaters can be installed in dwellings of all...

Motoring on to the market.
October 21, 2004... Gate automation manufacturer FAAC has introduced two new sliding gate motors. The energy efficient 740 and 741 motors have highly adjustable height and gate distances to allow maximum flexibility in installation dimensions. The 740 is...

Portable dehumidifier.
October 21, 2004... Now available from Scott Products, the Ruby Dry portable dehumidfier uses absorption technology and is said to be the first of its kind on the UK market. The Ruby Dry unit reduces the humidity level of the room by absorbing the moisture...

Glazed learning curve.
October 21, 2004... A range of glazing systems from Technal have been specified for a new learning resources centre at Harper Adams University College in Newport, Shropshire. The pioneering Bamford Library, said to be at the forefront of a Government...

Hormann offers Third Party Certification.
October 21, 2004... The entire range of manual and power operated industrial doors from Hormann is offered with Third Party Certification, providing peace of mind for discerning specifiers insisting on CE marking in line with the new standards. The recently...

Safe and stylish solution.
October 21, 2004... Sheerframe double tilt and turn windows from LB Plastics have been specified for North Glasgow Housing Association's ongoing modernisation project. Manufacturer and installer Hawthorn Windows installed 3000 Sheerframe woodgrain pvc units...

Predicted to be a chart success.
October 21, 2004... Designed to aid specifiers, a window hardware considerations wall chart is now available free of charge from Securistyle. The simple to follow chart guides specifiers through the British Standards, Building Regulations and other standards...

Top action at cricket club.
October 21, 2004... Hardware manufacturer Gretsch Unitas has supplied gearing for an unusually large series of sliding timber doors at Hampshire County Cricket Club. Each set of GU lift slide 933 gearing had to be able to accommodate a single door leaf...

Silo solves space problem.
October 21, 2004... The silo system from CPI Euromix helped Bellway to overcome the problem of restricted site space for the development of three exclusive apartment blocks in Manchester. Taking up little space on site, CPI's silos produce high quality mortar...

Special edition brick.
October 21, 2004... A specially produced edition of the Birtley Old English Buff brick from Ibstock has been used for the new theatre built for Queen Margaret's School, Yorkshire. The brick was specially manufactured to 80mm high by Ibstock, and in addition...

Top ten hits for brick manufacturer.
October 21, 2004... Independent brick manufacturer Baggeridge has had an impressive ten projects short-listed for this year's BDA awards, a prestigious industry award scheme organised by the Brick Development Association. The award scheme rewards excellence in...

Bridge refurbishment.
October 21, 2004... A #500,000 refurbishment package has been carried out by Concrete Repairs on Carmarthen Town Bridge, which was recently allotted listed structure status. The three span reinforced concrete structure, of hollow arch construction was built...

Sporting chances.
October 21, 2004... Hemelite blocks from Topblock have been used to build a large multi- purpose sports hall and a fitness and aerobics studio in Fakenham, Norfolk, an area previously lacking in sporting facilities. The centre has been designed and built along...

New formula seals it.
October 21, 2004... A new formula has been developed for Anglo's Multi-Purpose Seal, said to be ideal for sealing and dustproofing bare and porous surfaces. The product can be used for sealing materials such as concrete, paving slabs, screeds, brick paviors,...

Sealants are re-launched.
October 21, 2004... The Seal-it brand of sealants has been re-launched by the Trade Division of Alfas Industries. Specifically designed for builders' merchants and wholesalers, the range includes a new Multi Purpose Silicone for a wide range of sealing and...

Floor coating is used as glue.
October 21, 2004... Selected for its adhesive properties rather than as a conventional floor-coating primer, Sikafloor 65W from Sika has been successfully used as a glue to hold EPDM gaskets in position in 140,000 tunnel segments prior to installation at Channel...

Range has the floor covered.
October 21, 2004... In response to customer demands, ARDEX has launched a new range of high performance floorcovering adhesives. These five brand new floorcovering adhesives have been designed specifically for the UK market and are said to offer assured levels...

Sealant goes under cover.
October 21, 2004... Now available from Tremco is a new guide to Dymonic NT, the company's high performance, fast curing polyurethane sealant that provides an effective means of sealing dynamically moving joints in curtain wall and cladding systems, precast...

Solution for floor joints.
October 21, 2004... Claimed to be ideal for the sealing of structural floor joints, Arbokol AG2 Pouring Grade is a two-part polysulphide sealant available from Adshead Ratcliffe. The product cures to form a flexible rubber seal when the two components are...

Great finish for sure.
October 21, 2004... The Crown Trade Colorfects range of interior paints and finishes from Akzo Nobel has been specified for the new, purpose-built Sure Start centre in Darwen. Emma Turnbull, the company's Colour Adviser, helped to devise a bespoke colour...

Smooth walls.
October 21, 2004... In response to the increasing trend for smooth walls and ceilings, in contrast to the textured surfaces of the 1980s and `90s, Wondertex has introduced Premier Smooth. The cold mix quick setting compound is applied to existing textured...

Lamp standards repainted.
October 21, 2004... A total of 15 metal lamp standards around the perimeter of West Quay Retail Park in Southampton have been repainted by Advanced Coatings using the AVKOTE DS system from AVKO. In addition to brightening the appearance of the lamp standards,...

Long term tenancy.
October 21, 2004... A range of products from the Dulux Weathershield range have been selected for the regular maintenance of all Stort Valley Housing Association's 7000 houses, meeting the contractor's requirement for products that could offer in excess of six...

Fast and simple security.
October 21, 2004... Automated gates and access control from Gate Express (part of FAAC) have been installed by tate Automation at a picturesque new development in Surrey. The Windsor style gate from Gate Express was chosen for The Barn development by...

Next generation takes over.
October 21, 2004... The States of Jersey Housing Department has specified Ei mains powered smoke alarms from Aico to replace its original Ei alarms which have reached the end of their active life. States of Jersey looks after some 4669 properties, all of which...

The heat should be on.
October 21, 2004... Only by combining heat alarms and smoke alarms can the ultimate fire protection system be ensured, advises BRK. The company, which invented the first domestic smoke alarm, offers a range of mains powered fixed temperature heat alarms. ...

Getting into the swing of it.
October 21, 2004... Two pairs of new swing doors at the main public entrance of James Pagett Hospital in Great Yarmouth are automated with the recently launched 950BM operator from FAAC. The door operators, designed for continuous duty, were also specified...

For use above and below.
October 21, 2004... Launched by Hepworth Drainage is a new flexible couplings range for use when jointing below and above ground drainage pipes. Manufactured using SBR/EPDM rubber and 316 stainless steel as standard, the HepSure couplings are said to offer...

New Yard Gully.
October 21, 2004... New to the PlastiDrain range from Hepworth is a Yard Gully. The new addition to the 110mm PlastiDrain plastics below ground drainage range has a dual function ribbed body that provides added hoop strength and assists in anchoring the gully...

Corbelling frame.
October 21, 2004... Described as a simple and ingenious solution, the new corbelling frame from Clark-Drain provides an easy way of reducing old 700mm entrances to manholes to 600mm so that they can then be fitted with a standard size 600mm manhole cover. ...

Bespoke pumping stations.
October 21, 2004... The range of high quality water treatment products from Clearwater has been extended with the introduction of bespoke pumping stations. These engineered systems within a preformed glass fibre tank are designed for the transfer of liquor,...

Rethinking water saving.
October 21, 2004... Brassware specialist Deva has been working with Rethinking Construction on a demonstration project under the `hotels water efficiency' heading. Deva's continuous improvement strategy has been praised by the Rethinking Construction team....

Meeting requirements for style and capacity.
October 21, 2004... The Surefit 125 rainwater system from Hunter Plastics has been used on a high spec development in Surrey. Charteridge Developments has built the #3 million, five-bedroom home on the exclusive Oxshott estate. The size of the property...

First past the post.
October 21, 2004... The Imagine lighting control system from Helvar has been specified by Hoare Lee Lighting for the new #12 million multi-purpose conference venue at Cheltenham Racecourse. Designed to be used for exhibitions, conferences, banqueting, dances...

Floating glass joins the range.
October 21, 2004... Among several new additions to the indoor lighting collection from GET Lighting is a floating glass design low voltage downlighter. Expected to be popular in retail applications, the new floating glass design is available with the company's...

smartkontrols guide.
October 21, 2004... A new 20-page System Planning Guide has been launched by smartkontrols. The guide has been designed to provide architects, interior designers and installers with a complete guide to the company's HVAC and lighting control products, and...

Starboard, panelboard.
October 21, 2004... The new #8 million Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy in Portland has power supplies protected and controlled by equipment from Eaton MEM. The development, which will host the sailing events for the 2012 Olympics if they come to the UK,...

Blueprint for the future.
October 21, 2004... A whole house control system by AMX has been installed at a private house development in Sheffield, and provides totally integrated control of lighting, heating, security and audio-visual systems from hard-wired and wireless touch panel user...

Suited to soft water area.
October 21, 2004... Water heating equipment has been supplied by Lochinvar for the Tinside Lido in Plymouth as part of a major refurbishment. The company's Efficiency Plus copper-fin water heater and CST210 storage cylinder now provides the hot water to the...

High efficiency heating boilers.
October 21, 2004... Now on offer from Glow-worm is what is claimed to be one of the biggest ranges of high efficiency heating boilers available in the UK. The range includes heating only, heating and hot water, system and even models suitable for LPG. A...

Anti-corrosion as standard.
October 21, 2004... The wall-hung range of unvented hot water storage cylinders from Ariston now includes the advanced Pro Tech anti-corrosion system and a 10-year tank guarantee as standard. The compact range is directly heated by a 3kW electric heating...

Joint action from boilers.
October 21, 2004... Two 10HP 4VT Slim Jim steam boilers with skid package from Controlled Flame Boilers are providing a regular supply of dry steam for the sterilisation unit in the new extension of the Horder Centre, Crowborough, a hospital specialising in...

Air handling units.
October 21, 2004... Launched by Carrier, the Airovision air handling unit range offers no less than 120 different sizes. The manufacturing platform for these units has been designed in such a way that every unit produced can be tailored from standardised...

Plum job for carpet tiles.
October 21, 2004... Carpet tiles from Tarkett have been specified by DuPont Electronics for its refurbished offices and restaurant at the Bristol site. Installed overnight to minimise disruption, Excellence carpet tiles in plum with a black fleck have been...

Slip-resistant floor tiles.
October 21, 2004... Slip-resistant Safetred Universal and Marleyflex resilient floor tiles from Marley Floors appear to be the popular choice for new-build Housing Association projects across the Cotswolds. Cost-effective, hardwearing and quick and easy to...

Abet flooring used for national refurbishment.
October 21, 2004... Flooring from Abet is being used for the national refurbishment of Skoda showrooms. Parqcolor Gold HPL flooring in Birch is being used to differentiate between the open show areas and offices as well as provide a visual walkway to guide...

The heart of the matter.
October 21, 2004... Low maintenance Mystique PUR heavy duty sheet vinyl from Polyflor installed in the Manchester Heart Centre at Manchester Royal Infirmary features an intricate `heart in hands' motif. The motif was created via the Polyflor Expressions...

Vinyl flooring choice.
October 21, 2004... Over 15,000 sq m of Contract Interior and Contract Interior Acoustic vinyl floorcoverings from Armstrong Floor Products have been specified for the new #48 million Atkinson Morley Wing at St George's Hospital in South London. The choice of...

All change - quietly!
October 21, 2004... The full range of washroom fittings from Relcross, recently on show at 100% Detail, includes Hadrian Elite Toilet Steel Cubicles, Frequency wave design Handwashing Stations, Bradley Washfountains and a wide range of mirrors and accessories. ...

Showerlux website.
October 21, 2004... Bathroom specialist Showerlux has added an innovative collection of virtual 3D bathrooms to its newly designed website (www.showerlux.com). The website uses the latest cutting edge internet technology to provide users with eight vitrual...

Bushboard brochure.
October 21, 2004... A new brochure has been introduced by Bushboard to support the launch of its Omega Microban collection of Worktops and Splashbacks. The A4 design and fold-out centre pages provide an easy reference to the extensive range of designs and...

Boulder design for park.
October 21, 2004... Red and green granite boulders from Pomery Natural Stone have provided a dramatic touch for Battersea Park, which has undergone the largest ever renovation of a public park in England. Set around flower beds, the boulders create something...

Block paving for bus station.
October 21, 2004... Concrete block paving from RMC Concrete has been specified for the bus running areas of the new bus station at Pontypridd. Laid in a herringbone pattern, the Uni-Block concrete block paving met the requirement for a highly durable pavement...

Litter bins can be attractive.
October 21, 2004... A range of timber litter bins has been launched by HLD. Already a fixture at Center Parcs facilities in the UK, the bins are manufactured from European Redwood sourced from managed and sustainable forests. The lifespan of the timber is...