What's New in Building articles from September 2002

What's New in Building archives from September 2002

Panels create a strong statement.(Ibstock Johnsen PLC)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Bringing the latest in large format panel design to the specification industry, Ibstock's Fireborn range offers opportunities for bold, vibrant large scale design. The durable perforated terracotta blocks offer a variety of textures and...

Hardware learning and training package.(Union PLC)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... As part of a strategy to invest in the hardware industry, Union has introduced U-Learn. This comprehensive training programme is pitched at two levels. Level 1 is targeted at the client or specifier to ensure they are up to speed with the...

Rainscreen has the light touch.(Shackerley (Holdings) Group Ltd.)(Mirage)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 13, 2002... Lightweight ceramic granite slabs make up a new generation of rain screen cladding systems which resist frost, heat, pollution, acid and alkali erosion, light and UV radiation. Shackerley (Holdings) Group, in partnership with unglazed...

All is peaceful in Putney.(Hodgson and Hodgson installs SoundFloor 28 flooring system in Putney Wharf Tower)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Noise control specialist Hodgson & Hodgson Group has installed 8,000sq m of SoundFloor 28 flooring system to ensure residents of Putney Wharf Tower get a bit of peace and quiet amid London's bustle. SoundFloor 28 panels achieve standards...

Firescreen for Baltic Mill arts centre.(FendorHansen designs firescreen)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... As part of the rejuvenation of Gateshead Quay, FendorHansen has designed a dramatic firescreen for the Baltic Mill arts centre. Using Fineline and Pyrostop glass, the screen reaches the full height of the 40m staircase, giving 30 minutes'...

Eco project is on the blocks.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Two super insulated, earth-sheltered buildings built using environmentally friendly materials, have used Hemelite concrete blocks from Tarmac Topblock. The building offers evidence of how concrete can increase a building's thermal capacity...

Healthy outlook.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... One of the largest PFI hospital projects in the UK, the #184million Edinburgh Royal Infirmary provides over 870 beds and a range of healthcare services. A vital role in its construction has been played by Kingspan Kooltherm pipe insulation...

Fins make a feature for Manchester.(Manchester Stadium)(structural fins)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Special structural fins have been manufactured for the City of Manchester Stadium, venue of the recent Commonwealth Games. Incorporated as an aesthetic feature, the projecting fin also eliminates the need for unsightly internal secondary...

Conservatory is a winner.(Fineline wins award in National Conservatory Competition for 2002)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Fineline has won an award in this year's National Conservatory Competition for its work on a series of sensitive installations. The projects are on St Mary's Island in Chatham Dockyard, Kent. They were fitted as part of a marina development...

Queuing for art's sake.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Queue management at the recent Warhol exhibition at London's Tate Modern gallery was taken care of by a Tensator system. The museum's original system - by the same company - was upgraded to meet the anticipated demand for this show....

New man heads up What's New.(Andy Jordan, publishing director)(What's New in Building,Building Design, Intra, Glass Age and Tile UK)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Andy Jordan has been appointed publishing director of What's new in Building and its sister publications Building Design, Intra, Glass Age and Tile UK. Commenting on the appointment, Andy said: `I'm delighted to join the team on these...

Enjoying a pint in the bath.(bathroom design competition)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... A bath made of pint glasses is one of the weirder ideas to emerge from BATHtime, a competition jointly organised by the Royal College of Art and Twyford Bathrooms. Other - more practical - designs include a space saving fold-away bathroom....

National Drywall Awards.(BWDL wins)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Winner of the Commercial category in the National Drywall Awards was BWDL for its work at Fleet House in London. The awards are organised by the Federation of Plasterers and Drywall Contractors (FPDC) to show the potential of plasterboard...

Whole house demo on show.(from H and H Celcon, Bovis Homes)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... As part of a campaign to promote the aircrete `whole house' concept, H+H Celcon has teamed up with Bovis Homes to build eight demonstration houses at Greenwich University, Kent. The two storey house is an existing Bovis design, modified to...

Green Man.(PCE develops stainless steel spire for Isle of Man power station)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 13, 2002... Specialist contractor PCE has topped out the Isle of Man's new Pulrose power station with a 24m architectural stainless steel spire atop a 75m high tower stack. PCE was responsible for the major steelwork erection for the tower stack,...

No mortar for dry roof.(from Sandtoft)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 13, 2002... The latest clay dry roofing system from Sandtoft eliminates problems associated with wet mortar and also suits situations where mortar can't be relied on to resist wind uplift. Traditional mortar's strength may be affected by factors such...

Tough classic.(street furniture)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Clean, simple Italian style design combines with robust, vandal- resistant performance in the form of Macemain + Amstad's classical range of street furniture. The base component is white pre-cast concrete highlighted with a variety of...

Hand held heat seeker.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Weighing 700g - less than half the weight of other thermal imaging cameras - and easily carried in the palm of the hand, the ThermaCAM E2 makes troubleshooting simple, says maker Flir Systems. Crisp imaging, precision temperature...

School's back, solar powered.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Solar electricity is provided for St John's Walworth school in Southwark, courtesy of a Redland photovoltaic roof installed by SunDog Energy. The PV700 system is also the focus of learning aids which will help pupils understand solar...

Prefab pods.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Fermacell has helped develop a new building system that produces self- contained modules for student or key worker accommodation. The units are structural and can be stacked to produce a conventional building structure. Made from steel...

Refurbishment for Scots roofs.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... In one of its largest contracts to date, Callenders is refurbishing the flat roofs of 18 schools in Glasgow. This has involved 120,000sq m of the company's felt roofing systems, as well as upgrading 13 schools with a torch applied overlay...

Guide to part L and air leakage.(Ward Building Components Ltd. offers guide to building regulations)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... New from Ward Building Components is a50 page guide to construction details pertinent to part L2 and J of the building regulations. It also covers air leakage and thermal image testing now required for commercial buildings over 1,000sq m in...

In Brief: Building Design seminar.
September 13, 2002... Two half day CPD accredited Building Design Seminars will run at RIBA: * September 18, am: Fees, Negotiation & Getting Paid September 18, pm: Contract Disputes and Adjudication * October 31, am: Architecture, the Environment &...

In Brief: Beijing Arena show.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... UK partners Alad and Media Generation Events will run the Stadia & Arena InfraSport 2003 exhibition and conference in Beijing from January 22-24, 2003. This coincides with the tendering period for sports venue works for the 2008 Olympic Games....

Sample service for laminates.(from Bushboard)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... All Bushboard ranges of laminate worktops and splashbacks are now covered by a laminate sampling service. A6 size samples of the designs and finishes in each range can be despatched the same day. It's part of a support package the company says...

Best practice roof campaign.(from SureVent)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... To stop confusion in cold pitch roof ventilation, SureVent offers a CPD seminar that includes the latest part L legislation and the BRE Good Building guide. A new brochure and web site further underline the message. The web site gives details...

Roof safety now on the internet.(Safesite web site)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Easy to use and comprehensive in its coverage of roof safety equipment and issues, the Safesite web site is no on line at www.safesite.co.uk. A product selector guide features a self assessment section allowing users to choose the most...

CAD cuts cost for timber frame design.(computer-aided design)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... With its Timberframe Intuitive Design software, Fillcrete claims to be able to reduce typical design times for timber frame buildings by 80%. Running within the Coins Framing package on AutoCAD ADT3, the program designs in timber frame,...

Anti-vandal alarms.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... With vandalism on the increase, Aico is offering its Ei115 anti-vandal cages to protect mains powered smoke alarms in vulnerable locations. The robust steel wire cage in white powder coated finish will fit all units in the Ei range of...

Cowl range upgraded.(Brewer)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Recent developments at Brewer include the decision to manufacture the Brewer Birdguard chimney cowl in 1.2mm aluminium. This tried and tested material has been used in the manufacture of the company's Aerodyne cowl for the past 40 years....

Automatic hand washer.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... For the ultimate in space saving washroom equipment, FCFrost offers a fully automatic hand wash station with a design so compact it suits locations where space is restricted. It is especially suitable for `one per cubicle' applications. ...

Life of luxury with planters.(from David Sharp Studio)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 13, 2002... For a distinctive garden ornament, David Sharp Studio offers a range of luxury planters in two designs, Toscana and Verona. The Toscana has a high relief vine leaf design and comes in 730mm diameter and 620mm high size. Verona is a...

Your number one fan.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Catalogue and internet retailer Direct4Trade has introduced popular Domus ventilation products in its latest catalogue. As well as ducting and vents, the range includes extractor fans for bathroom and kitchen use. Domus domestic fans...

Universal drain cover.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... In line with amendments to part H of the building regulations (drainage and waste disposal), Brett Martin has brought out universal B6255 plastic cover and frame. The 450mm diameter cover meets the regs for lids to be screwed down, but...

Lagoa collection of chairs.(from Accademia)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 13, 2002... Just out from Accademia is the Lagoa collection of stacking chairs and bar stools designed by Enrico Franzolini. Available in the UK exclusively through Atrium, the chair is suited to restaurants, cafes, hotels and leisure venues. This modern...

Worktops hit a creative curve.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Shaped worktops can be costly, but a new development from Pfleiderer Industrie makes them much more affordable. The Duropal worktop can be cut to radii as tight as 25mm, giving designers the ability to plan sweeping bars and neat corners....

Urban style for suite. (Royal Doulton Bathrooms' luxury bath Form).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 13, 2002... Ultra urban Form is the latest addition to the Royal Doulton Bathrooms range of luxury suites. Pure sculptured lines make for an uncluttered bathroom scheme, in tune with the trend towards `home spa' and minimalist styling. Form is...

Internal panel range grows.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Five more designs have been added to the Marbrex range of internal decorative panels from Swish Building Products. This cost effective alternative to tiling is said to take about half the time to install. The new panels take the number of...

Products from Atlas Stone.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... On show at this year's GLEE exhibition (Birmingham NEC, 15-17 September) will be a range of 38 aggregates, cobblestones and rocker products from Atlas Stone Products, suitable for patios, paths, borders, driveways, tubs and planters. ...

Parallam lumber finds favour.
September 13, 2002... Usually found in structural members of the Silent Floor System, Trus Joist's Parallam parallel strand lumber is finding favour in high footfall locations such as the Natural History Museum. Its stylish appearance means it can be left exposed in...

Retaining wall for Nessie.(Tensar International's modular block retaining wall system )
September 13, 2002... As part of the construction of a visitor centre and car parks at Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness, Tensar International's modular block retaining wall system was chosen to help preserve the look of this sensitive location. The castle is on a...

Moor colour for a soft appeal.
September 13, 2002... The latest addition to the facing bricks from thebrickbusiness is Steer Point Dartmoor Heather, a finely textured, purple-red multi-wirecut that picks up the rich, natural colours of one of Britain's moorland areas. This option provided a...

Vents provide effective airflow.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Designed for use in timber-framed and cavity construction buildings, the Molyneux airvent from L B Plastics meets BS 5250. The Building Regulations require that there should be a horizontal line of vents at low level around a timber-framed...

An old look for new bricks.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Crafted to impart a warm, hand thrown feel, the Ivanhoe range from Ibstock is ideal for the home owner wanting to create an `always ben there' character. All four bricks in the range feature a soft, sanded, creased appearance. The four...

Solid walls speed the build.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... A housing project in North Wales demonstrates the versatility of building with Aircrete solid walls. This speedy method of construction complies with changes to the Building Regulations. The blocks have inherent thermal qualities and, in...

Easy use guide.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Thermalite has produced a Product Range Guide that illustrates its comprehensive range of aircrete blocks. All products have full colour pictures, specification and dimension information and weights. Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

High performance in the firing line.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Tarmac Topblock's Fair Face masonry blocks have been used in the construction of a 10 to 50m rifle shooting range at Bisley. The high-strength blocks provide good acoustic performance and a close- textured surface finish. The blocks...

Fasteners with track record used at stadium. (SFS intec's SDK fasteners, City of Manchester Stadium, England).(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Small, but nonetheless, important SDK fasteners from SFS intec have been utilized on the prestigious City of Manchester Stadium, which recently hosted the Commonwealth Games. The #90 million stadium includes polycarbonate cladding sheets...

New sizes of cable ties.
September 13, 2002... No less than 81 new sizes of cable ties have been launched recently by Moss Plastic Parts, complementing an extensive range of over 5500 stock products available on 24 hour delivery. The standard range of cable ties now ranges from 75 to...

Latest addition to masonry fixings range.
September 13, 2002... The Staifix range from Ancon Building Products has been extended by the launch of the Staifix Timber Frame Tie, designed to fix brickwork or blockwork to timber framed structures. The new product is suitable for use in buildings up to four...

Fully re-usable tie.
September 13, 2002... Aiming to solve a multitude of lashing, tying and fixing problems, Hellermann Tyton has launched SpeedyTie, claimed to be the world's fully re-usable, easily releasable tie. Sure to be popular in the electrical, H&V, building and...

Lindapter catalogue.
September 13, 2002... Claimed to be the most user-friendly yet, a new catalogue containing a wealth of innovative and cost-saving methods of steelwork connection has been launched by steelwork fixings specialist Lindapter. In addition to the company's core...

Nylon for a tight fit.(nylon fixings)
September 13, 2002... The latest development in a long line of innovative nylon fixings from fischer, the UX fixing is said to offer the benefits of positive feedback and ease of use, and can be used in light building materials of all kinds including plasterboard,...

Design and drawing program.(YBS Insulation)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Developed by YBS Insulation is a design and drawing program that is said to be of interest to all those involved in the production of working drawings and specifications for insulation to meet the new standards required by Building Regs. Part l...

Civic pride will be well insulated.(Fingal County Council, Ireland)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Fingal County Council, created in 1994 when the former Dublin County Council was split into three new authorities, now has stunning new County Hall headquarters with insulation provided by Kingspan. The company's Kooltherm phenolic...

Insulated panel system.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 13, 2002... Suitable for all chill and coldstore applications with a temperature range of +35 to -40 degC, the KS1200 CS advanced insulated wall and ceiling panel system has been launched by Kingspan, and features tongue and groove fixing. Copyright:...

Energy efficient improved.(Alumasc)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... The energy efficiency of a 1960s block of flats in Chatham, Kent, has been dramatically improved, following the installation of the MR Swisslab system of external wall insulation from Alumasc. The building was fitted with phenolic...

Sound plan for fashionable venue.(Planit Arches, London, England's top new venue)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... A series of 500 Suspended Absorbers from Hodgson & Hodgson has been installed at Planit Arches, London's top new venue located beneath Bishopsgate Viaduct, to ensure optimum acoustic conditions within the Victorian arches. The Absorbers...

Latest generation breather membrane.(E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. product announcement)
September 13, 2002... The latest generation breather membrane has been unveiled by DuPont: Tyvek REFLEX is said to not only control condensation and protect roofs and walls from external climate conditions but can also optimise the thermal performance of any wall...

Preserving the best of the old.
September 13, 2002... A 14th Century Grade II listed barn which is home to the Aston Martin Owners' Club has been refurbished using tiles from Keymer. The tithe barn is considered to be one of the most important remaining structures of its kind in the country...

Panel speeds construction.(ProSpan slate readying products)
September 13, 2002... ProSpan's Slate Ready system offers an efficient design solution for building projects where a traditional slate or tile roof is required. The long span panel that weather-proofs and insulates the building also structurally supports tiles...

Concrete slate is the thin end of the edge.(from Marley Co.)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... In response to the need for an economical alternative to natural slate, Marley has introduced the Edgemere interlocking slate. The single lap concrete slate is thinner than standard concrete and has an impressive coverage of only 10 slates...

Flame-free roof spares the kids.(Erisco-Bauder)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... The roof at Hollingswood School in Telford has been installed by Erisco Bauder with minimum disruption to the children. The flame-free, durable system has the additional benefit of being quieter to install than most traditional systems. ...

Syphonic drainage system includes full design package.(Geberit Syphonics)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Providing a complete design service including bespoke CAD software, a dedicated design team and on-site support if required, Geberit Syphonics manufactures the Geberit Pluvia syphonic system which is claimed to be the only complete system in...

Flooding risks reduced.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... To help overcome the problems of the increased risk of flooding Wavin Plastics has introduced the AquaCell stormwater management system. Aimed at the domestic market, the system comprises a series of individual modular units assembled to...

Leaks sealed inside out.(Fernox offers Superconcentrate Central Heating Leak Sealer)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Leaks can be inaccessible, difficult to detect or demand expensive re- piping or system drain-down. To overcome these problems Fernox has launched the Superconcentrate Central Heating Leak Sealer which eliminates the need to drain-down and...

Saddles for the main carriers.(Polypipe Civils develops saddles for structured-wall plastic pipes)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... A range of saddles for structured-wall plastic pipes has been developed by Polypipe Civils, allowing simple, secure, leak-tight connections to main carrier pips in the DN300 to DN600 range. Ridgetite saddles are quick and easy to install...

Raining benefits.(Alumasc Group PLC offers cast aluminum profiles, fittings, accessories)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... A host of benefits is what Alumasc aim to offer with its Heritage Cast Aluminium range. The range of profiles, fittings and accessories provides key features for traditionally designed buildings but in a lightweight product that is suited...

Eccentric covers cope with change.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Reinforced eccentric cover slabs and seating rings have been introduced by Hepworth Concrete to meet the latest safety regulations relating to manhole access. The regulations require a minimum unobstructed 600mm square access to be...

Preparing for a cold winter.(SGB markets space heaters)
September 13, 2002... A range of space heaters from SGB is aimed at warming up next winter. An indirect range has been designed to control fumes in closed areas while the Easi-Heat Supa 350 is suitable for rental because it is simple to use and requires little...

Condensing units are more efficient.(Carrier Air Conditioning to market air conditioning systems in United Kingdom)
September 13, 2002... Split system air conditioning units, that are 40% more efficient have been launched by Carrier for the UK retail, small commercial and residential markets. The Global Condensing Unit comes in standard or low ambient versions, in cooling...

Global warming.(Tricom Supplies introduces gas fire feature for heating equipment)
September 13, 2002... The `Pro' range of products from Tricom Supplies has been extended with the addition of the Profire Genesis living flame effect fire. This gas fire features a coal flame effect with brass effect surround and a matching fret. The unit...

Twisting the plume.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... A rotary twist floor outlet launched by Krantz systems allows the user to adjust the direction of the air plume. By turning the air outlet, the air can be directed 360 degrees. Installed in raised floors, the twist action removes the heat...

Detector offers CO protection.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Robinson Willey has designed a carbon monoxide detector system for gas fires called the RW CO Detector. The unit is available on all models within the company's Firegem Visa 2 range of radiant/convector gas fires. The detector...

Fully modulated boiler range.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Offering heating outputs modulating from 11 to 44kW and 14 to 55kW, the C40 and C55 units from Keston Boilers are SEDBUK A rated offering up to 99% efficiency and low NOx. Both models are wall mounted with no need for compartment...

Modern lantern design suits commercial and domestic.(JCC Lighting Products offers outdoor lighting)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Launched by JCC Lighting Products, the Wilmslow outdoor lighting range features a modern lantern design suitable for both commercial and domestic applications. Available in a choice of colours, the Wilmslow offers a range of wall or column...

Neat and flexible lighting.
September 13, 2002... Endorsed by the Energy Saving Trust's Energy Efficiency Recommended Scheme, pendants and ceiling battens from Lampholder 2000are said to provide a neat and flexible solution to comply with the new Part L Building Regs. requirement for efficient...

Post-top amenity lanterns have a pedigree.
September 13, 2002... Introduced by Thorn Lighting is a new range of post-top amenity lanterns which replaces the popular Gamma Six, itself a descendant of the ~Gamma One dating back to 1955. Said to provide an attractive, modern approach to amenity lighting...

Self-sufficient luminaire.(CU Phosco Lighting products)
September 13, 2002... Eco Poles self-sufficient luminaire columns from CU Phosco Lighting, which have been specified for a housing estate in Merthyr Tydfil, comprise a P567 luminaire, a wind generator, rechargeable batteries and a solar panel, all mounted on a...

Automatic self-test luminaires.
September 13, 2002... Automatic self-test versions of the Menvier and JSB emergency luminaires from Cooper Lighting and Security have been launched, offering an easy and cost-effective solution for regular testing of emergency lighting without requiring programming...

Intelligent switch range.(Andromeda Telematics)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Giving designers a wide choice for EIB (European Intelligent Bus) intelligent building solutions, the Artec intelligent designer switch range from Andromeda Telematics includes everything from two way switches to sensor dimmers, timers and...

New take on display lighting.(from Modular Lighting)(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Developed by Modular Lighting, the Diablo range is said to combine elements of both display and feature lighting and consists of luminaires that are equally at home on the wall or the ceiling. The luminaires are available in square or...

High style lanterns.(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Bringing high style to Salford are Aquila Design's Miura lanterns, mounted on tapered columns with a tail flourish bracket; the 150 Watt SON optical unit provides high performance lighting, whilst a 14 Watt compact fluorescent lamp provides a...

Is this the last word in discretion?(Brief Article)
September 13, 2002... Said by Zumbotel Lighting to be the `last word in discretion', LightTools modular lighting offers an extremely flexible system for retail, display and office lighting without distracting the eye from the architecture. The narrow lighting...